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It is also pointed out that military forces in Indochina include the national armies of 3 different Associated States in addition to the French Expeditionary Force. These units of the National Armies of the Associated States cannot be moved between the states without specific permission of the heads of the Associated States involved. (See Annex "I" on Political Considerations)

16. : MAAG end-item supervision includes receipt of equipment at ports, inspection of units in the field and schools, observation of the use of equipment in operations and inspections of warehousing and higher echelon maintenance facilities. Until General Navarre took command, the number of field inspections was limited and excessive advance notice of intended visits was required. This problem has been resolved satisfactorily. For example, the Army Section is now authorized 30 visits a month to field units, representing a 100% increase over previous authorization. The present schedule allows approximately the maximum number of inspections within the Army Section capabilities and permits adequate supervision under present circumstances. Similarly, supervision of Navy and Air Force equipment is currently considered satisfactory.

17. : My staff and I visited a large number of schools and training centers engaged in training officers, specialists, cadres, and basics for the National Armies of the Associated States. (Detailed discussion of training to include the school system is contained in

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