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Title:
Turnover of the combat intelligence program, civilian airborne ranger assets, and other paramilitary operations to the operational control of MACV is discussed
Date of Creation:
November 1963
Date of Declassification:
December 15, 1981
Type of Document:
Cable
Level of Classification:
SECRET
Status of Copy:
SANITIZED
Pagination, Illustration:
3 p.
Abstract:
The turnover of the combat intelligence program, civilian airborne ranger assets, and other
paramilitary operations to the operational
control of MACV is discussed. The
organization and mission of the CI and ranger
units are detailed, and funding requirements
are outlined. If transfers to MACV are made,
MACV will be in a better position to
systematize command and support of these
irregular units.] Joint [CIA?]-Am Emb
Saigon-MACV Telegram No. 2441, to State
Dept., DOD, JCS, and CIA, EYES ONLY for Rusk,
Harriman, Ball, Hilsman, et al. [Nov. 1963?]
3 p. SECRET. SANITIZED copy. Released Dec.
15, 1981. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries,
Vietnam, Honolulu Meeting, Briefing Book,
Nov. 20, 1963 (B), Box 204.
Indexing Terms:
Declassified Documents Reference System Location:
1981-428B