868.00/11–747: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Greece
1803. Gama 430. For Emb and AMAG. President has approved program of furnishing operational advice to Greek armed forces through joint Army, Navy and Air staff and military observers with Greek forces down to and including divisions, all to be part of AMAG. Steps to implement this decision now being taken here. You will be advised by Army Dept regarding personnel to be assigned and estimated time of arrival. To allow for extension American activities in Greece resulting from this decision and to clarify and amplify previous instructions, following statement on organization of American activities in Greece has been agreed to by National Security Council and approved by President.
[Here follow seven numbered paragraphs of statement of October 23 (see page 393) as transmitted in telegraphic style.]
Although reference is made in foregoing to “principal military and naval subordinates” of Chief of AMAG, it is understood senior Army officer will be designated as Chief of entire Army, Navy and Air group, at least for purposes of planning and operational advice.
Dept of Army is advising Congressional Foreign Relations and Foreign Affairs Committees of decision to extend military activities AMAG.
Do not communicate decision to Greek or other foreign authorities until receipt of further word.