Foreign Relations of the United States, 1951, Korea and China, Volume VII, Part 2

124.935/4–2551: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Embassy in the Republic of China

secret

Washington, April 25, 1951—8 p. m.

1145. Fol terms reference for MAAG Formosa approved by International Security Affairs Comite Apr 20, 1951 summarized below for your info.

I. Relationships at the Country Level

US reps at country level shall constitute a team under leadership of Chief of Diplomatic Mission who is responsible for assuring that reps speak and act in consistent manner. They will refer to appropriate Wash agencies, with a joint recommendation or statement of differences, all matters which they are unable to resolve. Each memb bears the primary responsibilities as detailed below, either as a part in formulating coord recommendations or in carrying out unilateral tasks in connection with implementing approved programs.

II. Chief of Diplomatic Mission

Chief of Diplomatic Mission is responsible for the coordination and gen direction of entire effort for ensuring that US for pol is reflected in all operations connected with furnishing of US assistance, and for providing coordinated recommendations to Wash. He will be primarily responsible for:

a. Carrying out negots with the Chi Nat Govt for obtaining formal agreements and polit actions which will provide a foundation and support for maximum realization of mutual security assist objectives; and

b. Furnishing polit advice and guidance to the other US Reps and making appropriate reports to Dept of State.

III. Chief of ECA Mission

ECA Mission Chief, with appropriate assist from MAAG, is responsible, under the gen direction of Chief of Diplomatic Mission, for leading and coordinating US econ efforts within the country and for making appropriate recommendations. He is primarily responsible for:

a. Assisting the country to develop its defense production program to supply such of its own mil requirements as feasible;

b. Advising, negotiating and assisting Chi Natl Govt on econ aspects of country program to ensure support of objectives of the Mutual Security Assist Program;

c. Evaluating and compiling info re country availabilities and deficiencies in critical materials and products, and on industrial capacity and facilities from standpoint of physical plant management, labor supply, materials, utilities and financial support;

d. Appraising econ impact of Chi Natl mil program including US mil assistance upon civ econ;

e. Determining extent to which essential requirements for prod equipment, materials and components cannot be provided from country sources;

f. Providing info upon current US laws and regs re econ mobilization;

g. Providing advice and tech info to expedite prod, increase efficiency and improve quality of manufacturing;

h. Administering industrial and financial aspects of US econ aid;

i. Making end-use check of US tools and materials furnished as econ aid; and

j. Maintaining such records and submitting such reports as are required by ECA/W.

IV. Chief of MAAG

Chief of MAAG, with appropriate assistance from ECA Mission Chief, is responsible, under gen direction of the Chief of Dipl Mission, for leading and coordinating US mil program efforts within country and for making appropriate recommendations. He is primarily responsible for furnishing mil judgment on all aspects of program and for:

a. Advising mil staff of Chi Natl Govt on initiation and development of requests for aid;

b. Determining, in accordance with policy and instructions, matériel requirements, and submitting necessary itemized lists of equipment to be incl in country grant aid program;

c. Directing and assisting in the preparation of requisitions for US mil material;

d. Recommending priorities of receipt of equipment within limitations of an approved program;

e. Coord proposed mil end-item programs with ECA Mission to permit elimination of items which can be obtained from other sources, and to serve as a basis for support by ECA of def programs;

f. Participating, in cooperation with ECA reps, in development of programs for indigenous production;

g. Receiving US mil matériel and effecting transfer of title to the Chi Natl Govt;

h. Advising and assisting the Chi Natl Govt in receipt, identification, storage, maintenance, warehousing and proper use of mil supplies and equipment furnished by US;

i. Maintaining supply records showing status of all approved mil programs with respect, particularly, to items not yet requisitioned, items requisitioned but not shipped, items in transit, items received but not yet transferred, and items transferred to Chi Natl Govt and making required reports;

j. Initiating recommendations for the standardization of equipment, training methods and doctrines, and advising in implementation thereof;

k. Advising and assisting in development of approved training programs, and establishing such US training detachments requested by the Chi Natl Govt as are approved by US Govt. This will include direction of temporary training personnel assigned in accordance with approved policies and programs;

l. Observing and reporting on end-use and maintenance of items of equipment furnished; and

m. Reporting on program progress, status of training, the capacity of Chi armed forces to utilize equipment scheduled for shipment, and similar matters.

V. Logistical Support

In consideration of special circumstances prevailing in Formosa, the affected provisions of FMACC D–8 of Jan 9, 1950, are modified as fols:

a. The MAAG will be responsible for employing and maintaining personnel records of its own indigenous employees. Although it will be responsible for their security clearance, this will be coord with facilities of Emb.

b. CINCFE will be responsible for all logistical support of MAAG, including those facilities and services customarily furnished by Dept of State. He will also furnish such additional facilities, medical, postal, PX, commissary, communications, etc., as local circumstances warrant. Insofar as furnishing these facilities requires expansion of personnel or negots with Chi Govt, Chief of Diplomatic Mission shall be consulted in advance.

VI. Relationship with CINCFE

a. MAAG and CINCFE are authorized to communicate directly with each other on all matters pertaining to V. b above.

b. All programs recommended by MAAG for mil end-item and training assist will be forwarded through CINCFE to appropriate mil dept in Wash for appropriate comment and recommendation. CINCFE shall forward such programs together with such comments and recommendations as may be appropriate and consistent with his responsibilities.

c. Copies of all reports of equip furnished, its status and end use, will be furnished CINCFE by MAAG for his info. CINCFE may also request such additional reports of a mil nature as he requires to permit him to carry out responsibilities assigned him in connection with the Pres statement of June 27, 1950.

d. CINCFE is authorized to utilize any or all MAAG personnel to assist him to carry out responsibilities concerning island of Formosa that are now or may later be assigned him by appropriate higher authority. He may also, with the prior consent of Chief of Diplomatic Mission, assign to MAAG such additional temporary duty personnel as he requires for proper performance of those duties.

Acheson