Foreign Relations of the United States, 1958–1960, National Security Policy; Arms Control and Disarmament, Volume III

123. Editorial Note

On October 5, 1960, the President approved NSC Action No. 2315, in which the NSC concurred in the recommendation of the Secretary of Defense that a total of 14 Polaris submarines be authorized for construction, and that long lead-time planning and procurement actions be authorized to permit construction of 5 additional Polaris submarines. (Department of State, S/S–NSC (Miscellaneous) Files: Lot 66 D 95, Records of Action by the National Security Council) NSC Action No. 2315 superseded NSC Action No. 2168–b; see footnote 4, Document 82.