203. Editorial Note
In Special National Intelligence Estimate 58-5/1-62, “Communist Reactions to Additional US Courses of Action in Laos and North Vietnam,” issued June 12, 1962, the intelligence community predicted increased Soviet and Chinese materiel, arms, and political support for North Vietnam if the United States attacked supply bases in Laos or launched either air attacks or amphibious action against North Vietnam. For text, see Foreign Relations, 1961–1963, volume II, pages 445–447.