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P 201204Z NOV 78 ZFF4
FM JC WASHINGTON DC//CJCS//
TO RULPALJ/USCINSCO QUARRY HEIGHTS CZ
[Remainder of recipients appear in pdf.]
SUBJ: ASSISTANCE FOR GUYANA (U)
REFS:
A. AMEMB GEORGETOWN 191930Z NOV 78.
B. AMEMB GEORGETOWN 191950Z NOV 78.
C. PHONECON BG JOHNSON, J3, AND DEP ASST SECRETARY GROVES
STATE 191825 EDT NOV 78.
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- REF A and B provided list of equipment needs by Guyana National Police from USG. Ref C confirmed request from Department of State to DOD to provide equipment.
- The Secretary of Defense has approved the request and concurs in this tasking.
- For USSOUTHCOM: A. Request you provide following items of equipment/support personnel to GOG at Georgetown on 20 Nov 78 for period of up to 30 days:
15-20 Motorola Radios
3 FM Radios to Net w/Motorola Radios
2 Single-sideband Radios
150 (number available) sleeping bags
200 blankets (aid stocks)
C rations for 150 troops for one week
5 40 HP outboard motors (aid stocks)
5 small electric generators 1.5/3kw AC
1 U-21 AC with 6 man crew/maintenance personnel
2 UH-1H Helicopters with 8 man crew/maintenance personnel
1 ¼ ton truck
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A. Only personnel authorized are the 14 personnel accompanying the three aircraft.
B. Removal of blankets and outboard motors from aid stocks has been approved by ref c.
C. Helicopters to be delivered by mac aircraft as required
D. Helicopters are to be used for administrative/reconnaissance operations. The carrying of weapons and/or personnel for offensive purposes is not repeat not authorized. Individual sidearms may be carried.
4. For CINCMAC: Provide airlift support as required by USSOUTHCOM
5. Dirlauth ALCON: Keep JCS informed.
6. Funding: accumulate aircraft costs. Fund cite to be provided soonest.
7. Public affairs guidance: there is to be no public comment on this matter until release authority is to provided by ASD (PA). All media queries will be accepted with a quote no comment unquote reply and forward immediately to ASD (PA) through command channels or via director of defense information (202-697-5131). ASD (PA) will provide further guidance as appropriate. Public affairs/
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Information offices will initiate actions to insure preparation for and rapid response to public affairs objectives, such as audio-visual documentation, mobile public affairs teams, press centers, rumor control, and collection of accurate information for subsequent release.
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