5. BRIEFING TO POSTS
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I
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Need to inform posts of proposed operation in advance.
Requires guidance telegram with instructions for:
(1) action to take with host governments
(2) line of response to media enquiries
In the event of (A) a successful operation
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carried out quietly
carried out with resistance and difficulty. (B) an aborted operation.
Information Department has background paper in hand.
PTAAOH(7)
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