tana. «>. ‘». TOP SECRET Adopted the statement of policy in NSC 5702/1, subject to the f>llowing amendments: (1) Paragraph 9, page 4: Revise to read as follows: "9. a. Continue through the period FY 1958 to deploy in Korea a minimum of two U. 3. infantry divisions and one fighter-bomber wing with necessary support forces. "bp. Replace existing equipment of U. S. forces in Korea, including planes, with inproved models of such equipment as and when required for military reasons. (2) Paragraph 10, page 5: "10. 1958: : Revise to read as follows: With respect to ROK forces through FY “a. Negotiate with the Republic of Ko-. rea for a substantial reduction in active ROK forces (by at least four active divisions at this time, with minimum increase in reserve REPRODUCED AT THE DWIGHT, D. EISBWHOWER LIBRARY ~* divisions); in return for converting the three remaining conventional ROK fighter-bomber squadrons into jet squadrons and providing to ground forces currently-programmed improved transport and communications equipment and appropriate U. S. equipment in Korea declared excess to the needs of U. S. forces there, and taking into account the modernization of U. 8. forces in Korea. "pb. Continue the ROK Navy at its pres- ent level of approximately 61 combatant ships and one Marine Division. "eg. Plan for gradual further reductions in ROK forces in the longer range. Such planning would take account of the enemy situation, the effect of the initial reductions, and the -1- TOP SECRET