</s>176-10038-10032 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 JFK ASSASSINTATION SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION FORM AGENCY : NARA RECORD NUMBER : 176-10033-100332 RECORD SERIES : National Security Files AGENCY FILE NUMBER: REGENCY FILER : DOS FROM : TO : TITLE : Embellet 660 (Saigon) Re: Task Force on Vietnam DATE : 11/16/1961 PAGES : 3 SUBJECT : 3 DOCUMENT TYPE : CLASSIFICATION : RESTRICTIONS : CURRENT STATUS : DATE OF LAST REVIEW : 9/10/2000 OPENING CRITERIA : COMMENTS : NSF: Countries: Vietnam, General, 11/6/61-11/17/61, box 195. Box 8

Summary:  
The document is an incoming telegram dated November 16, 1961, from Saigon to the U.S. Department of State, referencing Task Force on Vietnam (EMBELT 660). It outlines proposals for restructuring and enhancing South Vietnamese national security operations, including the establishment of a new special branch within the National Police to handle subversive activities and intelligence. The document emphasizes collaboration between U.S. agencies (CIA, OSD, Army) and South Vietnamese authorities (USOM, National Police), detailing plans for training, financial assistance, and organizational reforms. It also mentions the need for additional U.S. personnel, interpreters, and resources to support these initiatives.  

Key People:  
- Nguyen Van Y (Vice-General, referenced in the text).  
- U.S. agencies: CIA, OSD, Army, Department of State.  
- South Vietnamese entities: USOM (South Vietnamese Military Security Service), National Police.  

Key Locations:  
- Saigon (Vietnam).  
- Vietnam (general reference to national and provincial operations).  

Key Events:  
- Proposals for restructuring the South Vietnamese National Police to include specialized intelligence units.  
- Coordination between U.S. and South Vietnamese agencies for counterintelligence, training, and operational support.  
- Discussions on financial assistance and personnel requirements for implementing reforms.  

Key Organizations:  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).  
- Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).  
- U.S. Army.  
- United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (USAMGV) – referenced as USOM.  
- South Vietnamese National Police and Security Services.

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