Declassified per Executive Order 13526, Section 3.3
NND Project Number: NND 63316. By: NWD Date: 2011
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Pending arrival of equipment, units are equipped with ARVN stocks to extent possible.
b. Self Defense Corps: Present equipment is a collection of unreliable French small arms and ammunition. US carbines and communications equipment have been programmed. AN/PRC-10 radios and sound power phones are now expected to be delivered in 1962.
COST: Approximately $8.8 million has been funded in FY 61 and $11.2 million in FY 62.
SCHEDULE OF EXECUTION:
a. Training: A continuing project that may take up to two years for completion.
b. Equipment: Some basic equipment can be made available faster than individuals and units can be trained to use and maintain it. Based on overall programming and priorities with ARVN, total equipping will probably extend over 18 months.
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