KIN Bulletin No. 7239 CDEC Doc Log # Summary Capture Data 09-1593-67 6 Aug 67 (3 page XR030965 original, US Navy type Received written.) CDEC: 13 Sep 67 (B) B3 Intel Sec of Vinh Binh Prov, Mr III. Minutes of Meeting, dated 8 Apr 67 prepared by B3/U, reveals that the meeting was held in Cau Ke and Duyen Hai Dist's / Vinh Binh Prov, MR III 7 by B3 from 6 Mar to 17 Mar 67 and attended by 14 B3 cadre of the Prov and Gau Ke, Tra On Vung Duyen Hai, Cang Long, Chau Thanh and Cau Ngang Dist's, including two espionage cadre, and one City Security cadre. The meeting reviews the importance and the characteristics of B3 mission and of the duties of its elements, such as Covert Intel Agency designated A1, City Security Agency A2, Armed Recon Agency A3 and [Intel Agency]. CDEC Comment: No Further Significant Information. 09-1594-67 2 Sep 67 (5 page WR520915 typewritten, 3/31 Inf, (B) 21st Inf Div, RVNAF IV CTZ. Received CDEC 13 Sep 67 Soc Trang Prov, MR III. Plan #65/BV-P, dated 9 Jul 67, precedence "FLASH", classified [VC] "'SECRET" prepared by the Military, Proselyting Sec of "P", outlines military proselyting tasks to be assumed by subordinate Agencies of "D-X" during period Jul to Sep 1967. In the first part, document points out that during the 1966-1967 Winter and Spring Campaign, the VC gained tremendous successes in both military and political fields which resulted in the demoralization of RVNAF forces, the desertion of 540 soldiers, and the anti-war movement [promoted by, RVNAF elements] at Long Hung in Oct 66. In addition personnel of a number of Posts in My Xuyen and Thanh Tri adopted a passive attitude by avoiding engagements with VC forces. Families of [RVNAF] soldiers in [GVN] controlled areas and in Cambodia were responsive to [VC] enlightment propaganda and either served as penetration agents or called on their relatives to desert. However, document admits that [VC] military proselyting activities were still too weak in the three Areas [of the Prov] and were far below requirements. In subsequent positions, document specifies that the vital goal of [Allied] proselyting from Jul to Sep 67 was to counter [Allied] pacification program and wear down the potential it RVNAF forces. To those ends, addressees were directed to widely disseminate [VC] victories and the failures of Allied "Two-pronged attack" in order to lower the morale of RVNAF soldiers increase their fear of sacrifice and protracted war and cause anti-war feeling, a tendency to seek safety, and desire for peace. Simultaneously addressees should incite the patriotism of RVNAF soldiers and make them believe that they were victims of a war waged by "puppet" [GVN] leaders and US "imperialists" to create indignation and promote hatred. In the last part, document urged addressees to step up military proselyting activities especially in areas where the [Allied] pacification program was in progress, increase the recruitment of fifth columnists, plant penetration agents in [Allied] military organizations to sabotagewar materials center efforts on the proselyting of RVNAF 2 Officers by, taking advantage of their passive attitude and establish agreements with Posts to neutralise thee. Document was addressed to Tu Binh of the Current Affairs Committee of "P", and Agencies of "D-X". Hand-written caption at top of document reveals that the Plan was approved by Ba Mat. CDEC COMMENT 1. No Further Significant Information. 2. Document was received under JGS Log #09-40142-67. (signed James T Otter for) TOSHIO NAKANISHI LTC GS Dir, US Elm, CDEC 3 KIN DECLASSIFIED PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 12356, SECTION 3.3, NND PROJECT NUMBER NND 92/535, BY RB/VSW, DATE 1/26/96 REPRODUCED AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES