Joint Chiefs of Staff - Facts Bearing On The Problem lyrics

ENCLOSURE B FACTS BEARING ON THE PROBLEM 1. The Joint Chiefs of Staff have previously stated* that US unilateral military intervention in Cuba can be undertaken in the event that the Cuban regime commits hostile acts against US forces or property which would serve as an incident upon which to base overt intervention. 2. The need for positive action in the event that current covert efforts foster an internal Cuban rebellion are unsuccessful was indicated** by the Joint Chiefs of Staff on 7 March 1962, as follows: “ - - - determination that a credible internal revolt is impossible of attainment during the next 9-10 months will require a decision by the United States to develop a Cuban “provocation” as justification for positive US military action.” 3. It is understood that the Department of State also is preparing suggested courses of action to develop justification for US military intervention in Cuba. ______ *JCS 1969/303 **JCS 1969/313