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SUPREME HEADQOAEiTERS ALTJTO POfERS EUROFE Barls France

30 January 1952 AG 22Q3 SEC

MEMORANDUM FOR: All Olefs of SKAPE Staff Divisions

SDBJECT: Revision of SÄGEDtR's Terms of Reference

1. Tour attention is invited to TQSHiP 134-of 30 Januarr. vfeicb requests by 1 Petiruexy our comBBate on the Revised Terms of Reference as suggested Iqr the'Standing Group. Attached hereto are two copies of these Revised Terms of Reference. Your comment thereon is requested by 1400 of 31 Janoery, and turned over to the Secretary by that time.

2. The attached copies show toy "Z'd out- Hn^iHngt deletion from the original Terms of Reference and by underlining, the additions to the original Terms of Reference. Also, words both "X'd" out and underlined are those recommended by the SCS-TCC and not accepted ty the Standing Group. At the end of each change appasrs the Standing Group1 s comment as to why the warding suggested is used.

FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFFt

Colonel, U.S. Army Secretary

Incli 2 eye Revised Terms of Reference

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OQHMftWDER AI1LIED POVERS IM EtRORE

OOHtAtflMt 1. A Supreme Coramander Athmfcia AHAsd Powers Eurcpe is hereby-

designated. His command will be established in a Supreme Headquar-ters (SHAIE). The Sopmiie Allied Cotnmander (SAtEMt) shall have an integrated staff ccmposed of officers àra-w« from all nations contributing to tho-f-erees-éa fato-a-gea-af-eomwaftà his command.

jtjiM "1' I Hâtions will be represented to his staff by national liaisoj^repre-I sentatives.

Comment ; A minor change made by IPT and SHAPE Planners to bring more into consonance with existing situation.

COHHfflD AREA 2. The corranand area of SHJtfB- the Snpieaiis Allied 'Ccamiander

Euroge, and his major subordinate cOanandersj will ba defined Aran t ims—toims- by responsible authority. -ZRÄÄfeiiiys-ii» -a -pe a - et -SHAP-B 4s-<äelinoatod »fi-£öllew6* SACBUK'g command area, unless and until . later redefined, will 'include the area of the three fomer European Regional planning Qj-oupa .of MflTOj exclusive of th<? Channel Command area,

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Comjmtt Change made by the IPT and SHAPE Planning Team for clarity and because of new paragraph U which accounts for SACEUE's forces,

fe* 3. The control and the defense of the zones of the interior, including French North Africa, is the direct responsibility of the COSFIDEHT IAIi - MfliQ Enclosure I.P.T. 12/13

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COHHDBHTÏAL - HÄFO ITjCflL

National - Authorities concerned, who will grant the Allied Commanders under SHfiffi SACBOR all facilities necessaiy for the efficient conduct ef their operations. The Supreme Jillisd Commander Euirope shall have authority to conduct such combat operations in these sen es, including French Mortii Africa, as he deems necessary for the defense of Western Europe«

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Comment; The SCS recommendation, which included acordinatiori of defense plans is omitted as it is included in paragraph 7b of these terms of reference. The dele-tion is made because of new paragraph '9.

FORCES 1>. The Supreme Allied Comnaador Europe will have cownand re-

sponsibility oyer all Army, Wavy and Air Forces aj^e^ated assigned to him for the defense of Western Europe.

Conmontj 4 new paragraph suggested by the SHAPE Planners. This statement was originally included in paragraph 2a.

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5. The Supreme Allied Conmander Europe will bo responsible to

the _Standing Group for the overall direction and conduct of wartime

opérations within his theater. Tho division of responsibilities

between tho Waticnal Territorial Coiananiers and Styreme Allied

Commander Europe and subordinate Allied Oonmanders will be as

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* 1 Q D N R D E N T I A L J F OCWIISKfiAL - HATO • defined £n M.C. 36»

Conraonti SACEffE1 s rcsponsibilit les in war aro governed to a certain extent ty the pro vi si «is of M.C. 36.

6. The Snprianb Allied Coamander Eurcpe in war will exercise the full powers of a Sapreroe Commander. These powers way later be def load in greater detail ty the Uorth Atlantic Council after con-sulat a tien with tho '-ftljtaiy Committee.

Coamaitt ' The SCS Toconracndad the wartime powers as that of a Supreme Commander, The amendnent Iy the IPT permits further definition if needed, '* *

HESPORSIBILITEES^ÏN PKuCE 7. The main function in peacetime of the Supreme Allied

Comiiisiider Europe is to ensure that, if an emergency eemes occurs, the HATO forces made available by nations for the defense of western Europe will be organic odj equipped, trained and ready to implement agreed war plans. Sinco a Supreme Commander' s peacetime func tions are in effect esly à prelude to his wartime responsibility for the defense of his area of command, the-Sfean&àag-Gro Wft-hae-eot-f

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Cammcoti The IPT omitted the reference to M.C. 22/2 as no longer essential,

a. The organization and training of national units aj&eeafceà ass lgned to his command into an ofXtctive integrated force.

Comment; The SCS recosnendcd that SiXEUR be made responsible ^for specifying, gt.priorities for the equipping of this force. The IPT consider that in view of the

Standing Group revised directive and tho study -which • is being made in connection with tho establishment of a system for priorities of allocatiai of equipment,

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1 &ATO CONFIDENTIAL"] CONFTDEfJTIAL - HATO

that it ismore realistic for SACEUR to make recommen-dations concerning priorities. See para. 7f and Tg.

b. The preparation of plans for the execution of his assigned missions, and their coordination with other MATO, es national and Allied Coaiai der s plane in accordance with the applicable principles laid down in U.C. 3&. Comittenbt Added ty the XPT to provide for Allied Commanders and

to conform with H-C- 36.

c. The deployment of major elements of Io reo & assigned to hi3 command in consultation with the appropriate National Auth-orities and in consonance with operational plans. Ccwmentt This is an SCS recommendation, ït pc mit s SA0BBR

-ûorc flexibility in deploying forced and wiU enhance his ability to meet emergencies, particularly during tho period prior to the outbreak of actual hostili-ties.

d. The exercising of these forces in maneuvers. COOTiimt ; An SCS rccoimBtndati on. The IPT is of tho opinion that

para. 7a adequately provides for this responsibility. However, it docs emphasize this responsibility.

o. informing MTatioaal Authorities of his operational and logistic requirements for these forces.

Comment: Added by tho IPT as it is a normal command responsi-bility.

¢ . £ . HÜQOnmcndctiea-s Ka.,cLn recommoadatlons as nccessary, to the Standing örorup, and to Hatienel -GesmanderB nations on depleypw£-£ej«eee infrastructure, tmimng..Atanâ^rds, adequacy of forces, et».(,, priori.ties for tho organization and equipping of assigned and eamarked forces, and for construc-tion of facilities to train, house and support these forces» and such other military matters as will affcct luis ability to discharge his war, ear and peacetime, mission, CommCTiti Tho SCS reoomnendcd the delation of this paragraph

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N A T O C O N F I D E N T ! COHPIDEHnAL - MATO

SCS did not, however, reconanend specifically the re-sponsibility with respect- to infrastructure. It is considered that these matters are ones Which should be the subject of recommendations. In addition, it is believed that the nations basically, and in part the Standing Group, should be charged with the fi»al decisions on these matters since home defense and extra NATO priorities are involved.

£. £. The «etabiàsJiBejit maintenance of an efficient or-

^ ganization, including the subordinate planning and command i I organizations a»d with staff elements charged with logistic

I support planning eagpeytina-^eg^stie-estafeliahmeHt which will

j be the nucleus for expansion in war for the control of the

battle for the defense of Europe.

" Comment: The IFT has reworded the changes recommended fey the SCS in the interest of clarity and to eliminate

any inference that SACJBUR should set up an operational international logistics supply establishment. Such

a service establistMaont would be inconsistent with the agreed policy that nations are responsible for arranging the logistic support of their own forces.

h. Proposing to the Standing Group any increase, elimi-

nation or réorganisation of subordinate planning and command organizations which he considers necessary.

Cpnimenti The SCS recommended a change which would apply only

to forces. The IPT consider that any major subor-

dinate command should be established by higher

authority. The responsibility for making changes

in the organizations should alse-remain with higher

authority because of the political and military im-

plications involved. Therefore, the IPT does not agree to the SCS recommandation,

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jju 8. To execute the peacetime functions detailed above, the Supreme Allied Comnander Europe will havs-;"" Operational control^to* f the extent necessary for the accomrlishmentr~of-his-TtriS3lQn t over all ' national forces assigned to his command in peacetime. This includesÎ

Commenti The SCS recranmended this change. It is considered appropriate that ÜACEUR shouH have this power,

a. Direct control over the higher training of all national forces assigned to SHAtB his command in peacetime and r

the inspection of training of all forces assigned to his coamahd Purthomore, he should be given facilities by nations to in-spect the training of those cadre and other forces earmarked for his command en-the-eufe Feak-ef-xai» but which are not under his control in peace.

Comment! SCS desired to increase SACEUE's powers over training jratte cs, The IPT and SHAPE Harming Team concurred but recommend the deletion indicated,

b. Authority to place requirements upon national govern- ^ HEWTJ FCR TKS DSHCffKEHT OF rOAC^ Av :g:.ED TC HIS COf., -ftp IH consonance with operational plans äa-peaggfeamei-afld-nat eaaji

afleenreJ sfe -sueh-measaye 8.- as-aay-fe-Baa a.ssayy-te-ths- tessfc-ef

t heàg - se-slae ed.

Comment : An SCS recommendation. The phrase recommended by the

SCS concerning national governments undertaking to

the best of their ability to meet requirements has

been omitted. It is considered inappropriate for

the nations' actions to be contained in these terms

of reference as it is a basic assumption that when

a nation joins HATO it will de its best, The last

phrase was added by the IFT to conform with para-

graph 7 c. c. Authority to jwr te, î ta» logistic r-sstiu

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mi |it 8— logistic

tu. ü LCiLLii1 oiacnta-e am. national govern^ jregs for their national contingents

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* COHFIDEtft1IAL - FKJATO CONFIDENTIAL! J t — J L JJLjJ JL JLUI LTTWsrg * AvKlk WjLUiA Jk • tfoth for 26ft6 BViWftrt OI' Allied

/ CCCTimaad Europe. HaVMRa gayewaHenfce-madei'fcaite-te-aeaegtpSiitgfa

Cqpnnent.' An SCS recommendation. The phrase with respect to

national governments doing their best to meet require-

ments has been cnnitted for the same reason as in

paragraph 8b above. The addition has been made by

the ItT because it is considered that SHCEUR1S auth-

ority with respect to placing requirements for logis-«

tic resources should be confined to making requests

to national authorities concerning the logistic

problems of their own forces,

ä» Authority to recommend to appropriate authorities the

priorities of raising and equipping units and organizations

assigned to his curatand in peacetime and those earmarked for his

COBOTand en-t-bg-wtfa'galt-ef-Wfei'-feHt which are not under his con~

trol in peace

MOHt,

Commenti An SCS recommendation. The addition and deletions

are made for clarity and to conform with deletion

suggested in paragraph Sa.

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Cagmenti Deletion su- ested for these reasons!

a. First sentence no longer necessary because of

addition to paragraph S.

b. Second part incorporated into paragraph 9,

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» GENERAL N A T O C O N F I D E N T I A L

£. 9. AuWierity feo-c«navffli«ate-witli Tfte Suprême Allied Comman-

der Europe is authorized direct access to National Chiefs of Staff

and to communicate with their respective Defense Ministers, and

Heads of Government, directly as necessary to facilitate the accom-

plishment of his mission.

Cognent: A combination of old paragraphs 5b and c.

¢. 10. Attthapity The SuprgmB ain«i flmmniander Europe is auth-

I prized to make recommendations direct to National Chiefs of Staff

on the-peaeefc4jHe-d«pleyiieHt-«£-Rat4efial-f «Fees-plaeedy-es -te-fee

plaeed^-wHdes-hie-aenfci'eiT-and-es logistic and administrative

natters affecting the efficiency or readiness of these forces placed

or to be placed under his command.

Commynti Deletions suggested to conform with paragraph ßb.

11. ft-5B-»eeegnâ&ed-thafe The Supreme Allied Commander Ebrope may delegate to his major subordinate commanders, such authority as may be necessary for the discharge of his responsibilities.

Comment! Hone,

¢, 12. The responsibility for arranging logistic support to national component forces will, in general, remain with the responsi-ble authorities of the nations concerned. The responsibility ftad autheyàfey for coordination by examination and reccnroendation èn Be&ee-aad-waP-ef-lej^stia-pesettfeee-and-jiefiiBtie-estahliehMeats gpe¥âded-^yHaatàen6-#«>-the-6UBBeyt-e#-A^^*iii-CAiBmaRd-Eugege will, however, rest with the Supreme Commander, and with his major subordinate commanders at the appropriate levels,

^agjqitt The SCS desired to increase SACEUR's logistic respon-

The addition recommended ty SCS,

sibilities in order that he would have not only the

responsibility but the authority for such coordina-

tion. It is considered that this authority if accepted would greatly increase SACEUR's responsi-

bilities and staff requirements, and would in some

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cases conflict with established national systems for

distribution of logistic resources, oee comment

under paragraph Sc, The IPT, therefor©, does not

r;can»itend accepting the SCS recommendations for the » increased authority in peacetime,

jf, 13. The Supreme Allied Ctmmander Europe is empowered to

propose to the Standing Group, for its review and further submission

to the Military Cocnnittee, iad-Ba^esse-Gejssàtteef such modification

of these terms of reference as he may deem d ;3irable.

Comment : Amended fcy the IPT to conform with existing proce-

dures»

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COMi-BKIER AI1LIHJ POWERS HT EIRCTE

CpMfflmati 1. A Supreme Coananler Atlasfeio Allifld Powers Eurcpe Is hereby

designated. His canmani will be established in a Supreme Headquar-ters (SHAPE). The Siqireme Allied Ccminander (SACEOR) shall have an integrated staff composed of officers from all

nations contributing to te-kfca-awa-af-aenuMMwl his command»

Matlore will be represented to his staff Iy national liaison repre-sentatives.

Comment i A minor change made by IFE and SHAFB Planners to bring more into consonance with existing situation.

OOHtaro AREA 2» The command area of SttAfS- the Supreme Allied Ccsmnander

Europe, and his major subordinate commanders, will be defined foem Iy responsible authority.

i e i n a at ed -»0-£»1low« e SACEDR'3 command area, unless and until later redefined, will include tho area of the three fonaer European Regional planning groups of HjITOj exclusive of the Channel CoyBiand area.

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Ccwwentt Change made by the ZPT and SHAPE Plaining Team for clarity and because of now paragraph Ij whioh accounts for SACEURtS forces.

to. 3. lRie control and the dofenee of the zones of the Interior4 including French HorUi Africa, is the diroct responsibility of the

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CQMPIDEMTpaLi - HigO r t

HatS. onal< Authorities conoeroed, «he will grant the AUie-d Cosmoidera (

under SgAIS SACEUR all faoilitios necessaiy for the efficient conduct

of thoir operations. The Supreme Allied Commander Engope shall have

authority to conduct such combat operations in thtse zones, including

French North Africa, as he deems necessary for the defense of Western

Europe.

Comment: The SCS recommandation, which included-coordination of defense plans is omitted as it is included in paragraph 7b of these tprms of reference. The dele-tion is made because of new paragraph.?*

FORCESi Ii. The Supremo Allied Conmander Europe will have command re-

sponsibility over all Arwpr, Kavy and Air Forces aaeeated assigned to him for the defense of western Europe.

Comment} A new paragraph suggested by the SHAPE Planners, This statement was originally included in paragraph 2a.

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RESPOlfelBI LIT IE S AMD PCWEEtS IM WAR

5. The Siq>rema Allied Commander Europe will be responsible to the Standing Group for tho overall direction a tri conduct of wartime , operations within his theater. Tho division of responsibilities betweon the Nationgl Territorial Conimaniers and Supreme Allied Coytmander Europe and subordinate Alliod Ccmrtanders -will bo as

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defined in M.C. 36, Cotisent: SAGEUR's re sp ana ibilit ie s in war arc gjveroed to a

certain extent Icy the provisions of H.C, 36,. 6, The SaprctiijB Allied Comaander Europe in war will exercise

the full powers of a Supreme Cowman dor. These powers may later toe defined in greater detail ty the Horth Atlantic Counc Q. after con-sulatatioa with the Military Coiiraittoe.

Ccranaiti The SCS rocanmenâed the wartime powers as that of a Supreme Commander. The amendment by the IFT permits farther definition if needed.

PgHgiS RESPONSIBILITIES IB PELCE

K. 7, The main function in peacctine of tho Supreme Alliad Commaider Euiype is to ensure that, if an emergency eeses Qccursj the KATO forces made available by nations for the defense of western Europe will bo organiaod, «quipped, trained and ready to implement agreed war plans. Sinco a Supreme commander's peacetime functions art in effect e»iy a prelude to his wartime responsibility for the -defense of his area of command, tfce-StaRâàng-6Fe«p-haB-safc~£«pth

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Cotmmaiti The IPT emitted the rcfcrcnce to U.C. 22/2 as no longer essential.

a, Tbe organization and training of national units alleeated assigned to his command into an effective integrated force, Comment; The SCS rccoranended that SUCEUR be made responsible

"for .spocifying of'priorities for the equipping oî this force. The IPT consider that in view of Wie Standing Group revised directive and tht study which is being made in connection with tho establishment of a system for priorities of allocation of equipment»

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that it iswore roalistic for SAfiEUR to make reoommen-*

dations concerning priorities, ace para. 7£ and 7g.

b. The preparation of plans for the execution of his

assigned missions, and their coordination with oth&r NATO, OP

national and Allied Coawaidors plane in accordance with the

applicable principles laid down in M-C- 36»

Ccmmentt Added by the IPT to provide for Allied Comiwindors and

to oonforn with M.C. 36.

c* The deployment of major elements of forces assigned to'

his command in consultation with the appropriate National Auth-

orities and in consonance uith operational plans.

Coiiment; This is an SCS recommendation. It permits SACEWl

Tiore flexibility in deploying forces and will enhance

his ability to meet emergencies, particularly during

the period prior to the outbreak of actual hostili-

ties.

d. The oxoraising of these forces in maneuvers.

Qommait: An SCS recommendation. The IPT is of tbo opinion that

para. 7a adequately provides for this responsibility.

Howovor, it (toes emphasize this responsibility,

o. Informing Maticnal Authorities of his operational and

logistic requirement s for these forces.

Ccnriait; Added by the IPT as it is a normal command responsi-

bility.

f. Seeo^MaedatiMM fla.tin^ re commun dations as necessary,

to the Standing Group, and to Kat&enal-SejmandeFa nations on

depieyasaife-e -feraee infrastructure, training standards,

adequacy of forces, »te., priori ties for the organization and

equipping of assigned and oanrtaria-d forces, and for construc-

tion of facilities to train, house and support these forces,

and such other military matters as will affcct his ability to

discharge his war, e* and peacetime, mission.

Ccairoenti Tho SCS recommended the delation of this paragraph

fiat SASEtiR siarm. the rosponaAbility. f w thasy matters.

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SCS did not, however, recommend specifically the re-sponsibility with respect to infrastructure. It is considered that these matters are ones which should be the subject of recommendations. In addition, it is believed that the nations basically, and in part the Standing Group, should be charged with the fi»al decisions on these matters since home defense and extra MATO priorities are involved. _ •*

j*. The ee afelisï=»eHt maintenance of an efficient or-ganization, including the subordinate planning and command organizations aad with siaff elements charged with logistic support planning which will

be the nucleus for expansion in war for the control of the battle for the defense of Europe.

Comment'. The IPT has reworded the changes recommended by the SCS in the interest of clarity and to eliminate any inference that SACEUR should set up an operational international logistics supply establishment. Such a service establishment would be inconsistent with the agreed policy that nations are responsible for arranging the logistic support of their own forces.

Ji, Proposing to the Standing Group any increase, elimi-nation or reorganization of subordinate planning and command organizations which he cons id« is necessary. Comment: The SCS recopimended a change which would apply only

to forces. The IFT consider that any major subor-dinate command should be established ty higher authority. The responsibility for making changes in the organizations should al3e remain with higher authority because of the political and military im-plications involved. Therefore, the IPT does not agree to the SCS reccoavendation.

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j!. 8. To execute the peacetime functions detailed above, the

Supreme Allied Conmander Europe will have: QperationaJ. control to

the extent necessary for the accomplishment of his mission, over all

national forces assigned to his command in peacetime. This includes:

Conanertti The SCS recommended this change. It is considered

appropriate that SACEUR shoull have this power,

a. Direct control over the higher training of all national

forces assigned to SHAtE his command in peacetime nd

the inspection of training of all forces assigned to his çftcmatyi

Furthermore, he should be given facilities by nations to in-

spect the training of those cadre and other forces earmarked

for his command en-the- »sk-feyeak-e -wa* but which are not under

his control in peace.

Ccmmenti SCS desired to incrcs.se SACEUR1 s powers over training

matte.-s. The IPT and SHAPE Plannirg Team concurred

but recommcnd the deletion indicated,

b. Authority to place requirements upon national govern-

MENTS FOR THE PEfLOYtg-Ifr OF J1OXjjS A - Tg ED TO HIS COf- JiP IK

consonance with operational plans

g e y - a ? a m e R t 6 - w j n t h e - t e e st-eg-theip-afe^Aity-t e-

aaeeag^ish-eaeh-measups s-ae -may-feg-neaeaaaagy-te-tha-feaes-ef

Commeqti An SCS recommendation. The phrase recommended by the

SCS concerning national governments undertaking to

the best of their ability to meet requirements has

been emitted. It is considered inappropriate for

the nations' actions to be contained in these terms

of reference as it is a basic assumption that when

a nation joins NATO it will do its best. The last

phrase was added by the IPT to conform with para-

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c. Authority to jAm^tm^eä^mmm^mnopm. national govem-ments logistic resources for their national contingents

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aJtlATO CONFIDENTIAL I both £ot cTMlUSt ifliW fid' OOiBrnunluaLlgfitf1 aofw. bi jpori err AI^ie^

Command Ebragie, g i i A ^ TWag ^uWan a g . h a . wananBmwr « - n V i t l l t w W • W g > " WC 'WSf ' ' g g ' ' WlM T ^ P y UClV * g g W " ( I r ^ I l U l V B W i I M M ' »

Conmtetfti «11 SCS recommendation. The phrase with respect to

national governments doing their best to meet require-ments has been twitted for the same reason as in paragraph 8b above. The addition has been made by the IfT because it is considered that SitCBUR's auth-ority with respect to placing requirements for logis* ' tic resources should be confined to making requests to national authorities concerning the logistic problems of their own forces,

d. Authority to reccmmend to apprçpriate authorities the priorities of raising and equipping units and organizations assigned to his cumtand in peacetime and those earmarked for his conanand ea-fehe-eutteapsak-ef-wag-fewt which are not under his con-trol in peace asd-the—

Comment: .In SCS reconmendation. The addition and deletions are made for clarity and to conform with deletion suggested in paragraph Öa.

e. SHeh^HtJjeïâty-ae-âe-^eeeseaîy-te-ansiBie-that natieaal-Swees-atioeated-te-ätiAEE-are- ppoporly—&pgaaiaed-aad tpained-iHte-eae-effeetive-feree*—Te-tk4£-eHd-he-4e-autfewi&ed

w^-she^eeaing^in-the-ef^sienoy-eF-tsaasiRg-of-Hatienal

matîen-te-the-Stindisg-Speup,

Comnienti Deletion su.' ested for these reasons:

a, Eirst sentence no longer necessary because of

addition to paragraph 8,

b. Second part incorporated into paragraph 9.

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J J A T O C O N F I D E N T ^ . | GENERAL

£. 9. Axitherity to-cenmmi«&te-\ätfe The Supreme Allied Comman-

der- Europe ia authorized direct access to Katiotwl Chiefa of Staff

and to communicate with their respective Defense Ministers, and

Heads of Goyernment, directly as necessary to facilitate the accom-

plishment of his mission.

Comment: A combination of old paragraphs 5b and £.

¢, 10. A«%h«F4ty The Supreme Allied Commander Europe is auth-

or! gad to make recommendations direct to National Chiefs of Staff

on the-peaeetône-êegàeyaeRt-ef -satiesal^fes^es-plaeeâ^-ep-te-be

P^Aeed 7-undeg-feàc-eeafeylogistic and administrative

matters affecting the efficiency or readiness of these forces placed

or to be placed under his command.

Comment: Deletions suggested to conform with paragraph 8b.

The addition recommended by 5CS,

11. ït-ie-seeegHâBeà-thafc The Supreme Allied Commander Europe

may delegate to his major subordinate commanders, such authority as

may be necessary for the discharge of his responsibilities,

CoiBitent Î None.

0. 12. The responsibility for arranging logistic support to

national component forces will, in general, remain with the responsi-

ble authorities of the nations concerned. The responsibility and

for" coordination by examination and recommendation 4a

will,

however, rest with the Supremo Commander, and with his major

subordinate commanders at the appropriate levels.

Comment ! The SCS desired to increase SACEUH1S logistic respon-sibilities in order that he would have not only the

responsibility but the authority for such coordina-

tion. It is considered that this authority if

accepted would greatly increase SACEUR's responsi-

bilities and staff requirements, and would in some

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cases conflict with established national systems for distribution of logistic resources, ôee comment under paragraph 8ç. The IPT, therefore, does not recommend accepting the SCS recommendations for the increased authority in peacetime.

13. The Supraie Allied Commander Europe is empowered to propose to the Standing Group, for its review and further submission to the Military Committee, aHd-fiefeaee-CeKmàttee, such modification of these terms of reference as he may deem d .sirable.

Comment: Amended by the IPT to conform with existing proce-dures.

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