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Joint Chiefs of Staff. "Memorandum From the Joint Chiefs of Staff to President Kennedy." The Avalon Project, no. 186 (November 16, 1962). Accessed November 15, 2016. http://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/msc_cuba186.asp. |
1. During the Summer and early fall of 1962, it was made apparent that Cuba was building air power.
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2. In response, in Summer and early fall of 1962, OPLAN 312-62 formed.
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3. The plan involved 500 tactical fighter aircraft and carrier aircrafts striking Cuba’s offensive weapons.
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4. The first strikes would get rid of SAM sites and other AA defenses
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5. After SAM and AA attacks, massive attacks on Cuban hostile aircraft and other offensive weapons, would occur
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6. After the massive attacks on cuban hostile aircraft, next attacks would target troops, artillery, and armor
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“The Joint Chiefs of Staff are glad to report that our Armed Forces are in an optimum posture to execute CINCLANT OPLANS 312-62 (Air Attack in Cuba) and 316-62 (Invasion of Cuba).” |
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8. Status of readiness includes: SAC (Strategic Air Command) is maintaining 1/8 airborne alert and has implemented its force dispersal plan.
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9. Status of readiness includes: Air forces involved in CINCLANT OPLAN 312-62 in daylight hours can respond for selective attack in graduated increments from two to twelve hours,
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10. Status of readiness includes: Amphibious and assault forces are at a high state of readiness, providing a seven-day reaction capability for CINCLANT OPLAN 316-62
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