INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE OF THE ARMED FORCES

WASHINGTON, D. C.

ICAF 301

25 January 1956

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

I believe General John H. McCormick, USAF, has mentioned to you recently the interest of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in arranging for you to lecture to us here during the period of our final problem in May 1956.

Our resident course here is devoted to the study of Economic Mobilization and runs for a period of ten months. The student body consists of 120 senior officers (Colonel and Lt Colonel level) of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines, plus 20 key Federal civilian employees. Instruction in considerable part relies on lectures delivered by outstanding people from outside the College who are expert in the various areas of the curriculum.

The work of the academic year culminates each spring in a final problem relating to Economic Mobilization. For the past several years, as you might expect, this problem has centered around the situation facing mobilization planners as a consequence of the development of thermonuclear weapons and long range aircraft. One of the aspects of this problem we wish to explore during the course this year is the effect of these developments on United States foreign relations, both with allies and potential adversaries. It seems to us that such events as the Geneva "Summit" conference last summer cannot be correctly interpreted without a general understanding of the impact of our recent technology on foreign relations.

It is in this general area that we would like you to lecture. A lecture here is normally scheduled for the time period from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The first forty-five minutes are allocated for the lecturers presentation. We then take a ten-minute break and reconvene for thirty-five minutes of questions from the audience. Lecturers, by the way, receive travel expenses plus an honorarium. The date we would like to propose to you is 3 May 1956.

Will you advise me as to your reaction to this proposal, and the suitability of the date? If 3 May is not possible, I should like to have your suggestion for an alternate date between 2 and 18 May.

In the event you are able to come to us, the College will confirm this arrangement with a formal letter of invitation from the

WASHINGTON, D. C.

ICAF 201

19 March 1956

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

Reference is made to previous correspondence addressed to you
over my signature and that of General Hollis.

We are looking forward to having you here on 3 May 1956, and
feel sure you can contribute materially to our course of study.

I am inclosing herewith a prepublication excerpt from our
curriculum book for the Mobilization Unit. This excerpt deals with
your lecture and we thought it might be helpful to you in preparing
your lecture material.

Your audience here, being made up of senior officers in the
military service and senior government employees, will be possessed
of a considerable background of knowledge, opinion, and interest in
your subject area. In addition they will have recently refreshed
their thinking from the reference reading included in the attached
excerpt.

Will you please send us a brief biographical statement that
we can include in the notices relative to your lecture? We should
like to receive that by 10 April. Also please advise us as to where
and at what time we can pick you up for local transportation to Fort
McNair. You should plan to arrive here at McNair at noon for the
luncheon.

If you plan to use any visual aids, such as slides, charts, etc.,
we would like to be advised in advance so that we can provide a pro-
jectionist, easels, or any other needed accessories.

All students here, by the way, are cleared for "Top Secret"
material.

Incl
Excerpt a/s

Dr. Harry A. Kissinger
Council on Foreign Relations
55 East 68th Street
New York City, N.Y.

APR 16 1956

WASHINGTON, D. C.

ICAF 20/

12 April 1956

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

Reference is made to previous correspondence from myself and
General Hollis concerning your lecture scheduled here for 3 May 1956,
at 1:30 p.m.

A recent shift in our schedule plans has made it possible to reschedule your lecture for 10:30 in the morning instead of at 1:30 p.m. Would this change be agreeable to you? If not we will let the originally scheduled plans stand. There are, however, some advantages in scheduling a lecture before rather than after lunch that lead us to prefer this morning time if you have no objection. The plans we have made for lunch at the Officers' Mess would be undisturbed in any case.

Can you let me know where you would like to be picked up by car for transportation to the College? If you select the morning schedule, we would plan to pick you up about 9:45 a.m., so that would get here about 10:00 o'clock with time to have coffee and meet the Commandant and staff before your lecture. If you are going to lecture at 1:30 we would pick you up at about 11:45 so that we could get to the Club at noon for lunch.

Will you want to use any visual aids such as slides, charts,
maps or a blackboard? The auditorium is equipped with a projector,
a vugraph, easels, and we have a supply of large maps that can be
mounted on large flats.

May I hear from you soon on the above points?

[LC]

3 MAY 1956

LECTURE NO. 2: "Nuclear Power and United States Foreign Relations."

SPEAKER: Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, Council on Foreign Relations

SCOPE: An exploration of the effects on mobilization planning of the United States' position as leader of the Free World coalition. The impact of the United States and U.S.S.R. thermonuclear capabilities on United States relationships with allies and neutrals. The inhibiting effect of our alliances and our attitude toward neutrals on United States freedom of choice. An evaluation of the need for United States concern with foreign reactions to possible decisions as to use of thermonuclear weapons. Special attention will be paid to United States relationships with NATO powers.

DISCUSSION: In the last two decades, the emergence of the United States as the major power in the Western world has resulted in our foreign policy becoming a matter of central concern in the nation's thinking and planning. The present position of the United States as the originator and main support of a heterogeneous peacetime coalition of nations, designed to continue for the indefinite future, confronts our military and civilian authorities with problems that are to a great degree new in American life. The nation is faced with a situation where its destiny may be vitally affected by decisions and reactions of peoples far distant from us in space and in culture. Actions and decisions which seem to us clearly beneficial to the entire Free World, are misunderstood and misinterpreted by our friends as well as by our acknowledged enemies. Power and consequent responsibility in a divided world seem to involve endless complexities and frustrations. Good intentions and democratic aspirations for the world are seemingly no protection against this. The United States has learned with displeasure and resentment that if she is to discharge successfully the task of preserving the world (and the United States) from the danger seen behind the Iron Curtain, she must repeatedly concern herself with how other nations may feel about her prospective decisions. This is so even when the United States is making decisions about what is considered our own concern.

Since the area of decisions about nuclear power is one central to our security and survival as a nation, we find it particularly difficult to accept any foreign relations limitations of our determinations thereon. Yet we see clearly that, whether we like it or not, we cannot safely disregard foreign reactions to such decisions. Therefore, it is important that we explore the effect of this aspect of nuclear power on our national policies. The implications relative to the possibilities of a so-called "nuclear stalemate" are particularly significant.

INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE OF THE ARMED FORCES
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT
WASHINGTON, D. C.

ICAF 352.11

MAY 2 3 1956

My dear Dr. Kissinger:

The final phase of this year's resident course will be highlighted
by a series of student presentations on the problems inherent in, "The
Mobilization of the United States for War." The problem is designed
to appraise critically and develop recommended revisions to United
States planning for economic mobilization to meet the demands of the
estimated situation facing the United States for the next five years.
The presentations will be classified as SECRET.

Due to the restricted seating capacity at the College, it has been
necessary to limit our invitation list to a selected group of distinguished
visitors. I take great pleasure in numbering you among this group and
extend a most cordial invitation to attend the presentation at 9:00 a. m.
in our College auditorium on Thursday, 7 June 1956. Arrangements
will be made to meet you, if you wish, at such time and place as you
desire, and escort you to the College where you will meet the other
distinguished guests at 8:30 a. m. in the Faculty Lounge. Immediately
following the presentation, I would like to have you remain as our guest
for luncheon at the Fort McNair Officers' Club.

We look forward to your visit to hear at first hand a discussion of
this timely and interesting problem. It will provide a unique opportunity
to observe the role of the College as reflected in the broadened knowl-
edge of our graduates and their increased capacity to deal with problems
of national security.

Incl

Dr. Harry A. Kissinger
Council on Foreign Relations
55 East 68th Street
New York City, New York

New York City, New York
22 East 88th Street
Council on Foreign Relations
Dr. Harry A. Klaninger.

of national security,
edge of our graduates and their increased capacity to deal with problems
to observe the role of the College as reflected in the broadened knowl-
this timely and interesting problem. It will provide a unique opportunity
We look forward to your visit to hear at that hand a discussion of

for junction at the Fort McNair Officers' Club.
following the presentation. I would like to have you remain as our guest
distinguished guests at 8:30 a.m. in the Faculty Lounge. Immediately
desire', and escort you to the College where you will meet the other
will be made to meet you, if you wish, at such time and place as you
in our College auditorium on Thursday, 7 June 1958. Arrangements
extend a most cordial invitation to attend the presentation at 8:00 a.m.
visitors. I take great pleasure in numbering you among this group and
necessary to limit our invitation list to a selected group of distinguished
Due to the restricted seating capacity at the College, it has been

The presentations will be classified as SECRET.
estimated situation facing the United States for the next five years.
States planning for economic mobilisation to meet the demands of the
to appraise critically and develop recommended regulations to United
Mobilisation of the United States for War." The problem is designed
by a series of student presentations on the problems inherent in "The
The final phrase of this year's resident contract will be highlighted

My dear Dr. Klaninger:

MAY 5 3 1958

ICAF 325.11

WASHINGTON, D.C.
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT

WASHINGTON, D. C.

ICAF 201

3 December 1956

Dear Mr. Kissinger:

In reply to your letter of 28 November 1956, we regret
that the transcript of your lecture was issued with errors
distorting your point of view.

Your lecture has been reviewed and the only place where
the word "imperialism" was used rather than "empiricism"
as noted in your letter, was on page 21, and this error has been
corrected in the responsible offices in the College.

We are exceedingly sorry that this error occurred in
the reproduction of your lecture.

Mr. Henry A. Kissinger
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc
58 East 68th Street
New York 21, New York

WASHINGTON, D. C.

ICAF

15 May 1959

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, Director
Special Studies Center for International Affairs
Harvard University
Cambridge 38, Massachusetts

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

I am writing to invite you to speak to the student body of the
Industrial College of the Armed Forces on 9 September 1959, at
8:45 a.m., on the subject, "Modern Warfare: Armed Conflict."
The scope of this proposed lecture is as follows:

A discussion of the nature and character of limited war
and of total war. The prospects of an atomic stalemate
arising out of mutually deterrent forces and policies.
The requirements and problems of a limited war
strategy; the prospects of limiting a nuclear war. The
effect on the choice of national strategy of dependence
on strategic or tactical nuclear weapons.

A formal confirmation of this invitation will be sent to you by
the Commandant of the Industrial College upon receipt of information
concerning your availability to present this lecture.

A statement of the objective of the unit of instruction dealing
with Modern Warfare and Strategic Concepts, and scopes of the
lectures to be presented, is inclosed for your consideration and
information.

The section on Modern Warfare and Strategic Concepts is a
part of the Foundations Unit, the introductory phase of our ten-month
Resident Course, which serves to focus attention on certain funda-
mental concepts and to establish a common background for the later
units of our curriculum.

I am inclosing a copy of our "Guide for Lecturers" which
will refresh your memory concerning the administrative procedures
relating to lectures at the College.

will refresh your memory concerning the administrative procedures
I am including a copy of our "Guide for Lecturers", which

units of our curriculum.

Resident Course, which serves to focus attention on certain funds-

information.

lectures to be presented, is included for your consideration and
with Modern Warfare and Strategic Concepts, and scopes of the
A statement of the objective of the unit of instruction dealing

The scope of the choice of national strategy of dependence
strategy; the prospects of limiting a nuclear war. The

The requirements and problems of a limited war
arising out of mutually deterrent forces and policies.

and of total war. The prospects of an atomic atollmate

3:45 a.m., on the subject, "Modern Warfare: Armed Conflict."

Dear Dr. Klausinger:

Cambridge 38, Massachusetts
Harvard University
Special Studies Center for International Affairs
Dr. Henry V. Klausinger, Director

ICAF

WASHINGTON, D.C.

12 May 1969

Washington, D. C.

PLANS AND READINESS BRANCH

SECTION - Modern Warfare and Strategic Concepts.

Conduct of the Section.

The objective of this section is to examine current concepts in modern warfare and strategy, especially as they are affected by technological developments. This includes global power pattern theories, national strategy and alternative strategic concepts, the impact of advanced weapons on strategy and warfare, total and limited war, and the reduction and control of armaments.

The purpose is to identify some of the key problems of national strategy and modern warfare and to increase understanding of the fundamental issues which are involved. The section serves as introduction and background for further consideration of these matters in subsequent units of the Resident Course.

The section is conducted over a period of three days and includes six lectures, with related reading assignments, covering major aspects of the subject.

Schedule.

8 September 1959

0845 Lecture: Global Power Pattern Theories.

Scope: A discussion of some classic global power pattern theories which have been evolved from the facts of geography and history. An assessment of the validity and applicability of these theories in the light of the current East-West struggle.

1030 Lecture: Current National Strategic Concepts

Scope: A discussion and analysis of the nature of current United States national strategic concepts and policies. Choices open to United States statesmanship in the light of the existing balance of world power and the development of advanced types of weapons.

9 September 1959

0845 Lecture: Modern Warfare: Armed Conflict.

Scope: A discussion of the nature and character of limited war and of total war. The prospects of an atomic stalemate arising out of mutually deterrent forces and policies. The requirements and problems of a limited war strategy; the prospects of limiting a nuclear war. The effect on the choice of national strategy of dependence on strategic or tactical nuclear weapons.

1030 Lecture: Modern Warfare: Economic and Political Conflict.

Scope: A discussion of the nature and character of cold war; why it exists; how it is conducted; how strength for such conflict is dependent upon economic and industrial vitality; how such strength is developed, mobilized, and maintained.

10 September 1959

0845 Lecture: Sino-Soviet Strategic Concepts.

Scope: A discussion and analysis of the major characteristics of national strategy as conceived by Communist leaders in the USSR and Red China. Traditional concepts will be outlined in order to provide a basis for a better appreciation of current and future Sino-Soviet strategy.

1030 Lecture: Reduction and Control of Armaments.

Scope: The outcome of armaments limitations agreements following World War I. A discussion and assessment of more recent proposals for limiting armed forces or their weapons. The prospects of limiting the development of nuclear weapons and their strategic employment in total war. Some effects of eliminating the use of nuclear weapons in limited war. Comments on the general nature of an armaments limitations agreement which might be acceptable to the United States and its implications for our national strategy.

[LC]

# INFORMATION FOR GUEST LECTURERS
AT THE
INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE OF THE ARMED FORCES

## 1. The Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

a. The Industrial College of the Armed Forces is a joint institution on the highest level in the educational system of the Department of Defense, operating under the direction of the Joint Chiefs of Staff according to the provisions of a charter from that body. The mission of the Industrial College, as assigned by the JCS Charter, is to conduct courses of study in the economic, and related political, administrative and social, aspects of national and international security, in order further to prepare selected military and civilian personnel for important policymaking, command, and staff assignments within the national and international security structure.

b. The College is located at Fort McNair which is approximately ten minutes from the center of the city of Washington.

c. The student body consists of 142 students from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps and selected civilians from various Federal agencies. In addition to the student body, the audience will consist of members of the staff and faculty, and perhaps some visitors, mostly from the Department of Defense.

## 2. General.

a. A forty to forty-five minute period is normally allocated for the lecture proper. Following a short break, there is a period devoted to questions and answers.

b. The audience will have Top Secret clearance. However, if it is desired to make remarks off the record, the request will be honored.

c. It is our custom, unless the lecturer prefers to the contrary, to permit the attendance of visitors from government agencies. This privilege is restricted to personnel in the grades of colonel, captain or GS-14 and above. Visitors are not extended the privilege of taking notes or of questioning the speaker.

### 3. Auditorium.

a. The auditorium is completely air-conditioned and soundproof and has an excellent public address system. An IBM podium is located on the speaker's platform from which signals can be given to machine operators.

b. Students wear civilian clothes and hence the audience will appear predominantly civilian to the casual visitor.

### 4. Visual Aids.

a. The auditorium is equipped for the showing of various types of visual aids--slides, panels, easel displays, etc., subject to the following limitations:

#### (1) Slides.

Inside dimension: 2.35" x 3.15"

Outside: standard 3-1/4" x 4"

Slide lettering: No smaller than 1/20" in height

Vu-Graph lettering on 8" x 10" transparencies: No smaller than IBM Executive Type

#### (2) Panels and Charts

Panels: (4) 12' high x 9-1/2' wide; (4) 12' high x 8' wide

Chart lettering: No lettering smaller than 1-1/2" in height.
Lettering should be block.

b. Means are available at the College for the production of any suitable aids, provided about two weeks' advance information is given. Lecturers who desire visual aids should transmit their material to the College as far in advance of the scheduled date of the lecture as practicable.

### 5. Privacy of Lecture Program.

a. Any lecturer at the Industrial College may feel assured that what he says in the auditorium will not be repeated or discussed by other than those who actually heard it.

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b. Material of a classified nature should be so designated by the lecturer, and, in addition to the treatment outlined above, will be handled in accordance with existing security regulations.

6. <u>Use of Material by the College.</u>

A manual transcript is generally made of lectures delivered at the Industrial College. This is for the purpose of filing the lecture in the College library where it will be available for use by present or future members of the College.

7. <u>Transportation.</u>

If desired, the College will provide transportation from the hotel or place of business to the College and return. Pickup time will be approximately 45 minutes before the lecture time. Arrangements may be made with the College faculty contact.

8. <u>Miscellaneous.</u>

Arrival at the College is timed to give lecturers an opportunity to have coffee with the Commandant and meet some of the staff and faculty. Therefore, arrival should be timed for about a half hour before the lecture if it can be conveniently arranged.

[LC]

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[L.C]

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, Director of Special Studies Center for Inter-
national Affairs, Harvard University, was born in Furth, Germany on
27 May 1923. He was brought to the United States in 1938 and is now a
naturalized citizen. He received his A. B.; M. A.; and Ph. D. degrees
from Harvard in 1950, 1952 and 1954 respectively. In 1954-55 he was
an instructor in government at Harvard. In 1951 he became executive
director of the Foreign Student Project started by the Harvard Summer
School. He became editor of Confluence, a quarterly journal of the
Harvard Summer School. In 1954 he was made director of a project
to study Soviet action and American initiative and published his analysis
of the explorations as Nuclear Weapons and Foreign Policy. He was
director of the overall Special Studies Project 1956-57 for the Rocke-
feller Fund. He is author of A World Restored; Metternich, Castlereagh,
and the Problems of Peace, 1812-1822, and has contributed articles to
many of the country's leading magazines. During World War II he
served with the U. S. Army and is presently a Reserve Officer in the
Military Intelligence Reserve, Headquarters, Counter Intelligence
Corps. This is his second lecture at the Industrial College.

[Y]

May 27, 1959

Colonel Tom W. Sills, USA
Chief, Plans and Readiness Brance
Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Washington, D.C.

Dear Colonel Sills:

Thank you for your letter of May
15th.

In principle I would be delighted
to accept your invitation to speak before
the Industrial Collegeof the Armed Forces.
I wonder however whether I could hold off
on making a definite commitment until I
return from a month abroad the first of July?
I also wonder whether it would be possible to
do it on the 10th, rather than the 9th?

The biographical sketch was not
quite accurate. I am having a new statement
mimeographed, and will send you one when it
is done.

Chief, Plans and Readiness Branch
Colonel, USA
TOM W. SHIRL

Sincerely yours,

8:45 a.m. on 10 September 1959 instead of on 9 September.

As you suggested, we will schedule your lecture for

the Armed Forces in September.
to accept our invitation to speak before the Industrial College of
We were very pleased to learn that you expect to be able

Dear Dr. Klaasinger:

Cambridge 38, Massachusetts
Harvard University
Center for International Affairs
Dr. Henry A. Klaasinger

ICAF

WASHINGTON, D.C.
INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE OF THE ARMED FORCES

8 June 1959

Administrative Assistant
Corinne Iyamun

Sincerely yours,

chance to go over his schedule.
but must wait until he returns and has a
He is very helpful that it will work out,
it you are willing to wait that long.
able to give a firm answer if you find
the September 10th date now, but will be
saked me to tell you that he cannot confirm
him of our telephone conversation. He
Mr. Kieisinger in response to my telling
I have today had a letter from

Dear Colleague Stilla:

Washington, D.C.
Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Chief, Police and Justice Branch
Colleague Tom W. Stilla, USA

June 15, 1968

Chief, Plans and Readiness Branch
Colonel, USA
TOM W. SILLER

Sincerely yours,

the first of July.
We look forward to hearing from Mr. Klaasen after
qualified to speak on this subject.
He will be able to lecture for us, as we know of no one better
to go over his schedule. We hope that everything works out so that
the September 10 date until July 1, after he has had an opportunity
We understand that Mr. Klaasen will not be able to confirm
Forces.

Mr. Klaasen's lecture at the Industrial College of the Armed
Forces.
Thank you very much for your letter of June 13, regarding

Dear Mía Lyman:

Cambridge 38, Massachusetts
6 Divinity Avenue
International Affairs
Harvard University, Center for
Administrative Assistant
Mía Corinne Lyman

12 June 1959

ICAF

WASHINGTON, D. C.
INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE OF THE ARMED FORCES

Sincerely yours,

you to accept this year.

We missed you last year and hope your schedule will permit

concerning your availability to present this lecture.
the Commandant of the Industrial College upon receipt of information
Formal confirmation of this invitation will be sent to you by

 weapons.
strategy of dependence on strategic or tactical nuclear
of limiting nuclear war. The effect on the choice of national
ments and problems of a limited war strategy; the prospects
out of mutually deterrent forces and policies. The require-
total war. The prospects of an atomic stalemate arising
A discussion of the nature and character of limited and

is as follows:

6 September 1960 at 8:45 a.m. The scope of this proposed lecture on the subject, "Modern Warfare: Armed Conflict," on Tuesday, and Strategic Concepts in which we would like to invite you to lecture Forces is planning a unit of instruction dealing with Modern Warfare Again this fall the staff of the Industrial College of the Armed

Dear Dr. Klaasen,

Cambridge 38, Massachusetts
Harvard University
Special Studies Center for International Affairs
Dr. Henry A. Klaasen, Director

ICAF

INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE OF THE ARMED FORCES
WASHINGTON, D.C.

24 May 1960

June 1, 1960

Colonel Tom W. Sills
Chief, Plans and Readiness Branch
Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Washington, D.C.

Dear Colonel Sills:

Thank you very much for your
letter of May 24th and your kind invitation
to speak to the College on September 6th.
I may be out of the country at that time,
and I wonder whether it would be possible
to fix a date in the last week of August.
I would like very much to lecture this year,
especially since I very reluctantly had
to let you down last year.

I will look forward to hearing from
you.

Henry A. Klaasen

Sincerely yours,

you.

to let you know last year.
especially since I recently had
I would like very much to lecture this year,
to fix a date in the last week of August.
and I wonder whether it would be possible
I may be out of the country at that time,
to speak to the College on September 6th.
letter of May 24th and your kind invitation
Thank you very much for your

Dear Colonel Stills:

Washington, D.C.
Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Chief, Plans and Readiness Branch
Colonel Tom W. Stills

June 1, 1960

possible for me to do so.
College this year, and I hope that it will be
out. I would like very much to lecture to the
date during August or October which might work
Please let me know if there is any

in September.
I do not expect to be in this country at all
I gave for the 6th next apply to the lat also.
Unluckily, I'm afraid the same negative answer
that I ask to the College on September last.
telephone call last week and your suggestion
My secretary has told me of your

Dear Colonel Silla:

Washington, D.C.
Inwartral College of the Armed Forces
Chief, Blanks and Readiness Branch
Colonel Tom W. Silla

June 9, 1960