DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
THE NATIONAL WAR COLLEGE
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20315

17 January 1966

JAN 24 1966

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

Thank you for taking time out of a busy schedule to visit with us. Our students and faculty were most enthusiastic about your lecture and the question and answer periods which followed. Also, I understand that those who attended the lunch felt that they were privileged to have had the opportunity to hear you speak further on Viet Nam problems.

I understand from Hal Chase that you desired several copies of the photograph we had taken on your arrival. It is a pleasure to send them.

I certainly enjoyed your visit and wish to thank you again for coming.

Enclosures (3)

FITZHUGHLEE
Vice Admiral, U. S. Navy
Commandant

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Director of Special Studies
Center for International Affairs
Harvard University
6 Divinity Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20315

9 February 1966

FEB 14 1966

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

I am writing to ask if you would be willing to serve as a member of a committee to assist The National War College in selecting civilian faculty members. As we visualize it, the committee will be composed of eight to ten distinguished academicians, political scientists and economists, who have a special interest in National Defense Policy. As to how the committee would operate, there are several acceptable possibilities. The committee could meet here once a year to transact the bulk of its business or it could conduct its business exclusively by mail or phone (at War College expense). We would welcome your suggestions as to what procedure to use.

As indicated, the committee's basic mission would be to draw up a list of recommendations of people who, on the basis of academic distinction or promise, character and personality, should be considered as good prospects for civilian faculty at the War College. Perhaps, the committee could also be helpful in urging some of the prospects to accept appointment if proffered. Undoubtedly, there are other ways in which the committee's function can be effectively broadened but that is probably best left to natural evolution.

Since you are already familiar with the College, I do not want to burden you with a great deal of information. But I think it might be helpful in making your decision about serving to summarize our views with respect to our civilian faculty.

First, we feel that a year with us offers an unique opportunity for an academician in the area of National Defense Policy. Not only will he have an opportunity to hear lectures from virtually all of the top policymakers in the Defense establishment but he will also live in close association with the top military policymakers of the future. He should be able to acquire in the year with us a good understanding of how military officers view the universe, their competence, and their problems. He will also be in close association with Foreign Service Officers and members of other civilian agencies of government who make up about one-fourth of our student body.

In addition, the academic portion of the course includes a three-week trip to different areas of the world, a one-week trip to U.S. Military Installations, and a three-day trip to the United Nations. The world trip provides an unexcelled opportunity to meet and be briefed by foreign diplomats and senior U.S. officials. The other trips provide information and experience which are also of great value.

In short, it would seem no exaggeration to say that both the individual and the institution to which he returns at the end of his War College experience should be much the richer intellectually for the time invested. Patently, this is a two-way street and our curriculum and life at the College are much enhanced by the contribution made by the civilian faculty.

Our current requirement is four civilian faculty members each year. Normally, this is a one-year assignment. Occasionally, we like to invite a civilian faculty member to stay on for an additional year. We feel it is desirable that the four civilians include three political scientists and one economist. The three political scientists should include one professor who is well versed in the Communist States, one who is highly knowledgeable in the area of Free Europe and the Western Hemisphere, and one who is highly knowledgeable in the area of Africa and Free Asia.

In general, it is desired that the civilian faculty members be approximately the same age as the average NWC student, i.e., 40-45 years of age. Exceptions either younger or older, may be made to this rule in order to obtain the services of an outstanding civilian faculty member.

Also where possible, we feel it is desirable to get some geographical distribution or at least distribution as to educational institutions.

As to perquisites we pay the civilian faculty members an annual salary of $18,235, including leave of 15 to 30 days. Reporting time is in mid-August, and presently household goods are shipped one way free. (We hope that legislation will be passed to pay for shipment of household goods both ways).

If you are willing to serve, I should like to invite you to attend a meeting here at the College late this spring at College expense. I have in mind Friday and Saturday, 13 and 14 May. At that time the Committee could establish its procedures and help us think through the

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full mandate for such a committee, as well as to help us make selec-
tions for civilian faculty for 1967-68 and beyond.

We certainly hope you will see your way clear to join us in this
enterprise and that you will be able to meet with us in May. If the dates
indicated are inconvenient for you, please do not let that be a bar to
serving. We can change the dates.

I know how busy you are so I want to emphasize how important
we regard the projected committee and how eager we are to have you
help at least at the formative stage. I understand Hal Chase discussed
this matter with you and indicated why we regard the establishment of
the committee as so important a matter.

With best personal wishes, I am

[LJ]

THE NATIONAL WAR COLLEGE

Washington, D. C. 20315

The membership of the committee to advise on the selection of civilian faculty tentatively includes:

Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski
Director, Research Institute
on Communist Affairs
Columbia University

Dr. Robert Strausz-Hupe¹
Director, Foreign Policy Research
Institute
University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Edgar S. Furniss, Jr.
Director, Social Science Program
Mershon Center on Education in
National Security
The Ohio State University

Dr. Paul E. Zinner
Department of Political Science
University of California

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Harvard University
Center for International Affairs

Dr. Gerhart Niemeyer
Department of Government and
International Studies
University of Notre Dame

Dr. Stefan T. Possony
Director, International Political
Studies Program
The Hoover Institution
Stanford University

Dr. Ralph L. Powell
Professor of Far Eastern Studies
School of International Service
The American University

Dr. Thomas C. Schelling
Harvard University
Center for International Affairs

Dr. Harold Sprout
Henry Grier Bryant
Professor of Geography and
International Relations
Princeton University

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20315

APR 20 1966

18 April 1966

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

We are firming up the arrangements for the meeting of the
committee which will assist us in selecting civilian faculty members.

As you will recall, we scheduled the meeting for May 13 and 14.
We have reserved rooms for the committee members at the Skyline
Inn, 10 I Street, S.W., Washington, for the nights of May 12 and
May 13. We chose the Inn because it is close to the College as well
as being a very pleasant place to stay. If you do not wish to stay at
the Inn, please let us know as we would like to firm up the arrange-
ments with them.

We would like to start the session on Friday at 9:30 A.M. in
Room 134 at the College (we are back in our renovated building).
We will be happy to provide transportation from the Inn (or else-
where in town) to the College that morning.

In order to reimburse you for travel and other expenses while you
are here, it will be necessary for you to fill out a short form indicating
your expenditures. For that reason it would be helpful, if you could
come to the opening session with the exact figures on your transporta-
tion and hotel accommodations. We can estimate on meals, cabs,
limousines, etc.

I am looking forward to the meeting very much and again I'd like
to express my pleasure at your willingness to attend.

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Harvard University
Center for International Affairs
6 Divinity Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138

April 22, 1966

Vice Admiral Fitzhugh Lee
U.S. Navy Commandant
The National War College
Washington, D.C. 20315

Dear Admiral Lee:

Thank you for your letter of April 18th. I look forward to the meeting on May 13th.

Unhappily, as I feared, I will not be able to stay for the two days. Indeed, I will have to catch a plane at 4:45 p.m. on the 13th to return to Boston.

There will be no need to make hotel reservations as I will be staying with a friend, Dr. Fritz Kraemer, 4319 Fessenden Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. I would appreciate it very much, however, if someone could pick me up in the morning. If it helps you any, I would be glad to start the day earlier.

Kind regards.

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20315

MAY 19 1966

16 May 1966

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

The National War College, under the direction of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will conduct the annual Defense Strategy Seminar during the period 20 June - 1 July. The Seminar brings together over 200 selected Reserve Officers, prominent in their communities and representing a large cross section of civilian professions - particularly business, education and law.

The curriculum of the Seminar embraces a wide range of problems facing the United States today, with the objective of developing a greater appreciation of both the national and international aspects of U. S. security in the Cold War.

It gives me great pleasure to invite you to address the members of the Seminar on the subject, "The Military Capabilities and Strategies of the Communist States," at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, 22 June. It seems convenient to divide this into two general areas of treatment: the Soviet Union and the Communist States of Eastern Europe, and Communist China together with North Korea and North Vietnam. The role of the ICBM, IRBM and the anti-ICBM in the implementation of Soviet military strategy, the role of "wars of liberation," and an explanation of the marked difference in attitude between the Soviet and Chinese leaders regarding the inevitability of war with the West are considered essential aspects of this topic. The inclosed outline will indicate the relation of this lecture to others of the Defense Strategy Seminar.

Members of the Seminar will have security clearance through SECRET, and The National War College policy of non-attribution will be in effect.

As you know, each lecture at the College is normally about fifty minutes in length and is followed by a question and

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answer period of approximately thirty minutes. However, if you prefer a shorter lecture with more time for questions, this is agreeable. We hope you will be able to remain with us for an additional discussion with a representative group from the class and faculty.

While we cannot hope to compensate you fully for your time and effort, we are authorized to reimburse you for your travel expenses and to offer the sum of $100.00 as a modest honorarium.

In the event you desire additional information or assistance in preparing your address, please do not hesitate to call on any of us here at the College. Colonel Stuart M. Porter, USAF, (telephone OXford 5-8491), is Director of the Seminar and our faculty member most familiar with the scope and purpose of your topic. He will be available to you at any time.

I hope that your schedule will permit you to accept our invitation and that we shall have the pleasure of welcoming you back to The National War College on 22 June.

With kindest regards, I am

FITZHUGH LEE
Vice Admiral, U. S. Navy
Commandant

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May 19, 1966

Vice Admiral Fitzhugh Lee
U.S. Navy Commandant
The National War College
Washington, D. C. 20315

Dear Admiral Lee:

Thank you for your letter of May 16th asking me to speak to your Reserve Officers Seminar.

Unhappily, I will be out of the country on June 22nd though I might be available during the week of June 27th (except on the 27th). If you could shift your dates, I would do my best to accommodate you.

You are never asking too many favors from me since I am a great admirer of what you are doing.

Kind regards.

THE NATIONAL WAR COLLEGE

Washington, D. C. 20315

MINUTES OF THE MEETING

OF THE COMMITTEE TO ADVISE

ON THE SELECTION OF CIVILIAN FACULTY

13 May 1966

1. The Committee met from 0930 to 1730 hours, 13 May 1966. Having concluded its business the Committee adjourned at the time indicated and did not meet for a second day. Present for the meeting were the following Committee members: Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, Dr. Gerhart Niemeyer, Dr. Stefan T. Possony, Dr. Ralph L. Powell, Dr. Robert Strausz-Hupe, and Dr. Paul E. Zinner. Members of the staff participating in the meeting were the Commandant, the Deputy Commandants, Colonel Ben L. Anderson, USA, Dr. Alvin J. Cotrrell and Dr. Harold W. Chase.

By consensus, it was agreed to keep the meeting highly informal and Dr. Chase, the Secretary, acted as informal chairman of the meeting.

2. As the first order of business, Colonel Anderson briefly described the current curriculum of the College, indicating some of the proposed changes which are now under study. His presentation drew several inquiries from Committee members. He was asked what the College was doing to incorporate study of the "behavioral" approach in the social sciences. The ensuing discussion made it clear that several members of the Committee felt that it would be desirable to incorporate such study in order that College graduates could better evaluate studies which are the outgrowth of that approach. There was some suggestion that the Military is not at this time skeptical enough and that to properly evaluate such studies there is need for sophistication in the "scientific method."

There followed a discussion on the research paper requirement at the College. There was a suggestion from Committee members that it was probably not a wise idea to require a formal research paper from everyone, particularly those students who did not have A. B. degrees, that some type of action-oriented project might make a good alternative for the research paper in some cases.

3. The Commandant's Remarks.

The Commandant indicated to the Committee that, although the primary purpose for establishing the Committee was to seek advice as to civilian faculty, he was happy to have the Committee's views on a much broader spectrum of issues. He invited the Committee to canvass any matters pertaining to the College in which the Committee felt it could be helpful. He said he had no

fixed notions about the scope of the Committee's work or about the procedures
which the Committee should employ. He then explained that he would like to
take the opportunity of this meeting to obtain the Committee members' views
on some items which are of current concern. These items were raised and
discussed and appear below as Items 4-8.

4. Feasibility of the College Promoting the Development of M. A. Programs in National Security Affairs at Civilian Institutions.

The Commandant explained that he was interested in exploring the
possibility of encouraging civilian graduate schools to develop programs in
National Security Affairs. He said that he felt that this was a subject-matter
area of sufficient importance to warrant such programs. It would be advantageous
to all the war colleges if such programs were developed, because it would
possibly enable the colleges to work out degree programs with civilian institutions
of a kind with the ICAF-GWU program in Business Administration.

There was a consensus that, if it were thought that it was desirable
to encourage such a development (Committee members expressed reservations
about the wisdom of such an approach), it should not be promoted by the war
colleges. Committee members pointed out that the current mood on the
campuses would make it difficult to sell a government-inspired (particularly
war-college inspired) program in this area. It was suggested that a better
approach would be to try and work with individual faculty members at
selected universities--that is, universities near the war colleges. It was
explained that new programs in universities were generally generated by the
interest of one or more faculty members rather than from the top down.

5. Should the College Itself Undertake a Program of Research and Writing?

The Committee members felt strongly that the idea of the College
undertaking a program of research and writing be pursued further. They
cautioned against the danger of having short-range problems "pushed" on
the College. They felt the research should be basic and long-range. They
indicated that research activity would draw civilians to the College who
might then be employed as faculty then or at a later date.

6. What Policies Should the College Pursue with Respect to Encouraging or Discouraging Personal Research Activities of Civilian Professors?

After much discussion, it was the consensus of the Committee that
during the year a man was on the faculty of the College, he would not really
have much time to do his own personal research and that it would be a mistake
to change the operation of the program to try and accommodate the research
interests of civilian faculty.

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7. Should the College Seek to Make Longer-Term Appointments for Civilian Faculty?

Committee members expressed grave doubts about the possibility of getting first-class civilians to serve on a permanent basis. They felt that the present procedure (extending a one-year service to two years in some instances) was about right. They thought that, perhaps, a three-year term might be feasible in some cases.

8. Should the College Seek to Contract to Have Distinguished Civilian Professors Come for Seminars on a Once-a-Week Basis?

There was considerable enthusiasm expressed for the idea that a panel of distinguished professors be invited to come for a College year on a once-a-week basis. It was also suggested that the "Distinguished Professor" technique of some colleges and universities might be used to great advantage, that is: to have a man come to the College for one or two weeks to spend considerable time in that period with the students.

9. Screening of Prospective Civilian Faculty.

The Committee then turned its attention to the lists of prospective civilian faculty members prepared by the College (copies enclosed). The Committee members offered their advice with respect to these lists and added names not on the list. (Comments of the Committee members have been recorded in our files but will, of course, be held strictly confidential. It would be appreciated if members of the Committee who were not present at the meeting would comment on the prospects contained in the lists and make whatever nominations they would like for future consideration by the College.)

10. Future Meeting.

It was the consensus of the Committee that there should be another meeting next year and that it should be held a few weeks earlier than the meeting this year.

11. Additional Members.

The Committee recommended that Professors Gordon Craig of Stanford University and Lucian Pye of MIT be invited to join the Committee. It was felt that these gentlemen with their special areas of expertise would add immeasurably to the Committee's strength.

Respectfully submitted,

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HAROLD W. CHASE

*Although the expressed purpose for forming the Committee was to have the Committee help the College to choose civilian faculty, the College would encourage the Committee to discuss the question of whether or not the Committee's scope should be broadened. Specific items with which the Committee might wish to deal (but not necessarily in this order) are:

1. Mode of operation.

a. For present meeting.

b. For future.

2. If deemed desirable, selection of Chairman.

3. Scope of Committee's work.

4. Criteria for selection of civilian faculty.

5. Review of list of professors who have indicated an interest in teaching at the College.

6. Exploring ways of making the year at the College even more attractive to outstanding civilian professors.

7. Should the College seek to make longer-term appointments for civilian faculty?

8. What policies should the College pursue with respect to encouraging or discouraging personal research activities of civilian professors?

9. Should the College itself undertake a program of research and writing?

10. Feasibility of the College promoting the development of M. A. programs in National Security Policy at civilian institutions.

PROSPECTIVE CIVILIAN FACULTY MEMBERS BY COURSES

INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH PAPERS, Program for (Economists)

<table><thead><tr><td>Name</td><td>Status</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Baldwin, Dr. Robert E., U. of Wisconsin</td><td>Is interested after 1965-66. Perhaps 1967-68. Follow-up ltr mailed 5/11/66 Recommended by Col Lincoln, USA at West Point.</td></tr><tr><td>Baldwin, Dr. William L. Dartmouth Col</td><td>Is interested. 1967-68 or later. Recommended by Dr. Davis NWC Fac.</td></tr><tr><td>Briefs, Dr. Henry W. Georgetown Univ</td><td>Is interested. 1968-69 or later. Recommended by Dr. Nutter, U. of Va.</td></tr><tr><td>Guest, Dr. Robert H., Dartmouth Col</td><td>Is interested. 1967-68. Follow-up ltr mailed 5/10/66. Recommended by Dr. Davis and Dr. Radway, both Civ Fac Mem</td></tr><tr><td>Hammond, Dr. Paul Y., Yale U.</td><td>Is interested for some time in future. Follow-up ltr mailed 5/10/66. Recommended by Dr. Radway and Mr. Gustin both former fac mem.</td></tr><tr><td>Hartmann, Dr. Frederick H. U. of Fla.</td><td>He is interested; however, he will be at the Naval War College for the next 3 yrs (1966-69) as Acad Advisor to Pres. Recommended by Dr. Horrigan, present on NWC Fac.</td></tr><tr><td>Kuenne, Dr. Robert E. Princeton U.</td><td>Is interested, but says 1967-68 must remain very flexible. Recommended by Dr. James R. Schlesinger.</td></tr><tr><td>Lyons, Dr. Eugene M. Dartmouth Col.</td><td>Is interested in coming. Is committed through 1966. Follow up ltr mailed 5/10/66. Recommended by Dr. Davis and Dr. Radway.</td></tr><tr><td>McClelland, Dr. Chas. A., U. of So. Calif.</td><td>1st ltr of Inquiry mailed 5/11/66. Recommended by Mr. Gustin.</td></tr><tr><td>May, Dr. Ernest R., Harvard U.</td><td>1st Ltr of Inquiry mailed 5/11/66. Recommended by Col Lincoln, West Point, Dr. Ralph Powell, and Dr. Davis.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH PAPERS, Program for (Economists)(Cont)

<table><thead><tr><td>M</td><td>Name</td><td>Status</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Menge, Dr. John A., Dartmouth Col</td><td>1st ltr of Inquiry mailed 5/11/66<br>Recommended by Dr. Davis and Dr. Radway.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Merz, Dr. Paul E., St. Louis Univ.</td><td>1st Ltr of Inquiry mailed 5/11/66.<br>Recommended by Prof of Aerospace Studies, St. L. Univ.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Nutter, Dr. Warren, U. of Virginia</td><td>Is interested, but can make no commitment as of July 1964. Follow up ltr mailed 5/11/66. Recommended by Dr. Niemeyer.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Schelling, Dr. Thomas C. Harvard U.</td><td>Is interested. Probably 1969-70.<br>Follow up ltr mailed 5/10/66.<br>Recommended by Dr. Sherman<br>former NWC Civ Fac Mem.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Singer, Dr. Joel D. Univ of Michigan</td><td>1st ltr of Inquiry mailed 5/11/66<br>Recommended by Mr. Gustin and<br>Dr. Dougherty, former NWC Fac<br>mem.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Spencer, Dr. Eber A., Norwich Univ.</td><td>Definitely interested and available<br>anytime during next several years.<br>Recommended by M/G E. N.<br>Harmon, USA (Ret) Pres Norwich</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Steele, Dr. Elroy J. Univ of Omaha</td><td>Is interested. Follow up ltr mailed<br>5/10/66. Recom. by Pres U. of Omaha.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Van Riper, Dr. Paul P. Cornell Univ.</td><td>Available by 1969-70. Recommended<br>by Dr. Chase, presently NWC Fac.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Zubrow, Dr. Reuben A., U. of Colo.</td><td>Is interested - 1967-68 or 1968-69.<br>Follow up ltr mailed 5/10/66.<br>Recommended by Vice Pres, Univ<br>of Colo and Prof of Mil Sci at Univ<br>of Colo.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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