S E C R E T
 
  14. The courses of action which should be undertaken by the
UNITED NATIONS are:
 
     a. In the event of civil war in ITALY:
         (1) Establish ground and air forces in ITALY for the
           purpose of supporting the revolutionists only. The es-
           tablishment Of forces in continental ITALY for other
           purposes would alienate sentiment favorable to the revo-
           lution.
         (2) Demand as concessions from the revolutionists,
           upon the successful conclusion of the civil war, bases
           in SICILY, SARDINIA, and the DODECANESE; the immobiliza-
           tion of the Italian Fleet; and, if deemed expedient at the
           time, the withdrawal of Italian forces from non-Italian
           territory.
             (3) Assist in the economic support of ITALY. 
           b. In the event of the collapse of ITALY:
              (1) Occupy and defend with minimum forces a readily
           defendable line in northern ITALY, and only such coastal                                    '
           positions within the occupied area as are of strategic
           importance.
              (2) Establish air bases in the occupied area and 
          continue the air offensive against GERMANY.
              (3) Undertake economic assistance to the Italian people. 
       (4) Garrison centers of population with minimum forces
          for the maintenance of order. Establish a Military govern-
          ment making maximum use of any existing civil agencies, and 
          gradually restore Italian control of the civil administra-
          tion. 
          c. In the event of unconditional surrender of ITALY:
      (1) Surrender terms should meet Military requirements,
          but be sufficiently liberal to insure the continued exis-
          tence of a stable government.
 
 
 
 
 
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