250. Telegram From the Chief of the Military Assistance Advisory Group in Vietnam (McGarr) to the Secretary of Defense’s Deputy Assistant for Special Operations (Lansdale)1
Washington, November 27,
1960.
SGN 252. Thanks for your most helpful information.2 I had already called Thuan and making [made] strong representation and he took up with president. He called me today—Sunday—our time—and said Diem had agreed to place Civil Guard under VN DOD for operational control also. Now awaiting promised change in decree. This information not yet given country team. Your help appreciated. Best not known by ambassador as may be misunderstood.