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aE r approve of unobtrusive U. S. support for such an opposition move, especially if the political coloration of the opposition were left-of-center. The reaction of the rest of the free world, it is estimated, would be minimal in the case of unobtrusive U..S.. support for such an attempt. It might produce a good deal of cynicism throughout the world about the U..S..role but if quickly successful little lasting reaction. Generally speaking it is believed that the political cost would be low in the event of a fairly quick ‘success. The . political dangers flowing from long continued large seale guerrilla warfare would be greater but there are diplomatic preparations that could be made to forestall extreme adverse reactions in this contingency. ©. 8. DISSOLUTION OF THE MILITARY FORCE: A decision not. to use the paramilitary force must consider the problem of dissolution, . since its dissolution will surely be the only alternative if it. is not used within. the next four to six weeks. It is hoped that at least one hundred volunteers could be retained for infiltration in small teams but it is dowbtful whether more than this mumber would be available or useful for this type of activity. a. There is no doubt that dissolution in and of itself will be a blow to U. S. prestige as it will be interpreted in many Latin American countries and elsewhere as evidence of