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MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD:
SUBJECT: PsyWarOperational Deficiencies Noted in Korea - A Study

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Study of deficiencies noted in psywaropns duringthe recent Korean actionprepared by Capt Avedon,including comparative analysis of three field inspection reportsmade by ColonelsFertig,B&the and Boswell. By this action,cy of subj study fwd to Psflar Centerw/recor+
mendationthat instruction at PsyWarSchool stressthe'observed weak-
nesses so that PsyWarpersonnel who may possiblyoperatein the future
can take corrective measures.

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