OPTION 2 GAMEPLAN Assuming that either Option 2 or 3 is chosen as the basis for the Us reSponse to Gorbachev the following gameplan would likely need to be executed Monday February 3 NSPG meets and discusses the options Following the meeting President indicates his tentative decision Tuesday February 4 Presidential letter is sent to Allied leaders Wednesday February 5 Nitze leaves for EurOpe for consultation accompanied by Lehman Rowny leaves for Asia for consultation accompanied by Linhard State's draft consultation plan is next under Tuesday February 11 NATO NAC meeting and special SCG Nitze and Lehman in Brussels for this Wednesday February 12 Rowny Nitze both back in Washington Thursday February 13 Rowny and Nitze debrief as needed Friday February 14 President reaches final decision on Option Saturday February 15 President sends letter to Allies Monday February 16 President sends letter to Gorbachev and instructions to US delegation issued If this plan is to be executed we need your approval to work the final details on the consultation plan as soon as possible We especially need to ensure that Nitze and Rowny are agreed to make these trips Nitze already is prepared and to arrange details with posts Recommendation That you approve the gameplan outlined above for execution Approve Disapprove a 92'- -- - - 9y in 2g a f E3 Er 15 126211 a f - 353 35l- Attachment State Consultation Plan 8 b aolassify on OADR svmy mwgnis usages