Note by Head of NATO desk, MAE DAP, Andrea Cagiati on the purpose and scope of suggesting a "european provision" during negotiations for the NATO MLF.

Note by Gen. Aldo Rossi on aims, composition and structure of the Nuclear Interallied Force and potential advantages for Italy.

Considerations by Gen. Aldo Rossi on the structure of NATO nuclear forces, Inter-allied and Multilateral Force, issues of surface ships vulnerability, costs and budget.

Note by Head of NATO desk, MAE DAP, Andrea Cagiati on developments in discussions on MLF in the wake of Rome meetings between defense experts and Adm. Ricketts.

MAE analysis on Nassau accords, issue of NATO MLF, and availability of naval units for Polaris program. Includes preliminary considerations on Italian position to the Atlantic Council.

Considerations by Gen. Aldo Rossi on prospective assignment to NATO of Italian ships armed with Polaris. Includes a discussion of issue of surface ships and responses by US Navy to Italian questions. Two annexes: 1 Inter-allied Nuclear Force, pros for Italy; 2 Italy's position on Multilateral Nuclear Force.

Discussion between Andreotti and McNamara concerning the political aspects of the MLF

MAE Analysis on MLF composition, procedures and issue of european clause. The report includes analyses of the positions of several NATO members.

The note describes the story of the project to establish a multilateral nuclear force within NATO, from the origins up to the current situation.

Although the MLF topic isn't on the Atlantic Council's agenda, it will be nevertheless one of the topics discussed during the bilateral conversations. The document reports the current situation, Italy's position, the Italian diplomatic action and the viewpoint of other main Allies.
There are also 4 attachments (the European clause; an hypothetical MLF base in Italy; the timing of the project; a possible Italian financial commitment).