WEEKLY ACTIVITIES REPORT NO. 22 27 MAY THROUGH 2 JUNE 1959

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• Publication Date: June 4, 1959
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Office Memorandum ' UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO Director of Training
VIA : Chief, Operations School
Chief, Headquarters Training
Weekly Activities Report No. 22
27 May through 2 June 1959
I. SIGNIFICANT ITEMS
DATE: 4 June 1959
25X1A14A A. The study on this subject was completed
25X1A9A for the DTR on Thursday, 2 May. Other developments in the general ar 1A9A
include: 1) - tells me that Mr. Bissell intends to call a meetin
25X1A9A the subject at his earliest opportunity; 2) I have talked with Bob
to determine the status of their papers which
were to be prepared in connection with the Latin American project. They have
25X1A told me that as of the moment they did not intend to prepare formal papers
relating to this project and that their views concerning ~ave been
incorporated in the basic concept paper, particularly in the attachment that
cited typical situations with which the Agency frequently is confronted.
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B. Instructor Training: I had a very enjoyable session with Dr.
25X1A9A of the A&E Staff on Wednesday, 27 May. - came to offer his services and
help in his area of specialization. I spent a considerable bit of time
orienting him on the advances we had made here at Headquarters Training (such
as the initiation of the syllabus concept, revision of courses, close
coordination of the doctrine and concepts within the School) and*our plans
for the future (including seminars for instructors, generation of "think
pieces" and doctrinal and technique papers, seminars and other advanced
training). I suggested that his most useful contribution would be the
creation of a package that could be used in our pending compulsory train-
ing program for members of the Headquarters Faculty. I told him that the
package would need to be divided into two segments: one that could be
handled by the individual at leisure; and the other that would be com ulsory
in terms of physical attendance. This latter, I informed Dr. must
of necessity be restricted to a maximum of 20 hours, preferably less, 25X1A9A
because it would need to be given on a weekend. Further exploration of the
subject is in the offing. I was most favorably impressed by - EWX1A9A
seems to be a dedicated individual who is a specialist and wants to share
his knowledge with others. I am confident that we will eventually work out
a relationship that will be profitable mutually. As you know, because of
the heavy rotation of personnel, and the paucity of suitable replacements,
we do not intend to initiate the faculty training program until the Fall.
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D. S&T onday, 1 June,
DC/SOB present a lecture on the handling of S&T agents.
Stan reports that their presentation was well received by the students and
stimulated a number of probing questions. However, he also reported that the
students appeared to be tired. This view was confirmed in a conversation with
(whom you will probably recall served a few months with me before
beginning the JOT training program) who said that the students were "bushed"
and looking forward eagerly to the impending one week break. Student performance
reports are being worked up and should be completed this week. In view of the
incorporation of three practical exercises we have revised the report form and
will indicate the level of the individual student's performance. - A~dX1A9A
- are continuing to work on the preparation of a draft study on the course.
II. OTHER ITEMS
A. CI Training: CI Operations Course No. 27 ended on Friday, 29 May.
In their critiques of the course, the students commended course content and
emphasis but criticized the panel discussion of CI operations. By far the
majority of the class believed that our guest panel members were too cautious
in their discussion of student questions; several students wrote that our '5X1A9A
guest participants apparently were unfamiliar with course content.
discussed student comments on this element of the course with
on Tuesday, 2 Jume and suggested that we select new panel members for CI
Operations Course No. 28. Joe believes that the weak performance of can be ascribed to their feelings of inadequacy whel5X1A9A
confronted with student questions. Although both officers are generally
skilled in counterintelligence, they apparently lack depth in specific
subjects, In short, they are scared of
saying the wrong thing in answer to student questions. Joe will try to 25X1A9A
recruit our solid old stand-bys, for the next
course.
CI Familiarization Course No. 15 began on Monday, 1 June with '5X1A9A
initial enrollment of 11 students. However, of CI Staf
cancelled her application on opening day. We are highly pleased with the
uick res o s a e ett~t ing from this class; each student has, to date,
5ar zc1pa ea inw iec ur discussions and has demonstrated essional
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interest in the subject matter.
On Monday, 1 June, _met with of Covert 25X1A9A
Training to discuss problems related to the counterintelligence training
of Arch was
puzzled by the syllabus format devised and recommended by Hans; Clark
studied the syllabus and explained it to Arch as well as he could. Since
the proposed treatment of CI concepts and mission required concurrence by
CI Staff, a meeting with was held on 2 June. 25X1A9A
At this meeting, Joe agreed that the content was satisfactory and said
that CI Staff would have no objection to the discussion of concepts and
mission as outlined in the syllabus. In Clarks opinion, Arch is
approaching his job of preparing a course in counterintelligence in a
workmanlike manner and can, with our guidance, turn out an acceptable
product. He has, incidentally, been directed by Hans to coordinate his
efforts with us and CI Staff.
I had a short meeting with - on Tuesday, 2 June at
which we discussed the need for advanced training in the CI area. We
agreed that the reservoir of customers for the CI Operations Course was rapidly
drying up and that it was imperative to plan for specialized advanced training.
Clark and I have explored this subject thoroughly and Clark is currently engaged
in writing a draft of a study on the subject. We have made a start in this
direction, I feel, with the compilation of an advanced CI Seminar packet
which we have prepared for use in our instructor training. The syllabus,
as you know, has been produced. Portions of this package might be useful
in a Senior Officers Course and the package, in whole or in part, can
unquestionably be used in CS careerists advanced training programs. 25X1A
B. Reports Training: Information Reports, Reporting, and Requirements
number 21 was successfully completed 29 May. Although Miss
laboratory instructor, was too busy moving her belongings to
the location of her new assignment, to carry out her scheduled duties in the
course, no difficulty was experienced in giving students a maximum of 25X1A6A
25X1A9A practical training in the last week. In fact, with chief
instructor, handling the laboratory alone, the effectiveness of the training
there was appreciably increased. Guidance of the student in the preparation
of his reports while he is doing them is always more effective training than
25X1A9A the artificial "correction of papers" after the student has done the job.
Mr. -experienced no difficulty in keeping up with the production of
10 students. The class as a whole was one of the most pleasant to work with
yet enrolled. In performance, though, there were no exceptional students and
25X1A9A no poor ones. It was a highly satisfactory group. The best student in the
class was M who is spending 2-3 June making up work
25X1A9A missed because of sickness. Mr. , the only case officer in
the class, has extended his training through 1-6 June. He became sufficiently
interested to want to learn more about the evaluation of information as
preparation for a future field case-officer assignment. The other eight members
of the class successfully completed the course on 29 May. There were no poor
students.
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who as a member of Information Reports
Familiarization number 9 put in full time 20 April - 1 May, returned 1 June
for final briefing on reports matters for his field assignment as a reports
officer. He is leaving for the field this week.
III. ADMINISTRATIVE
Personnel: We have said our farewells to and
Miss s scheduled to go on leave during the week of 21
June and to report to SOB 15 July. - tour expires at the end of the
month. We have earmarked two possibilities for replacements, both of whom are
still overseas. I have indicated that I would like to talk to
Messrs. - of WE and _ of FE when they return to the States. 25X1A9A
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