Intelligence Activities of the JRDB

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP61S00750A000100010002-6
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 30, 2002
• Sequence Number: 2
• Publication Date: May 28, 1947
• Content Type: MEMO

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Intel I i ezzcre
al
tties of the J'Ri
1. attached memorandum
a, The opinion. of the Intelligence Panel of the 'tea ittee on 6iol t
cal warfare of J that the scientific !ranch, 3!1 '.r has no qualified per,
samuel to consider biological warfare activities in correct at this time*
b. E mover. ax, action on the part of the JrD6 committee in question
to eecane intelligence or intelligence information direct from sources
other than CIO is a definite violation of the J'R 6-r;I .;meant, and
would establish a dan erous precedent for future activity.
to We have had a number of indications that PDS, throw h an elaborate
and aamplioaated system of intelligeuve c snittaee and sub-oo: ittees, would
like to got into the intelligence field. It is quite possible that unless we
take a firm stand an emery such indication which comes to our attention, they
will do so regardless of the terms of our agreement.
5. ftoommend that this matter be taken up directly with I I 'kith a 25X1
view to
a. Obtaining positive and immediate assistance in procurement of
qualified individuals for the ioientifio ranch,. O11.
b. Insuring that the intelligence activities of X7,11)? are confined
to the deters -:t on of requirements to be turned over to ^I for ool-
lection. evaluation. and delivery to JRDB as finished inteilt;,euce.
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