STAFF MEETING MINUTES-21 JULY 1959

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July 24, 1959
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Approved For Release 2003/0lIp: S 43-00313A000600130053-4 COR-05G1. COPY 5 of 17 24 July 1959 STAFF MEETING MINUTES - 21 July 1959 Personnel Present: Mr. Bissell Col. Burke 25X1 Mr. Payanrosky Mr. Reber Mr . McMalhon I. PROGRAM APPROVALS 1. Mr. Bissell's memorandum (DD/P 4-7864, dater. 20 July 1959), was discussed during the first half of the mee't:ing. Mr. Bissell explained that he wanted each program Approval to be made up of a meaningful piece of the over-all DPD activity and that a separate paper for each item was not intended. Small items saeuld be included but not be programs by themselves. A question was raised as to whether or not, once a program was approved, it was necessary to ran it through him again for an additional expense, provided there was no over-run. Mr. Bissell replied that he could not answer this specifically since the magnitude of the change was important and that, if it was actually an amendment, he wanted to see it. 2. In the paper referred to above, Mr. Bissell had anticipated that the total number of DPI) programs or projects for FJ. 160 should not exceed 10 or 12. He amended this to state that this total can go up and used 25 t,3O as an arbitrary figure. Of great importance in this connection, he stated, would be the preparation of a paper showing him by specific title each program or project. Thin, should be kept up to date at all times. 3. Mr. Bissell pictured the entire budget as a pie that could be cut up in an arbitrary way to suit convenience for example, from the CORONA program the cost of writing contracts and travel could be separated from the R & D program and written up as a project in itself that is, as another meaningful slice of the budget pie. He indicated that the administrative costs should not be scattered throughout the projects but should be included in one program. 4. Each meaningful piece should contain a presentation in a s, 7.f-contained package. By this is meant i sh',uld not be necessary TOP SECRET NRO review(s) completed. Approved For Release 2003/09/29 : CIA-RDP63-00313A000600130053-4 i,A ved For ReJdase J003 09/2 ~o p e re er TO re er o any other paper or consui.t with anyone for an explanation. In answer to a query, he affirmed that approval of the budget is itself approval of the over-all program. Amendments thereto must be in the prescribed form. Later programs should State whether or not they are part of an old program or completely new. 5. Mr. Bissell laid down the following criteria for program approvals: 25X1 25X1 25X1 25X1 25X1 A. They should be self-contained as stated above and B. So divided that each piece is clearly the responsi- bility of someone Branch. 6. A practical application of this should be GUSTO where in the initial stages the program would be the responsibility of the Development Branch. At a later date, it would break into two pieces as the vehicle became operational (for example, Materiel involvement in a testing site) and at a later date, 3 or 4 pieces (,There Operations and Contracts would become involved). 7. Mr. Bissell reiterated that Air Force procurement programs must go to the DCI for approval. However, while it is necessary to send 'them to him if I amendments thereto need not be forcmrded. Navy procurement is similar to Ai.. Force procurement. Project ARGON should follow the CORONA pattern. 8. Mr. Bisspll- indicated that he would hold discussions with and Mr. Parangosky on amendment procedures. Fi action resulting from above discussion was: A. Each branch responsible for a part of the budget should prepare a study similar to that of Materiel's used as an example at the meeting and B. as appointed procedural monitor of all program approvals. II. BUDGET 1. Reference was made by Col. Burke to Mr. Bissell's memorandum (DD/P 4")7859) on the DPD FY '60 budget, specifically to that portion concerned with T/O increases in Headquarters. Col. Burke stated that preliminary study indicated that DPD would require a total of ositions to handle increased responsibilities I I II ARGON, GUSTO). These positions would e as o3. lows: 25X1 25X1 B. CORONA, Peg~",e 2 of 6 1 ~J S L coR-0561 Copy,S Sf 17 Approved For Release 2003/09/29 : CIA-RDP63-00313A000600130053-4 Approved For geleaW p/q t ?P? 0313A000600130053-4 Col. Murphy and for a West Coast secretary at BMD Col. Sheppard `s secretary, who performed this function for CORONA is departing on another assignment and. BMD will not. retain the slot since it had never been part of their T/O but actually on loan from Col. Sheppa-rd's previous comman(i), C. ARGON, one a camera specialist (in fact this osition would be a replacement for At the time of departure, a replacamen was not determined necessea-y. o~ ever, The inclusion of ARGON in DID acti'rities requires a geodetic camera specialist. D. GUSTO, physiologist (this . i. a also needed in the CHALICE program)- E. Security, one, to handle th work load created by the additional responsibilities cited above. F. Admi skratian, two RI couriers; one to hani le the external. CIA run created by relationships with the Air Force and ARPA and the second if GUSTO is approved. G. Finance, one, (GUSTO). H. Materiel, one, (based or. he::avy work. load now b i.a1 : performed by the supply a..-sista t o As a result of the mor or .211SD with. DPD reduced over-a 3 + oglrbics alo c in DPI) 1. Executive Officer, one; Secretary to the Executive Officer, one. It w agreed that Col. Burke would prepare, as soon as possible, a paper to the DD/P on these positions. In ccmenting on the above, Mr. Bissell asked that we look for ways, especially in the field of Contracts and Finance to turn back responsibilities to components concerned. He also queried whether we could cut down on CHALICE personnel strength. Col. Burke proposed that each Branch draw up an "Hours Worked" summary in order to evaluate personnel needs, as well as proposals to move functions from DPD. The study should include: (1) A functional duties statement for each person (2) Funotiona1. duties cha.?? against section but not being performed. (3) Functional duties being performed but not in charter, i.e., for which section not being cr dited.. Agency component . (4) i r"r a Duties .p. utnat should be ~ 't?:?ansfe.~,,~.z