AD HOC GROUP RE SATELLITE OPERATIONS CENTER (SOC)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP72R00410R000200070004-6
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• Document Creation Date: December 15, 2016
• Document Release Date: April 22, 2004
• Sequence Number: 4
• Publication Date: October 20, 1966
• Content Type: MF

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WASHINGTON, D.C. 25X1.
October 20, 1966
MEMORANDUM FOR: Director, DIA
Director, NSA
Director of Reconnaissance, CIA
Director of Special Projects, SAF
Director of Naval Intelligence
Director, NPIC.
Chairman, COMOR
Commander, Global Weather Central
SUBJECT: Ad Hoc Group re'Satellite Operations Center (SOC)
The on-going and programmed introduction in the NRP of
new and more capable photographic
and sIGINT satellitefsystems,
coupled with the increasing scope
also mustpatently
significantlythat
national intelligence needs, hasmade
the NRO Satellite Operations Center in the rapid processing
improve its capabilities--particularly,
and analyzing of sizable amounts of data.
As you know, the principal functions of the SOC include
the establishment of satellite launch schedules, the selection
and the selection of specific on-orbit payload
o ocbi, e., targeting) in response to USIB requirements.
ob bjectivvees (i.
duringnandtbetween varying
In this NRP role, the SOC has andwill
degrees of support requirements, both
missions, with each of the above addressees.
Over the past several months, we have studied the SOC
functions, responsibilities, procedures, and performance in
considerable detail,. and explored various alternative means
However, before any final plans
of improving its capabilities.
can be made, we must first be assured that the necessaryfSOOC
support interfaces are compatible with your
capabilities and that thesen Ph?St sregardbthatnwe
ducted effectively. It is i particular
seek your advice and assistance withrs ardito thensOC. Addi-
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NRO review(s) completed.
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performed manually in the SOC must be automated, we desire to
take advantage of your considerable experience in automatic
data processing.
Early in November, I plan to convene an Ad Hoc Group under
Colonel Henry C. Howard, Chief of the SOC, for the purpose of
defining or confirming interfaces and mutual support responsi-
bilities between the SOC and your organization, and request
your.appraisal on such matters as formats and scope of informa-
tion flow applicable to your organization, equipment for the
SCC activity, future planning of your organization which might
impact on the SOC, etc. It is requested that you designate a
representative to participate in the group who is 25X1
cleared for satellite projects and knowledgeable o e current
support interfaces.
Colonel Howard will contact your representative later this
month and establish a date and place for the first meeting of
the Ad Hoc Group. The initial session will be devoted mostly
to discussing the results of our analyses to date and outlining
the task desired of the group. Undoubtedly, several sessions
will be required for a thorough appraisal of the subject;
however, every effort will be made to minimize the time and
effort required on the part of your representative.
25X1
ames Stewart
Major General, USAF
Director, NRO Staff
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