RECEPTION AND INTERIM TRAINING, ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE

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February 20, 1952
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Approved For Release-MOO/05/08 : CIA-RDP78-0393OA000100060013-0 tCRET SECURITY INFORMATION 20 February 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR: TRAINING OFFICERS, OPC AND OSO SUBJECTS Reception and Interim Training, Administrative Procedure 1. Experience in the past ton weeks while this program has been getting under way shows a need for the adoption of standard procedure for handling administrative support. Individuals sent to Training for reception training until cleared, or for interim study between courses, are still under the administrative control of their respective sections, but this fact appears not to be realized by all of the Branch Chiefs and Training Liaison Officers. Consequently, the trainees often call here to ask about pay checks, per diem, leave to go home to fetch their families, and such matters. Also, this office has been called not infrequently by the sections for information about an individual's home telephone or other personal data. 2. It is requested that the Training Registrar be notified first of all persons to be sent over for reception or interim study, and that a green-sheet training request be furnished at once, in order that sufficient information may be in our hands to plan a program of reading or research for each individual. Too often lately no green sheet has arrived at all. At the same time, it is recognized that some first interviews may have to be held before a green sheet caz\ be prepared. 3. Although most of the trainees have been in touch with a representative of the section to which they are being assigned, and from which they will obtain administrative support, a few assignment here, with infcarmation as to where he can be reached during working hours. At present, and until the space now being readied in R & S can be occupied, uncleared persons have to work at home., or in one of the public or university libraries where feasible. Only persons with experience in very large libraries, or who have engaged in research at the graduate level, are assigned to the Library of Congress. In a few cases? as when they are taking clerical refresher tr p , , #a rapid reading course, they can be accommodated in l~ i at' hours which do not bring them into contact with the members of Training Group "A". have shown up with no idea of any person's name or any extension number to which to report. In the future TAnis office will direct each trainee to notify his section when he has been given an M 1. l.e you knew, ADSO ha approved the proposal to employ 050 poraounel prior to fem . security clearance. Since this will require sous changes in our #a n Plow, I am submitting herewith for your c~a i~dsoration my plans for handling the training of these people. 25X1 A P estimates that but fifty percent of the pool will be in the ' cel,erk-steno oateory (below CAr-7). TM remainder, (CAF-7 and above) will be iu a,, repo to t and adk inistretive officers suited for Washington and overseas positiow. The prograw for these two grmpe, in go srsl terss~, will be as fob Vat or nir to-IMR-MW I= ty. ders a'=* wi]3 re ci er3 tenor may have to r*Wdn in the pool for several w "Up we plan to a uate their clerical and English usage abilities in ardear to point out e~sloaeseex they can attogt to Improve* Also, some u w"anal iod typing chores. will be gives tbaa bar Personnel. Clerk-stenos recruited for the field wills fhrtbesmore be gil t area reading assign nts and an opportunity to use appr+opC'iata fang gc records. be , rb 4 h etrativee Officers: The Progm for MF- a e co o a Hue c SiBing Course and tutorial. aasign mta. a. Evaluation of Students: I. assume that we will have to coat n students, psrtiaularly since the present recruitir* drive may be bass selective than past procedures. I also believe that the time to reject unsuitable personnel is during the basic, unclassified training period rather than after an advanced period of training. Therefore, we will make every effort to devise programs that will test and evaluate as well as Improve students in their understanding and ability, d. cApproximately 24sqo ft, of space has been assigned us inacks ]la, mbich adjoins #13, where our classified train-' ing will take place. Plans have been drawn to break up this space into the proper number of c]as rooms s workrocme, offices, and interview rooms for training purposes and for personnel. processing and interviews. The fact that this space is so close to our other training headquarters will lessen acbinistrative Wobleae. . Instructors I doubt that our present staff of instructors aid r ws can handle the increased load of this nor progrQ1s perticnlarly in view of the large proportion of tutorial attention required. I also feel that this is the time to effect a rec+ma endation of the Training Ct ittee; namely, that we should run our Basic and Advanced Training Courses at the same time Because of space and personnel limitatioxet, our present pattern of courses (Basic -- four weeks, evaluations - one week, Advanced - five and one-half weeks) takes eleven woke to completes thus requiring men who report after a coarse has started to wait an unduly long time before beginning their training. Further re, this extended period of waiting results In a back--log of studentss t a e+aldne our Basic and Advanced classes too large (fifteen to twenty full,-time stints) for efficient instruction. The present recruiting prograus of ceases may increase our load to really unmanageable proportions* f. suggested Increase in T/0: In order to run Basic and Advanced at -the same time, I estimate that we will need the following additional personnel: has spoken to you, should males an emnllant choice for this position. 1 a- Instructor, Reporting (CU?-11) s One of the greatest weaknesses we note in recruits is their inability to write clear, concise reports. I therefore bel#reve we need one man to instruct in bosio reporting and to supervise the writing of short research papers. No candidate is in view. 3 -- Junior Instructors (C&P-7-9) t Younger era, without field mcperisme, can profitably be used to handle the d yu.to-dsy instruction of basic its. This teaching, esperiOnce wauld also help develop men for ultimate field assignments. candidates in rise. 3. The above estilmate my be too large or too sari' and say have to be revised later on the basis of exparienae. I believe we could handle a maximan of thirty (fifteen clericals and fifteen intollige~nas officers) with this T/4 increase, nat. slly utilising some of our present staff when possible. If you approve these general plans as outlined and the proposed T/0 i norease, I request that you no indicate in order that I can proceed further with detailed pla In-go 25X1A Approved For R (ease 2000/05/08 : CIA-RDP78-03930A000100060013-0 j; n r- t "r` t - r r- l l a'R 4:iii iuI 9 TRS BASIC STUDY COURSES Area Assignment #1 ' - - . 0 &2.4-ILK Y Write a brief paper concerning the basic geographic factors of your area. Do not attempt to cover all the data which you acquired in the course of your studies. State what you consider to be the basic geographic factors which condition the economic, political, and military security of the area involved. Give only a brief explanation of these basic factors without trying to go into any details. Approved For; Rejease 2000/05/08 : CIA-RDP78-03930A000100060013-0 1, TRS BASIC STUDY COURSES Area Assignment #2 Prepare a brief but concise paper concerning the sociological, ethnic, and religious stratification of your area. Do not attempt to cover all the material available on the subject. Include only what you consider to-be the major problems and explain how they affect the national policies of the area. Consideration should be given to the influences or pressures brought to bear by the minority @thnic and religious groups, as well as the outstanding majority groups on the policies of the country. Condense your materials into a paper of no more than twelve pages. 0 Approved For Release 2000/05/08 : CIA-RDP78-03930A000100060013-0 RTPrITFD TRS BASIC STUDY COURSES Area Assignment #3 Prepare a paper on the political stratification of your area. Describe briefly each political party, including all facts and aspects you believe to be important. Discuss also other political organizations if they have significance. In addition, indicate the relationships between various parties and organizations. r Approved ForReiase 2000/05/08 : CIA-RDP78-03930A000100060013-0 M RESTRICTED TRS BASIC STUDY COURSES Area Assignment #4 Key Economic Factors In this paper you are asked to discuss briefly the major economic aspects of your area. Specifically state: 1. The factors upon which the basic economy of your area depends; its major economic assets and weaknesses. 2. The key economic problems of the country as they relate to its national security. 3. The major economic interests of the United States in the area and the relationship existing presently between the economies of the two countries. RESTRICTED ~llllffilllllllll Approved For Release 2000/05/08 : CIA-RDP78-03930A000100060013-0 RESTRICTED TRS BASIC STUDY COURSES Area Assignment #5 Prepare a paper explaining briefly the labor problems of your area. Discuss the following aspects: 1. Major labor problems of the area. 2. Significant labor organizations: a. Name and type of organization. b. Program and actual aims and activities. co Leadership, d. Strength, influence, and possible developments. e. Political and religious affiliations. 3. Relationships between: a. Labor and management. b3 Labor and government. c. Labor and legislative assembly. d. Various labor organizations themselves. 13 STRICTED W Approved For Release 2000/05/08 : CIA-RDP78-03930A000100060013-0 R LOTRICTED TRS BASIC STUDY COURSES Area Assignment #6 Strategic Aspects Prepare a paper covering the major strategic aspects of your area. Discuss without going into specific details the following topics: 1. The basic factors establishing or limiting the strategic importance of the area. 2. The present strategy of the country defensively and offensively. Does the present strategy differ from that of pre-war strategy?. In what major respects? 3. The strategic value of the area to major foreign powers. Approved For-Release 2000/05/08 : CIA-RDP78-03930A000100060013-0 RESTRICTED TRS BASIC STUDY COURSES Area Assignment #7 Relations with Foreign Countries Describe in a summary way without going into specific details the following topics concerning foreign relations of your area: 1. The basic problems of the country determining its relationship with foreign countries; 2. Its current relations with the major powerp: a. The United States b. The U.S.S.R. c. Great Britain d. France 3. Its current relations with all neighbor countries. Approved For R-ekease 2000/05/08 : CIA-RDP78-03930A000100060013-0 0 RESTRICTED TRS BASIC STUDY COURSES Area Assignment #8 Communications and Transportation Systems Write a paper explaining briefly the communications and transportation systems of your area. Discuss all types, both governmental and privately owned systems. Summarize the potential strength of the communications and transportation systems in the total program of national defense. RESTPIC, ED TRS BASIC STUDY COURSES Area Assignment #9 RESTRIGTED' Prepare a brief survey of the police and security agencies of your area. Without going into too specific details, consider the following topics: 1. Basic data on each police and security agency (Federal, State, or Local): a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. Authority and jurisdiction; place within the governmental structure; Functions, responsibilities, and types of activities conducted; Organizational structure and breakdown; Ramifications with other agencies; Present strength; reserve potentials (for example, para-military and auxiliary organizations); Regional distribution; Training and quality of personnel; Specific operating techniques not falling within the range of standard police methods M M as applied world-wide. 2. Relationship of police and security forces to the military organizations of the country. 3. Coordination of police and security activities and Approved For RIease 2000/05/08 : CIA-RDP78-03930A000100060013-0 ) high echelon control. Approved For Release 2000/05/08 : CIA-RDP78-0393OA000100060013-0 RESTRICTED TRS BASIC STUDY COURSES Area Assignment #10 Military Forces and Capabilities Write a short paper on the military forces and capabilities of your assigned area. Attention should be directed to the major military services and the present strength and organization of each, as well as to the over-all organization of the top command. All the factors which tend to show the defensive and offensive capabilities of the country should be considered. Approved For Rellyase 2000/05/08 : CIA-RDP78-03930A000100060013-0 RESTRICTED TRS BASIC STUDY COURSES Area Assigrunent #11 Key Personalities Write a paper on what you consider to be the 15 key personalities of your area. Justify your selection in sufficient detail. All the factors upon which you base your selection should be clearly stated. Do not compile a mass of Who's-Who information. The purpose of this paper is not to copy mechanically from directories, but, to make the student exercise judgment on the fundamental problems and main forces in the area as they are reflected in and represented by key personalities. RESTRICTED Approved For Release 2000/05/08 : CIA-RDP78-03930A000100060013-0 19ro 1 QED TRS BASIC STUDY COURSES Area Assignment #12 Bibliography Compile an annotated bibliography on all significant publications (books, articles, etc.) produced on your area. The annotations should be brief and state the character, content, and information value of each publication listed. H i 8 T LD Approved For. Release 2000/05/08 : CIA-RDP78-0393OA000100060013-0 TRS Basic Study Courses Time Allocated for Written Assignments 1. Geographic factors 1 week 2. Sociological stratification 2 weeks 3. Political stratification 1 week 4. Economic factors 2 weeks 5. Labor problems 1 week 6. Strategic aspects 2 weeks 7. Relations with foreign countries 2 weeks 8= Communication and transportation systems 1 week 9, Po ;ice and security organizations 2 weeks 10. Military organization 1 woek 11. Key personalities 1 week 12. I3ibli o.,rapily. 1 woek 0 M Approved For, elease 2000/05/08 : CIA-RDP78-03930A000100060013-0 . fIESTA I GIED TRS STUDY COURSE Written Area Assignments Every career intelligence officer undergoing basic training will be required to write a series of brief papers in connection with his foreign area studies. These written assignments will, of course, have to vary in view of par- ticu~ar area conditions. Each student will be briefed specifically on his assignment. In general, he may expect to complete papers on the following 1--l"topics: 1. Basic Geographic Factors 2. Social and Religious Stratification ~ Political Stratification (A. Relations with Foreign Powers Key Economic Problems S. Strategic Importance of the Country 7. Communications and Transportation System 8. Police System 9. Military Organization and Capabilities 10. Key Personalities 17STiIcrp M 7. 'Domestic Policy: Technological Facilities: Technological developments in last 50 years; technological training and manpower; research (facilities, financial backing, fields of concentration); production facilities. Approved For Release 20G I- DP78-03930A000100060013-0 r E J f U TEO -2- Provincial and nationalistic tendencies; constitution and form of government; organization and strength of federal and provincial governments; political parties, their strength. programs, significance, leaders, history; relationship , between political parties; problems of governmental cotton; parliament: official role and actual significance; relation- ship between parliament and cabinet; political opposition and illegal organizations; current major problems of domestic policy. 8. Military and Strategic Problems: ;trategic position of country, its natural isolation or sensitivity; basic strategic conceptions; defense system: fortifications and security belts; manpower problems; organized, available, and potential reserva5t:a; para- military organizations; present size of military forces; military organization and efficiency; status of military command within governmental structure; military equipment: ipis g\ production a s; supply lines; communica- tiont lines; special war-fare methods; coordination of military services; military experiences in recent wars. 9. Foreign Relations: Domestic factors determining and controlling foreign relations; relations with all neighboring countries(in past and at present); recept diplomatic history (last 30 years) ; current relations to major powers: U.S.A., U.S.S.R., Great Britain, Frarace. 10. General Conditions and Problems of Each of the Surrounding Countries. PtqATn -TEO' -Approved For Release 2000/05/08: CIA-RDP78-03930A000100060013-0 Vgq 1~l~ff I CTED iIt TRS STUDY COURSES Outline of Required Area Background The intimate acquaintance with their ithpotherequforeign area alifications, with of responsibility belongs, together to the indispensable equipment of career nir_ lpreparationlfors. They are expected to possess or to acquire their assignments the essential information concerning the fol- lowing topics: 1. Basic Geography: Location, size, and shape of area; natural boundaries and boundary disputes; physical geography; climate and its resulting influence; natural resources. 2. The People: National Characteristics; outstanding qualities and habits; customs and taboos; education; language; national sy=mbols) e-s and festivals. 3. History: A general knowledge of entire history ofheOcountry; thorough knowledge of recent history (last 50 years). 4. Sociological Stratifieation! Geographic distribution of population; distribution of fthge groups; status of women; strength and significance family; social groups, their strength, significance, and relationship to each other; religious groups, their strength, significance, and political influence; ethnical fa and the racialn; groups, strength and significance in critical minority problems. 5. Economic Affairs: Economic character of country; exploitation dependency, natural resources; economic self-sufficiency and major industries; commercial transportation and communica- L~~ G- l tion systems; the control of the economic life of ythe country, role of government; trends and including their national organized labor; ,balance of trade and payments; ydebts and financial dependency; colonies exploitation. :.A-1-.... RESTP I . r Approved For,Re~lease 2000/05/08 : CIA-RDP78-039304000100060013-0 f,. .ELEMENTS OF BASIC STUDY COUR NOTE: The course will be composed, where possible, of specific elements selected for the individual student in cooperation between TRS and the Branch. Study assignments of area problems Study assignments of General Intelligence Background (World Geography, U.S. Foreign Policy, Communism, U.S.S.R., World Strategy and Geopolitics, Inter- national Economic Problems) Tests: English, area knowledge, foreign affairs knowledge test Discussions: a, On general problems of foreign affairs or intelligence implications b. On specific area problems c. On specific books Review of books (to be critiqued by an instructor who is thoroughly acquainted with tiie book) Written Assignments: a. On specific areas (these assignments will be critiqued either by a TRS member or by a member of the Branch concerned) 1. Social and religious stratification 2. Political stratification 3. Relation with foreign powers 4. Key economic problems 5. Strategic importance of the country 6. Communications and transportation system 7. Police system 8. Military organization and capabilities b. Studies of general problems relating to the security of the United States c. Other individual assignments