AGENCY STUDY OF SPACE REQUIREMENTS

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• Document Creation Date: November 11, 2016
• Document Release Date: March 31, 1999
• Sequence Number: 2
• Publication Date: June 16, 1966
• Content Type: MEMO

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MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Administrative Staff, DD/S&T
SUBJECT : Agency Study of Space Requirements
REFERENCE : Memo Same Subject, dated 2 June 1966
1. This memo is in response to your request for a review
of OCS space requirements as forwarded to the DD/S&T on 10 January
1966. A review of our projected personnel requirements re paragraph
3a of reference indicates that our previous estimate is still valid.
2. OCS recommends that the Agency consider seriously con-
u j nto Fhou at I computer and related
equ pment. , ~ r,p ocess ntlg
This is based 'on'' he_ fol owing:
(a) Implementation of present hardware conversion plan
from 2nd to 3rd generation gear is already underway. To fully
realize the potential power of this equipment in a total time-
shared environment, the interface be een q9[n_i,a,t_~,p~
computer fac a l i t i_4,,Q=,_a_crjt i ca 1 rec,u i cement. Therefore,
sound space planning for the future dictates that both communi-
cations and compute r% facilities be co-loc,t d.
(b) Such a central facility would be more economical when
consideration is given to such special requirements as air-
conditioning, a power supply on a non-interrupt basis, and
shielding of computer installations against electronic emanations.
(c) Physical security would be more effectively controlled.
(d) Backup computer facilities for various organizations
would be more effective.
(e) Common items of supply could be shared by various
computer organizations there y realizing economies in the
reduction of costs through duplicative procurement, handling
and transportation costs.
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3. In addition, space for the human element associated with
the computing facility should be designed to offer maximum privacy
and shielding from distracting conversations. The intellectual
nature of the tasks involved in computer analysis and programming
requires a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail.
Therefore, optimum effectiveness of computer specialists can best
be achieved through providing them adequate space which recognizes
the i ntense, r.Q=,ntUat iop required in this type of work.
STATINTL
Chie , ministrative Staff, OCS
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16 June 1966
MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Administrative Staff, DD/S&T
SUBJECT : Space Requirements
REFERENCE : DD/S&T 2955/66
1. The projected 155 total departmental personnel and
office space for the period 1975-80 is a correct estimate.
2. It would be most suitable to be located near
O/DD/S&T, OSI and OEL.
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OEL 560/66
16 JUN 1966
MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Administrative Staff, DD/S&T
SUBJECT: Space Requirements
REFERENCE: DD/S&T 2955/66, dated 2 June 1966
Subject: Agency Study of Space
Requirements
1. The total departmental personnel figure of
25X9 is consistent with the present planning of OEL
in regard to predictable personnel expansion by the
year 1975-80. The expansion figure is based upon
OEL receiving similar and increased tasking within
its present framework. Any assumption of additional
tasks and/or responsibilities not now within the
purview of OEL could effect the departments el
figure. The "total space needed" figure of 25X9
does not appear to meet the needs of OEL as predicted
for the years 1975-80. OEL presently has 25X9
square feet of space for personnel and equipment.
By computing an unofficial 80 square feet per person
for the indicated personnel expansion of= people, 25X9
25X9 a total of - is apparent. This allows only
320 feet for the laboratory expansion, heretofore
predicted by detailed study and forecast, to require
3,925 square feet of additional space.
2. The divisions and staffs of OEL should be
as, nti ufo -5_ D Bible either on a horizontal
plane (same floor and adjacent) or vertical plane
('directly above or below). The office is presently
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spread out through the building to an almost impractical
degree, being on three different floors and at nearly
all major compass points. OEL location as it pertains
to other directorates is relatively important due to:
a. The receipt of and delivery to Head-
quarters ers components of op. Qd a. at?a processed
by some of the OEL elements.
working relations with some elements of DDT Dnp
and DDS.
c. Other less constant requirements but
nonetheless timely in nature.
3. The laboratory function conducted by the
Analysis Division-'.,oo O I L could e locate ar te,
structure from the Headquarters building if the building
was constructed as a technical building thereby having
the necessary power and air conditioning among other
assets normally found in a building constructed for
technical installations. A rapid secure facsimile or
data link to Headquarters would have to be a prerequisite
of the separation of AND from the Headquarters building.
GEORGE C MILLER
Director of MEELLINT
DD/S&T
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