USE OF(Sanitized) SPECIAL INDICATOR FOR CABLES AND DISPATCHES

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• Document Creation Date: November 16, 2016
• Document Release Date: March 15, 2000
• Sequence Number: 67
• Publication Date: April 12, 1974
• Content Type: REGULATION

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INSTRUCTION NO. LI 70-14
LI 70-14 RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Revised 12 April 1974
25X1A SUBJECT Use of special Indicator for Cables and Dispatches
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REFERENCES: (a)
(b) Chapter 5, Paragraph 30b and c
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this instruction is to provide Office of Logistics (OL)
general guidance on procedures relating to the use of the special in-
dicator~
2. AUTHORITY
a. References provide authority for OL's use of as a special
indicator to denote releasing authority for cable and dispatch
communications to the field, with the proviso that this indicator
will be utilized only for logistical support matters not directly
affecting or relating to operations, operational security, or
other command responsibilities of the Chief of Station or Deputy
Director for Operations. Authority is also indicated for use of
the same channel by the field to Headquarters for the specified
types of subject matter.
b. Only specifically authorized OL personnel may release - 25X1A
communications from Headquarters; and, conversely, all messy es
released by OL to overseas field stations should bear the 25X1A
indicator.
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3. SCOPE
a. - is currently the only authorized action indicator for OL.
It may be used in combination with approved sensitivity or routing
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LI 70-14 RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE
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indicators, as appropriate. The routing indicator LOGS may be used
or coupled with an action indicator of another component to denote
OL interest where otherwise it might not be apparent.
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b. -messages will be confined to strictly logistical matters.
4. GENERAL
a. Preparation
Preparation and processing of messages will be in accordance
with all current regulations, instructions and Logistics procedures.
b. Transmittal Manifest
In the interest of efficiency, OL shall make maximum use of the
Transmittal Manifest, Form 1236, (using the indicator to 25X1A
transmit to the field existing documents, listings, cata ogs, or
packages requiring no further documentation, explanation, specific
controls, or coordination (other than as necessary to establish the
procedure).
c. Book Dispatches
Book dispatches may not be released by OL under the-indicator. 25X1A
Material to be addressed to six or more field installations, or ma-
terial involving general instructions to more than one area, will be
submitted in memorandum or draft form to the SSA-DD/M&S with recom-
mendation for forwarding as a book dispatch.
5. PROCEDURE
a. Coordination
25X1A
All messages released by OL under the indicator will be co-
ordinated with the DD/O area division and "any technical or support
component concerned. Coordination will be performed by the origi-
nating component in one of the following manners:
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LI 70-14
RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Revised 12 April 1974
(1) Physical processing to the coordinating unit;
(2) By telephone; or
(3) By blanket agreements with interested components on specific
types of routine actions. Such messages will indicate co-
ordination by blanket agreement and will be initialed by a
knowledgeable individual in the originating component. All
blanket agreements to waive coordination will be documented
by the responsible division and a copy furnished the Office
of the Director of Logistics.
b. Transfers
Action on incoming communications improperly slugged
be transferred promptly to the responsible component.
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INSTRUCTION NO. LI 70-14
LI 70-14 RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Revised 101.1
25X1A
SUBJECT : Use of -Special Indicator for Cables and Dispatches
25X1A REFERENCES: (a)
(b) M Chapter 5, Paragraph 30 b and c
RFi 4f T~'CTnnr. T T , 2.3gg~3 and Attachment- 1 -dated-20- -May 1 Ah0
. PURPOSE
The purpose of this instruction is to provide Office of Logistics (OL) general
guidance on procedures relating to the use of the special indicator
25X1A
2. AUTHORITY
25X1A
25X1A
25X1A
a. References provide authority for af-f4ee--.of.Logi -tics' use of'-
as a special indicator to denote releasing authority for cable and dis-
patch communications to the field, with the proviso that this indicator
will be utilized only for logistical support matters not directly af-
fecting or relating to oast .e?operations, operational security, or
other cc M responsibilities of the Chief of Station or Deputy Director
for P ut ority is also indicated for use of the same channel by
the field to Headquarters for the specified types of subject matter.
b. Onl s ecifically authorized Of z -of Logist es--personnel may re-
lease communications from Headquarters; and, conversely, all
messages released b -bhe-Qf 'z-c ies- to overseas field stations
should bear the indicator.
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3. SCOPE
25X1A a, -is currently the only authorized action indicator for ties (-)L
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25X1A
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Office ?f Log sii It may be used in combination with approved
sensitivity or routing indicator as appropriate. The routing indi-
cator LOGS may be used or couple with an action indicator of another
component to denote 0#frct interest where otherwise it
might not be apparent.
b.\ As ft,\genera rule, any,rpmmunic ions regaxq'tig' shn
ropriat-&.indicator for tha#,,tech I
messages will be confined to strictly logistical matters.
4. GENERAL
a, Preparation
Preparation and processing of messages will be in accord-
ance with all current,;Hegulations, nstructions and Logistics
Iroceduree.
b. Transmittal Manifest
DDL.
In the interest of efficiency, the, a]1
make maximum use of the Transmittal Manifest, Form 1236,(using
the indicator- to transmit to the field existing documents,
listings, catalogs, or packages requiring no further documentation,
explanation, specific controls) or coordination (other: than as nec
essary to establish the procedure).
C, Book Dispatches
25X1A Book tispatches may not be released by the Office -Lag?ics
under thi indicator.
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LI 70-14 RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Revised 10 July 1965
Material to be addressed to six or more field installations, or
material involving general instructions to more than one area, will
be submitted in memorandum or draft form to the with recom-
mendation for forwarding as a $ ok aispatch.
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5. PROCEDURE
a. Coordination
01-
eLvg~sc under the
All messages released by ~~'_
indicator will be coordinated with the - division and any
technical or support component concerned. Coordination will be
performed by the originating component in one of the following
manners:
(1) Physical processing to the coordinating unit`and-return to O1-
S ns on kuch ojts&and-
(i-ee- of;ogigs for rel se.
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in t t n d e L i i
(2) By telephone; k-Seping with aTl -seourrity requirements.
The message will show the name of the person with whom co-
ordination is performed and the initials of the person in
the__or ginating component who accomplishes the coordination.
(3) By blanket agreements with interested components on specific
types of routine actions. Such messages will indicate co-
ordination by blanket agreement and will be initialed by a
knowledgeable individual in the originating component. All
.blanket agreements to waive coordination will be documented
by the responsible division and a copy furnished the office
of the Director of Logistics.
25X1A
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INSTRUCTION NO.
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b. Transfers
LI 70-14
RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Revised 10 July 1968
Action on incoming communications improperly slugged- will be 25X1A
transferred promptly to the responsible component - a' ctic -
cepted by it:r --of `iii ersonnel should b transfer`ii~ed to``+&,J-
Of'_ _ _ _ ? t Pugh roper ni s . ~~
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Dire c r o Log stics
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ATTACHMENT
to
LI 70-14
Revised 10 July 1968
Sub'ect.t' the provisions of basic LI 70-14 and /references thereto,
25X1A thespec'al indicator will normally be utili ed in connection
with the followi g categories of Logistics subject and/or actions:
a. Routine Loki.stics Reporting Actions (ancYrelated correspondence)
1. Stock Sta s Reports
2. Excess Repo is
3. Reports of Su vey
4. Consolidated V 'cle Listi s
5. Real Property Re orts
6. Construction Prog ss o Status Reports
7. Documentation of Re 1 roperty Assignments, Purchase and
Installations
b, Directions on Technica Matters:
1, Technical inform tion a?
spection, pac ng and
of supplies, aterial,
instructions on storage, in-
eservation of all categories
nd equipment.
4. Technic information and inst uctions for the transpor
tati n of Agency cargo:
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c. Shipments:
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1. Information regardit~g shipments of supplies, material and
equipment (to inc de Agency-owned vehicles).
2. Information and instritions on over, short, or damaged
shipments.
Information and instruct'ons as appropriate to effect
trans-shipments to fins destinat on.
d. Routine Logistics Actions Withd;t Operational Implications:
1. Transmittal of Agency Catalo
property identification.
inistrative aspects-of
real and personal property disposal (including vehicles).
4. Requisitions or requests fdr admini trative, general main-
tenance and spare-part type items, and miscellaneous
supplies and equipment of a non-op rational. nature (ex-
clusive of books, publications and periodicals).
5. Information on status of requisitions.
6. Transmittal of supply documentation.
7. Acquisition, disposal, and registrati
within approved TVA's.
8. Transmittal of: Declarations of Trust
9. Transfer of property accountability.
10. Delegations ~f procurement authority.
12. Logistical Aspects of
Support Agreements.
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INSTRUCTION NO. LI 70-14
LI 70-14 RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Revised 12 April 1974
indicators, as appropriate. The routing indicator LOGS may be used
or coupled with an action indicator of another component to denote
OL interest where otherwise it might not be apparent.
25X1A b. - messages will be confined to strictly logistical matters.
4. GENERAL
25X1A
a. Preparation
Preparation and processing of - messages will be in accordance
with all current regulations, instructions and Logistics procedures.
b. Transmittal Manifest
In the interest of efficiency, OL shall make maximum use of the
Transmittal Manifest, Form 1236, ;(using the indicator - to 25X1A
transmit to the field existing documents, listings, catalogs, or
packages requiring no further d icumentation, explanation, specific
controls, or coordination (other than as necessary to establish the
procedure).
c. Book Dispatches
Book dispatches may not be/released by OL under the -indicator.
Material to be addressed f.o six or more field installations, or ma-
terial involving general/instructions to more than one area, will be
submitted in memorandum /or draft form to the SSA-DD/M&S with recom-
mendation for forwarding as a book dispatch.
5. PROCEDURE
25X1A
a. Coordination .'
All messages released by,OL under the- indicator will be co- 25X1A
ordinated with the DD/O, Division and any technical or support com-
ponent concerned. Coordination will be performed by the originating
component in one of the following manners:
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