WEEKLY REPORT NO. 43, 15 OCTOBER - 22 OCTOBER 1957

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• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 4, 2009
• Sequence Number: 113
• Publication Date: October 22, 1957
• Content Type: MEMO

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Office Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
: Chief, Intelligence School DATE: 22 October 1957
FROM : Chief, Operations Support Faculty
suBJECT: Weekly Report No. 43, 15 October - 22 October 1957
a hand for his patience and excellent handling of their problems.
as "vociferous and voluble" suggested that the class give
mentary and expressed the opinion that they had learned a great deal.
At the close of the session one-of the students who described himself
1. The tradecraft portion of the current Operations Support was
very stimulating for the faculty and the students. Initially there
arose a problem of communication (on the part of the students) stemming
from some preconceived notions on tradecraft terminology and a too
rigid adherence to the definitions in the Tradecraft Manual. These
difficulties were gradually overcome and their grades compared most
favorably with previous groups. These students worked hard to comprehend
what was apparently an entirely new field for them and for this reason 25X1
their final comprehension of the material may be more lasting. During
the critique of the tradecraft portion, the students were most compli-
would be difficult if not impossible. Also, it was felt that in view of
the inescapable personal differences encountered in dealing with wide
ranges of agent personnel, e.g., national origin, individual characteristics,
etc., a personnel handbook for field case officers would necessarily be so
general in content as to be of limited value to most case officers.
However, both Office of Personnel representatives agreed that a check list
to assist field administrative and personnel officers, as well as case
officers, in resolving "crashtt cases and taking proper administrative
action in emergency situations involving all classes of personnel, would
be helpful. is exploring this possibility. Also, portions
of the handbook manuscript will be incorporated into the lecture on 25X1
Agent Acquisition.
of the case officer-agent relationship in the field has been discussed
with the Deputy Director of Personnel and the Executive Officer, Office
of Personnel. Their reaction to the preliminary draft was that the
personnel information is overshadowed by operational considerations;
consequently, obtaining DD/P approval to publish the handbook probably
2. The handbook material dealing mainly with the personnel aspects
3. L conferred with the Area Logistics Officers for NEA and
SE Divisions, respectively.
Field logistical problems were discussed and suggestions made on the part
of the Logistics officers as to how OTR could assist in the training phase
of personnel assigned to field stations in concerned areas.
P L,
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4. Ihas been requested to serve in the capacity of techni-
cal adviser in the production of the Logistics film entitled "The Other Hat.tt
Production is expected to begin soon after the 12th of November. 25X1
5. with the assistance ofl Ihas developed
new visual aids to use in the lecture on the Shipment of Car and Household
Effects. 25X1
6.
training for
book dispatches,
message writing.
of the Counter Intelligence Staff requested tutorial
handling of 25X1
material, code designations, cable format and
was advised that this could only be done under
unusual circumstances as training in the areas mentioned was available.
assured that he was placing two other secretaries in
without any experienced secretary. Under these circumstances the require
ment was met by the staff. The Registrar was advised.
scheduled training but due to an unexpected resignation, the office was
7. lis attending Techniques in the Development of Budget
Estimates conducted by the Comptroller's Office. This will run for two
hours each Tuesday morning for ten weeks. 25X1
8. The film entitled "The Hunted" was reviewed and determined
unsuitable for use in Operations Support.
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