LETTER TO(Sanitized)FROM HOWIE

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B05703A000500010024-4
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: December 15, 2003
• Sequence Number: 24
• Publication Date: March 12, 1970
• Content Type: LETTER

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STAT
STAT
STAT
Despite the bleak outlook at the time I wrote you last, light has
now appeared on the horizon with respect to an assignment for you at
the conclusion of your present tour. I know what good news this will
be for you, so I am writing Immediately even though I do not have full
details. Suffice it to say that the assignment will be with Art Lundahl
and will be designed to make use of your wealth of knowledge and
experience in the business. You should be hearing from Art's office
shortly.
Had you heard that Art's father died? It was last week, when Art was
In Chicago visiting with his parents, both of whom had been hospitalized.
He has remained there since, arranging various things Including temporary
nursing home care for his mother.
have great expectations for their forth-
coming visit, as do all those who are privileged to participate In the
exchange. It Is an excellent program from the general career development
point of view, In addition to Its more specific purpose of providinq
opportunities for substantive consultation. These two men should gain
much from the broadening aspects of the experience.
Please be aware that the director of the
is a good
friend of mine. He was a classmate at the IDC n , an Agnes and
I came to know and like him and his wife Eileen. We were house guests
at their lovely home near last summer.
While the arrangements forl were no doubt
made through routine channels which did not involve him-
self, I am writing him a personal note today to tell him these two chaps
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STAT
STAT
STAT
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work for me and to say It is a privilege for there to have an opportunity
to visit and ask questions. I will not be asking him for anything, but
I thought you should know I am writing to him.
Meanwhile, have a drink about the good news and hold your breath
a bit longer for details.
Sincerely,
/signed "Howie"/
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2 0 MAR 197Q
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: NPIC/Logisties Short Term and Long Term Personnel Staffing
1. As a result of conversations with I __J Executive Dire ctor/NPIC,25X1
and members of his Staff, plus the undersigned and members of his Staff, agreements
have been arrived at to accomplish the following actions.
2. On or about 1 May 1970, the Office of Logistics will make available to NPIC,
on a detailed basis for a 3- to 4-month period, 1 1, an engineer to our Real Estate and Construction Division. During the period of this detail, Mrzgned25X1
will report directly to the Chief of the Support Services Division and will be re- 25X1
sponsible for all engineering projects being conducted on behalf of NPIC 25X1
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nch come under
the staff cognizance of the Office of Logistics. The services of w
of the Support Services Division will be made available to
ham will take tasking from on those matters de? 1ne above-Tor -which Mr.
is responsible. will be authorized to task resources within the Office
of Logistics to assist him in discharging his responsibilities while on detail to NPIC.
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engineering talent assigned to NPIC. In order to help both of us understand how best to
bring this about, we have agreed on the following. He will designate an NPIC officer and
I will designate a qualified officer from the Office of Logistics to review the responsi-
bilities, organization, and staffing of the Logistics Branch of the Support Services Division.
That report, with appropriate recommendations, will be given to both and the 25X1
undersigned, who will then consult on the findings and the recommendations. Both Mr.
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for NPIC to make available an additional slot to accommodate a professional engineer, but
this matter is subject to the study and survey described above.
25X1
Director of Logistics
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