(Minutes of OCh/G Staff Meeting, 14 December 1953)

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• Publication Date: December 14, 1953
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(Minutes of OCh/G Staff Meeting, 14 December 1953)
1. There was some discussion of the implications for the Geographic
Area of the "Operating T/O" theory. So far as is known, the "Operating
T/0" means in effect that all positions will be frozen at the grades
presently held, at least temporarily. reported that he had 25X1A9a
25X1A9a been advised by of St/A that the operating T/0 would not
greatly affect the operations of the Geographic Area, but would have a
greater effect on operations of the Economic Area.
2. The status of use of overtime by the varioas divisions was
discussed. It was again emphasized that it will be necessary to watch
carefully the expenditures of overtime, in view of current budgetary
considerati,ns.
3. The problem of reclassification of materials as a result of the
25X1A9a removal of the "Restricted" classification was discussed. 25X1A9a
was emphasized is that no "Restricted" publications previously dissemara ted
shall be automatically declassified as of December 15. Each "Restricted"
item shout be reviewed on its own merits, as the need arises, to determine
whether it should be unclassified or raised to Confidential.
reported that he is to confer with , the CIA Classi ication
Control officer, and with of D/GL concerning some of the problems
of implementing the Executive er. One of the cardinal principles that
25X1A9a 4? presented a memorandum from the Office of Training
requesting a rotation assignment be made available in the Geographic
25X1A9a Area for It was decided to accept the
25X1A9a request, and will prepare a reply to the Office of Training
indicating this acceptance. An information memorandum, advising of this
action, will also be sent to the ORR Career Service Boards
25X1A9a 5. inquired as to the progress of plans for schedulin55X1A9a
the 2nd PI course. reported that the location of available
space was proving to e a ifcult problem. It was decided to proceed
with plans, obtaining the names of prospective students, and to decide later
on the exact time and place for the course, depending upon St/Ats success
in finding a suitable class room area.
25X1A9a 6. inquired as to the status of requests for military
personnel to fill slots in D/GP. reported that itga 25X1A9a
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difficult to find qualified military personnel who are available for
release from the services to the D/GP assignment. It was emphasized
that every effort should be made to take advantage of the military slots
in D/GP.
25X1A9a ACTION: will continue their efforts along
this line.
25X1A9a 7. reported that will be joining the staf?5X1A9a
of D/GG in the near future, probably about the last of December.
25X1A9a 80 reported that, in coordinating D/GL's request for a
Duo-Photo machine, the Reproduction Branch had been rather lukewarm in
their concurrence, but had finally agreed. The requisition is being for-
warded for purchasing action.
9. reported that the Chief, St/I had expressed some
concern over the apparently little use made by Geographic Area analysts
of the facilities of the Industrial Register. There was some thought
that the Geographic Area personnel might not be fully aware of the potential
of Iii,. Onr the other hand, if Geographic Area analysts have had occast n
to use IR services with disappointing results, it is considered that they
should Seel free to make constructive suggestions as to improvement in the
IR operation.
10. inquired as to the service on notifications from
St/I concerning briefings of outgoing and returning foreign service
personnel and service attaches. The Chief, St/I had indicated that no
one from the Geographic Area was present at the briefing of 25X1A9a
prior to his departure for Czechoslovakia. It appears, however, that
nonotice of this briefing had been received in the Geographic Area.
25X1A9a ACTION: will again point out to St/I the necessity for
receiving notifications of such briefings in as much detail as possible.
11. inquired as to the responsibilities for preparing
backstopping letters in support of map procurement activities of the 25X1A9a
American Embassy, Moscow. He was informed that of D/GL has
this responsibility, and that she was taking action on the recent ship-
ment of small scale maps that had been purchased by the Embassy.
requested thut, as a matter o? standard procedure, the appropriate Compi- 25X1A9a
lation Branch in D/GC be informed of receipt of such maps.
12. In connection with training requests, suggested 25X1A9a
that Division Chiefs remind their personnel that requests for academic
training for the Spring Semester should be submitted far enough in advance
of the actual starting date of the contemplated course to permit necessary
processin_; of these requests. It will be recalled that definite instructions
have been issued to the effect that no more exist facto requests for
approval of training will be favorably considered.
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