MINUTES OF THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA STAFF MEETING, 16 MAY 1955

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• Collection: General CIA Records
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• Document Creation Date: November 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 21, 1998
• Sequence Number: 18
• Publication Date: May 16, 1955
• Content Type: MIN

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Nimim cr tzoaPAPRIC ARE& STAFF LNG, 16 my 1955
25X1A9a
1. said that the AD has mentioned that the Agency
objects top ng or ccepensatory time to individuals who resign and
has asked Division Chiefs to make sure that individuals intending to
resign use up their ccmpensatorY time first.
2. gave a memorandum on an External
t on USSR transportation
Research Projec
25X1A5a1 ? This is to be coordinated in D/GG.
25X1A9a 3? requested to act as Vital Storage Officer 25X1A9a
for the Geographic Area.. to coordina e a stimulate the program so that
key items are definitely available.
25X1A9a 4. The handling of a recent request from.OKI for information on
high tension electric lines was discussed. An answer to this request 25X1A9a
of the Electric Power Branch, D forwarded
25X1A9a b " into a final reply to OEI by of OCD'
The answer was not a reply to the ORI requirement, but instead as policy
25X1A9a statement in support of the need for a program in this field by OKI -
requested D/GL, Reference Branch, to make a survey of pertinent
5X1A9a materials available in CIA and to coordinate the answer with D/GG and D/GP.
also suggested that the answer by AM to a similar request
from ON be obtained and studied. 25X1A9a
25X1A9a 5. will meet with ? OCI,
this afternoon at 4:00 p.m., to discuss cartographic support to OCI.
25X1A9a 6. commented that he has been told to reemphasize
that any conversations or contacts with reporters, news ecemtientators
must be reported as per regulation.
25X1A9a 7. commented on the recent mmorandma dealing with
the forwarding o que intelligence materials or studies to top-level
Goverlment officials. The memorand'md will be discussed at the next
staff meeting, after the Division Chiefs have had a chance to consider
it carefully.
..Jim ~h1n);v
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25X1A9a 8. The coordination of photo intelligence courses with OTR procedures
was the subject of a recent discussion by
of OTR. OTR facilities and procedures are available and
should be utilized by any courses presented within the Geographic Area.
25X1A9a 9. reported that of OTR plans to publish
a periodical on igence processes, as a vehicle for articles on various
aspects of intelligence processes. The articles will be presented on a
voluntary basis and will be published under the author's name. This
represents an opportunity to make worthwhile contributions to the literature
of intelligence. An editorial board will review the articles. The
publication will be classified and will be directed at CIA and the
intelligence ccmmsunity. Eventually it mey become a vehicle for ideas
25X1A9a on intelligence from the whole intelligence comity. A draft copy of
the first issue will soon be forwarded to the Geographic Area for review.
suggested that Geographic Area personnel should be able to
tea r of worthwhile contributions on subjects, for example: in
photo intelligence techniques, special cartographic presentation, foreign-
published maps as intelligence sources, etc.
25X1A9a 10. - reported that the U. S. Geological Survey people
in the Washington Auditorium are participating in the broad governsental
evacuation exercise scheduled on 15 June andsuggested that D/GL should 25X1A9a
participate. He will discuss the subject with .
25X1A9a
11. has received a memorandum from the Executive Director,
ARA, Dep en o State, which said that ABA has not budgeted for a
25X1 A9a Geographic Attache in Latin America for fiscal year 1956. But that
will include the item in a supplementary request for funds.
intends to meet soon with the Executive Director, ARA, to
25X1A9a discuss the subject, by which time the supporting letters from U. S.
mapping agencies should have reached ABA. If ARA can not handle it,
then ~ will carry the problem to the Comptroller in State. 25X1C4a
25X1A9a
13. coes>ented that D/(3L has held several meetings to 25X1A9a
discuss r Program in the Geographic Area and has prepared
a revised draft of paragraphs 3 or 4 of the first . - 25X1A9a
handed out copies of the draft revision. suggested that
this revision be considered along with the revisions suggested by 25X1A9a
25X1A9a other Divisions, when they are all assembled. - also reported
that D/GL has rewritten their Divisional statment on Career Develoinent.
suggested that a mechanism be established so that all personnel
oo eographic Area are made aware of job openings anywhere in the Area 25X1A9a
25X1A9a and the qualifications required by the job. This was referred to
for action. suggested that a monthly bulletin for news in
the Geographic Area would be useful.
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14. D/GL is establishing a shelf of geographic bulletins that flow
25X1A9a through the Auditorium and these will be available on loan to Geographic
Area personnel. - will prepare a notice on the subject.
15. Map Library Division personnel toured the Map Reproduction
facilities of U. S. Geological Survey last week.
25X1A9a
16. conanented that he expects to receive a copy of
an interesting report on correlations between different types of terrain
and the various suspension systems used on military tank.
17. An exhibition of maps by Richard Edes Harrison is at Gsogge Washington
University during the month of )Jay.
19. The question of revisions to the O R publication on intelligence
collection was discussed. It was decided that the sections on map collection
and photo collection will be revised by D/GL and D/GP respectively by 27 May.
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25X1A2g
25X1A9a. Five ~ representatives are to visit ORR. The main purpose
ss that with the methods and techniques of American intelligence.
discussed this with the Chief, St I, and decided that it was
not advisable to have them briefed by the Geographic Area.
25X1A9a *22. 1 reported the possible loss of one of his best
draftsmen rapbics Branch, because the Graphics Branch could
offer him the possibility of a GS-9.
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