GM PRODUCTION PROCEDURES

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP79-01153A000100170003-0
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 22, 2002
• Sequence Number: 3
• Publication Date: November 14, 1968
• Content Type: REPORT

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14 November 1968
GM Production Procedures
The single-sheet intelligence memorandum (GM) is designed to relate
geographic intelligence to a subject of current US policy concern. The
urgency of the situation, not the substantive value of the study, sets
the priority. GM production requires good communications and flexibility.
.General Responsibilities
Project initiation
and overview
Coordination
Writing and Compilation
Layout and drafting
Editing
Work Sequence
The following procedures may he telescoped when necessary for RUSH
Jobs, but responsible individuals must sign off on a checksheet.
First Conference
Participants: Coordinator;
geographer;
STAT
STAT
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Agenda: 1. Report concept, research plan, graphics needs, urgency
2. Tentative layout plan
.3. Tentative schedule
Work Period I
1. Initiation of research and map compilation
2. Preparation of first draft of text
Second Conference
Participants: Same as first conference, plus editors
1. Status report
2. Final layout plan
3. Refinement of production schedule
Work Period II
1. Preparation of dummy
2. Compiler supplied with list of place names used in text
3. Review of draft text by
4. Completion of map compilation; drafting initiated.
5. Editing of text
6. Coordination with OCI, ONE, State, etc., as necessary;
7. Editorial checkout of coordinated text with map compilations;
8. Text to printer; specifications as affirmed by editors
9. Checking of galley proof by editors
10, Layout
STAT
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Third Conference
Participants:
Agenda :
Same as second conference
1. Check final layout
2. Cross-check map with printed text
3. Approve release to
STAT
Dissemination
1, Advanc
e, unfolded copies passed by
STAT
2.
Dissem
ination as approved by
STAT
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