COURSE REPORT, PREPARING FOR OVERSEAS ASSIGNMENT (POA) AND SPECIAL OVERSEAS ORIENTATION (SOO) NO. 1-77, 7-11 FEBRUARY 1977

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MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Training
25X1A FROM
3 MAR 1977
Orientation Coordinator
V:[A Chief, Intelligence Institute
SUBJECT Course Report, Preparing for Overseas
Assignment (POA) and Special
Overseas Orientation (SOO) No. 1-77,
7-11 February 1977
1. These two programs were conducted in Room 1A13
Headquarters. The POA took place on 7 and 8 February with
46 participants (33 employees and 13 spouses). The third
--reserved for those employees going overseas
25X1C -was cancelled for lack of candidates.
The S00 was e on 10 and 11 February with 68 participants
(53 employees and 15 spouses).
2. POA
The majority of the participants in the POA
indicated that the course objectives had been satisfactorily
met. The greatest complaints came from those who had not
previously lived overseas and desired more specific informa-
tion on "Transplanting Your Household." Such questions as
how long will it take for my car and effects to arrive from
here to point of destination, could not be given definite
answers. Some individuals had thought they would receive
information on the city to which they are assigned. In a
class this size, going to virtually every area of the world,
it is a difficult task to accomplish in two days. Most Post
Reports are not current. Overall reaction to the program
was favorable, and most participants indicated that the
course covered the initial aspects in planning for an overseas
assignment. In future runnings, I would allow more time for
Central Processing Branch and locate a couple of speakers
who have recently returned from their first overseas tour.
The experience of "Transplanting a Household" for the first
time would be fresher in their minds than that of the
'veteran traveler.
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A few students stated they would have liked more
on cultural differences. The speaker from State Department,
who addresses the topic of "Living in a New Culture," was
not available for this running but is scheduled for the
April POA. The film "How to Read a Foreigner" was utilized
for this topic, and many participants said the message in
the film was informative and made them more aware of cultural
differences.
3. SOO
The majority of the participants indicated that
the SOO course objectives had been met to a high degree.
There was less repetition in the various segments than in
previous runnings. Two individuals gave negative comments
on the OTS briefing. Conversely, one person stated that
some talks were dry but that OTS and OS did a good job. The
negative comments on OTS said the speaker made light of a
serious subject (bomb threat) and used "bad language." It
was the first time this presentation had been given by this
speaker in the SOO. His attitude was rather flippant and
many of his remarks were in poor taste. If he should be
scheduled to speak in future runnings, he will be pro er1
briefed. The speaker for the Office of Security, 25X1A
was enrolled in the October SOO and had revise
their segment. He replaced one of the films with the "Anatomy
of Terrorism" which is a great improvement. This session
was videotaped at the request of OSSB/OS. He had a display
table showing locks, protective devices, and the most recently
designed protective vest. Packets of unclassified literature
on personal protection were distributed.
Three Office of Security personnel from the
Department of State requested to audit the two sessions
given by the Office of Medical Services. This request was
made through OMS, The three officers 25X1A
in attendance from t e epar men were Messrs. Steven J.
Brown, Thomas H. McDonnell, and Francis X. Cunningham.
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No. 1-77, 7-11 February 1977
4. Comments
Changes that had been proposed for these two 25X1A
orientations were incorporated. Chief,
Unit, DDO, spoke on the Agency's Counterterrorism orcIng
Group which had been renamed that week as the Terrorism
Threat Assessment Group. This session appropriately belongs
in the SOO and is now a part of the course content. The
briefings were
given in the POA and afford the opportunity for people
going overseas for the first time to receive these briefings. 25X1A
The presentation on remains in
the SOO and was deleted from the POA. The presentation by
the Office of Personnel on Benefits and Services was deleted
from the SOO and remains in the POA. With the aforementioned
changes, I feel that proper subjects are in the appropriate
orientation programs. No major changes will be made in the
April running.
They were a friendly group and many questions were
asked during the four days. There was considerable exchange
of information among students who had lived or traveled in
countries where some of their colleagues were being assigned.
4 - POA End-of-Course Data Sheet
5 - SOO Schedule
6 - SOO Roster
7 - SOO Evaluations
8 - SSO End-of-Course Data Sheet
Attachments:
1 - POA Schedule
2 - POA Roster
3 - POA Evaluations
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OFFICE OF TRAINING
INTELLIGENCE INSTITUTE-
PREPARING FOR OVERSEAS ASSIGNMENT
NO. 1-77
7-8 February 1977
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COURSE CHAIRMAN :
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Extension
TRAINING ASSIS AST:
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Overseas Service for CIA
Participants are expected to:,
1. learn about the administrative, med.ical,.
and legal factors that affect CIA employees
:serving abroad;,and
2. increase their ability to cope with,
cultural differences that may be
encountered in host countries.
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Preparing for Overseas Assignment No. 1-77
Monday, 7 February
0900 - 0915 Registration and Administration Orientation
Coordinator
25X1A 0915 - 1000 Life Overseas
Office of Training
will reflect on how
life overseas has changed through
the years. He will draw from his
own experiences'in suggesting some
of the advantages and limitations:
you may encounter in your new
assignments.
101.5 - 1045 Reading ? Transplanting Your ?Ilousehold
This afternoon's discussion on moving
to an overseas assignment will be`
based on this article. Please prepare
questions and give them to the
Orientation Coordinator for this
question-and-answer exchange.
1100 - 1200 Iegal Respons bilities
An Agency lawyer will review the
legal documents;. including the
will, power of attorney, insur-
ance policies, etc., that you
should have in hand prior to
your, departure. He will also
alert you to ?the responsibilities,
su.c3 as federal and state tax
:returns, that you will have during
? our tour.
1200 1300 :Lunch
Office of General
Counsel
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1300 - 1400 Good Health -. Your First
Priority
Office of Medical
Services
An experienced overseas officer
will suggest how you can best
insure good mental and physical
health, and attempt to set some
old myths straight.
1415 - 1515 Film: "How to Read a Foreigner"
(James Bostain) first half of film
James Bostain, a scientific linguist,
Foreign Service Institute, Department
of State, will discuss' the peculi-
arities of the American culture
vis-a-vis contrasting verbal and
non-verbal communication, and
social ethics and values. 25X1A
1530 - 1630 Transplanting Your Household
Two experienced travelers will
offer useful advice-on moving
to a foreign country. You are
encouraged to ask questions.
Tuesday,.8 ;February
0845
- 0915
Readings: ``A,Guide to Self-Taught
Skills in Cross-Cultural'Communi-
cation, "Culture Shock and the
Problem of Adjustment to New
Cultural Environments," and
"Characteristics of American
Culture
25X1A
0915
- 1015
Overseas Benefits and Servi
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Benefits and
Services Staff
The benefits and services, including
Federal 'Employees Life Insurance
and Federal Compensation, that you
can expect to have while living
abroad will be reviewed.
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1 1015 - 1100 Central Processing
1115 - 1215
The speaker will review the
organization and functions of
the various components of the
Central Processing Branch and
discuss how each assists you
i 'our overseas processing.
welcomes your
persona questions.
You will have an opportunity
to learn of and see the latest
in
1215 - 1315 Lunch
1315 - 1430 Drug Abuse
, with his overseas
experience and involvement
with the Agency's Drug Abuse
Program, will discuss the
various drugs and the problems
encountered throughout the
world.
1445 - 1530 Film: "How to Read a Foreigner?"
(second half)
Central Processing
Branch
'T,ccnnscal security
Division, Office of
Security
Chief, Operations
Division, Office of
Medical Services
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Special Overseas Orientation Schedule-
1A13 Headquarters
general
The purpose of this two day training program is to sensitize participants
and their dependent spouses to the need for following good personal and physical
security practices overseas. While it is realized that some people by habit, instinct,
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h
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an ot
or experience are more aware of potential security threats t
all improve our security status if we are aware of the risks involved and make a
conscious effort to minimize them.
This Orientation is only a. broad overview and an introduction to the subject,
-and offers no specific skills for coping with the terrorist threat and related
criminal problems abroad.
Or.entation.Objectives
On completion of this Orientation, participants will be able to:
1. Assess their personal and family situation in terms of the
nature and variety of security threats abroad.
2. Recognize the need for effective security practices while
living, working, traveling, and socializing abroad;
3. Relate the suggestions and experiences of Agency officers
and other U.S. personnel who have served overseas to their
own need to plan for and cope with a possible hostage
situation or other crises.
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10 February 1977 (Thursday)
0900 - 0920 Registration ; Administration
0920 - 0945 Introductory Comments
Deputy Director for
Operations Training
0945 - 1015 Nature of the Terrorist Threat, International
An Overview Terrorism Control (ITC)
Scope of threat, international aspects
principal groups, current trends.
1.025 - 1115 Hostage Survival
Film, "Kidnap, Executive Style" and
comments. Potential victims and
importance of preplanning and adaptive
behavior. Suggestions on how a hostage
victim should conduct himself.
Office of Medical
Services (OMS)
1125 - 1215 Dealing with Terrorists and Terrorism OMS
Terrorist personality types and factors
in dealing with terrorists in hostage
situations.
1215 - 1315 Lunch
131.5 - 1355 Bomb Threat
Parcel and package bombs and other
explosive devices.
1400 - 1630 Physical, Residential, and Personal
Securz
Common sense suggestions for protecting
residences, apartments, vehicles, and
installations against terrorist as well
as criminal threats, managing the family
overseas, handling servants, travel safe-
guards, and suggested precautionary
measures during the conduct of social and
recreational activities abroad.
Office of Technical
Services (OTS)
Office of Security (OS)
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f7pec:ial overseas orientation Evaluation
General
The purpose of this two-day training program is to sensitize
participants and their dependent spouses to the need for following
good personal and physical security practices overseas. While it
is realized that some people by habit, instinct, or experience are
more aware of potential security threats than others, we can all
improve our security status if we are aware of the risks involved
and make a conscious effort to minimize them.
This Orientation is only a broad overview and an introduction
to the subject and offers no specific skills for coping with the
terrorist threat: and related criminal problems abroad.
Orientation objectives
On completion of this orientation, participants will be able to:
1. Assess their personal and family situation in
terms of the nature and variety of security threats
abroad.
2. Recognize the need for effective security practices
while living, working, traveling, and. socializing
abroad; and
3. Relate the suggestions and experiences of Agency
officers and other U.S. personnel who have served
overseas to their own need to plan for and cope
with a. possible hostage situation or other crises.
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