COMIREX SUBCOMMITTEE FOR EXPLOITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MINUTES OF MEETING HELD IN IAS CONFERENCE ROOM 0900-1130, THURSDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 1971

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP79B00873A001800020062-6
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 6
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: October 24, 2012
• Sequence Number: 62
• Publication Date: October 7, 1971
• Content Type: MISC

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7 October 1971
COMIREX SUBCOMMITTEE
For
EXPLOITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Minutes of Meeting Held in IAS Conference Room
0900-1130, Thursday, 30 September 1971
1. Special Briefing.
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The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and
introduced the two speakers for the special briefing: M
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system by decision at the presidential level and that the EOI system is
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that the systems development phase of EOI had been completed as of that
day, 30 September, and that the official "Z" caveat has been designated
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the latest status of the new system with emphasis placed upon those areas
affecting exploitation. Because of the security classification and the
variety of interests noted and expressed at the meeting, the briefing
will not be reported in these minutes--each person present is expected
to have gathered the information needed for his organization. In addition,
the information briefed will soon become available through "Z" channels.
2. Approval of Minutes.
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The minutes were approved except for a very minor change.
3. Announcements.
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a. announced that the COMIREX Christmas Party has been
scheduled for late afternoon on 15 December. Place and cost will be
provided later. The December meeting for EXRAND will still be held on
15 December at NRTSC at the invitation of
UNCLASSIFIED
b. requested final disposition from members con-
cerning Beneficial Suggestion Awards remaining in the hands of some
EXRAND members.
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introduced the new Army Alternate to EXRAND,
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to EXRAN.
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introduced himself as the new CIA Alternate
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e. said he would like to voice his deep concern
and alarm at the security violations apparent in a recent article
appearing in Aviation Week referring to some characteristics of the
"H" System. He stated that much time and effort is spent to clear
people to caveated projects and then the wraps and constraints are
peeled away by such violations. He realized there was little he or
EXRAND could do about it.
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f. reported on the status of the Technical Task
Team report. The Team had met once and were scheduled again for a
5 October meeting.
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g. stated that the Procurement Coordinating Team met
on Wednes ay, 29 September, and discussed savings and benefits brought
about by EXRAND actions as well as joint procurement. He expected to
have a preliminary report ready for EXRAND at the next meeting. He
announced that the community users of the 1540 light tables will meet
on 10 November to go over all of the specifications of the AIL 1540
light table prior to future negotiations with the contractor for the
next procurement orders. He also stated that NPIC was preparing to
order more Zoom 240 microstereoscopes; members were invited to place
their orders at this time and could do so by contacting Major Butt
for coordinating any procurement orders, reported that
EXRAND had aided in the distribution so far of 157 excess 940 light
tables to the community. He also stated that he would have from 30
to 40 Zoom 70's for community distribution but would report more on
this at the next meeting. Bausch & Lomb has just announced that the
price of the Dual Viewing Microstereoscope has been reduced to about
18K each in lots of 50; it was recognized by the members present that
this equipment was most valuable and usable within the community but
that money constraints probably would limit purchases. Nevertheless,
all members were asked to announce this information to their compo-
nents.
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h. announced that the Viewing Systems Handbook was
still available and that he should be contacted for additional copies.
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4. New Business.
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a. resented the schedule for the next actions
for EXRAND. At the 20 October meeting it had been planned to receive
a briefing, viewing, and demonstration of the High Precision Stereo-
comparator at NPIC. (This is now changed to 17 November at the request
of TSG/NPIC.) He handed out a proposed schedule for a trip to EKC on
21 October. The Chairman stated he would meet later with the NRO
representative to arrange for the trip, who had left
the meeting earlier, has subsequently taken on the task to prepare for
the visit. The Executive Secretary is planning and coordinating the
details.)
b. The Chairman asked that the committee members provide recom-
mendations for future exploitation-related special briefings and
activities to the Executive Secretary.
c. The meeting adjourned at 1135 hours.
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