IMAGERY COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS SUBCOMMITTEE OF COMIREX MINUTES OF MEETING 10:00 - 13:00 TUESDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 1969

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25X1A 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A New 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A Approved For Release 2004/11/01 : CIA-RDP79601709A002800080023-0 T-O-P S-E-C-R-E-T ICRS-M-33 2 December 1969 IMAGERY COLLRCTION REQUIREMENTS SUBCOMMITTEE OF COMIREX MINUTES OF MEETING 10:00 - 13:00 Tuesday, 18 November 1969 Mr. J. C. St. Cyr, ucsi Maj. D. Mancuso, AFNIN Office of Chairman: PRESIDING Acting Chairman MEMBERS PRESENT CONSULTANTS PRESENT OBSERVERS PRESENT APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The draft minutes for meeting of 4 approved after the last sentence of paragraph the list it became evident that comparatively would be accessed but that a good sampling of be obtained". NRO and DIA review(s) completed. NGA Review completed. Mr. J. Urban, ONI Lt. Col. R. Judge, OACSI November 1969 (ICRS-M-32) were 6 was changed to read "In reviewing few of the targets of most interest nearly all target categories should T-O-P S-E-C-R-E-T Approved For Release 2004/11/01 : CIA-RDP79601709A002800080023-0 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A Now'' 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A Approved For Release 2004/11/01 : CIA-RDP79601709A002800080023-0 T-O-P S-E-C-R-E-T BUMPY ACTION BRIEFING ICRS-M-33 25X1A 2. DIA., provided a status briefing on the BUMPY ACTION program which consists of Photo Reconnaissance Drone Missions in Southeast Asia (North Vietnam and South China). He began the briefing by noting that SAC was responsi- ble for operating the program. He explained the launch and recovery procedures, namely, that the drone is launched from a mother ship (DC-130) and is tetrieved with a mid-air-recovery system (MARS) utilizing a helicopter. The program has five 25X1D different system configurations that can be flown. Three of these operate at a In response to a query regarding the factors that determine which system will be used, stated that the frequency, weather, the objectives to be covered, and the drones available were all factors. For example, during heavy cloud cover the use of the low altitude system would be advantageous since it could operate below the clouds. Present requirement calls for about 25 missions a month in North Vietnam. Since the recent approval of missions over South China, four high altitude missions have been attempted. The first mission was successful, the second aborted because vehicle did not achieve altitude, the third was lost, probably to MIG 21s, and the last one was recovered but had a camera malfunction. In closing, noted that a follow-on system was currently under development that would have the capability to provide swath for a lineal distance of plans call for the purchase of 20 vehicles. (Attached is a copy of the briefing aids used by Current REPORT ON OPERATIONS 3. reported there was no change to the launch schedule. Schedule is as follows: CORONA 1108 - 26 Nov 69 1109 - 18 Feb 70 - 2 - T-O-P S-E-C-R-E-T Approved For Release 2004/11/01 : CIA-RDP79601709A002800080023-0 25X1D 25X1D 25X1A 25X1A Approved For Release 2004/11/01 : CIA-RDP79601709A002800080023-0 T-O-P S-E-C-R-E-T 25X1A 25X1A 25X116 ICRS-M-33 SOUTH CHINA/NORTH VIETNAM PRIORITIES LIST 5. The priority list was reviewed and no changes were recommended. The Chairman informed the Committee that a revised list had been published which reflected recent changes to the list as well as the updating of coverage. PRIORITIES FOR MISSION 1108 6. The individual member inputs were reviewed and priority changes were made to bring the various lists into general agreement. The DIA member requested that those portions of the built-up area not covered in the last year be stressed. Chairman stated that a note to this effect would be added to the consolidated priorities list which would be distributed to members for final approval. 25X1A 7. informed the Committee that he had been instructed by 'tow COMIREX to program two areas in Chile on a non-interference basis for Mission 1108. This coverage is requested by the ARGO, Committee in support of an AID study of the Chilean watershed. 25X1A TARGET UPDATES 8. The weekly transaction sheets (pages 674-697, dated 27 October 1969 and pages 698-704, dated 3 November 1969) containing 227 Additions 24 Deletes 1 Reactivate 18 Changes were approved. Two recommended actions were placed in a pending status until the next meeting. CUBA 9. Chairman reported that the area coverage for the current 56-day period atood at 86.5%. - 3 - T-O-P S-E-C-R-E-T Approved For Release 1004/-1-1101-:-CIA.RDP791301709A002800080023-0 25X1A 15X1A 15X1A Approved For Release 2004h CR : dikff-D0131709A002800080023-0 t MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ICES-M-33 25X1A 25X1D 10. WWIPIR FORMAT. -- Chairman requested that members provide any comments or problems e,acountered with the hard copy IPIR format used in the readout of 'noted that NPIC had recommended that no changes be made 25X1 in the format IIuntil it was used for a couple of missions. The Chairman, EXSUBCOM, was designated as the action officer for consolidating comments on the report. 25X1A 25X1A 25X2 25X1A 11. SITE. -- The Subcommittee discussed the SITE in general and with the exception of the Navy member agreed that the SITE without major modification had very little application in the Collection arena. The Navy member stated it was his view that the SITE could be made a more useful tool with some modifications. stated that he would analyze contributions from the various members and draft an ICES position which he would distribute for their approval. 12. NORTH KOREA. -- I linformed members that a revised list of North Korean targets showingithe most recent coverage date would be distributed later in the week. The priority shown for the targets would be those assigned by the Committee in August. Chiarman stated that he was charged by Chairman, COMIREX, with keeping the collection agencies informed regarding current collection He expressed a desire that North Korean Objectives and their priorities be for mission planning and recommendations submitted for changes to the list appropriate. guidance. reviewed as Attachment: a/s Approved For Release c ing Chairman Imagery Collection Requirements Subcommittee -4- 25X1A 25X1A I9601709 002800080023-0 Approved For Release 2004/11/01 : CIA-RDP791301709A002800080023-0, TOP SECRET BUMPY ACTION Approved For Release 2004/11/01 : CIA-RDP79601709A002800080023-0 25X1D Approved For Release 2004/11/01 : CIA-RDP79601709A002800080023-0 Next 1 Page(s) In Document Exempt Approved For Release 2004/11/01 : CIA-RDP79601709A002800080023-0 Approved For Release 2004/11/01 : pproved For Release 2004/11/01 : CIA-RDP79601709A002800080023-0 9B01 7O9AOO2apoo8 Approved For Release 2004/11/01 : CIA-RDP79601709A002800080023-0 Approved For Release 2004/11/01 : CIA-RDP79601709A002800080023-0 -F2 Pi91301709A002800080023- Approved For Release 2004/11/01 : CIA-RDP79B01709A002800080023-0' Approved For Release 2004/11/01 : CIA-RDP79601709A002800080023-0 Approved For Release 2004/11/01 : CIA-RDP79601709A002800080023-0 4;r? rCCE osoirf AP' Approved For Release 2004/11/01 : CIA-RDP79601709A002800080023-0 Approved For Release 2004/11/01: CIA-RDP79B01709A002800080023-0, TOP Sit, ET PHOTOGRAPHIC COVERAGE OF NORTH VIETNAM (THAILAND OR LAOS) 12 RITS (TAN SON NHUT) PROCESS-ON PRODUCES AN IPIR (36 HRS NORMAL TIME) NVN ONLY (THAILAND OR LAOS COVERAGE NOT INCLUDED IN IPIR) 13th AF RESPONSIBILITY TO REPRODUCE PHOTOGRAPHY TO FULFILL NAT'LiCINCPAC REQUIREMENTS CIA/IAS NPIC DIAAP-9 544 ARTW (RC) ON DIAAP-10 7AF MACV AS REQUIRED AS CINCPU DIRECTS Approved For Release 2004/11/01: CIA-RDF79B01709A002800080023-0 FICPACFAL CAMERA 0 E -CAMERA OFF1 CAMERA OFF CAMERA OFF ' DA ,NANO RECOVERY k es For Releas '4/11 0 : CI Approve r-Releate 2004/11/01: CIA-RDP701?01709A002800080023-0 11:0 COVINIk \141 ( HI\ SECRET AVERAGE ANNUAL NO. of DAYS SUITABLE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY HIGH ALT /LOW ALT HIGH ALT - LESS THAN 3/10 OVERALL CLOUD COVER LOW ALT - LESS THAN 3/10 CLOUD COVER AT 3000 TT. Approved For14eleese 2004/11/01 : CIA-Fipr,P79pp;i7f3)1913 023-0 25X1D Approved For Release 2004/11/01 : CIA-RDP79601709A002800080023-0 Next 1 Page(s) In Document Exempt Approved For Release 2004/11/01 : CIA-RDP79601709A002800080023-0 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A Approved For Release 2004/11/01 : CIA-RDP79601709A002800080023-0 T-0 -P S -E -C -R-E -T ICRS-M-33 14 November 1969 IMAGERY COLUCTION REQUIREMENTS SUBCOMMITTEE OF COMIREX AGENDA 10:00, 18 November 1969, Room 20 22 Headquarters 1. Approval of Minutes - 4 November Meeting. 2. Operational Report - 3. South China/North Vietnam Priorities List. (ICRS-D-6/18-7, 6 November) 4. J Mission Priorities - 1108. 5. Update COMIREX File, Pages 674 thru 704. 6. SITD Review. T. Other Business T-0 -P S -E -C -R-E-T Approved For Release 2004/11/01 : CIA-RDP79601709A002800080023-0 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A