ROLE OF AFSPPL VS. EASTMAN KODAK

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• Document Creation Date: December 15, 2016
• Document Release Date: May 3, 2004
• Sequence Number: 15
• Publication Date: December 14, 1964
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20505
OFFICE OF
THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR (SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
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ND : Deputy DI rector of Central Intelligence
Bole of AFSPPL vs. Eastman KOdak
1. This memorandum suggests that you sign the
ached note to the DERO.
2. The subject of the APSPPL budget came up at the
27 October =COM meeting and was subsequently established
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expressed E.K.'s concern that increased utilization of
the Westover facility was aimed at ultimately replacing
the present E.R. function. McMillan responded with a
flat denial. On other occasions Mr. McColl', has infor.
mally asked McMillan what Westover's part in the NRO
processing picture VMS to be and McMillan has managed to
sidestep the issue each time.
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3. We are not championing E.K. in this matter nor
are we questioning the AYSPPL role. However, we are on
record as expressing concern over the lack of sufficient
information on which to base decisions regarding proper
funding levels for Westover, and specifically Westover's
role vis-a-vis RAC. While the attached cable sheds some
light on the future role of AFSPPL, it does not represent
the definitive information necessary.
4. It is against this background that I recommend
you sign the attached memorandum.
NRO review(s) completed.
A
bert D. Wheelon
Deputy Director
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ORANDUM FOR: Director
National onnaissance Office
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I. The NRO now depend* on the ',mamas I.C.odak Company
in ?chaster. New York and the Air Force Special Projects
Processing Laboratory in Westover. taassachusetts+ for pea*
ceasing of the film produced by most NRC) programs. According
to the memorandum of understanding regarding processing and
reproduction of photography signed 10.11 II August 1961, the Lasiman
Kodak covert proceseing facility under CIA le to be utilised for
processing all original negative material*, aaaa* film &Wile-atlas+
and R&D calf now processing techniques for both laboratories.
Westover Le to be Nitilised to produce duplicates for distribution
to UM/.
Z. In tit the TY 1 0 budget review
necessary that thispalicy be reaffirmed or modified by joint
agreement so that we can comment properly on your budgetary
proposals. We have inquired several times about this area, but
have received no clear responie. This cause* as some concern
in view of your proposed annual report to thAt PrIA13 which makes
little distinction between the two facilities. We note farther that
en operational readiness inspitettan is to be held at AFSPPL in
January. 1945, to demonstrate it. capability "oseenting 'womb.
to-tornbi processing of COROM production at the earliest practi..
cable time. Your several reference* to the "excessive " overtime
at the Kastrican Kodak facility is another indication that you may
be proposing to recommend reopurktotratlose of the original tits..
tribution of responsibilities between Zli and A73PP14.
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3. 1 therefore request that you brief the NRC) Executive
Comxnittee at your earliest opportunity, and subsequently ap.
propriste mem of my staff, se your plans and proposal* for
utilisation of the two film processing facilities.
cc: Deputy Secretary of Defense
Distribution:
Cy 1 - Addressee
2 - Deputy Secretary of Defense
3 - DCI
4 - DDCI
5 - ER via Ex Dir
6 DDS&T
7 - DDS&T Reg.
8 - Mr. Bross
DDS&T:ADWheelon:ac (10 Dec 64)
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Director
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1. The NRO now depends
in Rochester. New York, and
Processing Laboratory in West
processing of the film produc
According to the mernoraad
processing and reproducti
11 August 1962. the Laud
under CIA wee to be
materials, some film
technique. for both
to produce dupticat
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covert processing facility
or processing all original negative
on, and R&D of new processing
ries. Westover was to be "utilised
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the FY 1%5 NRO budget review,
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se that we can comment properly on
We have inquired several times about
no clear response. This causes us
nailing report to the PFIAL1 which
en the two facilities. We note further
inspection is to be held at AFSPPL
ate its capability "executing 'womb.
A production at the earliest
vend references to the "excessive"
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overtime at facility, is straw in this
wind. Such de st that you OW vs reason to re-
consider the originalon of ros nsibilitis between
k..K and ATSPPL.
3. Rather than. infer your on this important matter,
I desire that you brief CIA o and policy for utiliza-
tion of the two group* at you venience.
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
OFFICE OF
WASHINGTON 25, D. C.
DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Director,
(S) National Reconnaissance Office
SUBJECT: NRO Film Processing
1. The NRO now depends on the Eastman Kodak Company
in Rochester, New York, and the Air Force Special Projects
Processing Laboratory in Westover, Massachusetts, for
processing of the film produced by most NRO programs.
According to the memorandum of understanding regarding
processing and reproduction of photography signed on
11 August 196.2, the Eastman Kodak covert processing facility
under CIA 44i3s. to be utilized for processing all original negative
materials, some film duplication, and R&D of new processing
techniques for both laboratories. Westover v9Cgc-s. to be "utilized
to produce duplicates for distribution to users."
Z. In connection ?th the FY 1965 NRO budget review,
s that this policy be reaffirmed or
modified by joint agreement so that we can comment properly on
your budgetary proposals. We have inquired several times about
this area, but have received no c ear response. This causes us
some concern in view of yo i frA nnual report to the PFLA.B which
makes little distinction between the two facilities. We note further
that an operational readiness inspection is to be held at AFSPPL
in January, 1965, to demonstrate its capability "executing 'womb-
to-tombi processing of CORONA production at the earliest
practicable time." Your several references to the "excessive"
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conside the original distribution of responsibilities between
EK and AFSPPL.
3- I desire that you brief
tion of the two grou
on your plans and pliLic.5r for utiliza-
at your earliest convenience.
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3. I desire that you brief me and appropriate members of
my staff on your plans and proposals for utilization of the two
groups at your earliest convenience.
John A. McCone
Director
cc: Deputy Secretary if Defense
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