MORNING MEETING OF 24 AUGUST 1965

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R001500060228-6
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: January 22, 2004
• Sequence Number: 228
• Publication Date: August 24, 1965
• Content Type: MFR

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24 August 1965
M MORANDUM FOR TH:E RECORD
ting of 24 August 1965
Cline noted that he had spoken with (regarding the 25X1
f3CI's interest in having further drone operations in the Hanoi area to
activate the SAM's. No reported that
was in agreement with 25X1
the ICI and further operations will be executed; however, there is a rather
short supply of these drones. He noted a memorandum which he had had
prepared regarding the favorable ChiCom exchange position due to their
trade with Hong Kong. Be requested further guidance on the DCI's interest
in having a daily briefing, at the Morning Meeting, on an item of current
interest. (See Action item 1)
R. Jack Smith noted that two USN aircraft were down in NVN. He
tabled a memorandum on the mobility of SA-2's in North Vietnam. (See
Action item 2) Lastly, he noted the increasingly neutral position of North
Korea in the. Sino-Soviet dispute.
Abbot Smith tabled a BNE memo, "Don't Forget Europe. " In response
to a question from the DCI, he reported that the SNIE on the reaction to the
deployment of three U. S. Divisions to Laos would be ready next week. He
also reported that the 11 series of NIE's will begin coming to USIB shortly.
annerman noted a favorable letter from GSA concerning a cafeteria
for the Agency buildings in the Rosalyn area.
Peer deStiva initiated a discussion of the interrelationship between
on three divisions to Laos and the USIB study on logistics support
for the Viet Cong. It was agreed that the cart was before the horse in this
case. (See Action item 3) deSilva will speak to General Goodpatter con-
cerning the need to place additional emphasis on Viet Cong logistics in the 25X1
interrogation of VC prisoners and/or defectors.
response to a question from the DDCI, he reported that MIC-Zl's which were
at the U-2's altitude were not effective 25X1
(See Action item 4) He noted that another U-2 flight was alerted to
cover Hainan Island tonight. (See Action item 5)
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The DDCI noted that I is the prime candidate for the
Chairmanship of COMO , and the DCI agreed. Cline will informally brief
General Carroll and the DCI will announce the appointment at USIB. DDCI
noted a request from Crockett for Agency assistance in planning the State
Senior Seminar.
The DCI noted that he plans to brief General:iaeenhower soon.
McGeorge Bundy will inform the President. (See Action item 6)
ACTIONS
1. (a) The DCI requested a daily briefing, at the Morning Meeting.
on any item of current interest.
(b) The DCI requested a weekly meepiorandum which would
review the entire world situation. (FlDI)
2. The DCI requested that letters be drafted for his signature to
SecDef, Vance, at al, inviting their attention to the memorandum on the
mobility of the SA -2 system in North Vietnam. (DOI}
3. The DCI requested a letter for his signature be prepared which
would point out to General Johnson that the "cart was before the horse" in
connection with the USIB study on logistics support to the Viet Cong and
the SNIE on reaction to the deployment of three U. S. Divisions to Laos.
(DDIIBNi )
4. The ICI requested that a letter be prepared for his signature
'urniehing D/NRO with a checklist as to the
SAC U?21s. (DDB&T)
5. The DCI requested that COMOR re -examine on an urgent basis the
necessity for U-2 coverage of Hainan Island. (DDS&T)
6. The DCi requested that briefing papers be prepared immediately
for his meeting with General Zisenhower. (DDI)
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