EMERGENCY PLANNING MEETING, 11 APRIL 1963

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R001600080012-6
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: January 13, 2003
• Sequence Number: 12
• Publication Date: April 16, 1963
• Content Type: MFR

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT; Emergency Planning Meeting, 11 April 1963
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I Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Warner, Mr. Sheldon and
Present were: Mr. I it ck, Mr. Karamessines,
2. a. The NSAM concerning the duties of the DCI in a war
situation was approved.
b. The covering dispatch for the NSAM was discussed and
I Iwill make one or two minor additions.
c. Mr. Kirkpatrick will discuss with the DCI and the DDCI
whether or not to coordinate the NSAM with concerned agencies before the
draft NSAM is submitted to the White House for approval.
3. The post-mortem paper on Cuba was discussed.
a. Mr. Sheldon mentioned that as an outgrowth of the Cuban
crisis, the DD/I is establishing an Operations Center. It will be
permanently staffed, be capable of handling three emergencies at once,
will establish secure contacts with other concerned government agencies,
etc. Mr. Kirkpatrick suggested that this mechanism could serve during a
crisis as the CIA focal point even though the Deputies might have to maintain
centers for their specialized needs. It was suggested that the various
Deputies should participate in this Center on a regular basis, and those
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b. Mr. Sheldon also mentioned that we should consider
Imeetings
outside Headquarters Building. Mr. Sheldon mentione jat ni.Etch ji.me could
be saved this way during a crisis.
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c. Mr. Sheldon also suggested that we should look into the
need for an operations room in East Building during a crisis situation.
d. He also suggested that the communications to East Building
should be improved.
e.' Mr. Sheldon summarized that most of the suggestions in the
post-mortem paper were good, should be done, and did not need further
comment.
4. Mr. Karamessines commented that the suggested actions in the
post-mortem were in the right direction and should be moved on. However,
he took exception with the suggestion in the second paragraph of the first
page to establish a strategic reserve. Because of the continuing transfer
of individuals from one job to another, Mr. Karamessines feels it is as
quick and more efficient to pick men when the need arises. Those present
agreed with this point.
5. Colonel Buffington mentioned that he had just received word,
through a wounded Sioux runner, that Mr. Chambers would shortly be back
on the job. It was agreed that we would attempt to set up a lunch with him
during the first week of May. He also submitted to those present written
comments on the post-mortem paper.
6. Mr. Kirkpatrick told those present that the group would meet
each Thursday at 4:00 until the basic decisions and ground work for
emergency planning have been made.
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