MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR FROM PAUL V. WALSH

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CIA-RDP80M00165A002600110031-1
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December 15, 2016
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May 14, 2004
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April 25, 1977
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Approved For Release 2004/07/08 : CIA-RDP80M00165AO02600110031-1 Attached are two NSA reports that we represent analytic efforts. The first is that disagrees with CIA analysis and goes TAIea of net threat assessments. Orig by D.Lawrence/25 Apr 1977 Distribution: Orig -.DCI (w atts) 1/- ~~CI (wo atts) ~I - ER (wo atts) - DDI (w atts) Approved For?Release 2004/07/08?: CIA=RDP80M00165A002600110031-1 Approved Flease 2004/07/08: CIA-RDP80M001f,4002600110031-1 13 April 1977 STAT SUBJECT: Development of Analytic Techniques 1. The development of analytic techniques for intelligence purposes has been an activity of high priority in the DDT area for several years. The areas ticked below represent subjects which engage substantial DDI analytical resources: -- Our strategic and economic research offices have used innovative approaches to complex intelligence problems. -- The Methods and Forecasting Division in the Office of Regional and Political Analysis studies analytic techniques employed by academia and industry, and then tests, adapts, and applies selected techniques to the needs of political intelligence We could brief you on the specifics of these activities if you would like. 2. Some ORPA techniques are quantitative-and computer-based procedures; other use the collective expertise of CIA analysts, e.g., 3. These analysts keep in close touch with local research institutes and the academic world. STAT Approved For Release 2004/07/08 : CIA-RDP80M00165A002600110031-1 STAT STAT Approved ,eiease 2004/07/08: CIA-RDP80M00 A 002600110031-1 4. The DDI is not fully equipped to tackle "experimental" projects, but we are aided by the Office of Research and Development.. ORD manages: 5. We agree that we must continue to pursue ways of improving our analytical techniques and indeed will be devoting substantial effort and funding in our program planning. 6. Attached is a rather full description of the work being done on exploratory research in ORD. 2 Approved For Release 2004/07/08 : CIA-RDP80M00165A002600110031-1 25X1 Approved For Release 2004/07/08 : CIA-RDP80M00165AO02600110031-1 Approved For Release 2004/07/08 : CIA-RDP80M00165AO02600110031-1 STS, Approve 0r Release 2004/07/08: CIA-RDP80M 165AO02600110031-1 MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director Attached is a short answer to the DCI's interest in our analytical techniques. A more complete answer would probably best be done via a briefing. A/DDI Date 14 APP 1977 5-75 oI EU OIT1ONS IOUs Approved For Release 2004/07/08 : CIA-RDP80M00165A0026001100317.1 STAT Approved For Release 2004/07/08 : CIA-RDP80M00165AO02600110031-1 Next 6 Page(s) In Document Exempt Approved For Release 2004/07/08 : CIA-RDP80M00165AO02600110031-1 Approved For Re a 2004/07/08: CIA-RDP80M00165A 00110031-1 77.7Qg.J MEMORANDUM FOR: Mr. Knoche FROM : Admiral Turner SUBJECT : Intelligence Analysis 1. Along with your continuing efforts to improve our analytic capabilities, I would like to encourage work both within and outside the Agency in the refinement of existing analytic methods/techniques and the development of new ones. civilian sector. 2. Research on better ways for doing analysis is a logical area for Agency people to work cooperatively and openly with individuals and civilian academic institutions on a common problem. This type of activity can help restore trust and con- fidence in the Agency, while benefiting both government and the STANSFIELD TURNER Admiral, USN Approved For Release 2004/07/08 : CIA-RDP80M00165A002600110031-1