INTERIM SURVEY OF THE COLLECTION OF INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION IN CHINA

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CENTRAL IN'T'ELLIGENCE GROUP
INTERIM SURVEY OP''HE COLLECTION OF
INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION IN CHINA
Memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence
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1. By letter of 16 February 1946, the Assistant Chief of
Staff., G-2, WDGS, transmitted to the Director of Central In-
telligence an Intelligence Plan for Post-War China prepared by
Headquarters, USFCT. It was suggested that the Director con-
sider the Plan and initiate any action deemed appropriate. A
survey as indicated in the subject should be conducted.
2. Paragraph 3 of N.I.A. Directive No. 1 provides a procedure
by which the necessary directive can be published and carried
out by unanimous approval of the Director of Central .Intel-
ligence and, the Intelligence Advisory Board, without action
by the National Intelligence Authority.
3. A drift directive making necessary provisions for the
survey is enclosed. If all members of the Intelligence Advisory
Board concur in the draft without substantial change, a
meeting will not be necessary. It is recommended that the
draft be approved and that each member of the Intelligence
Advisory Board arrange for necessary implementation by his
department.
SIDNEY W. SOUERS
Director
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C -.1 -.U . DIRECTIVE NO.
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INTERIM SURVEY OF THE COLLECTION OF
INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION IN CHINA
Memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence,
with the Unanimous Concurrence of the Intelligence
Advisory Board
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1. By letter of 16 February 1946, Lieutenant General Hoyt
Vandenberg, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, WDGS, transmitted
to the Director of Central Intelligence an Intelligence Plc n
for Post-War China prepared by Headquarters, United States
Forces, China Theater*. The Plan was referred to the Director
"for consideration and any action considered appropriate."
2. The need for coordination of collecting activity is not
peculiar to the China Theater. The issues raised in the Plan
submitted typify broad collecting problems 'which the National
Intelligence Authority must consider on a world-wode basis.
Until these general collecting problems have been duly dealt
with, the solution of the problems posed in the Plan may be
incomplete. However, a study should be made to determine wi eth-
er interim action is necessary in this case. The Central In-
telligence Group will' conduct a survey based upon the following
outline:
a. The, survey will include. an examination of all
facilities for the collection of intelligence information
in China, in order to determine on an interim basis;
(1) What facilities are available;
(2) Which available -facilities should be employed;
a' Available for reference in C.I.G.
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(3) What agency (or agencies) should direct, control,
and coordinate the effort;
(4) What distribution shotli.d be made of the Intel-
ligence information collected.
3. The Central Planning Staff, C.I.G., will condact the
survey. It will be authorized to call for personnel indicated
in paragraph 4+, below, to appear and give such oral or written
reports as may be required for the purposes of this survey.
4. Each member of the Intelligence Advisory Board will
designate a. representative to arrange details with the Infor-
metion Branch, Central Planning Staff, and to furnish the
C.I.G, a list of personnel authorized to give information for
purposes of the survey. The designation of appropriate contac
personnel in other Federal agencies will be arranged for as
necessary.
5. The Central Planning Staff will submit its findings,
conclusions, and recommendations to the Director of Central
Intelligence. He will then submit appropriate recommendations
to the National Intelligence Authority, after concurrence or
comment by the Intelligence Advisory Board.
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COPY NO.
CENTRAL.. INTELLIGENCE GROUP
INTERIM SURVEY OF THE COLLECTION OF
INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION IN CHINA
Memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence
1. By letter of 16 February 1946, the Assistant Chief of
Staff, G-2, WDGS, transmitted to the Director of Central In-
telligence an Intelligence Plan for Post-War China prepared by
Headquarters, USFCT. It was suggested that the Director con-
sider. the Plan and initiate any action deemed appropriate. A
survey as indicated in the subject should be conducted.
2. Paragraph 3 of N.I.A. Directive No. 1 provides a procedure
by which the necessary directive can be published and carried
out by unanimous approval of the Director of Central Intel-
ligence and the Intelligence Advisory Board, without action
by the National Intelligence Authority.
3. A draft directive making necessary provisions for the
survey is enclosed. If all members of the Intelligence Advisory
Board concur in the draft without substantial change, a
meeting will not be necessary. It is recommended that the
draft be approved and that each member of the Intelligence
Advisory Board arrange for necessary implementation by his
department.
SIDNEY W. SOUERS
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SEC R E T
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ENCLO,URE
C.I.U. DIRECTIVE NO.
D R A F T
INTERIM SURVEY OF THE COLLECTION OF
INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION IN CHINA
Memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence,
with the Unanimous Concurrence of the Intelligence
Advisory Board
to the Director of Central Intelligence an Intelligence P1& n
for Post-War China prepared by Headquarters, United States
Forces, China Theater*. The Plan was referred to the Dipoctor
"for consideration and any action considered appropriate."
1. By letter of 16 February 19+6, Lieutenant General Hoyt
Vandenberg, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, WDGS, transmitted
2. The need for coordination of collecting activity is not
peculiar to the China Theater. The issues raised in the Plan
submitted typify broad collecting problems which the National
Intelligence Authority must consider on a world-wode basis.
Until these general collecting problems have been duly dealt
with, the solution of the problems posed in the Plan may be
incomplete. However, a study should be made to determine wheth-
er interim action is necessary in this case. The Central In-
telligence Group will conduct a survey based upon the following
outline:
a. The survey will include an examination of all
facilities for the collection of intelligence information
in China, in order to determine on an interim basis:
(1) What facilities are available;
(2) Which available facilities should be employed;
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(3) What agency (or agenpios) should direct, control,
and coordinate the effort;
(4+) What distribution should be made of the Intel-
ligence information collected.
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3. The Central Planning Staff, C..I.G., will conduct the
survey.. It will be authorized to call for personnel indicated
in paragraph 1+, below, to appear and give such oral or written
reports as may be required for the purposes of this survey.
4. Each member'of the Intelligence Advisory Board will
designate a representative to arrange details with the Infor-
mction Branchh. ; ~; ~n~;ral Planning Staff, and to furnish the
C.I.G. a li::t of -personnel authorized to give information for
purposes of the survey. The designation of appropriate contact
personnel in other Federal agencies will be arranged for as
necessary.
5. The Central Planning Staff will submit its findings,
conclusions, and recommendations to the Director of Central
Intelligence. He will then submit appropriate recommendations
to the National Intelligence Authority, after concurrence or
comment by the Intelligence Advisory Board.
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22 March 1946
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE GROUP
INTERIM SURVEY OF THE COLLECTION OF
INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION IN CHINA
Memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence
1. By letter of 16 February 1946, the Assistant Chief' of Staff, G-2,
WDGS, transmitted to the Director of Central Intelligence an Intelligence
Plan for Post-Dar China prepared by Headquarters, USFCT. It was suggested
that the Director consider the Plan and initiate any action deemed appro-
priate. A survey as indicated in the subject should be conducted.
2. Paragraph 3 of N.I.A. Directive No. 1 provides a procedure by
which the necessary directive can be published and carried out 11 unani-
mous approval of the Director of Central Intelligence and the Int^lligence
Advisory Board, without action by the National Intelligence Authority.
3. A draft directive making necessary provisions for the survey is
Intelligence
enclosed. If all members of theeAdvisory Board concur in the draft with-
out substantial change, a meeting will not be necessary. It is recom-
mended that the draft be approved and that each member of the Intelli-
gence Advisory Board arrange for necessary implementation by his depart-
ment.
SIDNEY W. SOUERS
Director
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ENCLOSURE
C.I.G. DIRECTIVE NO.
DRAFT
INTERIM SURVEY OF THE COLLECTION OF
INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION IN CHINA
Memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence,
with the Unanimous Concurrence of the Intelligence
Advisory Board
1. By letter of 16 February 1946, Lieutenant General Hoyt S.
Vandenberg, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, WDGS, transmitted to the
Director of Central Intelligence an Intelligence Plan for Post War China
prepared
by Headquarters, United Staten Forces, China Theater. The Platt
was referred to the Director *for consideration and ary action considered
appropriate."
2. The need for coordination of collecting activity is not peculiar
to the China Theater. The issues raised in the Plan submitted typify
broad collecting problems which the National Intelligence Authority must
consider on a world-wide basis. Until these general collecting problems
have been duly dealt with, the solution of the problems posed in the Plan
may be incomplete. However, a study should be made to determine whether
interim action is necessary in this case. The Central Intelligence Group
will conduct a survey based upon the following outline:
t. The survey will include an examination of all facilities for
the collection of intelligence information in China, in order to determine
on an interim basis t
(1) What facilities are available;
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(2) Which available facilities should be employed;
(3) What agency (or agencies) should direct, control, and
coordinate the effort;
(4) What distribution should be made of the intelligence
information collected.
S E C R E T
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3. The Central Planning Staff, C.I.G., will conduct the survey. It
will be authorized to call for personnel indicated in paragraph 4, below,
to appear and give such oral or written reports as may be required for the
purposes of this survey.
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4. Each member of the,LAdviJoryr Board will designate a representative
to arrange details with the Information Branch, Central Planning Staff,
furnish the C.I.C. a list of personnel authorized to give informa-
tion for purposes of the survey. The designation of appropriate contact
personnel in other Federal agencies will be arranged for as necessary.
5. The Central Planning Staff will submit its findings, conclusions,
and recommendations to the Director of Central Intelligence. He will then
submit appropriate recommendations to the National Intelligence Authority,
after concurrence or comment by the Intelligence Advisory Board.
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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
WASHINGTON, D. C.
21 March 1946
14 MORANDUM FOR : Admiral Souers
SUI3JECT: Proposed Survey of the Collection of Intelligence
Information in China.
1. By letter of 16 February, 1946, the AC of S, G-2, Y'DGS,
transmitted to the Director of Central Intelligence, an Intelli-
gence Plan for Post WNar China prepared by Headquarters, USFCT.
It was suggested that the Director consider the Plan and initiate
any action deemed appropriate.
2. The Planning Staff has prepared ad raft of proposed
action by C.I.G. It consists of a memorandum from the Director
of Central Intelligence to the members of the Advisory Board,
forwarding a draft directive making provisions for the neces-
sary survey.
3. Action recommended:
That the memorandum be approved and dispatched to the
Advisory Board.
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Acting Chief, Central Planning Staff
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22 March 1946
ILLEGIB
INTERIM SURVEY OF THE COLLECTION OF
INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION IN CHINA
Memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence
1. By letter of 16 February 1946, the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2,
WDGS, transmitted to the Director of Central Intelligence an Intelligence
Plan for Post War China prepared by Headquarters, USFCT. It was suggested
that the Director consider the Plan and initiate any action deemed appro-
priate. A survey as indicated in the subject should be conducted.
2. Paragraph 3 of N.I.A. Directive No. 1 provides a procedure by
which the necessary directive can be published and carried out by unani-
mous approval of the Director of Central Intelligence and the Intelligence
Advisory Board, without action by the National Intelligence Authority.
3. A draft directive making necessary provisions for the survey is
Intelligence
enclosed. If all members of the,Advisory Board concur in the draft with-
out substantial change, a meeting will not be necessary. It is recom-
mended that the draft be approved and that 'each member of the Intelli-
gence Advisory B oa*d arrange for necessary implementation by his depart-
ment.
SIDNEY W. SOUERS
Director
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ENCLOSURE
C.I.G. DIRECTIVE NO.
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INTERIM SURVEY OF THE COL ECTION OF
INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION IN CHINA
Memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence,
with the Unanimous Concurrence of the Intelli ence
Advisory Board
1. By letter of 16 February 1946, Lieutenant General Hoyt S.
Vandenberg, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2., WDGS, transmitted to the
Director of Central Intelligence an Intelligence Plan for Post-War China
prepared by Headquarters, United States Forces, China Theater The Plan
was referred to the Director "for con;r oration and any action considered
appropriate."
2. The need for coordination of collecting activity is not peculiar
to the China Theater. The issues raised in the Plan submitted typify
broad collecting problems which the National Intelligence Authority must
consider on a world-wide basis. Until these general collecting problems
have been duly dealt with, the solution of the problems posed in the Plan
may be incomplete. However, a study should be made to determine whether
interim action is necessary in this case. The Central Intelligence Group
will conduct a survey based upon the following outline:
a. The survey will include an examination of all facilities for
the collection of intelligence information in China, in order to determine
on an interim basis:
(1) What facilities are available;
(2) Which available facilities should be employed;
(3) That agency (or agencies) should direct, control, and
coordinate the effort;
(4) What distribution should be made of the intelligence
information collected.
S E C R E T
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3. The Central Planning Staff, C.I.G. , will conduct the survey. It
will be authorized to call for personnel indicated in paragraph 4, below,
to appear and give such oral or written reports as may be required for the
purposes of this survey.
Intelligence
4. Each member of the1Advisory Board will designate a representative
to arrange details with the Information Branch, Central Planning Staff,
7-"-O
and furnish the C.I.G. a list of personnel authorized to give informa-
tion for purposes of the survey. The designation of appropriate contact
personnel in other Federal agencies will be arranged for as necessary.
5. The Central Planning Staff will submit its findings, conclusions,
and recommendations to the Director of Central Intelligence. He will then
submit appropriate recommendations to the National Intelligence Authority,
after concurrence or comment by the Intelligence Advisory Board.
S E C R E T
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