ADDITIONAL GRAPHICS SUPPORT

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP81T00990R000100110022-7
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: October 1, 2002
• Sequence Number: 22
• Publication Date: February 10, 1965
• Content Type: MF

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PID - 13/65
10 February 1965
? 9(~R~'flDtJ!i FOR : Executive Director, fl IC
FROM: Chief, Photographic Intelligence Division, CIA.
SUBJECT: Additional Graphics Support
1. A. recent survey was conducted in PID with emphasis on the support
provided to the Branches by the assignment of an Illustrator to 088/PID in
September 1964.
2. It appears that the uaality of the materials produced by this
25X1 A Illustrator, F-- I has in general been quite satisfactory, and
in several cases, outstanding. It was necessary for him to make some adjust-
ment in his work procedures since the re asented routines under which he
labored in PD were quite dissimilar to the wide variety of assignments he
has received in PIS. Seemingly, he has been able to adjust himself to this
problem and by occasionally seeking guidance from some of the senior
illustrators in PD, he has not only improved the quality of the graphics
emanating from P1D, but has also improved his own proficiency through
increased experience.
3. The primary concern which was expressed by each of the Branches is
that additional graphical support is necessary within the Division. It is
clear that one illustrator cannot possibly produce the graphics which are
required to support PID i ice memoranda in response to CIA requesters.
25X1 A As you realize, does not produce
obtained Lhro h TAY graphics which can be
ug o-ugh routine procedures, but only those which are -
required for priority projects with imminent due dates. In numerous instances,
these products also involve close liaison with the analyst concerned in order
to affect the desired result and under such conditions production in Pi: would
be highly impractical.
4. D,~riug the five months has been with 0GS/PID, 25X1 A
approximately 60% of his efforts have been devoted to projects for the
Geo-Hilitary Branch, chiefly due to the short due dates on their requirements
from DDP. As a consequence, very little graphics support has been given to
the other three Branches. In fact, understanding the overloaded condition
25X1 A under which is working (he has averaged 36 hours overtime
per month), they have requested only limited support from hin. The net result
of this situation is that most of necessary graphics are still being produced
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by PIG in the Branches, including G MB. `T=his, of course, not only consumes
valuable aa.a-hours, which could be more gainfully utilized in doing FI, but
also results in graphics which are less them "professional" in quality. In
addition, it is felt that an increased graphics capability within the Division,
while resulting in the more rapid production of graphics, would also provide
better products through iaa#~ination. In other words, the present H- produced
"simple" graphics would be replaced with more effective materials and at
lover actual costs.
5. The present workload dezands that the Pis be relieved of any non-Fl
tasks which consume their time and which can be performed efficiently by support
personnel. A current study has determixod that approximately 7 hours per week
25X1 A is devotees by the average PI to the production of graphics
materials. This problem will undoubtedly become even more acute in the future
due to the increased requirements which are anticipated as it-age quality, as
well as film quantities, increaeei throuh the adoption of new collection
systems.
25X1A
6. It is therefore requested that your approval be given for assignment
of two additional illustrators to this Division. Providing they have a general
range of experience, their grade level is relatively unitaportant since it is
25X1A
DI3TBIBUTIon
Oriel; & 1 - Addresses
1 - Chief, PD/PIC
1 - Asst, for Admin
2 - CIA/PID
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2/10/65
Attachment to memorandum PID/0SS-474/65 dated 10 February 1965
GraphicsProduction in PID-
has determined that approximately
OSS 7 hours per week is devoted by the average P n o the production
of graphics materials.) In terms of the numbers of PI's in the
division it is apparent that considerable graphics support is
necessary. This figure does not include special types of graphics
which, due to their nature, cannot be performed by other than PI
personnel.
25X1A
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