PROFESSIONAL STAFF FOR THE INFORMATION SCIENCE CENTER

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• Publication Date: July 15, 1968
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UNITED STATES INTELLIGENCE BOARD
MEMORANDUM FOR USIB PRINCIPALS
SUBJECT Professional Staff for the Information
Science Center
REFERENCE : USIB-M-514, Item 4, 11 July 1968
The enclosed memorandum on this subject from the Chief of
Staff of DIA, which confirms General Carroll's remarks at the
11 July USIB meeting (see reference), and its attachments are
circulated for the information of the USIB Principals. Paragraph 5
requests the assistance of the USIB Principals in finding qualified
candidates for the top professional staff positions in the Information
Science Center at the Defense Intelligence School.
cting, Executive Secretary
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As Director, Information Science Center, the incumbent manages,
directs and participates in all activities of the Defense Intelligence
Agency in the development and application of an advanced level of knowledge
and skills in information science and technology. Typically, these
activities will be of such complexity and scope that they will involve
extensive contact and coordination with most advanced scientific and
technical groups outside of the Defense Intelligence Agency, such as the
National Security Agency, Central Intelligence Agency, and Atomic Energy
Commission. He independently organizes, directs, and coordinates the
activities and program of the Information Science Center. He determines
academic objectives, policies, doctrine, curricula, procedures, and
required resources for the operation of the Center under the broad guidance
of the Director, Defense Intelligence Agency, and the Commandant, Defense
Intelligence School. He is responsible for the development, presentation,
and evaluation of all course materials, educational aids and training
devices, and the proposal and conduct of related research and experimental
efforts. Further, the incumbent evaluates faculty and student performance,
and establishes or cancels courses of instruction as indicated, being
mindful of Intelligence Community requirements and professional objectives,
as well as course content, adequacy, and methodology. He plays the major
role in the search for and recruiting of faculty personnel with highest
quality expertise in the field of information science and, subject to
security considerations, makes the final decision on qualifications in
faculty selection.
II. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The Director, ISC must have extensive and comprehensive knowledge
of systems analysis and computer techniques and applications. He must have
unusual competence in information theory and systems in particular.
Knowledge in important fields of the natural and physical sciences is
essential to the necessary viewpoint and familiarity with scientific capa-
bilities and methodology for advancement of information science frontiers.
Previous academic experience as a professor, dean (or equivalent) is
desirable. Experience in one or more areas of intelligence would be
desirable, though not mandatory. He must be of recognized reputation in
his field.
As to formal education, a PhD. or equivalent in one of the physical
sciences, communications, or information science; formal training in
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systems analysis, operations research and intelligence or foreign affairs
would be beneficial; and either formal education or teaching experience
in one or more aspects of information science would provide the necessary
background.
These qualifications are formidable and, given the relative youth
of the field and the fact that it is not yet fully codified, this
combination of education and experience will he difficult to find. These
requirements are, then, intended to serve as a guide in selecting a man
capable of integrating information science and technology with the
intelligence process in an educational and research setting.
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Professor of Information Sciences
Information Science Center
The incumbent serves as the senior full-time Professor in the
Information Science and Intelligence Plans Course being presented by the
ISC of the DIS and is a recognized specialist in this area of endeavor.
The purpose of the Center is to provide a graduate-level educational
program, conducive to creative research and innovation, for selected
military and civilian personnel of all departments and agencies of the
U.S. Intelligence Community with the highest quality and most advanced
forms of education possible in the application of information science
technology to major intelligence functional areas such as intelligence
planning, estimates and warning, and others as appropriate. The objective
of this course is to provide those selected personnel with sufficient
knowledge in the application of systems analytical processes in the
efficient allocation of resources for achievement of objectives, and the
use of information systems in intelligence planning problems so that they
will be able to make a meaningful impact in the intelligence data handling
capabilities of the worldwide U.S. Intelligence Community. Consideration
would, for example, include the effective use of multiple data base
application; major processing and product quality problems; handling of
special and large volumes of data; scientific examination of situations
and requirements. This will contribute to the satisfaction of an urgent
need for intelligence personnel with a high level of knowledge and skills
in information science analyses, methods and procedures in order to maintain
a sustained capability required to ensure the timely availability of highest
quality intelligence data in a form most useful to decision makers at all
appropriate levels in the national and international security structure.
The incumbent must stay abreast of the latest scientific techniques utilized
in the numerous disciplines involved in information science, to include
systems analysis, operations research, scientific and project management,
net-work scheduling, and automatic data processing, for example. He advises
and assists the Course chairman in developing curriculum, policies, plans
and programs, and he participates in the conduct of courses in his fields
of professional competence. He engages in short and long-range curriculum
planning and assists in the formulation of academic policies related to
the entire academic program of the ISC. The incumbent accomplishes special
staff projects as assigned by the Course Chairman or the Director, ISC,
related to the academic programs of the Center. Additionally, he provides
professional guidance in his areas of competence to faculty members who
are assigned specific responsibilities in the development of units of study.
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II. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The incumbent shall have a substantial academic background and/or
extensive experience in the Intelligence Data Handling System and in major
areas of the field of information science technology, with special compe-
tence and in-depth knowledge of systems thinking, analytical applications,
and managerial problem solving. It is desirable, though not mandatory,
that he be experienced in the use of computers and other aspects of
automated data processing and the theory and application of the intelligence
process and its numerous usages, especially in satisfying requirements at
the national level. The incumbent should have had responsible teaching
experience in higher education at the undergraduate and graduate levels or
the equivalent. He should have significant experience in information
science or one of the closely related disciplines, and should possess a
PhD degree or have an academic background and experience approximately
equivalent to a doctoral degree. The incumbent should possess those
qualities of character and personality which will enable him to enjoy the
respect of professional associates at all levels within his area of
interest and permit him to direct effectively the intelligence education
of mature students. He must be able to express himself clearly both
orally and in writing. TOP SECRET and special category information
security clearances are required.
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Professor of Information Sciences
Information Science Center
I. MAJOR DUTIES
The incumbent serves as the senior full-time Professor in the
Information Science and Estimates and Warning Course being presented by the
ISC of the DIS and is a recognized specialist in this area of endeavor.
The purpose of the Center is to provide a graduate-level educational
program, conducive to creative research and innovation, for selected
military and civilian personnel of all departments and agencies of the
U.S. Intelligence Community with the highest quality and most advanced
forms of education possible in the application of information science
technology to major intelligence functional areas such as intelligence
planning, estimates and warning, and others as appropriate. The objective
of this course is to provide those selected personnel with sufficient
knowledge in the application of systems analytical processes in the
efficient allocation of resources for achievement of objectives, and the
use of information systems in estimates and warning problems so that they
will be able to make a meaningful impact in the intelligence data handling
capabilities of the worldwide U.S. Intelligence Community. Considerations
would, for example, include the effective use of multiple data base
application; major processing and product quality problems; handling of
special and large volumes of data; scientific examination of situations
and requirements. This will contribute to the satisfaction of an urgent
need for intelligence personnel with a high level of knowledge and skills
in information science analyses, methods and procedures in order to
maintain a sustained capability required to ensure the timely availability
of highest quality intelligence data in a form most useful to decision
makers at all appropriate levels in the national and international security
structure. The incumbent must stay abreast of the latest scientific techniques
utilized in the numerous disciplines involved in information science, to
include systems analysis, operations research, scientific and project
management, net-work scheduling, and automatic data processing, for
example. He advises and assists the Course Chairman in developing curri-
culum, policies, plans and programs, and he participates in the conduct
of courses in his fields of professional competence. He engages in short
and long-range curriculum planning and assists in the formulation of
academic policies related to the entire academic program of the ISC. The
incumbent accomplishes special staff projects as assigned by the Course
Chairman or the Director, ISC, related to the academic programs of the
Center. Additionally, he provides professional guidance in his areas of
competence to faculty members who are assigned specific responsibilities in
the development of units of study.
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TI. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The incumbent shall have a substantial academic background in major
areas of the field of information science technology, with special
competence and in-depth knowledge of systems thinking, analytical
applications, and managerial problem solving. It is desirable, though
not mandatory, that he be experienced in the use of computers and other
aspects of automated data processing and the theory and application of
the intelligence process and its numerous usages, especially in satisfying
requirements at the national. level. The incumbent should have had re-
sponsible teaching experience in higher education at the undergraduate or graduate
levels or the equivalent. He should have significant experience in
information science or one of the closely related disciplines, and should
possess a PhD degree or have an academic background and experience approximately
equivalent to a doctoral degree. The incumbent should possess those
qualities of character and personality which will enable him to enjoy the
respect of professional associates at all levels within his area of interest
and permit him to direct effectively the intelligence education of mature
students. He must be able to express himself clearly both orally and in
writing. TOP SECRET and special category information security clearances
are required.
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