FUNCTIONS OF THE CHIEF OF PROGRAMS AND PLANNING (PROVISIONS)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP83-00036R000500160008-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: November 17, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 19, 2000
• Sequence Number: 8
• Content Type: REPORT

SECRET
Approved For Rele 2000/08/17 : CIA-RDP83-00R000500160008-1
unctions of the Chief of Pro~?'ams and Planning (Provisional)
-1, 'Purposes To advise and; a list -the Assistant .Director and
his S ,aff in the formulation and establishment of OPC plans and policies
and in the application of such plays and policies to operational
programs
2. Major Functions The Chief of Programs and Planning is the
principal staff assistant on matters of policy., and the coordination
and planning of operational programs from inception to consummation.
In order to discharge his responsibility he shall,:
aQ Formulate and recommend the establishment of OPC 'sub-
stantive plans 1knd policies. This includes formulation of
initial concepts; conduct of basic research; dcvp1onment of
programs; establishment of priorities, phasing and staff re-
quiroments; measuring operational actions and results against
policy requirements, and recommending appropriate action.
b. Establish and maintain effective liaison with U. S.;
Governmental agencies which provide policy guidance to OPC,
and with non-governmental and foreign agencies and individuals
when appropriate.
c. Coordinate with the Chief of Operations and the Chief of
support in the development and execution of operational
projects..
d. 'Prepare budgetary estimates and recommend the alloca-
tion of funds for OPC Programs and Planning,
e, Formulate and develop mobilization plans for all com-
ponents and functions of the Programs and Planning Division.
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