OUTLINE OF THE COMMO SITUATION

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP84-00499R000700090017-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 16, 2001
• Sequence Number: 17
• Publication Date: July 26, 1950
• Content Type: MF

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Outline of the Commo Situation
SUBJECT:
26 July 1950
1. Reference is made to the unsigned memorandum, subject as
above, dated 3 July 1950, which was handed to the ADSO by the ADPC
.on;1 July 1950- Paragraph 10 of reference recommends that certain
corrective action be taken, and in accordance therewith the following
comments keyed to such recommendations are noted for. the file:
Re 10.a.--It is believed that the present Chief, Communications
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staff of the Communications Division as recommended by
the establishment of two Special Assistant positions
at the GS-15 level, which has been done. In addition
thereto, steps have been taken to procure the services
of as a Special Assistant at the
GS- as interviewed by the ADSO
and the EXO on 22 July and action was initiated on 25
July to expedite his security clearance and early
on 26 July to procure the services of
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as a Special Consultant to the Uhlef., om
munications Division, for detail to OPC, to assist in
the planning and implementation of the OPC communications
program. Other candidates are also under consideration
for employment in the additional Special Assistant
position.
-The EXO has discussed the Communications space problem
with the Chief, SSS, the Acting Executive, CIA, and with
f the Management Office with a view to
obtaining adequate space at the earliest possible.
moment.
Re.lOd.--A meeting was held. between the EXO, the Chief, SSS, 0
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of the Management Office, and Chief,
Communications on 20. July with a view to e ermining
the urgent and precise communications personnel require-
ments. It was agreed that OSOwould make additional
slots available on unvouchered funds to meet immediate
requirements which are now. being established by the
Management Officer. The Chief, SSS agreed that he would
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Division is definitely qualified to discharge all the
duties and responsibilities currently inherent in his
present position or those that might develop as a-
result of war-time conditions.
.-Action has been taken to strengthen the headquarters
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undertake action to have personnel transferred to
Communications from elsewhere in CIA to meet the above-
mentioned urgent requirements and he further agreed
that recruitment priorities vaould be granted if required.
10.e.-It is agreed that training facilities to meet present
and approved requirements will be granted to the limit
of space availability.
10.t.-It is agreed that the recently approved Overseas Com-
chang?s made to accelerate the development program in
the light of recent developments and the highly critical
character of the international situation. 'It is believed,,.
however., that such a review should be conducted by the
Joint Communications Board and recanmendations made to
ADPC and ADSO.
FOR THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS:
munications. Plan should be reviewed and, if necessary,
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