COMMENTS ON INR INFORMATION HANDLING STUDY, PHASE III, TRANSITION PLAN DOCUMENT, FEBRAURY 1985

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• Publication Date: March 4, 1985
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
Intelligence Information Handling Committee
WASHINGTON, DC 20505
Mr. Jim Fazio '
Mrs. Eileen Vanderburgh
Department of State, INR
IHC/MM 85-23
4 March 1985
Intelligence Information Handling Committee
SUBJECT: Comments on INR Information Handling Study, Phase III,
Transition Plan Document,.FebruaryAl985'
1. The IHC Staff has reviewed the draft INR Information Handling Study
Transition Plan document and found the document to be well written and
comprehensive. The transition presentation reflects an understanding by PRC
of both the unique State INR environment and the complexity of the problems
faced in system transition. Although this plan includes a discussion on the
need for computer facilities, it is recommended that the discussion addressing
computer facility and space requirements be highlighted at the beginning of
the plan to emphasize the critical need for immediate action.
2. The IHC staff supports the concept of haseds stem im lementation,
each hase buildin on a rior increment.
3. The schedule presented with July 87 IOC is ambitious but a worthy
target. It may, however, be unrealistic given the funding profile for FY85.
IHC concurs with the requirement for a Memorandum of Agreement between State
and Office of Information Technology (OIT/CSPO) to be accomplished as soon as
possible so that detailed analysis of requirements and "Small SAFE" can
transpire in FY85. It should be specially noted, however, that there are some
assumptions made in this document regarding CSPO support, existing
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documentation, ultimate maintenance and-enhancements of SAFE by CSPO that are
unknowns at this time and therefore can not be.guaranteed. INR is encouraged
to pursue these areas with appropriate CIA and DIA agency personnel. The IHC
staff will be happy to provide any assistance which we can in facilitating
such discussions.
4. One final comment is made in reference to the proposed Concept of
Operations. This document is an excellent and necessary step in system
planning; however, it should also address how the system will be used within
the INR environment and how operations and analysts roles will change with the
introduction of this new ADP support.
5. These comments are submitted by the 'IHC staff for your consideration
and incorporation as deemed appropriate.
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