TRANSITION ERB MEETING REPORT

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• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP88-00218R000300280029-3
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 6
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 4, 2012
• Sequence Number: 29
• Publication Date: July 28, 1987
• Content Type: MEMO

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SES-146-87
28 July 1987
MEMORANDUM FOR: Distribution
THROUGH: Chief, Advanced Development Division, ESG
FROM: Laird Steinberg
System Engineering Support, GE
SUBJECT: Transition ERB Meeting Report
1. A Transition Engineering Review Board was held on 23 July 1987 at
1330. See Attachment A for the list of attendees. See Attachment B for
the agenda.
2. M. Tanigawa opened the meeting and reviewed the DRs and RFCs.
See Attachment C for copy of DRs and RFCs.
3. Two critical items (HU-DR-E-001-87 and HU-RFC-E-006-87) were
discussed. Both the DR and RFC addressed the same issue: Wire Service
Numbering. The T-ERB declared the DR to be non-discrepant, since the
system was compliant with specifications and a work around solution is in
place, and assigned the RFC to LEC. LEC is to provide a cost and schedule
impact statement to the T-ERB 30 July.
4. HU-DR-E-002-87 addressing Bureau Filing Numbers was discussed.
This problem would require a VAX code change. LEC is to provide an
assessment of the change for possible cost and schedule impact.
a. HU-RFC-E-005-87 on the Wire Log was presented. It was
assigned to the SI to provide recommended action and priority by 30
July.
b. HU-RFC-E-007-87 for the Wire Editor Log-on was presented. It
was set at Priority B and assigned to the SI to provide a
recommendation for implementation by 30 July.
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c. HU-RFC-E-008-87 was presented on Wire Log Book Codes. LEC
was directed to take action to implement. LEC is, also, to review
and identify documentation requiring change. The RFC will be
reviewed 30 July for closure.
d. HU-RFC-E-009-87 was presented on the WSS Header Menu. The
T-ERB rejected this RFC because it is related to the Wire Service
Numbering, critical RFC. This RFC is to be attached to the critical
RFC as supporting documentation.
e. HU-RFC-E-010-87 was presented on the AFP/Reuters Wire
Service. Implementation of this RFC would improve the overall system
response time by deleting the need to manage the working queues. The
RFC was approved for implementation pending coordination with OPS and
set at a Priority B. OPS to provide an operation impact 30 July.
f. HU-RFC-E-011-87 addressing the AFP/Reuters Wire Service was
presented. This RFC is to be handled in the same manner as item e
above.
g. HU-RFC-E-012-87 was presented regarding the Wire Service
programmable keys. This RFC was assigned to the SI to investigate
the need for change of this request and provide a recommendation by 6
August. LEC was tasked to provide the SI with their assessment of
the RFC. This RFC was set at Priority B.
6. Ths status of HU-RFC-E-004-87 ("in process") regarding the
additon of an another Shaftstall Input Device and Model Upgrade was
addressed. The RFC was approved. ESG is investigating the purchase with
ESG funds and identifying the affected documentation. This RFC was set at
Priority B and requires a weekly status report.
7. The AFS Modem Relocation, HU-RFC-E-003-87 was addressed for
closure. The T-ERB closed the RFC with regard to the relocation.
However, the RFC remains open in order to track completion of the
documentation. A monthly status report is required.
8. A walk-on RFC was presented. C0-RFC-E-001-87 addressed an
Additional VAX Terminal for Computer Center. LEC was tasked to provide an
impact statement to the T-ERB by 6 August.
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9. Open discussion covered the following topics.
a. GE has provided a work space for individuals to develop their
DRs/RFCs directly on softcopy. The GE staff will be available to
assist anyone requiring assistance in completing the DR or RFC forms
in either hard or soft copy.
b. It is recommended to anyone who completes a DR or RFC that
they be present at the T-ERBs to resolve any questions the ERB may
have regarding the specifics of the report/request. GE/SES will post
a list of DRs/RFCs to be viewed at each T-ERB in the 3S12G (GE/SES
office prior to each meeting.
8. The next Transition ERB is scheduled for Thursday, 30 July at
Laird Steinberg
Attachments:
A. T-ERB Attendees
B. T-ERB Agenda
C. DR and RFC Reports
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DS&T/FBIS/ESG/ADD/SES:LSteinberg:mlh/733-5936 (28JUL87)
Distribution:
Original - C/ESG
1 - C/ADD
1 - DC/ADD
1 - C/HED
1 - C/FED
1 - C/PROD
1 - C/OPS
1 - SAM/PROD
1 - SA/OPS
1 - W. Pratt, COTR
1 - LEC
1 - GE/SES Staff
1 - GE/SES Chrono
1 - ADD Staff
1 - ADD Chrono
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M. Tanigawa
B. Hunter
J. Berthiaume
B. Pratt
S. Kaback
R. Ball
J. Racz
S. Carpenter
J. Shipley
L. Steinberg
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1) Critical Reports No. to Review
Discrepancy Reports 1
Request for Changes 1
2) Discrepancy Reports
New DRs 1
DRs proposing install 0
DRs to be closed 0
3) Requests for Change
New RFCs 7
RFCs in process 1
RFCs pending closure 1
4) Open Discussion
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