STATUS REPORT ON CIPC PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

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• Publication Date: December 19, 1983
• Content Type: MEMO

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Critical Intelligence Problems Committee
DCI/ICS 83-3923
19 December 1983
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Members, Critical Intelligence Problems Committee (CIPC)
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Chairman
Executive Secretary
SUBJECT: Status Report on CIPC Projects and Activities
1. Since the Committee did not convene in December, we would like to
take this opportunity to provide you a brief status report on the most
significant Dro.iects and activities currently being addressed by the Committee
and staff.
2. International Terrorism: In a memorandum of 28 November 1983, the
DCI tasked the CIPC to initiate a "fast-track" baseline review on how the
Intelligence Community is handling, and organized to handle, this growing
problem. In response to the DCI's tasking to provide an interim report by
Christmas Eve, we have convened an ad hoc working group consisting of
Community experts on this subject. The ad hoc working group has met twice, to
date, and has completed an initial draft. The draft report is presently being
fine-tuned, and is scheduled for Community coordination by 21 December. We
plan to forward the report to the DCI by 23 December-and will concurrently
provide you a copy. Subsequent. to this interim report, the Committee will
undertake a detailed study of all intelligence aspects of the terrorism
problem to include collection, dissemination, production and probably, and
most importantly, coordination.
3. Soviet Ballistic Missile Defenses: The DCI has also directed us to
conduct a "fast track" study on this su sect. Although, we are not under the
.same time constraints on this study as we are with the International Terrorism
problem, the DCI has tasked the CIPC to undertake action immediately to study
this problem for the purpose of making recommendations for Intelligence
Community actions. It is our understanding that the DCI wants a full-time
task force of Community representatives to work this problem, and provide
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interim recommendations, as appropriate. We are in the process of formulating
our plans and timelines for addressing this subject. We will keep you posted
as they materialize. 25X1
4. Soviet Mobile Missiles: This is another-area of considerable concern
to the DCI, and it is highly likely that he will task the Committee to conduct
a study on this intelligence problem in the immediate future. As you know,
the WSSIC is currently studying a portion of this intelligence problem.
Although the NIO/SP has requested that WSSIC accelerate this study effort, it
appears that the CIPC will be tasked to study the Soviet Mobile Missile
problem in a much broader context using the WSSIC study as the basis of our
effort. Any associated intelligence gaps and resource requirements to monitor
the development, production, and location of all Soviet mobile missile systems
will receive particular attention.
5. Soviet Strategic Cruise Missile Study: The study was approved by the
DCI at the 14 December NFIC Meeting. The staff is presently fine tuning the
report in accordance with NFIC recommendations. Our next step is to have the
report, at both classification levels, printed and disseminated for
implementation within the next couple of weeks.
6. Narcotics Study: This study is also undergoing final typing and
editorial review. It should be ready in early January 1984 for forwarding to
the DCI. One of the many purposes of this report was to satisfy an SSCI
requirement for the DDCI to provide them a report by 31 December on the
Intelligence Community's progress and activities in supporting the US
narcotics interdiction program. Because of the mechanics involved (Community
coordination, DCI approval, etc.), it was becoming increasingly difficult to
meet the 31 December date. We therefore requested and were granted a 30-day
extension by the SSCI.
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underway. Two of the three sub-groups have been meeting regularly, and it
appears that each will have its respective inputs to the study completed on
schedule--end of January. However, we did experience some delay in getting
the Technology Transfer aspects of the study started. We anticipate that this
sub-working group will catch up rapidly and meet its production deadline as
well. 25X1
8. Soviet CBW Intelligence Problem: The CIPC Staff is finalizing a
Terms of Reference (TOR) and a discussion paper for initiating a study on
Soviet CBW. The draft TOR and discussion paper will be forwarded for your
review and comment in the immediate future. During our investigation of this
subject, strong Community support was expressed for the CIPC to form a Working
Group and undertake a comprehensive, systematic review and develop
recommendations that will enhance the Intelligence Community's capability to
monitor Soviet capabilities for chemical, biological, and toxin warfare.
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9. Fines, many of you are aware that the DCI has chartered the CIPC
with a ma'or new challen a in evaluating-collection strategy es in relation
to develo in nations strate y and i To accomplish this
task, the CIPC will be supported by appropriate Intelligence Community and IC
Staff elements and by an ad hoc group composed of senior officials
representing the Program Managers. The resultant evaluations will be
submitted to the NFIB and NFIC for substantive and programmatic review. We
will then, in conjunction with the appropriate committees, examine the
adequacy and balance of the collection mix against each Target/Topic. In an
effort to implement this new charter, the Chairman, CIPC, will soon be
convening a planning session of appropriate senior Intelligence Community and
Collection Committee representatives to establish the definition of mix
assessment, methodologies, and a schedule for proceeding. Miss Page plans to
submit to the DCI a detailed elan and timetable for accomplishing-thelorg.oirg.
by mid-January 1984.
10. In conclusion, it has been a pleasure serving you during the year.
The Committee's approach to problem solving, and the perspective in which each
of you deal with these problems, has been educational and insightful for the
CIPC staff. During the Committee's brief tenure, we believe it has had a
significant effect on some very-difficult intelligence problems. We look
forward with great anticipation to 1984.
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