DDI ACTIVITY REPORT 2 - 6 JUNE 1986

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP90G01359R000300020021-2
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 22, 2011
• Sequence Number: 21
• Publication Date: June 6, 1986
• Content Type: MEMO

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DDI 02708-86
6 June 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Central Intelligence
Deputy Director of Central Intelligence
FROM: Richard J. Kerr
Deputy Director for Intelligence
SUBJECT: DDI Activity Report 2 - 6 June 1986
DCI/DDCI Assigned Tasks
ALA prepared a memo for the DCI on the possibility that the
Contadora negotiations might be shifted to the Organization of
American States and the implications of such a shift.
D/SOVA briefed the DCI in preparation for his participation
in an NSPG meeting on US-Soviet relations.
At the request of the DCI, SOVA prepared a paper for the DDI
on "The Problem of Leaks."
OEA prepared a briefing package on the Philippines requested
by the DDCI, with contributions from OGI, SOYA, and OSWR.
OSWR provided the DCI with a memo on the political and
technical impact of the recently announced agreement between the
USSR and the US-based Natural Resources Defense Council on In-
Country Seismic Stations for monitoring nuclear weapons tests.
Policy Support
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IPC published the National Intelligence Topics Gaps.
Community collection committees and others will use the Gaps
document for planning requirements.
An OGI analyst prepared a memorandum at the request of the
DDI for Richard Clarke, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for
Regional Affairs, on our capability to monitor US imports of
refined products from refineries using Libyan crude.
NESA analysts briefed Deputy Assistant Secretary Marion
Creekmore and others at State on the relative impact of lower oil
prices on Iran and Iraq.
ALA briefed Elliott Abrams, Assistant
Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs, on Mexico's future
prospects and the outlook for bilateral relations.
For Commerce Secretary Baldrige's use at an upcoming Cabinet
meeting, OCR wrote a memorandum on the appointment of Deputy
Minister of Foreign Trade Vladislav Mal'kevich as acting co-
chairman of the US-USSR Trade and Economic Council.
SOVA supplied coordinated estimates on Pact forces east of
the Urals to State Department in support of the MBFR Delegation
in Vienna. SOVA provided the NIO for Denial a paper on
"Stimulating Worldwide Concern Over Low Standards for Safety and
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Health in the USSR," which had been requested by the NSC staff.
OEA briefed Deputy Assistant Attorney General Victoria
Toensing on developments in the Philippines.
-OSWR briefed INR Deputy Assistant Secretary Kahane on the
Soviet's technology acquisition effort. INR is increasing its
effort in this area.
OSWR briefed the Strategic Defense Initiatives Office on
factors affecting the timing of a Soviet response to the US
SDI. The briefing centered on Soviet planning and forecasting
factors that would result in the start of a weapon development
program, and its likely IOC (initial operational capability) in
the Soviet forces.
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MPS took delivery of a DI-oriented recruiting videotape
titled "Make a Difference." It features a number of junior
analysts discussing the attractions of the DI as a place to
work. It will be sent to OP Recruiting offices and to college
placement offices.
NESA analysts participated in a Counterterrorism Center
conference with outside academics and experts on terrorist-
related issues.
SOVA met with four visiting officers assigned to USAF
Intelligence and the USAF Aggressor Squadron at Nellis AFB,
Nevada, and Alconbury, UK, to discuss recent developments in
Soviet fighter, fighter bomber, and helicopter programs, and new
deployment and training. SOVA also met with Cdr. J.P. Jones from
the Naval Operations Intelligence Committee to discuss Soviet
aircraft programs.
Briefings on the Hill
There were 11 briefings on the Hill this past week.
NESA analysts prepared a typescript for Representative Lee
Hamilton on the Israel/Syria military balance.
NESA briefed the SSCI on Afghanistan.
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D/SOVA and a SOVA analyst briefed the House Armed Services
Committee on the Warsaw Pact tactical missile threat to Europe.
A SOVA analyst briefed Senator Phil Gramm on US-Soviet
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