PROPOSED REVISION OF PROCESSING AND INITITAL EXPLOITATION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL OBTAINED FROM OVERFLIGHTS OF CUBA.

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP92B01090R002600080019-2
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 17, 2001
• Sequence Number: 19
• Publication Date: December 7, 1962
• Content Type: MEMO

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
WASHINGTON 25, D. C.
DIA Declassification/Release Instructions on File
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: DIAXX-2
3592
7 DEC 1962
SUBJECT: Proposed Revision of Processing and Initial Exploitation
of Photographic Material Obtained From Overflights of Cuba.
TO: Chairman, Committee on Overhead Reconnaissance.
1. During the buildup phase of the SOVIET introduction of offensive weapons
systems into CUBA, and during the dismantling, removal and shipping of this
equipment from CUBA, the highly accelerated priority activities relating to
the processing, delivery, and preliminary interpretation of the photographic
material achieved was necessary.
2. These priority procedures are still in effect. However, since photographic
evidence now indicates that all known offensive missiles and IL-28 bombers
have been dismantled and removed from CUBA, consideration should be given to
a less accelerated processing and initial readout program at this time. In
addition, the NPIC has submitted a proposal which is in consonance with a
more regularized system for the readout and dissemination of the photographic
product and results achieved to the intelligence community.
3? In light of the above considerations, the Department of Defense recommends
that the NPIC proposal be adapted provided that:
a. Photographic interpretation and dissemination of the photographic
results are to continue on a 7-day week basis, and will parallel the
operational program executed.
b. The readout and dissemination of photographic products from NPIC
be accomplished at the beginning of each day (Prox 0800) on a 7-day week
basis and will continue without interruption until all material obtained
has been readout and the information disseminated.
c. These procedures do not preclude a requirement for immediate
readout, regardless of the time of day, should the evidence or situation
indicate a more accelerated effort is required.
4. Should the above recommendations be accepted, it is proposed that:
a. STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND:
1. Be advised of this arrangement and informed that there is no
change in the current procedures that exist insofar as handling the plan
at the recovery base, and conducting immediate processing of the film (I.E.
namely that the film is to be processed without delay as soon after the
aircraft has landed at the recovery base as possible).
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2. Be authorized latitude in the means and time of delivery of the
processed film (both PRIORITY I & II) to ANDREWS AFB For subsequent delivery
to NPIC and NAVPIC, providing the film delivery schedule assigned provides
the materials required for commencing work at the beginning of the next working
day.
3. Be authorized direct liaison with NPIC to co-ordinate and arrange
for delivery times on a daily basis.
1. Co-ordinate delivery schedule with NAVPIC to avoid duplicate
deliveries and pickup arrangements whenever possible.
2. Be authorized direct liaison with SAC relating to film delivery.
5. It is recommended that COMOR approve the above revised procedures for
processing and initial readout of CUBA photography, subject to any change
that the CUBAN situation may dictate. Further recommend that these
revised procedures commence 8 DEC 62. In addition, the current DIA requirement for
a scial photographic interpretation readout of selected reconnaissance objectives
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DIA/JOINT STAFF 3 - State Member
4 - DIA Member
5 - ARMY Member
6 - NAVY Member
7 - AIR FORCE Member
8 - NSA Member
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ffective with implementation of these new procedures.
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