TARGETING FOR (SANITIZED) STANDBY

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CIA-RDP92B01090R002700030022-1
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4
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December 21, 2016
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May 2, 2008
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22
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August 23, 1963
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MF
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Approved For Release 2008/05/02 : CIA-RDP92BOl090R002700030022,, 1 U l L.. "L-1 / /// w ~rrr LS. f ?S v .y J Z~ 25X1 NRO REVIEW COMPLETED COMOR-D-56/16 23 August 1963 Targeting fort (Standby Attached is a redraft of the~~lstandby paper we discussed on 22 August. It is requested that you call the office of the Chairman, COMOR prior to cob on Tuesday, 27 August, to indicate your acceptance of the paper or to suggest any minor changes. Unless major changes are involved, it is our intention to forward the paper to USIB without further referral to COMDR. Acting airman Attachment: Subject draft Copies 2, 3 4 5, 6, 7, 8 9 10, 11 12-15 16, 17 18, 19 20 DIA DIA TCO OACSI TCO ONI TCO AFNIN TCO NSA TCO NRO TCO DIA (D/NIC) A01519 44~ 7 STAT :.opy of 50 25X1 TOP SECRET - I Approved For Release 2008/05/02 : CIA-RDP92BOl090R002700030022-1 Approved For Release 2008/05/02: CIA-RDP92BOl090R002700030022-1 COMOR-D-56/16 Targeting for Standby 1. In February the United States Intelligence Board requested the NRO to provide a standby satellite capability for use in emergency situations for the assessment of indicators of hostile military activities on the part of the USSR against the U. S. and its Allies. The NRO has undertaken to provide a standby capability which can be launched' within 7..days after notice, the first of which is expected to become available in November. 2. The COMOR has devised a target list designed to meet the prime purpose to be programmed It also has pro- cedures for updating this target list as required so that the program will be current at the moment of need and current when the film reaches NPIC. Targets which appear to be most readily -responsive to the satellite collection capability and to be the likely indicators of hostile activity or intent have been selected. 3. In addition and in view of the fact that additional program- ming is possible, COMOR has selected certain continguency targets in other areas of the world. These are targets which could be covered without det riment to the primary mission. In a given emergency or set of circumstances indi ati-ve-of'h'ost'ile activity.- or intentions, as for example between the Soviet Union or China , orders could be issued to activate. a 1'l or a part of the contingency programming in the standby. In this regard, COMOR has identified and arranged the following areas, for inclusion in the programming of a standby primarily designed to cover USSR Vs. U. S., and Allies situations. Such areas are,for example: a. Sino-Soviet border; b. Sino-Indian border. 4. COMOR is submitting this memorandum: a. To advise. USIB, and'.hi,gherr authority if the Board deems necessary, that the programming includes certain targets in addition to those considered to be most pertinent to indications of possible hostile action against the U. S. or its Allies; 25X1 TOP SECRET Approved For Release 2008/05/02 : CIA-RDP92BOl090R002700030022-1 Approved For Release 2008/05/02 : CIA-RDP92BOl090R002700030022-1 L)l JtLNt 1 COMDR--D- L>6 /16 b. To point out that coverage of these other areas may be somewhat restricted by the angle of inclination considered best for the primary targets. c. To permit USIB to advirse other appropriate subcommittees of the existence, capability, and present programming of the standby. (Tab A lists the present primary targets), Tab B lists contingency targets that can be program- med with the primary) d. To permit USIB adequate time to direct other agencies to plan in advance for receipt and analysis of the NPIC product, in order to achieve the most rapid judgment as to the existence of indicators. TOP SECRET Approved For Release 2008/05/02 : CIA-RDP92BOl090R002700030022-1 Approved For Release 2008/05/02 : CIA-RDP92BO1090R002700030022-1 I yr JCLICC 1 COMOR-D.56/16 COPY 1 21 2230 31 32 33,34 35, 36 37 38 39 40 4.1 42 43 44 45 46 47-50 DCI TCO for USIB/S TSO CIA Asst/OPS(NPIC) LS/PID(NPIC) TGO DDI G GS CIA Member COMOR CGS /,RegBr /ReconGrp Ch/COMOR WkgGrp AD/SI DDP TCO DDS &--. T AD/OSA FA/OS.A Intel / OSA SO/OSA SAL/OSA SA/DDS&T 25X1 TOP SECRET Approved For Release 2008/05/02 : CIA-RDP92BO1090R002700030022-1