GUIDANCE GOVERNING DISCLOSURES OF CLASSIFIED INTELLIGENCE

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• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP94B00280R001200130011-0
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• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 7
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: April 20, 2010
• Sequence Number: 11
• Publication Date: September 19, 1974
• Content Type: MEMO

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This file contains detailed and specific information on
a number of unauthorized disclosures from the 1974 and earlie
period., In several cases, follow-on target activities are
described thus giving- some cause and effect history. Suggest
this be retained for reference value. One element of this file
describes the attempt in 1974 to attempt to cost out the conse-
quences of specific leaks. No final paper was forwarded in
that regard because of inability to establish definitive terms
of reference.
DIA, ARMY reviews
completed.
SECOM Staff
8/29/79 25X1
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THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
lied intelligence which I have forwarded to the United States Intelligence
.Board. Of particular interest is that USIB Principals of your departments
are available ,to review and provide advice to you on proposals for the ' -
release of intelligence so that such releases do not jeopardize intelligence
Chairman and Members
.National Security Council
Intelligence Committee
Guidance Governing Disclosures
::of Classified intelligence
..The attached is a memorandum regarding disclosures of classi-
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20505
This memorandum can be
downgraded to Confidential .
upon removal of the
attachment.
Exempt from general de-
classification schedule of
E.O.11652, exemption
category 5B(2). Automatically
declassified on: impossible to
determine.
TOP SECT
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USIB-D-9.2/46
THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20505
4 January 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR USIB PRINCIPALS
SUBJECT: Intelligence Leaks
1. In recent weeks there have been a number of instances in
which highly classified material has appeared in the press. In
some situations these reflected a conscious release of information
about world developments by senior officials of our. Government.
Such cases are quite appropriate in view of the necessity to inform
the American people of developments in conformity with our American
constitutional structure.
2. In some instances, however, the revelations have gone into
detail as to intelligence sources and methods well beyond senior
officials' releases and:have apparently originated. from independent
release of the information without authorization. While it is clear
that information will and must be made available to the public by
authorized levels of the U.S. Government, it is equally important
that the Intelligence Community take steps to protect. sensitive
intelligence sources and methods. Such unauthorized revelations can:
a. Threaten the safety and. welfare of individuals who
may be providing us intelligence at a substantial personal
risk.
b. Permit the identification of our sources and their
consequent termination.
c. Lead other nations to make substantial changes in'
procedures which terminate our access 'to information now being
collected.
d. Produce substantial diplomatic.and political
difficulties in. our foreign relations.
3. A number of actions have been taken to close this gap in
the security of the Intelligence Community. Personal representation
by previous Directors backed by strong expressions of Presidential
concern have been made. You have established security guides whichd
if scrupulously followed, should reduce the number of inadvertent
disclosures and limit damage from deliberate leaks. These actions
have had some success, but in the final analysis the solution to the
leak problem rests with the individuals at all levels who have
authorized access to classified materials.
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4. The responsibility for protection of foreign intelligence
sources and methods requires a personal commitment. It requires
the individual to take upon himself the responsibility to ensure
the integrity of the privileged information with which he is entrusted.
It requires that the individual accept the general and fundamental
concept that one individual cannot assume responsibility independent
of proper authority for deciding what should and what should not
be revealed. It requires use of established procedures when release
of intelligence seems indicated for whatever reason.
5. I ask the Members of the Board to make these comments known
to all individuals with access to our intelligence materials. I also
request that you remind them of the guidelines and procedures to be
followed for the authorized release of intelligence and encourage
their full utilization.
W. E. Colby
Director of Central In,lligence
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DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE ACE, Y
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHAIRMAN, UNITED STATES INTELLIGENCE WO RD
SUBJECT: Guidance Governing Disclosures of Classifie
Intelligence (U)
-Reference: USIB memorandum,. USIB-D-9.2/53, 19 September-.1974,
subject as above.
1., (C) The Department-of Defense shares your concern about
the. problem of press leaks. Secretary Schlesinger discussed
the matter at the 9 September 1974 meeting of the Armed
Forces Policy Council.. He based.his comments on a paper pre-
pared by the Defense Intelligence Agency which cited several
particularly damaging leaks of intelligence information
.2. (C) Your letter of 19 September 1974 was discussed at the
25 September 1974 meeting of the Military Intelligence Board.
The Board also reviewed existing Department of Defense pro-
cedures for security review of information for public release.
Each of - the'-?Military `Departments has been informed of your
' concern.
. 3. '(C) A copy of your letter has been sent to the Secretary
of Defense and the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff. I have
informed Secretary Schlesinger that I am personally7av3ilable
for urgent declassification actions.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARA
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20310
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF& DAMI-DOI
MEMORANDUM FOR: CHAIRMAN, US INTELLIGENCE BOARD
SUBJECT: Disclosure of Classified Intelligence (U)
1. (C) I share your concern about unauthorized releases of classified
intelligence appearing in the news-media as expressed in your memorandum
of 19 September 1974 (USIB-D-9.2/53).
2. (C) I have set in motion a series of educational efforts to remind
senior Army staff officers and commanders, to include senior civilians
of the Army Secretariat, of the serious results of unauthorized releases
of sensitive classified intelligence. The following actions are being
aggressively pursued:
a. Publication of an appropriate reminder and warning article in
the Army Chief of Staff1s Weekly Summary, which is directed to senior
commanders and staff agency heads.
b. A special briefing for the Army Policy Council, the senior
military and civil leadership of the Army.
c. Publication of an appropriate article in my weekly personal,
communication to senior intelligence officers of the Army for their use
to inform their superiors.
d. Review of clearance procedures and instructions concerning the
release of intelligence.
3. (C) We will continue our efforts to make available to all Army
personnel, especially to those individuals who have access to sensitive
intelligence, the assistance of my office in reviewing information
proposed for release and assuring compliance with clearance procedures.
(sgd) Harold R. Aaroh
HAROLD R. AARON.-_
M ajor General GS
ACofS for Intelligence ~ ___
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