DCI'S OBJECTIVES FOR THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY

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• Publication Date: July 3, 1973
• Content Type: MEMO

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^:.6 July '3,, 1973
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.FROM: RICHARD T. l 173N1 1 EDY l /
S'UEJECT e DCI'B Objectives for the InLelligonce
Community.
Attached are some informal comments concerning, the DCI's objectives
for the intelligence Con-inn unity.
I suggest that, whereas -oats concerning the i iprover7cnt of products
ag'm stated in fairly g oral terms, there should be ,a clew pro ;ram focus
in. 01-i.s diraci!:ion. TMMi.; ':,iould affect collection eafor?t, production and
~ c in zt c The DCI already is making some m ?oves in this directi o-a
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MEMORANI)UNI
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
SECRET
MEMORANDUM
2 July 1973
SUBJECT: DCI'.s Objectives for the Intelligence Community
Overall these objectives are satisfactory. They are?rcas.onably cor._1 -
prehensive, address most major problems,. and set an appropriate
pace for the first year of a management by objectives (MBO) program.
The DCI generally proposes efforts in two major areas
Ile plans to improve the products for National Intelligence
Consumers by using the NSCIC and his own staff to evaluate riccds
and give ~,u.reuici ..*I hese Lvvo 4~. oup i> ~Yt-~UAt:t. t:vaiL4 1~C
~~a4. ~c ,.e to producers.
products, initiate. studies of 'key topics and call for new products
and formats for pre-senting intelligence. The USIB and DOD -,~?ould
assist.
He intends to exert a- greater management ,role, . partic ilarilti
in two contentious areas, budgeting and tactical intelligence. He
will also study the role of the personnel system, which is critical
in my view in affecting the community's output.
I think the following points should be recognized. A MBO program
is principally a means by which an organization can attain a common
perception of what its major tasks really are. A good system is
marked by:. .
-- Negotiation between superior and subordinate managers
about goals.
Goals which cause people to stretch.
-- periodic reassessment of goals.
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Such programs take several years represent a goadestaxt:ing often pt;,cbutc
fully effective. Colby 's goals rs will require-per iodic attention and taachieved o bythc deadlines he
Many of his goals will only be partially
o
specifies. Hc.'? has indicated to menuthat he views n t view sIa ~ priorities wtth
signal other elenients of the com Y his respect to a variety-of issues.
In two areas of contention with DOD -?- the DCI's role in u goals, and
his role in tactical intelligence ?--Colby has set reasonable has avoided direct confrontation with DOD by looking to the President
to resolve issues. For example:
-.- Rather than subn-iit a comxn.unity budget and thereby intelligence
ence
DOD with a strong demand for a personal role
funding, he proposes to make personal recommendations to the
President. At present he does play a role in some DOD .decisions,
and, of course, he has a voice in the national programs funded
r 1 resistant to the DCI be-
th ou h DOD. ! JefUll"aC iiu.. u. ver- y r
coming a major actor in their process.
of Presidential oguiclance~ C,DOD olby's
resistance and the absenc
approach is reasonable.
Similarly in tactical intelligence he pursues his role' with
a minimum challenge to DOD's sensitivities:- He intends to "ask"
(not instruct) DOD to study the issue a dent)"form lste e recoi stancm-e
rnendations" (presumably for the Pre
Golby me
to the DCI taking a larger role reasanable~tHativ However, leads
to believe these goals are also
will have to set goals in the future to maintain the pressure for
an increased role in this area.
The Prosiclent's No ember, 1971 .memorandum incl,.zcled an instruction
con l-l-lp owing the
to prepare "a comprehensive program focused
intelligence -- product. " Colby's goals are 1.dug Y process
gerncnt which recognircs the importance of intelli eny tazbel icl ntif edi ximp c,~rilz ; the
the product. Pre d tct improvcn-lent nees
course of review of consin-ner needs and product eval ations l) iltz~'x4.~vi:i~~;
1
A'1~hat are t77issin , are ^1 nic g s s peic
political in1.elligenec, investigating new meh dodsofof pan l t: s, dev Clopbyg
cxpc:i?i.a)Ient..il prod acts and testing new ~
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may not have. addressed these topics because of.general refusal by
most senior CIA people to recognize problems with current : products.
The community has deep -rooted problems on which Colby is beginning
to work. For example, problems in producing first rate analyses will'
not be resolved by his goals of identifying user needs and -evaluating
products. Intelligence has to address hard questions' about whether
they have the best mix of skilled. personr el and organization structure
to produce such analyses. Colby proposes to correct the commmunity's
lack of procedures to link the consumer with the producer and the
producer with the collector, a good move. Yet, to do so will require
some major rethinking about the real tasks of intelligence and how to
execute them. Colby's goals touch these topics, but much.hard work,.
struggling with the bureaucracy, and further goal setting will be needed.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
T0: BRENT SCOWCROFT
FROM: RICHARD T. KENNEDY
Per our telephone conversation. Attached is
the draft objectives for the Intelligence
Community
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MEMORANDUM 0 W 3639
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
SECRET INFORMATION
2 July 1973
MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD T. KENNEDY
FROM: A. W. MARSHALL
SUBJECT:
DCI's Objectives. for the Intelligence Community
Overall these objectives are satisfactory. They are reasonably com-
prehensive, address most major problems, and set an appropriate
pace for the first year of a management by objectives (MBO) program.
The DCI generally proposes efforts in two major areas:
-- He plans to improve the products for National Intelligence
Consumers by using the NSCIC and his own staff to evaluate needs
and give guidance to producers. These two groups would evaluate
products, initiate studies of key topics and call for new products
and formats for presenting intelligence. ? The USIB and DOD would
assist.
-- He intends to exert a greater management role, particularily
in two contentious areas, .budgeting and tactical intelligence. He
will also study the role of the personnel system, which is critical
in my view in affecting the community's output.
I think the following points should be recognized. A MBO program
is principally a means by which an organization can attain a common
perception of what its major tasks really are. A good system is
marked by-
-- Negotiation between superior and subordinate managers
about goals.
-- Goals which cause people to stretch.
Periodic reassessment of goals.
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Such programs take several years of management attention to become
fully effective. Colby's goals represent a good starting attempt, but
will require periodic attention and.restatement over several years.
Many of his goals will only be partially achieved by the deadlines he
specifies. He has indicated to me that he views MBO as a means to
signal other elements of the community his views and priorities with
respect to a variety of issues.
In two areas of contention with DOD -- the DCI's role in budgeting and
his role in tactical intelligence -- Colby has set reasonable goals, and
has avoided direct confrontation with DOD by looking to the President
to resolve issues. For example:.
-- Rather than submit a community budget and thereby face
DOD with a strong. demand for a personal role in their intelligence
funding, he proposes to make personal recommendations to the
President. At present he does play a role in some DOD decisions;
and, of course, he has a voice in the national programs funded
through DOD. Defense has been very resistant to the DCI be-
coming a major actor in their process. Considering DOD's
resistance and the absence of Presidential guidance, Colby's
approach is reasonable.
-- Similarly in tactical intelligence he pursues his role with
a minimum challenge to DOD's sensitivities. He intends to "ask"
(not instruct) DOD to study the issue and to "formulate recom-
mendations" (presumably-for the President). DOD's resistance
to the DCI taking a larger role in tactical intelligence leads me
to believe these goals are also reasonable. However, Colby
will. have to set goals in the future to rnaintain,the pressure for
an increased role in this area.
The President's November, 1971 memorandum included an instruction
to prepare "a comprehensive program focused upon improving the
intelligence -- product. " Colby's goals are largely process oriented,
which recognizes the importance of intelligence management in Improving
the product. Product improvement needs are to be identified in the
course of review of consumer needs and product evaluations by the
NSCIC or USIB. What are missing are some goals specific to improving
political intelligence, investigating new methods of analysis, developing
experimental products and testing new methods of presentation. Colby
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may not, have addressed these topics because of general refusal by
most senior CIA people to recognize problems with current products.
The community has deep rooted problems on which Colby is beginning
to work. For example, problems in producing first rate analyses will
not be resolved by his goals of identifying user needs and evaluating
products. Intelligence has to address hard questions about whether
they have the best mix of skilled personnel and organization structure
to produce such analyses. Colby proposes to correct the community's
lack of procedures to link the consumer with the producer and the
producer with the collector, a good move. Yet, to do so will require
some major rethinking about the real tasks of intelligence and how to
execute them. Colby's goals touch these topics, but much hard work,
struggling with the bureaucracy, and further goal setting will be needed.
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June 29, ! 973
ANDREW MARSHALL
ATTN: CDR PIPIE
Attached is the draft statement of objectives for the Intelligence
Community prepared by r. Colby in accordance with OMB's
basic directive on this subject.
Please provide any comxnents or suggestions to nie by 1400
Monday, July 2, 1973.
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EXEfIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIIDEW
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
JUiN 2 9 1?73 .
MEMORANDUM FOR COLONEL RICHARD T. KENNEDY
Subject: Intelligence Community Objectives
I am forwarding for NSC review a draft of the proposed objectives*
for the intelligence community. We are scheduled to review these
objectives with Colby on July 5 and would therefore appreciate
your review and comments by July 1.
.. 2',c1, 9,.,-'m,,'..
B. A. Bridgewater
Associate Director
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20505
MEMORANDUM FOR: The President
SUBJECT: Objectives for the Intelligence Community
REFERENCE: The President's Memorandum of April 18, 1973
Your directive of November 1971 included a list of major objectives
that must be attained to increase substantially the efficiency and effective-
ness of the intelligence community. I propose to adapt these as the
Intelligence Community's objectives and to require that specific steps
toward them be taken during the next four to eighteen months.
A. The responsiveness of the U.S. intelligence effort with respect
to national requirements must be subject to cont..nuing review
and the quality, scope and timeliness of the community's
product must be improved.
To meet these objectives, I plan to do the following regard-
ing the National Intelligence Product:
a through the NSCIC, determine by October 1, 1973
which national intelligence products satisfy user
needs and identify new product requirements;
? achieve significant improvements in product formats
and production procedures to increase responsiveness
by December 11, 1973;
o establish by October 1, 1973 procedures to enable
the NSCIC and my own staff to review the responsive-
ness and quality of the community's product;
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B. Authoritative and i.esponsible leadership for the community as
a whole must be assured.
To meet this community leadership goal, I will:
o complete the restructuring and strengthening of
my personal staff by September 1, 1973 to provide
me independent support in community. matters;
a re-issue community planning guidance by
August 1, 1973;
e participate actively in the NSCIC and insure that
IRAC and USIB have a dynamic and forceful role in
the community;
o review programs to upgrade the quality of intelli-
gence personnel and improve personnel management
in the community;
e review the USIB committee structure by October 1,
1973 to increase USIB effectiveness in advising me
on nati onal requirements.
C. A more efficient use of resources by the community in the
collection of intelligence information must be achieved.
Utilization of the means available must be in consonance with
approved requirements of U. S. security and national interests.
To meet this goal I will, with respect to
National Intelligence Program Budget:
o support the President's intelligence budget for
FY 1974 before Congress;
o develop for FY'1975 and beyond a national intelli-
gence program budget. This budget will result from
the review procedure of the various intelligence
entities and the total review and deliberations of the
IRAC on the programs therein. The NIPB will be
my personal recommendation to the President on the
level of national intelligence resources, their
utilization and performance.
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instruct.the Council-.'to recommend by January .I., 1974
an overall R&D strategy 'and structure for IRAC con-
sideration based on a clear perception of intelligence
needs which identifies technological..gaps and resource
deficiencies, eliminates unnecessary duplication of
effort, and stresses c.: oss-program technology
transference.
D. Assignment of intelligence functions within the community, must be
reviewed and revised, to eliminate inefficient, unnecessary or out-
moded activities.
c undertake specific studies to evaluate the intelligence:
product and its worth to the consumer. and eliminate.
intelligence collection and product of marginal usefulne as;.
a undertake selective review during the next 18 months
of the following in order to better rationalize the division:
of labor and increase the number of services of common
concern performed within the community;
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utilization by all intelligence entities;
ix sLitute, a. quarterly review by. the IRAC 0
with the advice of IRAC and the United States
Intelligence Board, .define.and complete, prior, to
series of major program -is sue s
final budgetary decisions on the FY 1975. ;NIPS, . a
o form.an R&D Advisory Council as a .subcommittee of
XRAC by August 197 3;
o review all R&D activities. within the NIP to identify by
November 1973 ongoing R&D efforts, their costs,
their purpose, and who has responsibility- for each.
effort;
To meet this goal I will, with respect to
Measures of Intelligence. Worth:
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-- indications and warning iuteiligt itee
-- ELINT processing and exploitation
-- current intelligence reporting
- HUMINT operations
a explore and, where necessary, increase the usefulness
of the intelligence product to Net Assessment producers
and consumers.
Tactical Intelligence:
o submit a report in the third quarter of FY 1974 on
the national/ tactical intelligence interface. As a basis
for this report I will,
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o ask the Department of Defense and the Joint Chiefs
of Staff to review the requirements for intelligence
assets in place with the military forces, and identify
support which could be provided to the military forces
from national assets;
0 determine, with the assistance of program managers,
the contribution which can be made to the national
intelligence effort by the in-place assets of the military
forces, and identify the kinds and amounts of data from
national assets which can be provided in a timely and
usable form to military force commanders;.
? formulate recommendations by January 1974 to insure
that the needs of national intelligence and of military
operations are met and to avoid unnecessary overlap
or duplication in the national and tactical areas.
E. The provision of intelligence and its utilization must enhance the
formulation of the foreign military and economic policies of the
U. S. Government and the planning for and conduct of military
operations by U. S. forces.
To meet this goal I will, with respect to
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o implement a procedure with USIB whereby require-
ments for collection and production of intelligence
are kept under continuing review with provision for
the introduction of new requirements as needed and
for elimination of those which become out-of-date.
Military Intelligence:
e have the Department of Defense identify the ten
highest priority needs in the field of technical intelli-
gence required by their planners.;
o prepare for NSCIC approval in the third quarter of
FY 1974 intelligence production programs in the
areas of Soviet and Chinese military R&D and
Warsaw'- Pact general purpose force effectiveness.
Economic Intelligence:
o identify early in FY 1974 the current needs of the
users of this intelligence;
a determine, in coordination with.other Federal agencies,
what contribution the intelligence community can make
in this area;
o determine appropriate resource levels and, through
the.United States Intelligence Board, assign responsi-
bilities for collection and production in this area;
o provide for implementation of this program by
January 1974.
Narcotics and Terrorism:
I
e in coordination with other Federal agencies, identify
by October 1974 the needs for intelligence- in these
areas, and match the unique capabilities of the
intelligence community to those needs;
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e determine by November 1973 the appropriate
assignment of responsibilities and the resource
levels which the community should devote to
these problems.
William. E. Colby
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