BIOLOGICAL WARFARE INTELLIGENCE

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP82-00400R000300020110-0
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 15, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 23, 2004
• Sequence Number: 110
• Publication Date: September 29, 1952
• Content Type: MF

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IAC-D-56
29 September 1952
16 Aug 1952
MEMORANDUM FOR TIB DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
SUBJECT: Biological Warfare Intelligence
1. There is an acute requirement for more reliable infor-
mation regarding Soviet activities, capabilities and intentions
concerning biological warfare. Current intelligence on this
subject is so sparse that it does not provide a satisfactory
basis for overall evaluation of formulation of Department of
Defense planning in this field.
2. The difficulties inherent in gathering intelligence
on this subject are recognized. However, the continuing need
for more complete axed reliable information appears to dictate
an accelerated emphasis on biological warfare intelligence.
I am forwarding a similar memorandum to Defense Department
intelligence agencies and would appreciate any action you deem
appropriate to assist in accomplishing this extremely important
objective.
(Signed) Robert Lovett
TOP SECRET
ff 29 September 1952
Approved For Release 200416 3 82-00400R000300020110-0
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