COVERT PERSONNEL

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-04718A000500190056-7
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 25, 2003
• Sequence Number: 56
• Publication Date: October 18, 1951
• Content Type: MEMO

Approved For Release 2003/08/05 : CIA- 78-04718A00.00550
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18 October 1951
MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director/Administration
FROM: Assistant Director/Personnel
SUBJECT: Covert Personnel.
Some time ago you asked me what Personnel did in
regard to covert personnel, and also what should be
done to ease the load on the Special Contracting Officer.
I have had several studies made and the following appears
to be the case.
a. Personnel does nothing for personnel below
the category of Staff Agent, except when
specifically requested by one of the operat-
ing offices*
b. There are six categories of personnel which
do not appear on the strength reports. In
other words, a large number of individuals are
working for this Agency, many of whom are
filling T/O slots which do not show up in the
reports*
c. There is no record anywhere, nor does anyone
know the full personnel strength of this Agency.
d. To get this information would be a difficult
task and would take considerable time. Also,
there is some question as to whether or not
certain of these reports should be requested
in regard to some of the categories.
Until I have more information, I am unable to make
specific recommendations in regard to your two requests,
but I will hope to be able to comply in the not too dis-
on several conferences which are
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