SURVEY OF THE FUNCTION OF MONITORING PRESS AND PROPAGANDA BROADCASTS OF FOREIGN POWERS

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SURVEY ?? THE FUNCTION OF MONITORING PRESS
AND PROPAGANDA BROfi.DCASTS OF FOREIGN POWERS
Memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence
1. During the war the Federal Communjcations Commission (FCC)c21-
ducted a Foreign Broadcasting Intelligence Service (FBIS) which
monitored press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers.
2. The FCC was in the process of liquidatiru, this agency when
its functions were taken over by the W':r Depvrtment on an interim
basis on 30 December 1945. The War Department has requested that
the Director of Central Intelligence assume responsibility for
the proper disposition of former FBIS functions with a view to
determining the most appropriate Government agency to monitor
foreign propaganda broadcasts on a continuing basis and make the
necessary recommendations to the National Intelligence Authority
(Enclosure "B").
3. It appears that this study should be undertaken as a matter
of urgency. The Central Intelligence Group is prepared to
furnish the steering member of an interdepartmental committee,
and believes that such a committee should be organized at once to
make the necessary study.
4, Paragraph :3 of N.I.A. Directive No 1 provides a procedure
by which such a committee can be created by unanimous approval of
the Director of Central Intelligence and the Intelligence
Advisory Board, without reference to the NntionalIntelligenc
Authority.
5. The memorandum in Enclosure "A" is designed to establish
the proposed committee and give it the necessary directive. If
all members of the Advisory Board concur in the draft without
substantial change, a meeting will not be necessary. It is
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recommended that Enclosure "A" be approved, and?that each
? member of the Advisory Board .arrange for necessary implemntation
by his Department,
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PAPER: nal (Provision for Monitoring_ of Press and
Propaganda Broadcasts of Foreign Powers)
CLASSIFICATION: CONFIMINTIAL
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CONSIGNEE. NUMBER
DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE 1
Deputy Director, C.I.G. 12
Assistant to the Director
Secretary, B.I.A. 24 tiara 40
CHIEF OF OPERATIONAL SERVICES
CHIEF, CENTRAL PLANNING STAFF 114
Policy & Review Branch 15
Information Branch 16
Intelligence Branch 17
Security Branch 18
Support Branch 19
CHIEF, CENTRAL REPORTS STAFF 20
W. Europe-Africa Branch
E. Europe-USSR Branch
Middle East-India Branch
Far East-Pacific Branch
Western Hemisphere Branch
i ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 21
Personnel Branch
Budget & Fiscal Branch
Administrative Services Branch
Central Records Section 22 & 23
Security Branch
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ENCLOSURE "A"
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DIRECTIVE NO.
SURVEY OF THE FUNCTION OF MONITORING PRESS
AND PROPAGNDA BROADCASTS OF FOREIGN POWERS
Memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence
with the Unanimous Concurrence
of the Intelligence Advisory Board
1. a. During the war the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) conducted a Foreign Broadcast Intelligence Service (FBIS)
which monitored press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign povver$,
The FCC was in process of liquidating this agency when its func-
tions were taken over by the War Department on an interim basis
on 30 December 1945.
b. The product of the FBIS was valuable to the State
Department, to the intelligence agencies of the War and Navy
Departments, to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and undoubt-
edly to other departments and agencies.
c. Since the interim arrangements will cease at the end
of the fiscal year 1946, it is essential that the ultimate dis-
position of former FBIS functions be determined at an early date.
2. By unanimous approval of the Director of Central. Intelli-
gence and the Intelligence Advisory Board an ad hoc committee is
hereby established to consist of five members, one representing
the Director of Central Intelligence and one representing each
member of the Intelligence Advisory Board. This committee will
promptly make a detailed study of facilities, resources and
operations for monitoring foreign press and propaganda broadcasts,
and will determine whether this service is of continuing value to
existing Federal agencies. Its report will include recommendation
as to:
a. Which resources, facilities, and operating functions
should be continued in the national interest.
Enclosure "A"
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h. What disposition shou]1 be made of preserved
resources and facilities and what assignments should
be made of responsibility for conducting the preserved
operating functions.
c. What budgetary arrangements should be made.
3. The committee will submit a report of findings, con-
clusions and recommendations to the Director of Central Intelli-
gence, who will then prepare suitable recommendations to be
submitted to the National Intelligence Authority after obtaining
the concurrence or comment of the Intelligence Advisory Board.
The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation will be
invited to sit as a member of the Intelligence Advisory Board
for consideration of these recommendations.
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ENCLOSURE "B"
12 February 1946
MEMORANDUM FOR REAR ADMIRAL SIDNEY W. SOUERS:
Subject: Monitoring of Foreign Propaganda Broadcasts.
'1. During December 1945 the var Department was informed that
the Federal Communications Commission was in process of liquidat-
ing its Foreign Broadcast Intelligence Service (FBIS) which
monitored press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers.
Although systematic coverage of foreign propaganda broadcasts
was believed primarily the concern of the State Department, it
was also valuable as an auxiliary activity to the intelligence
functions of the War and Navy Departments. Other government
agencies were served by the product of the FBIS. Therefore, as
an interim measure only, pending any program the State Department
might initiate, the War Department expanded its monitoring program
to meet the need arising from the liquidation of FBIS (Tab "A").
? 2. The War Department, with the approval of the Federal Com-
munications Commission (Tab "B"), accordingly employed former
FBIS personnel and placed them on the Yar Department payroll
effective 30 December 1945; and all FBIS facilities, including
those held by lease or contract, were acquired by the War Depart-
ment on loan or by transfer. The War Department arranged for the
renegotiation of outstanding leases and contracts, which now
constitute a charge against its current operating expense-s. Pend-
ing detailed arrangements, it acquired by loan fixed facilities
and equipment owned by Federal Communications Commission necessary
to continued FBIS operations. See Tab "C" for the functional
organization of FBIS.
3. It is inappropriate and outside of the scope of its responsi:
bilities for the War Department to continue monitoring foreign
press and propaganda broadcasts beyond the fiscal year 1946
(June 30, 1946). Another government agency should be prepared to
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continuo the FBIS function after that date. It is therefore
proposed that the Director of Central Intelligence assume
responsibility for the proper disposition of the FBIS und its
related Central Intelligence functions and mike the necessary
recommendations to the National Intelligence Authority with a
view to determining the most appropriate government agency to
monitor foreign propaganda broadcasts on a continuing bn.sis. It
is recommended that the 1,Tar and Navy Departments he informed as
early as practicable as to the ultimate disposition of FBIS.
3 Incls:
1. Tab "A"
2. Tb 11-011
3. Tab
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Lieutenant General, GSC
Asst. Chief of Staff, G-2
Enclosure "B"
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21 Dc..Toemer 1945
Honorable Paul Porter
Chairman, Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C.
Denr Mr. Porter:
The lo_tr Department is advised that the Federal Communica-
tions Commission is liquidating the Foreign Broadcast Intelli-
gence Service (FBIS), which monitors and digests propaganda
broadcasts of forceign powers.
Systematic coverage of foreign propaganda broadcasts is
believed primarily the concern of the State Department. It also
is v.Aluable to the War and Navy Departments. In the circum-
stances of these times it is an essential source of intelligence.
As an interim measure, pending any program the State Department
may initiate, the War Department plans to expand its monitoring
program to meet the need arising from the liquidation of the
FBIS.
It is proposed that all FBIS personrel, without change of
grade or duties or accrued leave, be transferred to the War
Department prior to 31 December 1945 and that the Commission hold
.the personnel together by continuing ? operations pending an
orderly determination and transfer of those essential to con-
tinued operations.
It is considered important that agreement in principle to
the necessary transfers be reached immediately in order to avoid
loss of continuity and of experienced personnel. A mutually
satisfactory settlement of the details an readily be made by
representatives of the W r Department and of the Commission. The
G-2 Division will represent the War Department in this matter.
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Your acceptance of these proposals is requested. It will
facilitate War Department plans to expand its monitoring program
in the national interest.
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/s/ ROBERT P. PATTERSON
Secretary Of War
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December 27, 1949
Honorable Robert P. Patterson
Secretary of War
Pentagon Building
Washington, D. C.
My dear Secretary Patterson:
This will acknowledge your letter of 21 December 1945
proposing a transfer to the War Department of the Commission
personnel who have been engaged in the monitoring of foreign
shortwave broadcasts and further proposing the loan to the
War Department of all Federal Communications Commission facili-
ties which have been employed in that activity.
The Commission accepts the proposals made in your letter
and steps are being taken immediately to effectuate the arrange-
ments which you suggest. To this end representatives of the War
Department and representatives of the Commission met this morning
for the purpose of making detailed plans.
The Commission is pleased that the War Department has found
it possible to carry on this important activity.
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A/ PAUL A. PORTER
Chairman
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE GROUP'
PROVISION FOR MONITORING OF PRESS AND
PROPANGANDA BROADCASTS OF FOREIGN PWRIRR
References: a. C.I.G.
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gemorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence
1. Pursuant to the provisions of C.I.G. Directive No.
an ad hoc committee conducted a study of the function
of monitoring press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign
powers and submitted a report to the Director of Central
Intelligence, with copies to the Intelligence Advisory
Board.
2. After consideration of this report and further study
by the Central Intelligence Group, the enclosed report to
the National Intelligency Authority has been prepared as a
basis for action on this matter.
3. It is therefore recommended that the Intelligence
Advisory Board concur in the submittal of the Enclosure for
consideration by the National Intelligence Authority.
OONFID
C.I.G.
SIDNEY W. SOUERS,
Director.
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E.NCLOSURE
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AUTHORITY
PROVISION FOR MONITORING OF PRESS AND
PROPAGANDA BROADCASTS OF FOREIGN POWERS
Report by the Director of Central Intelligence
with the unanimous concurrence of the
Intelligence Advisory Board
1. During the war, the Federal Communications Commission
(FOC) conducted a foreign broadcast intelligence service
(FBIS), which monitored press and propaganda broadcasts of
foreign powers. The FCC was in process of liquidating
this agency when its functions were taken over by the War
Department on an interim basis on 30 December 1945. The
War Department requested that the Director of Central
Intelligence assume responsibility for the proper disposition
of the former FBIS function. An ad hoc committee was ap-
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pointed by C.I.G. action to make this study. Their report
has been submitted to the Director of Central Intelligence
and the Intelligence Advisory Board.
2. After consideration of all evidence submitted in
the case, the Director of CentralIntelligence concludes
that:
a. the function of monitoring press and propaganda
broadcasts of foreign powers is necessary;
b. the present organization performing this function
under control of the War Department should be liquidated and
supplanted by a new, organization better adapted to serve the
needs of authorized intelligence agencies;
c. the operation of the required monitoring system
can be most efficiently performed by the War Department
under directives as to collection and distribution to be
issued by the Director of Central Intelligence.
Discusaion upon which these conclusions are based is contained
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3. The enclosed draft N.I.A. Directive has been prepared
to provide the means for carrying. out the recommendations
based upon the above conclusions. It has been unanimously
concurred in by the Director of Central Intelligence and
the Intelligence Advisory Board, which included the Director
Of the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a member for
consideration of this matter.
4. It is recommended that the National Intelligence
Authority approve the draft directive in Enclosure
(Appendix "A" hereto).
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APPENDIX "A"
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PROPOSED N.I.A. DIRECTIVE
PROVISION FOR MONITORING PRESS AND
PROPAGANDA BROADCASTS OF FOREIGN POWERS
Pursuant to paragraph 1 of the letter from the President,
dated 22 January 1946, which designated this Authority as
responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating the
federal foreign intelligence activities so as to assure the most
effective accomplishment of the intelligence mission related to
the national security, the following policies and procedures
relating to the function of monitoring press and propaganda
broadcasts of foreign powers are announced:
1. The function of monitoring press and propaganda broadcasts
of foreign powers is an essential means of collecting intelligence
information required by the intelligence agencies of the State,
War, Navy, and other governmental departments. It will be
operated by the War Department so as to carry out collecting and
distributing missions assigned by the Director of Central Intelli-
gence.
2. The present organization carrying on this function under the
control and direction of the War Department will be liquidated.
Concurrently with the liquidation, a now foreign broadcast
.monitoring service will be organized and operated by the War
Department soas to serve, with a minimum of interruption, the
intelligence agencies subject to our coordination. This service
will be given a new name by the War Department.
3. The Director Of Central Intelligence will be responsible for
the assignment of appropriate collecting and distributing missions
to the War Department official charged with the operation of this .
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service. Those missions will be such as to meet the needs of
the intelligence agencies subject to our coordination.
4. The State and Navy Departments will give to the War
Department such assistance and the use of such facilities,
Within their respective capabilities, as may be necessary
Properly to fulfill the mission heroin assigned.
5. The War Department will take the necessary budgetary
action to carry out the program herein initiated.
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APPENDIX "B"
DISCUSSION
1. The function of monitoring press and propaganda broad-
casts of foreign powers is an overt means of obtaining intelli-
gence information of use to the intelligence agencies of State,
War and Naw;/: Departments.
2. This function was originally undertaken by FBIS under the
FCC early in 1941 as a result of recommendations made by
the Defence communications Board.
3. The FBIS was organized functionally into: an offic of
the Director which gave general supervision to the service;
a Monitoring Division responsible for preparing the monitoring
schedule for all FBIS stations and of providing excerpts from
programs monitored near Washington; a Publications Division
responsible for preparing and issuing reports on incoming
broadcasts for rapid distribution to government agencies re-
questing them and for maintaining a central background file;
an Administrative Services Division responsible for mimeograph-
ing, collating, and distributing the processed reports; and a
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4. The War Department was informed in December 1945 that the
FCC was in process of liquidating the FBIS. The War Department
thereupon expanded its monitoring program to meet the need
arising from this liquidation. The War Department employed
former FBIS personnel, effective 30 December 1945, and has
since acquired by transfer all FBIS facilities, including
those held by lease or contract. The War Department arranged
for the renegotiation of outstandinE leases and contracts.
5. The function of monitoring foreign press and propaganda
broadcasts should be continued since it is of value to the
intelligence agencies of the State, War, Navy, and other
government departments. Based upon e survey, the Department
of State appears to have the greatest use for the product of
such monitoring. The. necessary budget arrangements to main-
tain this function should be made for the Fiscal Year 1947.
The War Department is the only agency now prepared to under-
take this budget problem and it has included the necessary funds
in its budget requirements.
6. It appears that the present organization carrying on the
former functions of the FBIS under War Department direction
should be liquidated for the following reasons.:
' a. Its reports are circulated too generally to organize-
tions and individuals, including foreign agencies. In
order that proper intelligence direction may be given to
its activities, its product should be restricted to
authorized intelligence agencies of the Federal government.
b. The personnel of the organization have not been
screened for security. Adequate screening is essential,
since disclosure of the direction given to the activities
of the organization would be detrimental to this Nation's
interests and security.
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11. Paragraph 3 c, of the Presidnt's lotto', of January 22
requiros the Director of Central Intelligence to perform,
for the benefit of intelligunco agcmcies of the State, Wcir
and Navy repartments, "such services of common concern as
the National Intelligence Authority deturminus can be more
officient1;:. accomplished centrally." It appears clear that
direction of monitoring effort for the benefit of th(2so in-
telligence agencies can be accomplished more efficiently
centrally. However, with regard to efficiency of actual
operation, little evidence can be found to justify- a con-
clusion that operation by thu Central Intelligence Group would
be more efficient than operation by one of the d(;partments.
In any event, the evidence is not strong enough to justify
the establishment of the required overhead facilities in thu
Central Intelligence Group, duplicating those already existing
in other agencies. Thu following comments on relatLve efficiency
also apply:
a. Lack of organic communication facilities militates
against efficient and economical operation by the State
Department.
b. Lack of direct staff control of monitoring facilities
by ONI militates against efficient operation by the Navy
Department.
c. Lack of organic communication facilities and
established overhead facilities militates against efficient
and economical operation by thu Central Intelligence Group.
Moreover, it appears that the C.I.G. is not legally
authorized to assume the contractual obligations involved,
d. Considering that the War Department has none of thu
lacks ? specified in a to c above, it is believed that opera-
tion of the function by the War Department would he. some-
what more efficient and economical than by any other
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Memorandum by the Secretary
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1. Thu Assistant Chief of Staff, 0-2, WDGS,?has disapproved
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with the following. comments:
a. It is aL;reed thEit performim,, the function of monitorinb
press and propaanda broadcasts of foroign powers is nes-
sary.,? and that tho present organizaten performinE; this
function should be .liquidated and supplanted by a new .
organization bettor adapted to serv':2; the needs of authorized
intelligence arencis. However it is not agreed th?,t the
required monitorins system can be performed most efficiently
by the War De.oartmont.
b. The State Department is thc primary user of th,e, moni-
tored matorial, although the War and Navy Departments also
have an interest. A Central intelligence Group function is
the operation of intelligence services when such services
are provided the several intelligenco agencies. Thus, it
appears that operation of this monitoring system is a CIG
responsibility, ? In lieu of CIG, the alternative is that th,,
Stato Department perform the service. Under no cromstn.cos
should?the lei2 Department engage in a continuing basis in
this predominately nonmilitary intelligence function.
.2. The above? action and. commonts are submitted for cc:nsidcra-?
tien by the intelligence Advisory Board at its meeting at .14;0
en .Thursday, 9 May 1946. ? ? ?
? JAMES S. LAY, :JR.,
Secretary,. N.I.A.
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PROPAGANDA BROADCASTS OF FOREIGN POWERS
References: a.
c. Minutes I.A.B. lith Meeting, Item
Memorandualy the Director of Central Intelligence.
1. The enclosed memorandum from the Special Assistant to the
Secretary of State is submitted to the Intelligence Advisory
Board for consideration in connection with the references.
2. In the light of the enclosure, it is recommended that the
Intelligence Advisory Board concur in the submittal of the en-
closure to
gence Authority.
for consideration by the National Irtelli-
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ENCLOSURE
May 27, 1946
MEMORANDUM FOR: REAR ADMIRAL SIDNEY W. SOUERS,
DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
SUBJECT:
The Practicability of State Department
Operation of FBIS (Foreign Broadcast
Intelligence Service)
As a result of the discussion during the meeting of the
Intelligcnoo Advisory Board on May 9, 1946, and a subsequent
conference with representatives of the Central Planning Staff of
CIG and G-2, the Department has made a careful study of the
practicability of its taking over the operation of FBIS from the
War Department. The Department concludes:
a. That it is not practicable for it to assume responsi-
bility for the operation of FBIS.
b. That it concurs with the Director of Central Intelligence
in the view that the War Department should properly continue
to have respOnsibility for the operation of FBIS, at least
durinij fiscal 1947.
c. That a comprehensive program for the relocation of the
facilities used by FBIS should be undertaken to improve the
coverage of broadcast intelligence.
d. That direction of the monitoring effort should be as-
sumed by the Director of Central Intelligence and that the
Department is prepared to collaborate closely with the Director
in that connection.
. That the service provided by FBIS is of great value,
and that the Department will be ready to support budget re-
quests for FBIS-.
(Signed) WILLIAM L. LANGER
WILLIAM L. LANGER
(Special Assistant to the
Secretary of State)
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
Subject: C.I.G. FBIS).
Reference: Memorandum of General Vandenberg, dated 8/5/46.
1. Statement in reference memo that "A Central Intelli-
gence Group function is the operation of intelligence services when
such .services are provided the several intelligence agencies" is an
inaccurate interpretation of the President's letter of 22 January 1946.
2. Paragraph 3.0. of the President's letter states that
the Director of Central Intelligence shall "perform such
services of common concern as the National Intelligence Authority
determines can be more efficiently accomplished centrally."
3. Only when the criterion of greater efficiency applies, is
the performance of a service intended to devolve upon the Director
of Central Intelligence. The evidence in the case of the monitoring
of press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers shows conclusively
that the Central Intelligence Group cannot perform the function most
efficiently and that, on the contrary, only the War Department - being
free of the lacks which hamper the other agencies considered - can
perform the function most efficiently.
4. Although the Department of State is shown by statistics
to display a somewhat greater interest than War and Navy Departments
in the intelligence information collected by means of the monitoring
service, the non-military character of the bulk of the information
collected does not remove it from direct and important War Department
interest. The existence of the large "Pol-Ecu Branch of M.I.D. and
the Industrial College of the Armed Forces are outstanding evidences
of that fact.
Captain, U.S.N.
Acting Chief, Central Planning Staff
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MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARY, NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AUTHORITY:
SUBJECT: CIG
Returned herewith is subject paper concerning provision
for monitoring press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign
powers with comments as follows:
(a) It is agreed that performing the function of
monitoring press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers
is necessary, and that the present organization performing
this function should be liquidated and .mpplanted ?by a new
organization better adapted to serve the needs of authorized
intelligence agencies. However, it is not agreed that the
required monitoring system can be performed most efficiently
by the War Department.
(b) The State Department is the primary user of
the monitored material, although the War and Navy Departments
also have an interest. A Central Intelligence Group function
is the operation of intelligence services when such services
are provided the several intelligence agencies. Thus, it ap-
pears that operation of this monitoring system is a CIG re-
sponsibility. In lieu of CIG, the alternative is that the
State Department perform the service. Under no circumstances
should the War Department engage on a continuing basis in
this predominately non-military inte134:ence function.
HOYT S. VANDENBERG (Signed)
HOYT S. VANDENBERG
LIEUT. GENERAL, GSC
A. C. of S., G-2
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PROVISION FOR MONITORING OF PRESS AND
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a. C.I.G.
b.
c. Minutes I.A.B. 4th Meeting, Item 2
References:
Memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence
1. The enclosed memorandum from the Special Assistant to the
Secretary of State is submitted to the Intelligence Advisory
Board for consideration in connection with the references.
2. In the light of the enclosure, it is recommended that the
Intelligence Advisory Board concur in the submittal of the en-
closure to D.I.G.
gence Authority.
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SIDNEY W. SOURS
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MEMORANDUM FOR: REAR ADMIRAL SIDNEY W. SOUERS,
DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
SUBJECT:
The Practicability of State Department
Operation of FBIS (Foreign Broadcast
Intelligence Service)
As a result of the disd,ussion during the meeting of the
Intelligence Advisory Board on May 9, 1946, and a subsequent
conference with representatives of the Central Planning Staff of
CIG and G-2, the Department has made a careful study of the
practicability of its taking over', the operation of FBIS from the
War Department. The Department concludes:
a. That it is not practicable for it to assume responsi-
bility for the operation of FBIS.
b. That it concurs with the Director of Central Intelligence
in the view that the War Department should properly continue
to have responsibility for the operation of FBIS, at least
during fiscal 1947.
c. That a comprehensive program for the relocationof the
facilities used by FBIS should be undertaken to improve the
coverage of broadcast intelligence.
d. That direction of the monitoring effort should be as-
suMed by the Director of Central Intelligence 'and that the
Department is prepared to collaborate closely with the Director
in that Connection.
? e. That the service provided by FBIS is of great Value,
and that the Department will be ready td support budget re-
quests for FBISi.
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References: a. Q.I.G.
E. C.I.G.
Minutes I.A.B. 4th Meeting, Item 2
Memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence
1. The enclosed memorandum from the Special Assistant to the Secretary
of State is submitted to the Intelligence Advisory Board for consideration
in connection with the references.
2. In the light of the enclosure, it is recommended that the Intelligence
Advisory Board concur in the submittal of the enclosure to C.I.G.
consideration by the National Intelligence Authority.
SIDNEY W. SOURS
Director
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DIRTCTOR OF COTRAL INTMLIG3NC3
SUBJECT:
May 27, 19/16
The Practicability of State Department
Operation of FBIS (Foreign Broadcast
Intelligence Service.
As a result of the discussion during the meeting of the Intelli-
gence Advisory Board on May 9, 1946, and a subsequent conference with rep-
resentatives of the Central Planning Staff of CIG and G-2, the Department
has made a careful study of the practicability of its taking over the op-
eration of FBIS from the War Department. The Department concludes:
a. That it is not practicable for it to assume responsi-
bility for the operation of FBIS.
b. That it concurs with the Director of Central Intelli-
gence-in the view that the War Department should properly con-
tinue to have responsibility for the operation of FBIS, at
least during fiscal 1947.
c. That a comprehensive program for the relocation of the
facilities used by FBIS should be undertaken to improve the cov-
erage of broadcast intelligence.
d. That direction of the monitoring effort should be as-
sumed by the Director of Central Intelligence, and that the
Department is prepared to collaborate closely with the Director
in that connection.
e. That the service provided by FBIS is of great value,
and that the Department will be ready to support budget requests
for FBIS.
(Signed) WILLIAM L. LANGER
WILLIAM L. LANGER
(Special Assistant to the
Secretary of State)
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PROVISION FOR MONITORING OF PRESS AND
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Reference: C.I.G.
Memorandum by the Secretary'
1. The. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, WDGS, has disapproved
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a. It is agreed that performing the function of monitoring
press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers is neces-
sary, and that the present organization performing this.
function should be liquidated and supplanted by a new
organization bettor adapted to serve the needs of authorized
intelligence agencies.' However, it is not agreed that the
required monitoring system can be performed most efficiently
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tored material, although the War and Navy Departments also
have an interest. A. Central Intelligence Group function is
the operation of intelligence services when such servicgo
are provided the several intelligence agencies. Thus, it
appears that operation of this monitoring system is a CIG
responsibility. In lieu of CIG, the alternative is that the
State Department perform the service. Under no cruumstances
should the War Department engage in a continuing basis in
this. predominately nonmilitary intelligence function.
2. The above action and comments aro submitted for con-sid ra-
tion by the Intelligence Advisory Board at its meeting at 1430
on Thursday, -9 May 1946.
JAMES S. LAY, JR?
Secretary, N.I.A.
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SECRETARY, N.I.A
Middle East-India Branch
Far East-Pacific Branch
CHIEF OF OPERATIONAL SERVICES
Western Hemisphere Branch
CHIEF, CENTRAL PLANNING STAFF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
Subjects
C.I.G.
(FBIS).
References Memorandum of General Vandenberg, dated 8/5/46.
1. Statement in reference memo that "A Central Intelli-
gence Group function is the operation of intelligence services when
such services are provided the several intelligence agencies" is an
inaccurate interpretation of the President's letter of 22 January 1946.
2. Paragraph 3.0. of the President's letter states that
the Director of Central Intelligence shall "perform - such
services of common concern as the National Intelligence Authority
determines can be more efficiently accomplished centralIy."
3. Only when the criterion of greater efficiency applies, is
the performance of a service intended to devolve upon the Director
of Central Intelligence. The evidence in the case of the monitoring
of press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign porters shows conclusively
that the Central Intelligence Group cannot perform the function most
efficiently and that, on the contrary, only the War Department - being
free of the lacks which hamper the other agencies considered - can
perform the function most efficiently.
4, Although the Department of State is shown by statistics
to display a somewhat greater interest than War and Navy Departments
in the intelligence information collected by means of the monitoring
service, the non-military character of the bulk of the information
collected does not remove it from direct and important War Department
interest. The existence of the large "Pol-Ec" Branch of M.I.D. and
the Industrial College of the Armed Forces are outstanding evidences
of that fact.
Captain, U.S.N.
Acting Chief, Central Planning Staff
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b. Approved, subject to the minor
amendments set out below
c. Disapproved. Request meeting
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a. Approved without change
b. Approved, subject to the minor
amendments set out below
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2. Suggestions or amendments *.See.
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MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARY, NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AUTHORITY:
SUBJECT:
Returned herewith is subject paper concerning provision for
monitoring press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers with
comments as follows:
(a) It is agreed that performing the function of moni-
toring press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers is necessary,
and that the present organization performing this function should be
liquidated and supplanted by a new organization better adapted to
serve the needs of authorized intelligence agencies. However, it
is not agreed that the required monitoring system can be performed
most efficiently by the lar Department.
(b) The State Department is the primary user of the
monitored material, although the War and Navy Departments also
have an interest. A Central Intelligence Group function is the
operation of intelligence services when such services are provided
the several intelligence agencies. Thus, it appears that operation
of this monitoring system is a CIG responsibility. In lieu of CIG,
the alternative is that the State Department perform the service.
Under no circumstances should the War Department engage on a con-
tinuing basis in this predominately-non-military intelligence
function.
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LIEUT. GEERAL, GSC
A. C. of S., G-2
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Subject: C.I.G.
1. The subject paper is
a. Approved without change
b. Approved, subject to the minor
amendments set out below
c. Disapproved. Request meeting
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THOS. B. INGLIS,
Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy,
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE INTELLIGENU ADVISORY BOARD:
Subject: C.I.G.
1. It is requested that the individual members of the
Intelligence Advisory Board rettlrh the attached memorandum to
the Secretary by 1630, Monday, 6May 1946 $ after
making appropriate entry in the space provided.
1946
JAMES S. LAY, JR.
Secretary, N.I.A.
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY, NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AUTHORITY:
Subject:
1. The subject paper is
a. Approved without change
b. Approved, subject to the minor
amendments set out below
c. Disapproved. Request meeting
of I.A.B. to consider paper
2. Suggestions or amendments *
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE INTELLIGENCE ADVISORY BOARD:
Subject: C.I.G.
1. It is requested that the individual members of the
Intelligence Advisory Board retUrt the attached memorandum to
the Secretary by 1630, Thursday, 2 May 1946 after
making appropriate entry in the space provided.
JAMES S. LAY, JR.
Secretary, N.I.A.
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY, NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AUTHORITY:
.Subject: C.I.G.
1. The subject paper is
a. Approved without change
b. Approved, subject to the minor
amendments set out below
C. Disapproved. Request meeting
of I.A.B. to consider paper
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE GROUP'
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PROPANGANDA BROADCASTS OF FOREIGN POWERS
References: a. C.I.G.
F. C.I.G.
Memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence
1. Pursuant to the provisions of C.I.G. Directive No.
an ad hoc committee conducted a study of the function
of monitoring press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign
powers and submitted a report to the Director of Central
Intelligence, with copies to the Intelligence Advisory
Board.
2. After consideration of this report and further study
by the Central Intelligence Group, the enclosed report to
the National Intelligency Authority has been prepared as a
basis for action on this matter.
3. It is therefore recommended that the Intelligence
Advisory Board concur in the submittal of the Enclosure for
consideration by the NationalIntelligence Authority.
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DRAFT
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AUTHORITY
PROVISION FOR MONITORING OF PRESS AND
PROPAGANDA BROADCASTS OF FOREIGN POWERS
Report by the Director of Central Intelligence
with the unanimous concurrence of the
Intelligence Advisory Board
1. During the war, the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) conducted a foreign broadcast intelligence service
(FBIS), which monitored press and propaganda broadcasts of
foreign powers. ?The FCC was in process of liquidating
this agency when its functions were taken over by the War
Department on an interim basis on 30 December 1945. The
War Department requested that the Director of Central
Intelligence assume responsibility for the proper disposition
of the former FBIS function. An ad hoc committee was ap-
pointed by C.I.G. action to make this study. Their report
has been submitted to the Director of Central Intelligence
and the Intelligence Advisory Board.
2. After consideration of all evidence submitted in
the case, the Director of CentraldIntelligence concludes
that:
a. the function of monitoring press and propaganda
broadcasts of foreign powers is necessary;
b. the present organization performing this function
under control of the War Department should be liquidated and
supplanted by a new, organization better adapted to serve the
needs of authorized intelligence agencies;
C. the operation of the required monitoring system
can be most efficiently performed by the War Department
under directives as to collection and distribution to be
issued by the Director of Central Intelligence.
Discussion upon which these conclusions are based is contained
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3. The enclosed draft N.I.A. Directive has been prepared
to provide the means for carrying out the recommendations
based upon the above conclusions. It has been unanimously
concurred in by the Director of Central Intelligence and
the Intelligence Advisory Board, which included the Director
of the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a member for
consideration of this matter.
4. It is recommended that the National Intelligence
Authority approve the draft directive in Enclosure "A"
(Appendix "A" hereto).
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PROPOSED N.I.A. DIRECTIVE
PROVISION FOR MONITORING PRESS AND
PROPAGANDA BROADCASTS OF FOREIGN POWERS
Pursuant to paragraph 1 of the letter from the President,
dated 22 January 1946, which, designated this Authority as
responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating the ?
federal foreign intelligence activities so as to assure the most
effective accomplishment of the intelligence mission related to
the national security, the following policies and procedures
relating to the function of monitoring press and propaganda
broadcasts of foreign powers are announced:
1. The function of monitoring press and propaganda broadcasts
of foreign powers is an essential means of collecting intelligence
information required by the intelligence agencies Of the State,
War, Navy, and other governmental departments. It will be.
operated by the War Department so as to carry out collecting and
distributing missions assigned by the Director of Central Intelli-
gence.
2. The present. organization carrying on this function .under the
control and direction of the War Department will be liquidated.
Concurrently with the liquidation, a new foreign broadcast
monitoring service will be organized and operated by the War
Department so as to serve, with a minimum of interruption, the
intelligence agencies subject to our coordination. This service
will be given a new name by the War Department.
3. The Director of Central Intelligence will be responsible for
the assignment of appropriate collecting and distributing missions
the War Department official charged with the operation of this
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sorvice. These missions will be such as to meet the needs el'
the intelligence agencies subject to our coordination.
4. The State and Navy Departments will give to the War
Department such assistance and the use cf such facilities,
Within their respective capabilities, as may be necessn.ry
properly to fulfill the mission herein assigned.
5. The War Department will take the necessary budgetary
action to carry out the program heroin initiated.
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.DISCUSSION
1. The function of monitoring press and propaganda broad-
casts of foreign powers is an overt means of obtaining intelli-
gence inforMation of use to the intelligence agencies of State,
War and Nav:r Departments.
. This function was originally undertaken by FBIS under the
FCC early in 1941 as a result of recommendations made by
the Defence communications Board.
3. The FBIS was organized functionally into: an office of
the Director which gave general supervision to the service;
a Monitoring Division responsible for preparing the monitoring
schedule for all FBIS stations and of providing excerpts from
programs monitored near Washington; a Publications Division
responsible for preparing and issuing reports on incoming
broadcasts for rapid distribution to government agencies re-
questing them and for maintaining a central background file;
an Administrative Services Division responsible for mimeograph-
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4. The War Department was informed in December 1945 that the
FCC was in process of liquidating the FBIS. The War Department
thereupon expanded its monitoring program to meet the need
arising from this liquidation. The War Department employed
former FBIS personnel, effective 30 December 1945, and has
since acquired by transfer all FBIS facilities, including
those held by lease or contract. The War Department arranged
for the renegotiation of outstandinp leases and contracts.
5. The function of monitoring foreign press and propaganda
broadcasts should be continued since it is of value to the
intelligence agencies of the State, War, Navy, and other
government departments. Based upon a survey, the Department
of State appears to have the greatest use for ? the product of
such monitoring. The necessary budget arrangements to main-
tain this function should be made for the Fiscal Year 1947.
The War Department is the only agency now prepared to under-
take this budget problem and it has included the necessary funds
in its budget requirements.
c. It appears that the present organization carrying on the
former functions of the FBIS under War Department direction
should be liquidated for the following reasons:
a. Its reports are circulated too generally to organize-
tions and individuals, including foreign agencies. In
order that proper intelligence direction may be given to
its activities, its product should be restricted to
authorized intelligence agencies of the Federal government.
b. The personnel of the organization have not been
screened for security. Adequate screening is essential,
since disclosure of the direction given to the activities
of the organization would be detrimental to this Nation's
interests and security.
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7. The present organization should be supplanted by a new
organization capable of performing the monitoring function
required by authorized intelligence agencies of the Federal
government.
U. Central direction of the monitoring effort should be-
given in order to insure that the specific needs of all proper
recipients are considered. This direction can be given by
the Director of Central Intelligence, advised by a committee
including a coordinator from the Central Intelligence Group
and members from A-2, G-2, State, and OWI.
9. Under sach central direction, any of the three departments
concerned could operEte the monitoring, editLng and distributing
of the press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers.
a. However, certain preliminary stops would be required
before State or Navy could undertake the operation, in-
cluding:
(1) Provision for the necessary administration and
supply;
(2) Transfer of the budget from War Department to
the department which would take over the operation;
(3) Arrangements for the necessary communication
facilities between the field and Washington;
(4) Screening of personnel for security purposes,
including any members of the present organization who
may be re-employed in the now organization.
b. Continued operation by the War Department would
require only screening of the personnel.
10. Operation by the Central Intelligence Group (as distin-
guished from central direction of effort) would require that
the same steps outlined under 9 a, above be taken, with
particular emphasis on arrangement for administration and
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11. Paragraph 3 c, of the President's letter of January 22
requires the Director of Central Intelligence to perform,
for the benefit of intelligence agencies of the State, War
and Navy Departmonts, "such services of common concern as
the National Intelligence Authority determines can be more
efficiently accomplished centrally." It appears clear that
direction of monitoring effort for the benefit of these in-
telligence agencies can be accomplished more efficiently
centrally. However, with regard to efficiency of actua.1
operation, little evidence can be found to justify a con-
clusion that operation by the Central Intelligence Group would
be more efficient than operation by one of the departments.
In any event, the evidence is not strong enough to justify
the establishment of the required overhead facilities in thL
Central Intelligence Group, duplicating those already existing
in other agencies. The following comments on relative efficiency
also apply':
a. Lack of organic communication facilities militates
against efficient and economical operation by the State
Department.
b. Lack of direct staff control of monitoring facilities
by ONI militates against efficient operation by the Navy
Department.
c. Lack of organic communication facilities and
established overhead facilities militates against efficient
and economical operation by the Central Intelligence Group.
Moreover, it appears that the C.I.G. is not legally
authorized to assume the contractual obligations involved.
d. 'Considering that the War Department has none of the
lacks specified in a to c above, it is believed that opera-
tion of the function by the War Department would be some-
what more efficient and economical than by any other agency.
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Idanni1_1946
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE GROUP
COPY NO.
PROVISION FOR MONITORING OF PRESS AND
PROPAGANDA BROADCASTS OF FOREIGN POWERS
ReferenceVa,C
I. a.
Memorandum ty the Director of Central Intelligence
1. Pursuant to the provisions of C.I.G. Directive No.
an ad hoc committee conducted a study of the function of
monitoring press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers
and submitted a report to the Director of Central Intelli-
gence, with copies to the Intelligence Advisory Board.
2. After Consideration of this report and further study
by the Central Intelligence Group, the enclosed report to the
National Intelligence Authority has been prepared as a basis
for action on this matter.
3. It is Idilerefore recommended that the Intelligence
Advisory Board concur in the submittal of the Enclosure for
consideration by the National Intelligence Authority.
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SIDNEY W. SOUERS,
Director.
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141 Voting the war, the Fedora Comunications Conaia, *Ion (FCC) coor
dotted it foreign 'brogicast totelliergonoo servico (r413/5).1, which uronitored
mass arxi propaganda bra:Wow:4c of toroign poworo* ?
Th s viu la prow,
ceesr 3,4,tidating, acoacy when it* fttootlons moo taken VVVir".
.the .14r, Departwont cal an IsIterim hi ot ,30 Deockther 1945. The War
Departraontrequestt.qd that Vac 114,4;fotor Corstral attoulle,.
rosponsibility for tie krcrpor dioposition a the ',COMM' ingirl function.
od hoo oc?xanitteo: was appolnted hyO',141., action to make thls study*
Their report hos been attbAittOd tyt) the; Director of* Celltria Drte11i,V:=40
rttt.4 the ialterlifPnee A4IrS.W3r :Board*
t## Aft' cousideration of all, Crifiti.413041 tlabritittrAii 1,a, the caw, thv
Dim:tor of Control Dttolagence co/101'1,410y thatti\tho ft:notion or
rennitorino; press art propegamda broadcast* of foreign power* io
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neceasar:n Ailest,,the prescat orvalisetion pistrforming this rantrta,AAV, undor
ccgitrol. of tiv i 4 b lividated, and supplariUd by a
rano organisation bettor adapted to wove the aiimdaor tthried
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genes agencies, -asioeitmele,:ihe veratton a the rotairod monitorisa system
can be nowt, offloiently par:termed tho Deportnizt undor directives
as to coLlootios sod distribution to be timed by the DI.rector of Central.
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3? The coolosed drat 1440,L.,4, t4hietmen 'prepared to pre
the means for carz7i2g out the riticotatendationa based won the above
conclusions. It has been unanicousI,y concurred in by the Dlrector or
Cantina lateatgance ate tha Intenionce Aittisovi Boards vdtich
4,ncludad the Diz?entor of the Feder aI liurcau AtZnveatigation aa a sesiber
or conaidoration Ot this :attar.
t? It in reccorgertu4 that the National Intiellilenn kaitteri# apprm
e fim
thek drat WArcotive 1.11 licciosan
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TIVARNIINOMPRIF .140NITORI11G PRESS
PhOPAGAND FOREI(N POW&S
BRO CASTS
Pursuant to paragraph 1 of the /otter fro= the President, dated
22 January 1946, 'which designated this Authority as responsible for
planning, developing, and coordinating the federal foreign intelli-
gence activities seas to assure the !lost effective accomplishment of
the intelligence taission related to the national security, the
following policies and procedures relating to the function of moni-
toring press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers are announced:
1. The function of monitoring Dress and pr,Taganda broadcasts of
foreign powers is an essential means of collecting intelliconce infor-
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*partments. It will be operated by the War Department so as to carry
out collecting and distributing ziasions assigned by the Director of
Central Intelligence.
2. The present organization carrying on this function under the
control and direction of the War Department will be liquidated. Con-
currently with the liquidation, a new foreign-broadcast monitoring
service vill be organised and operated by the War Department so as
to serve, with a minima of interruption, the intelligence agencies
subject to our coordination. This service will given a new name by
the War Department.
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3. The Director of Central Intelligence will be responsible for
the assignment of appropriate collecting and distributing missions to
the War Department official charged with the operation of this service.
These missions will be such as to meet the needs of the intelligence
agencies subject to our coordination.
4. The State and Navy Departmonts will give to the War Department
such assistance and the use Of such facilities, within their respective
capabilities, as may be necessary properlyito fulfill the mission herein
assigned.
S. The War Departmontwill take the necessary budgetary action to
carry out the program herein initiated.
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1. The function of leonitoring press and propaganda 'broadcasts of .
foreign powers is an .overt :alaans of obtaining,, intelligence information
of use to he intelligence agencies of State, 17ar and Navy. Departments.
2. This ft:notion was originally undertaken .by Y2I5 under the FCC
early in 1941 as a result of recommend.ntions matte by the Defence com-
tunicettions Pord.
3. The !TB vas organised functionally into: an e.)frice of the
Director which gave general s,..;pervision to the service; a 3:i(orlitoring
Division responsible for ,preparing th onitorin47 scA:ed-le for all 1.1315
stations and of providing excerpts Cri:;,1:, progra;,!x, .1?Lar Washinutn;
a Publications Livision responsible for pre.?arin.i':. i,seuing reT.orts on
incordng broadcasts for raid. distribution to government a?.vncies re-
questing them and for maintaining a central '!,-,,ackground file; an Adain-
istrative Services Division responsible for :41:unewixa. collatinF,?
and distributing the procesaed reports; sad. a fleiti orgari:zatien ros-
pcosible for operatinc field 3tations IocaT.ed at strategic p-oints for
interception of foreign broadcasts not tIonitorod in the "Iash.i.ncton area.
142. The War Department was informed in December 19/45 that the FCC ,
vas in process of liquidating the FBI S. rthe far ntvartment thereupon
expanded its Monitoring 'program to meet the need arising from this -
t,
liquidation. The 45ar Department employed former YEAIS personnel,
affective 30 December :1.9.45? and has sines acquired by transfer all
FBIS facilities, including those held by lease or contract. The Viti?
Departuent arranged for the renegotiation of outstanding leases and
ontracts.
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5* The function of monitoring foreign press and propaganda broad-
castw ihyuld be continued tgincei it
of
!6,
agencies
to maintain this function should h zc10 Jr the Liscal Year 1947* T1
.'department is the only scene' nolo' tc undertake vile budo
problem and it has included the necessary funds In Its blidgot require-
ia of value to the intelligence
c 1
The accessay budget arrangeJtents
meats*
6. It appoara that the ixescrA
cr6:an1zntion carrying on the former
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functions of the VUZ under ;Ispartnt direction shuld bn liquidated
for the folloein reamlat
a. Its reorts are circulated to lenoratly to orpl-iklticre and
individuals) inclthding .Careign agencies.. In order that 2roper in-
teiliv;ence Oir4ction may be giverl to ite activities) Its .prouct
should be restricted to authorized intelligence sonnies of the
Federal government. .
The personnel or the trganivition have nat becn zaroctned for
security* Adequate careening is essential, sines disoloaure ot the
dIrection given to the activities of the organization vould be de-
trimental to tlds Natin's iatereste ?And severity*
7. The riresent orgamiaation shbuld he au:planted tAr a new eirganisation
capable a performing the monitoring Nnetion required by autherisad
Inii44,;44gme *gentles of the Federal oavernment,
8. contva aroction or ulos;.;;;_nitoriag effort should be given iu order
to insure tht the u9seiri4 eeds of an nroperrveik,i4arta, are considered*
Ibis directien can be given by this Director of Central Intelligence,
aktlid.by a conattee including a coordinator from the Central Inteili-
A
genes Group and members tram A-2, G-20 and ONI*
9* Under such central direction, any of the three departments con-
cerned could operate the =mitering, editing and distributing of the
prose and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers*
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a, Hoeeverl. cOrt4a4r!liminary steps would be reqeired before,
State or Navy coeld undertake tho opratiou?
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(1)_Provision for the:neeeeearyadministration and. etvdp4;
(24 Traneferafthe budget frO41:W4rY)0Partnent to the depirtmont
ehiobeeeld take ever the operation;
(3) Arrangementa,for the nepessary communication facilities
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:between Pm field and Washingteej
? W.,;;crcening,of personnel for_scurity purposes, including any
?members of the_present organization to may te re-errployed
in the new organization.
b. Continued operation by the 'tar Department would require only
screening of the personnel.
10 Operatien by the Central Intelligence Group (as cAstinoished from
central direction of effort) would require that the same steps outlined
under 9.a., at)ove, be taken, with particular emphasis on arrSeeteeents
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for administration and supply.
11. Paragraph 3.cs of the President's letter of January. 22 requirea
the Director of Central Intellicence to perform, for the benefit of
intelligence agencies of the State, War and Navy Departments, ',such
services of common concern as the National Intelligence Authority de-
termines can be more efficiently accomplished centrally." It at.peare
clear that direction of -monitoring effort for the benefit of these
intelligonce agenoica can 'A accemylished More efficiently centrally.
However, with regard to efficienoy of actual 2E2E1112E, little evi-
dence can be round to justify a conclusion that operation by the Central
intel1iCecelroup would be more efficient than operation or one of the
departments. Th. any event, the evidence is 'AA strong eneegh to justify
the establishment of the required overhead facilities in the Central
Intelligence Group, duplicating those already existing in other agencies.
The folloving comments on relative efficiency also apply:
a. LaCk of organic commUnipation.facilities militates against
efficient and economical operation by the State Department.
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b. Lack of direct staff control of monitoring facilities by ONI
gdlitates against efficient operation by the Yen- Department.
c. Lack of orcanic communication facilities and established over?
head facilities nilitates ws!ainst efficient and oonomical operation
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d. Consider:IAA that the War L7tepartgient has none of the lacks. speci.,.
fied in a. to c. above, it is believed that operation of the fwaction
by the War Department would be smaewhat more efficient and economical
than by any other agency.
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Re sort br the Director of Central Intelligence
Wi h he unanamous concurrence o the
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1. During the war, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) con-
ducted a foreign broadcast intelligence service (FBIS), which monitored
press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers. The FCC was in pro-
cess of liquidating this agency when its functions were taken over by
the War Department on an interim basis on 30 December 1945. The War
Department requested that the Director of Central Intelligence assume
responsibility for the proper disposition of the former FBIS function.
An ad hoc committee was appointed by C.I.G. action to make this study.
Their report has been submitted to the Director of Central Intelligence
and the Intelligence Advisory Board.
2. After consideration of all evidence submitted in the case, the
Director of Central Intelligence concludes: that the function of
monitoring press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers is
necessary; that the present organization performing this function under
control of the War Department should be liquidated and supplanted by a
new organization better adapted to serve the needs of authorized intelli-
gence agencies; and that the operation of the required monitoring system
can be most efficiently performed by the Mar Department under directives
as to collection and distribution to be issued by the Director of Central
Intelligence. I ?1.14A. k
3. The enclosed draft N.I.A. Directive has been prepared to provide
the means for carrying out the recommendations based upon the above
conclusions. It has been unanimously concurred in by the Director of
Central Intelligence and the Intelligence Advisory Board, which
included the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a member
for consideration of this matter.
4. It is recommended that the National Intelligence Authority approve
the draft directive in Enclosure "C".
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NEW WAR DEPARTMENT BUILDING
2Ist and VIRGINIA AVENUE, N. W.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
25 April 1946
PaEORANDUM FOR SECRETARY, NIA.:
SUBJECT: Monitoring the Press and Propaganda Broadcasts of Foreign Pagers
1. The suggestions made in this morning's council meeting regard-
ing the draft CIG action submitted to the Director on 23 April under
memorandum, above subject, have been studied by the Planning Staff.
2. Paragraph 6 b of the proposed memorandum from the Director to
the IAB is necessary in order that the Director may know specifically
the official to whom the collecting and distributing missions are to be
assigned.
3. Paragraph 6 c of the proposed memorandum from the Director to
the IAB is necessary, since it sets up the fundamental system by means
of which the Director can coordinate this particular intelligence acti-
vity. It is necessary that the Director have a means of knowing on a
day-to-day basis the specific detailed requirements for information
from each of the member agencies. Therefore, a representative from
each member agency should serve on an advisory committee in order to
present his agency's detailed needs for information and to assist in
formulating the terms of collecting and distributing missions. By this
means., each agency will be assured that this service of common concern
is being performed "for the benefit of said intelligence agencies."
4. The Central Planning Staff recommends that the action be approved
as submitted.
Acting Chief, Ceital Planning Staff
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NEW WAR DEPARTMENT BUILDING
21st and VIRGINIA AVENUE, N. W.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
25 April 1946
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MEMORANDUM FOR: DTRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
SUBJECT: Provision for Monitoring of Press and
Propaganda Broadcasts of Foreign Powers
ENCLOSURES: a. Memo for the Director of Central Intel-
ligence from the Chief, C.P.S., subject:
"C PS Action on Survey of the Function
of Monitoring of Press and Propaganda
Broadcasts of Foreign Powers", dated
23 April 1946.
b. Draft C.I.G. Paper, subject as above,
prepared by Secretary, N.I.A.
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1. At its meeting tnis morning the C.I.G. Council con-
sidered Enclosure a.
2. Enclosure b contains a revision of the draft C.I.G.
paper in Enclosure a, with Secretariat amendments as to form
and substantive amendments suggested in the Council meeting.
Particular attention is invited to the deletion of all refer-
ence to a committee to assist the Director of Central Intelli-
gence in giving direction to the monitoring function. It was
felt that this was a matter for internal decision within C.I.G.
Moreover, I who is suggested as the C.I.G. coor-
dinator, Wou.ku tut the decision as to a coordinating
mechanism be deferred pending further study and discussion.
3. One point raised in the Council meeting which is not
incorporated in Enclosure 1), is the suggestion that the pro-
posed N.I.A. directive clearly specify that War Department op-
eration of this monitoring is effective for the fiscal year
1947 only. While this may be intended,
feel that this question should be len unanswered
at this time, especially since the possible formation of a cen-
tral intelligence agency might change the situation prior to
the end of the fiscal year 1947.
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Secretary, N.I.
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21st and VIRGINIA AVENUE, N. W.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
23 April, 1946.
MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
SUBJECT: C.P.S. Action on Survey of the Function of Monitoring
of P7:ess and Propaganda Broadcasts of Foreign Powers.
1. Transmitted herewith are the following papers comprising
Central Planning Staff action on the FBIS Survey:-
a. Memorandum to the members of the I.A.B., with:-
Enclosure A - Discussion;
Enclosure B - Report by the Director to the N.I.A.;
Enclosure C Draft Directive announcing the policy.
2. Attention is invited to paragraph 8 of the "Discussion"
(Enclosure A), in which provision is made for an advisory committee
"including a coordinator from the Central Intelligence Group." It
is suggested that such coordinator should be furnished by the Acting
Chief of Operational Services, C.I.G.
3. Recommend that the transmitted papers be approved and
forwarded.
Captai .S.N.
Chief, Central Planning Staff
Enclosures: As noted in para. 1.
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Rear Admiral. Thomas B. Inglis,
Brig. Gen. George C. McDonald,
Mr. Alfred McCormack., 7
Honorable J. Edgar Hoover.
SUBJECT:
REFERENCE:
Monitoring of Press and Propaganda Broadcasts of
Foreign Powers.
(a) C.I.G. Directive dated 5 March 1946.
(b) Report of Ad Hoc Committee to Survey Foreign
Broadcast Intelligence Service dated
18 March 1946.
1 During the war, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) con-
ducted a foreign broadcast intelligence service (FBIS) which monitored
press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers. The FCC was in pro-
cess of liquidating this agency when its .f.unctions were taken over by
the War Department on an interim basis on 30 December 1945.
2. The product of the FBIS has been valuable to State Department,
to the intelligence agencies of tile War and Navy Departments, to the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, and undoubtedly to other Departments
and agencies.
3. The War Department has requested that a permanent disposition
of the functions of monitoring preqs and propaganda broadcasts of
foreign powers be determined since the interim arrangements would
cease at the end of the Fiscal Year 1946.
it. Discussion of this matter is furnished in Enclosure "A".
S. It is concluded that:-
a. The function of monitoring foreign press and propaganda broad-
casts should be performed as a War Department operation, said opera-
tion to be performed under directives as to collection and distribution
to be issued by the Director of Central Intelligence.
b. The present organization operating the service should be
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liquidated and supplanted by a new organization, tly.: liquidation
and reorganization to be accomplished by the War 'Department in such
manner that there shall be a minimum of interruption in the accomplish-
ment of the missions assigned by the Director of Central Intelligence.
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?The State and Navy Departments should assist the War Department,
within the measure of theiratpabilities, in the accomplishment of
the missions assigned by the Director of Central Intelligence.
6. It is recomnended that:-
a. The Draft Directive (Enclosure "Co) be concurred in prior to
its submission to the N.I.A.
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b. The Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, designate an officer to be
responsible for carrying out the missions assigned by the Director
of Central Intelligence pursuant to paragraph 3. of the Draft Direc-,/
tive (Enclosure "6").
c. Each member of the Intelligence Advisory Board designate a
representative to serve as member of a committee to assist the
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Director of Central Intelligence in giving ditection to the function)
of monitoring press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers.
SIDNEY W. SOUEMS
Director
Enclosures:- "A" - Discussion.
"B" - Report by Director of Central Intelligence.
"C" Draft Directive.
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MONITORING OF PRESS AND PROPAGANDA BROADCASTS OF FOREIGN POWERS
Discussion of oints bearing upon and leading to Conclusions in the
Directors s Memorandum to Members of the Intelligence Advisory Board.
1. The function of monitoring press and propaganda broadcasts of
foreign powers is an overt means of obtaining intelligence information
of use to the intelligence agencies of State, War and Navy Departments.
2. This function was originally undertaken by FBIS under the FCC
early in 19141 as a result of recommendations made by the Defence com-
munications Board.
3. The FBIS was organized functionally into: an office of the
Director which gave general supervision to the service; a Monitoring
Division responsible for preparing the monitoring schedule for all FBIS
stations and of providing excerpts from programs monitored near Washingtal;
a Publications Division responsible for preparing and issuing reports on
incoming broadcasts for rapid distribution to government agencies re-
questing them and for maintaining a central background file; an Admin-
istrative Services Division responsible for mimeographing, collating,
and distributing the processed reports; and a field organization res-
ponsible for operating field stations located at strategic points for
interception of foreign broadcasts not monitored in the Washington area.
4. The War Department was informed in December 1945 that the FCC
was in process of liquidating the FBIS. The War Department thereupon
expanded its monitoring program to meet the need arising from this
liquidation. The War Department employed former FBIS personnel,
effective 30 December 1945, and has since acquired by transfer all
FBIS facilities, including those held by lease or contract. The Mar
Department arranged for the renegotiation of outstanding leases and
contracts.
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5. The function of monitoring foreign press and propaganda broad-
casts should be continued since it is of value to the intelligence
agencies ofi, StateP ItiNavy. The necessary budget arrangements
to maintain this function should be made for the Fiscal Year 1947. The
War Department is the only agency now prepared to undertake this budget
problem and it has included the necessary funds in its budget require-
ments.
6. It appears that the present organization carrying on the former
functiors of the FBIS under War Department direction should be liquidated
for the following teasons:
a. Its reports are circulated too generally to organizations and
individuals, including foreign agencies. In order that proper in-
teiligence direction may be given to its activities, its product
should be restricted to authorized intelligence agencies of the
Federal government.
b. The personnel of the organization have not been screened for
security. Adequate screening is essential, since disclosure of the
direction given to the activities of the organization would be de-
trimental to this Nation's interests and security.
7. The present organization should be supplanted by a new organization
capable of performing the monitoring function required by authorized
Onteiligence)agencies of the Federal government.
8. Central direction of the monitoring effort should be given in order
to insure that the specific needs of all properrecipients are considered.
This direction can be given by the Director of Central Intelligence,
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gence Group and members from A-2, G-2, ORI and ONI.
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9. Under such central direction, any of the three departments con-
cerned could operate the monitoring, editing and distributing of the
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a. However, certain preliminary steps would be required before
Stateror Navy)could undertake the operation, including:-
(1) Provision for the necessary administration and supply;
(2) Transfer of the budget from War Department to the department
which would take over the operation;
(3) Arrangements for the necessary communication facilities
between the field and Washington;
(4) Screening of personnel for security purposea, including any
members of the present organization who maybe re-employed
in the new organization.
b. Continued operation by the War Department would require only
screening of the personnel.
10. Operation by the Central Intelligence Group (as distinguished from
central direction of effort) would require that the same steps outlined
under 9.a., above, be taken, with particular emphasis on arrangements
for administration and supply.
11. Paragraph 3.c. of the Presidentls letter of January 22 requires
the Director of Central Intelligence to perform, for the benefit of
intelligence agencies of the State, War and Navy repartments, Ifsuch
services of common concern as the National Intelligence Authority de-
termines can be more efficiently accomplished centrally.? It appears
clear that direction of monitoring effort for the benefit of these
intelligence agencies can be accomplished more efficiently centrally.
However, with regard to efficiency of actual operation, little evi-
dence can be found to justify a conclusion that operation by the Central
Intelligence Group would be more efficient than operation by one of the
departments. In any event the evidence is not strong enough to justify
the establishment of the required overhead facilities in the Central
Intelligence Group, duplicating those already existing in other agencies.
The following comments on relative efficiency also apply:
a. Lack of organic communication facilities militates against
efficient and economical operation by the State Department.
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b. Lack of direct staff oontrol of monitoring facilities by GNI
militates against efficient operation by the Navy Department.
c. Lack of organic communication facilities and established over-
head facilities militates against efficient and economical operation
by the Central Intelligence Group.
d. Considering that the War Department has none of the lacks speci-
fied in a. to c. above, it is believed that operation of the function
by the War Department would be semmIt2t more efficient and economical
than by any other agency.
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DRAFT
N.I.A. DIRECTIVE NO.
THE FUNCTION OF MONITORING PRESS
AND PROPAGANDA/OF FOREIGN MARS
MOADCASTS
Pursuant to paragraph 1 of the letter from the President, dated
22 January 1946, which designated this Authority as responsible for
planning, developing, and coordinating the federal foreign intelli-
gence activities so as to assure the most effective accomplishment of
the intelligence mission related to the national security, the
following policies and procedures relating to the function of moni-
toring press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers are announeed;
1. The function of monitoring press and propaganda broadcasts of
foreign powers is an essential means of collecting intelligence infor-
mation required by the intelligence agencies of the State, Mar and Navy
Departments. It will be operated by the War Department so as to carry
out collecting and distributing missions assigned by the Director of
Central Intelligence.
2. The present organization carrying on this function under the
control and direction of the Mar Department will be liquidated. Con-
currently with the liquidation, a new foreign-broadcast monitoring
service will be organized and operated by the War Department so as
to serve, with a minimum of interruption, the intelligence agencies
subject to our coordination. This service will be given a new name by
the War Department.
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3. The Diractor of Central Intelligence will be responsible for
the assignment of appropriate collecting and distributing missions to
the War Department official charged with the operation of this service.
These missions will be such as to meet the needs of the intelligence
agencies subject to our coordination.
4. The State and Navy Departments will give to the War Department
such assistance and the use of such facilities, within their respective
capabilities, as maybe necessary properly to fulfill the mission herein
assigned.
S. The War Department will take the necessary budgetary action to
carry out the program herein initiated.
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MEASURANDUN FOR THE DIRECTOR OF' CATRAL INTELLIGUICE
SUBJECT: C.P.S. Action on Survey of the Function of Monitoring
of Press and Propaganda Broadcasts of Foreign Powers.
1. Transmitted herewith are the following papers comprising
Central Planning Staff action on the FHIS Survey:-
a. Memorandum to the members of tho I.A.B., with:-
Enclosure A - Dinossion;
Enclosure B - Report by the Director to the M.A.;
Enclosuro 0 - Draft Directive announcing the policy.
2. Attention is invited to paragraph 8 of the mDiscussionu
(Enclosure A), in which provision is made for an advisory committee
',including a coordinator from the Central Intelligence Group." It
is suggested that such coordinator should be furnished by the Acting
Chief of Operational Services, C.I.G.
3. Recommend that the transmitted papers be approved and
forwarded.
Chief, Central Planning Staff
? Enclosures: As noted in para. 1.
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PRIVORATIDMI FOR: It. Oen. Ifoyt S. Vandenberg,
Bear Admiral Thomas B. Inglis,
Brig. Gen. George C. McDonald,
Mr. Alfred McCormack,
Honcrehlo J. Edgarleover.
SUBJECT: Uonitoring of Press and Propaganda Broadcast of
Foreign Powers?
2 5X 1 A BBFERIcNCEs (a) C.I.h Directive dated .5 March 1946.
(b) Report of Ad Woo Committee to Survey Foreign
Broadcast Intelligence Service dated
18 March 19h6.
1. During the war, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) con-
duoted a foreign broadcast intelligence service (FBIS) which 'monitored
press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers. The FCC was in pro.
coos of liquidating this ,agency-whon its functions wore taken over by
the war Department on an interim basis on 30 December :1,945.
2. The product of the FBIS has been valuable to State Department,
to the intelli,gonse agenoles of the fiar and Nero, Departments, to the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, and undoubtedly to other Departments
and agencies.
3. The 'War Departmont has requested that a permanent disposition
of the functions of monitoring press and propaganda broadcasts of
foreign posers be determined :since the interim arrangements would
cease at the end of the Fiscal Year 1946.
I:. Discussion of this matter is furnished in Enclosure "A".
5. It is concluded that:
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a. The function of monitoring foreign pretty and propaganda broad-
casts shouli be performed as a War Department operation, said opera-
tion to be performed under directives as to oollection and distribution
to be *sued by the Director of Central Intelligence.
12?. The present organisation operating the service should be
11:quadated? and sapplanted by a new organization, the liquidation
rtd reorganisatiqn to be aecovlished by the War Department in such
manner that there shall be a miniium of interruption in the accomplish..
Vint of the missions assigned by the Director of Central Intelligence.
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c. The State and, Vavy Departments should assist the War Department,
within the measure of theirawabilities, in the accomplish:pent- of
the missions aseigntd by the DIroctor of (;esatral IntellUence.
6. It is reommended that:-
a. The Draft Directive (Enclosure up?) be concurred in prior to
its submissien to the
The Assititant 'Chief of Staff, C-2.0 designate an officer o be
responsible for carrying out the missions assigned by the Director
of Central Intelligence pursuant to paragraph 3. of the Draft Direc-
tive (Enclosure "Gil).
o. Each member of the Intelligence Advisory Board desitmate a
representative- to serve as member of a committee to assist the
Director of Central Intelligence in direction to the function
of monitoring press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers.
SIDNE1
Director
Enclosures:- - Discussion.
"Bn - Report by Director of Central Intelligence.
nC" Draft Directive.
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Pursuant to pararaph I ol the letter Zi tho PratAdett, alted
22 January 1946, %14oll d4is4:natc4d this AuthoriLy 4S msponelblo for
sAanning, deve1opiuc4 and overdinatint; the toderal ITL t1:ii.
canoe aotivitiec seau to assure the 1;,ost, effedctlim atn.xvllohment of
the intelligence uission ruletod to the na4ional securitx, the
folloRdng Nlicies and ylroceaurcc rolatini-; to the PznAion of
toring mass and i-iropa,?>ttatia btt ot.Nreir,n .:.;Namtr. arc
1. The function foonitarbe, 2ress and pr,parandat.,roaicants of
foreign !.,olvera is an essc:ntial ..p.:cAns of clalctinz
meta= requirod by tho iretel'',.11;once agenclee or the atatts, Nu' and Lfav.,:?-
,De/.)artlr.ests. It 111 operated i tAgn '117ct:r carry
out COUf2ti.fl,?nd distributing -lesions nanigrod by W1t....1 Lirector of
Central Intelligence.
2. The present organimltion carrying en this f'anettcn under the
crIntrol and direction or the Wer partent 'will be lAcidated.
con?
nt1( with the liTddatice, a new Coreian -broadcast z.xoitoring
service mili be orennised and operated by the War 'Department seas
to serve, -with a, minimum ot inberruption, the intellixemoe .2.41noies
subject to our coordination. This serviee Aill 'e given a nor name by
the Oar Dap
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3* The Director r Central Intelligence will bo respQr4.1.1):Lo ..cr
? the assinnotent of appropriate collecting and distributing allusions to
the War Dewtment offici,a1 chart-tad with to 4,,Iscration or this SerVieets
Vee mlosions will be mach .as .to moet thtt mode of the intelligence
agencies emb,loct to our ei:;:ordination?
The State wit llawr Departm4;nte, .rti.11 give tot. War Departirkat
eLotJ) outdistance and the Ilse of s:Ach facintios: within their respostive
etipabilitio,s, au Iraq be necowsttry. protxr1,-/.to rfi t tL ureiti?
AustalgrAd.
54.4 Thu vox Department will talo) thd tioaerntr:?/ haul:diary action to
carry- oat the program herein, initiated.
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C?/IFCine
uArniumf tie Fiti AND Aluilikauk raoALCASTS cA FoltilOti, POWERS
Discussion of PCELtZ bearin uzon and leadine to Conclusions in the
ree or s tencrundum to cet. ors of
1. The function of monitoring press and propaganda broadcasts of
foreign posers is an overt :leans tlf 0htainie6 intelligence information
of use to the iutellUenco acsncioe; of ;:itav,o rar and Itavy -apartments.
2. This tunctim WAZ origioally uwertakez by yan wr th YCC
early in 1941 sea result c roCattmeridathtna rade Iv Num Defence cum?
runieations ixo/rd.
3. The nr.; van organised furotionaily into: an w'rice of the
Director which gave general s,porvision to tho service; a Monitoring
Division res2onanls Vcr- pra;,arini, tibv umitarin- sc'odl.lo for all ITIS
stations and tx providimz 01.corts Crut ;:rocrarg .3?onitomd reor riAshinftn;
a Nblication4 roo;c,mTiUe for ;r r&r zuz :rt3 on
jiwrjDroadousta for 17,vid diutriDution te ovartment a. owl= ro?
quoatinfL ther4 and for Aaintainine A central backi;roliW Mc; an Adiziu.-
istrative vrviaes Division reaonsible for AisleKra
4. The Var Department was informed in Deceaer 1945 that the PCC
man in process of liquidating the FBI S. The T?ar .17er,artmealt thereupon
expanded its monitoring program to meet the lied arising from this
liquidation. The War Department employed renter personnel,
effective 30 December 1045, and has since acquired by transiter all
PSIS facilities, including those held by lease or contract. The Zr
Deivrtzent arranged for the renegotiation of outstanding leases and
ontract8.
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5. The function of monitorine foreign press e4nd propage:nde broad-
oasts should be contintied 3ince it Its of value to the intelliewee
Igencees01-ewe aavy. A?ine necessary Ductget arrangements.
to (.4a.intain this function should be eiado .or the Fiscal rear 1947. The
'War Department Its the on:4 seency now ereeared to umiertake this hudeet
problem and it has included the necessary funds in its budget require-
menta.
6. It appears .that the preeent creanization carrying on the former
functions of the 71111J unJer 1ar Deearteent direction, she.uld be liquidated
for the followire; reasons:
a. Its reports are circulated too generally to orgee.i.zation.s and
individuals, including, foreign agencies. In order that proper in-
telligence direction ..mw?r be given to its activities?itt proeuct
should be restricted to Authorized intelligence agencies of the
Federal government.
o. The personnel of the C,Tganiza bion have net bee-a ecrecnce for
security. Adequate ecreening is essential, since disclosure of the
direction ,1:4ven to the Activities of the organization vould be de-
trimental to eras liation,s interests end security.
7. The present organisation sheuld be see,iplanted be- a new eereenizatien
cepableo1 lesrforming .the monitoring fenction rerraired hrautherised
enteile_ievace 2geacies of the Federal eovernmeat.
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8. Centtal direction of vite ..enitorine effort ehould be given ie order
to insure that trio specific needs of all rx.evpor r ettipients are considered.
ILLEGIB This .direction can be giveniby the Direeter of Central .;o-telligencei ;J-k-
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9, Under such central direction, any of the three departments con-
cerned could operate the monitoring, editing and distributing of the
press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign povrers.
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tiovever4 cartssin, preliminary! *tee* wouletto required before
3tate or, Navy eould undertake the operations ineludings.
(1) Pravietoe for the nocesiesary adminietratioe and swirly;
(2) Tregtfer 'of the tet fres War fesparteent, to the (Iva-Wont
lehichill.044 take ,ever. the operation ;
, (3), Arrangements for the neeempary cuseeznicat!ton facilities
between Oa field and Washiegtont
(1k),,Sctreening of pereonnel for aocurity purpoeees including any
member* of the present organizati'm \I:ht.) may e e re?employed
in the now organisation.
b. Continued operatioe by the War Lepartment seculd reqeire only
screening of the personnel.
10 Operation by the Central Intel/lip:once Group (as elistineulehed tree:
central direction of effort) would require thrit the seat) 13 teria MItairtfrad
under 9.a.s a'eoves e taken, with eartiou'ler wephasis arraneezents
Lor adsinistration and supply.
11. Paragraph 3.o. of the Presidentve letter of January 22 requires
the Director of Central intelligens:0o to performs for the benefit of
late:aisle:Ice agencies of the Stetes War and navy Departnentes 'touch
services of cosseen ccmcorn as the National Intelligence Authority de?
terminen can be sore efficiently acovezplished centrally.? It appears
clear that direction of monitoring effort for the benefit f these
intelligence astotolea can e accom-lished 40r6 effieiently centrally.
itewevers with regard to efficiency of actual operation) little evi?
dence can be found to justify a oonclualon that operation by the Central
Intelligence Oremp would be sore efficient than operation by ono of the
deleirtments. In any events the evidence is uot strong onough to justify'
the eetablishment of the receired overhead facilities in the Central
Intelligence Oroces duplicating those already exiating in other agencies.
The following comeente on relative efficiency also apply:
a. Lack of organic CORMUnicatiora facilities silifatee against
efficient and economical operation by the State Depertsente
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NWIRAUOIX PORI tto Gen? Hoyt S? Vandenberg,
Roar Admiral Timms 13. Inglis,
Orig? Gen, George C. McDonald,
Ur? Alfred McCormack*
Honorable J. Uttar &lover*
1=1;10T1
Vortttoring a Prow And PropkwdA Oroadeasta of
Foreign Powers*
2 5X1 A ltratd0.41C143 (4) C4.40?.DirectiveI Idated 5 March l9146.
(b) ttopt t?-r Ad Roo Comm ttee to Survey Foreign
. Brow/coot rate cleric* toarvice dated
Verch 19146?
1, Durialcg the iserit the l'ederal Comourdeatims Ctunicoion, (Fcc) en.
ducted a torsigzz broadcast intollimece scirvice (Mi) hIch noratored
press and prwaganda broadcasts of foreign :pownrcis The woo in pro-
4:t00$ licr.kidatinz this Ate,411AY ttOvn its functions utxre to.vien war by
the 'raw Departmont on. WI, tht.047k.1 bar4.2. art 30 Demmber 19/45.
2, Thei preduot or the .y.9.14:i ha$ b4611, Vlattlibi0 to State Department,
tt:,, the intellifxnco egs:-4,1,01s. ot the gar Uld gaV7 DiVr. t tho
Federal ilureau, Torolutigkit.loal 4r4 undoubto4 to ct!'wea. ZepartAtents
and agencies.
3, The Vier Depu'tment hoo roque4,9ted that a permarkaxrt di,WeitiOn
og the functions of atonitorliv prose ;cad ,propogenda )reettleasto of
forsiF,n posers be determined sines the int erIo arreneargente would
cease at the end of ao Fiscal Year :00164,
14,6 Discuseiton at this matter is furnished itt Snolcolme
$4, It concInded Watt-
& The function of monitoring foreign pscati a an d propaganda broexi.
oasts should be porrorae4 se a War Deptrtaweat wrationo said opera.
Wet t b parrtnrasd inkier dimotives as to collection and astribution
to be 14sued by the Dimter of Control Intelliornee?
b? The preseat crozaisation operating the service should be
liquidated and supplanted by a new olvaniseticas the liquidation
aM reorganisation to be actompliehed by the sr De4lertment iAsuah
manner that 'there shall be a zeiniiiess et tatarreption i thin accomplish-
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c* The &tato afl.Vavy Dopartlwatai whoulti assist ? the Sr Vrz2arta4tartto
within the ilicacure. of .heir expabilitit33, in the accezplish:punt of
tht misnione ateigm-dI&thv f:ontr41
6. It is rusossawadot;i tbst:?
a. The Draft Dirtotivo C6c1ool:re 0CJ9 be ovncurred in prior to
its nubminsion to the P;.1.4%,
be The Assistant Chiof Starr, U,20 Cielanc,;te an officer o be
responeiblo for carryisv outOm .4iusions asodocti by the Tliroctor
at Central Intelligence 1?0.irsuent to paracral)h 3. or the Z)raZt flirec?
tive (Enclonure
c* Each member or the intellicvnce Advisory 1.,ahrd denifnAto a
representotbm to serve ca wJabor of a couLittec to assist the
Director of ClontraI thddriiictiont, tho I;(notion
of monitoring pron;s and. ;yropavindn broadoanto o: foreio 7.owem.
Director
&Iola:rarest? ?An ? Discnecien,
. Report oy iircotor of Central Intellizanoe*
Draft Directive*
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WIJECTI C.,P4030 Avtlon on 6urvoy or the tunction af Monitoring
Prothl, cold ilsvgv:Aevlaru filotwors.
1. Trmilsolttcal hovoirth any ptIpe,TtJ
Central nahnitaiT: aot:toa ;i!;rvv;..
a.tbo 7.v!.*0:?ra Or t,!-:,o vrithi-
jii4cimmve A -
!naloaroo 2 - Rvport thc Arwtnr to the r.T.4.;
Enelovuro C :)roa "Piirt,)ct:w, annoulloing the.))olley.
2. Attontion Is invittt tu!: ;),,,a,:arivh 8 of thv "Macutooion"
C.,n;,^11;.vuro A),
12 whic11 provis', on u, fo,z, tx, advlsory eoltvnit too
"lnoLidig a coorlinator Trom thz r.,'?ntrza Intel:Um= Grov.''' St
is suggeatad thrzt suth cooranotor bo ftxtriW 4 the Aotiloz
Mile of Operational kwirioes, C.I.O.
.3* Rocomoond thk4t tho transmitted papers bo approvvd aad
forwarded.
Chief. Contral Planning Stall'
Snelasuresa
Ag ted in para. 1.
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NiNtinar MiZESIMMETtirnEg
Re ort
the Director of Central Intel
mous concurrence o
14 During the war, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) con.
ducted a foreign broadcast intelligence service (FBIS), which monitored
press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers. The FCC was in pro.
cess of liquidating this agency when its functions wore taken over by
the War Department on an interim basis on 30 December 1945. The War
Departmant requested that the Director of Central Intelligence assume
responsibility for tae peeper disposition of the former FDIS function.
An ad hoc committee was appointed by C.I.G. action to make this study.
Their report has been submitted to the Director of Central Intelligence
and the Intelligence Advisory Board,
2. After consideration of all evidence submitted in the case, the
Director of Central Intelligence concludes: that the function of
monitoring press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers is
necessary; that the present organization performing this function under
control of the 1Tar Department chonld be liquidated and supplanted, by a
new organization better adapted to servo the needs of authorized intelli.
gence agencies; and that the operation of the required monitoring system
can be most efficiently performed by the Naz, Department under directives
as to collection and distribution to be issued by the Director of Central
Intelligence.
3. The enclosed draft N.I.L. Directive has been prepared to provide
the means for carrying out the recommendations based upon the above
conclusions, It has been unanimously concurred in by the Director of
Central Intelligence and the Intelligence Advisory Board, vtich
included the Director of the Federal. Bureau or Investigation as a member
for consideration of this matter.
4. It is recommended that the National Intelligence Authority approve
the draft directive in Enclosure.see-
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY, NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AUTHORITY:
Subject: C.I.G.
1. The subject paper is
a. Approved without change
b. Approved, sUbject to the minor
amendments set out below
c. Disapproved. Request meeting
of I.A.B. to consider paper
2. Suggestions or amendments*
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3. My representative on the ad hoc committee will be
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Return to: Room 4254 .
New War Dept. Bldg.
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security classification of this paper.
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C.I.G.
25 February 1946
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE GROUP
SURVEY OF THE FUNCTION OF MONITORING PRESS
AND PROPAGANDA BROADCASTS OF FOREIGN POWERS
Memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence
? 1. During the war the Federal 0ommunations Commission (FCC)cal-
ducted a Foreign Broadcasting Intelligence Service (FBIS) which
monitored press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers.
2. The FCC was in the process of liquidatinc this-agency when
its functions were taken over by the War Depyrtment on an interim
basis on 30 December 1945. The War Department has requested that
the Director of Central Intelligenre assume responsibility for
the proper disposition of former FBIS functions with a view to
determining the most appropriate Government agency to monitor
foreign propaganda broadcasts on a continuing basis and make the
necessary recommendations to the National Intelligence Authority
(Enclosure "B").
3. It appears that this study should be undertaken as a matter
of urgency. The Central Intelligence Group is prepared to
furnish the steering member of an interdepartmental committee,
and believes that such a committee should be organized at once, to
make the necessary study.
4. Paragraph 3 of N.I.A. Directive No. 1 provides a procedure
by which such a committee can be created by unanimous approval of
the Director of Central Intelligence and the Intelligence
Advisory Board, without reference to the.NationalIntelligence
Authority.
5. The memorandum in Enclosure "A" is designed to establish
the proposed committee and give it the necessary directive. If
all members of the Advisory Board concur in the draft without
substantial change, a meetin It is
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recommended that Enclosure "A" be approved, and that each
member of the Advisory Board arrange for necessary implomntation
by his Department,
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ENCLOSURE "A"
DRAFT
C.I.G. DIRECTIVE NO.
SURVEY OF THE FUNCTION OF MONITORING PRESS
AND PROPAGANDA BROADCASTS OF FOREIGN POWERS
Memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence,
with the Unanimous Concurrence
of the Intelligence Advisory Board
1. n. During the war the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) conducted.a Foreign Broadcast Intelligence Service (FBIS)
which monitored press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers.
The FCC was in process of liquidating this agency when its func-
tions were taken over by the W-r Department on an interim basis
on 30 December 1945.
b. The product of the FBIS was valuable to the State
Department, to the intelligence agencies of the Wfir and Navy
Departments, to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and undoubt-
edly to other departments and agencies.
c. Since the interim arrangements will (ease at the end
of the fiscal year 1946, it is essenti.11 that the ultimate dispo-
sition of former FBIS functions be determined at an early date.
2. By unanimous approval of the Director of Central Intelli-
gence and the Intelligence Advisory Board an ad hoc committee is
hereby established to consist of five members, one representing
the Director of Central Intelligence and one representing each
member of the Intelligence Advisory Board. This committee will
promptly make a detailed study of facilities, resources and
operations for monitoring foreign press and propaganda broadcasts,
and will determine whether this servic is of continuing value to
existing Federal agencies. Its report will include recommendations
as to:
a. Which resources; facilities, and operating functions
should be continued in the national interest.
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b. What disposition should be made of preserved resources
and facilities and what assignments should be made of responsi-
bility for conducting the preserved operating functions.
c. What budgetary arrangements should be made.
3. The committee will submit a report of findings, conclusions
and recommendations to the Director of Central Intelligence, who
will then prepare suitable recommendations to be submitted to the
National Intelligence Authority after obtaining the concurrence-
or comment of the Intelligence Advisory Board. The Director of
the Pedern1 Bureau of Investigation will be invited to sit as a
member of the Intelligence Advisory Board for consideration of
these recommendations.
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MEMORANDUM FOR REAR ADMIRAL SIDNEY W. SOUERS:
Subject: Monitoring of Foreign Propaganda Broadcasts.
1. During December 1945 the Yar Department was informed that
the Federal Communications Commission was in process of liquidat-
ing its Foreign Broadcast Intelligence Service (FBIS) which
monitored press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers.
Although systematic coverage of foreign propaganda broadcasts
was believed primarily the concern of the State Department, it
was also valuable as an auxiliary activity to the intelligence
functions of the War and Navy Departments. Other government
agencies were served by the product of the FBIS. Therefore, as
an interim measure only, pending any program the State Department
might initiate, the War Department expanded its monitoring program
to meet the need arising from the liquidation of FBIS (Tab "A").
2. The War Department, with the approval of the FederaL Com-
munications Commission (Tab "B"), accordingly employed former
FBIS personnel and placed them on the var Department payroll
effective 30 December 1945; and all FBIS facilities, including
those held by lease or contract, were acquired by the War Depart-
ment on loan or by transfer. The War Department arranged for the
renegotiation of outstanding leases and contracts, which now
constitute a charge against its current operating expenses. Pend-
ing detailed arrangements. it acquired by loan fixed facilities
and equipment owned by Federal Communications Commission necessary
to continued FBIS operations. See Tub "C" for the functional
organization of FBIS.
3. It is inappropriate and outside of the scope of its responsi-
bilities for the War Department to continue monitoring foreign
press and propaganda broadcasts beyond the fiscal year 1946
(June 30, 19)16). Another government agency should be prepared to
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continue the FBIS function ofter that dote. It is therefore
proposed that the Director of Central Intelligence assume
responsibility for the. proper disposition of the FBIS and its
related Central Intelligence functions and make the necessary
recommendations to the National Intelligence Authority with a
view to determining the most appropriate government agency to
monitor foreign propaganda broadcasts on a continuing basis. It
is recommended that the 'War and Navy Departments be informed as
early as practicable as to the ultimate disposition of FBI3.?
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Lieutenant General, GSC
Asst. Chief of Staff, G-2
Enclosure "B"
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21 Der'em1.2er 1945
?Honorable Paul Porter
Chairman, Federal Communications Commission
:Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Porter:
The 1r Department is advised that the Federal Communica-
tions Commission is liquidating the Foreign Broadcast Intelli-
gence Service (FBIS), which monitors and.digests propaganda
broadcasts of foreirm powers.
Systematic coverage of foreign propaganda broadcasts is
believed primarily the concern of the State Department. It also
is valuable to the War and Navy Departments. In the circum-
stances of these times it is an essential source of intelligence.
As an interim measure, pending any program the State Department
may initiate, the War Department plans to expand its monitoring
program to meet the need arising from the liquidation of the
FBIS.
It is proposed that all FBIS personrel, without change of
grade or duties or accrued leave, be transferred to the War
Department prior to 31 Deceml:ser 1945 and that the Commission hold
the personnel together by continuing operations pending an
orderly determination and transfer of those essential to con-
tinued operations.
It is considered important that agreement in principle to
the necessary transfers be reached immediately in order to avoid
loss of continuity and of experienced personnel. A mutually
satisfactory settlement of the details ran readily be made by
representatives of the W..a. Department and of the Commission. The
G-2 Division will represent the War Department in this matter.
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Your acceptance of these proposals is requested. It will
facilitate War Department plans to expand its monitoring program
in the national. interest.
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/s/ ROBERT P. PATTERSON
Secretary of War
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December 27, 1945
Honorable Robert P. Patterson
Secretary of War
Pentagon Building
Washington, D. C.
My dear Secretary Patterson:
This will acknowledge your letter of 21 December 1945
proposing a transfer to the War Department of the Commission
personnel wh., have been 'engaged in the monitoring of foreign
shortwave broadcasts and 'further proposing the loan to the
War Department of all Federal Cpmmunications Commission facili-
ties which have been employed in that activity.
The Commission accepts the proposals made in your letter
and steps are being taken immediately to effectuate the arrange-
ments which you suggest. To this end representatives of the War
Department and representatives of the commission met this morning
for the purpose of making detailed plans.
The Commission is pleased that the War Department has found
it possible to carry on this important activity.
RE
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By Direction of the Commission
Chairman
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FROM :
SUBJECT:
Secretary, N.I.A.
Acting Chief, Central Planning Staff
Monitoring of Foreign Propaganda Broadcasts
DATE: 20 February 1946
1. The Planning Staff has prepared a draft of action on
this, for the Director to lay before the Intelligence Advisory
Board.
2. The Planning Staff has retained a file copy of General
Vandenberg's letter. It is suggested that a brjef memorandum
of acknowledgement might be prepared for the Admiral's signature,
acknowledging receipt of General Vandenberg's memoraadum and
stating that an appropriate recommendat' n v
ing , en ra
Plannlig Staff
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE GROUP
SURVEY OF TETE FUNCTION OF MONITORING PRESS
AND BlOPAGANDA BROADCASTS OF FOREIGN POWERS
---,MEMORANDUM RY THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
1. During the war the Federal Communications Commission ?
? conducted a Foreign Broadcasting Intelligence Service (FBIS)? which
monitored press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers.
2. The FCC was in the process of liquidating this agency when
its functions were taken over by the War Department on an interim
basis on 30 December 1945. The
has
requested that the Director of Central Intelligence assume responsibility
for the proper disposition of former FBIS functions with a view to
determining the most appropriate Government agency to monitor foreign
propaganda broadcasts on a continuing basis and make the necessary
recommendations to the National Intelligence Authority. (Enclosure
"B").
It appears that this study should be undertaken as a matter
of urgency. The CIG is prepared to furnish the steering member of
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an interdepartmental committee, and believes that such a. committee
should be organized at once to make the necessary study.
4. Paragraph 3 of N.I.A. Directive No. 1 provides a procedure
by which such a committee can be created by unanimous approval of the
? Director of Central Intelligence and the Intellig.ence Advisory Board,
without reference to the National Intelligence Authority.
5. The memorandum in Enclosure "A" is designed to establish
the proposed committee and give it the necessary directive. If all
members of the Advisory Board concur in the draft without substantial
change, a meeting -will not be necessary. It is recommended that
Enclosure "A" be approved unttn?ttrewAy, and. that each member of the
Advisory Board arrange for necessary implementation by his Department.
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ENCLOSURE ItAn
C.I.G. DIRECTIVE NO.
SURVEY OF THE FUNCTION OF MONITORING PRESS AND
PROPAGANDA BROADCASTS OF FOREIGN POWERS
Memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence,
with the Unanimous Concurrence of the Intelligence
Advisory Board
1. a. During the war the Federal Communications Commission
conducted a Foreign Broadcast Intelligence Service (FBIS) which
monitored press and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers. The
FCC was in process of liquidating this agency when its functions
were taken over by the Mar Department on an interim basis on 30
December 1945.
b. The product of the FBIS was valuable to the State De-
partment. and to the
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of the fiscal year 1946, it is essential that the ultimate disposi-
tion of former FBIS functions be determined at an early date.
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2. By unanimous approval of the Director of Central Intelligence
and the Intelligence Advisory Board an ad hoc committee is hereby es-
tablished to consist of five members, one representing the Director of
Central Intelligence and one representing each member of the Intelli-
gence Advisory Board. This committee will pronptly make a detailed
study of facilities, resources and operations for monitoring foreign
press and propaganda broadcasts, and will determine whether this ser-
vice is of continuing value to existing Federal agencies. Its report
will include recommendations as to:
a. Which resources, facilities and operating functions should
be continued in the national interest.
b. What disposition should be made of preserved resources
and facilities and what assignments should be made of responsibility
for conducting the preserved operating functions.
c. What budgetary arrangements should be made.
3. The committee will submit a report of findings, conclusions
and recommendations to the Director of Central Intelligence, who will
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member. The members of the Advisory Board will have their respect-
ive committee members report to the Director of Central intelligence
for instructions.
Stenographic assistance, office space and recorder
will be furnished by the War Department, as arranged by Assistant
Chief of Staff, G-2.
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WASHINGTON 25, O. 0.
MEMORANDUM FOR. REAR ADMIRAL SIDNEY W. SOUMS:
12 February 1946
0J. ,4
SUBJECT: Monitoring of Foreign Propaganda Broadcasts
1. During December 1945 the War Department was informed that the
Federal Communications Commission was in process of liquidating its
Foreign Broadcast Intelligence Service (FBIS), which monitored press
and propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers. Although systematic
coverage of foreign propaganda broadcasts was believed primarily the
concern of the State Department, it was also valuable as an auxiliary
activity to the intelligence functions of the War and Navy Departments.
Other Government agencies were served by the product of the FBIS.
Therefore, as an interim measure only, pending any program the State
Department might initiate, the War Department expanded its monitoring
program to meet the need arising from the liquidation of FBIS (Tab A).
2. The War Department, with the approval of the Federal Communi-
cations Commission (Tab B), accordingly employed former FBIS personnel
and placed them on the War Department payroll effective 30 December
1945; and all FBIS facilities, including those held by lease or con-
tract, were acquired by the Nar Department on loan or by transfer.
The War Department arranged for the renegotiation of outstanding leases
and contracts, which now constitute a charge against its current opera-
ting expenses. Pending detailed arrangements, it acquired by loan fixed
facilities and equipment owned by Federal Communications Commission
necessary to continued FBIS operations. See Tab C for the functional
organization of FBIS.
3. It is inappropriate and outside of the scope of its responsi-
bilities for the War Department to continue monitoring foreign press
and propaganda broadcasts beyond the fiscal year 1946 (June 30, 1946).
Another Government agency should be prepared to continue the FBIS func-
tion after that date. It is therefore proposed that the Director of
Central Intelligence assume responsibility for the proper disposition
of the FBIS and its related Central Intelligence functions and make the
necessary recommendations to the National Intelligence Authority with a
view to determining the most appropriate Government Agency to monitor
foreign propaganda broadcasts on a continuing basis. It is recommended
that the War and Navy Departments be informed as early as practicable
as to the ultimate disposition of FBIS.
3 Incls:
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2. Tab B
3. Tab C
A1904P1-1kjIL
HOYT . VANDENBERG
Lieutenant General, GSC
Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2
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21 December 1945
Honorable Paul Porter
Chairman, Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Porter:
TAB A
The War Department is advised that the Federal Communications Com-
mission is liquidating the Foreign Broadcast Intelligence Service, which
monitors and digests propaganda broadcasts of foreign powers.
Systematic coverage of foreign propaganda broadcasts is believed
primarily the concern of the State Department. It also is valuable to
the War and Navy Departments. In the circumstances of these times it
is an essential source of intelligence. As an interim measure, pending
any program the State Department may initiate, the War Department plans
to expand its monitoring program to meet the need arising from the
liquidation of EMS.
It is proposed that all FBIS personnel, without change of grade or
duties or accrued leave, be transferred to the aar Department prior to
31 December 1945 and that the Commission hold the personnel together by
continuing operations pending the transfer. It is also proposed that
the Commission discontinue liquidating and make available by loan to
the War Department all FBIS facilities, including those acquired by
lease or contract, pending 'In orderly determination and transfer of
those essential to continue.A operations.
It is considered important that agreement in principle to the
necessary transfers be reached immediately in order to avoid loss of
continuity and of experienced personnel. A mutually satisfactory
settlement of the details can readily be made by representatives of
the War Department and of the Commission. The G-2 Division will
represent the War Department in this matter.
Your acceptance of these proposals is requested. It will
facilitate War Department plans to expand its monitoring program in
the national interest.
Sincerelk yours,
/s/ Robert P. Patterson
Secretary of War
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December 27, 1945
Honorable Robert P. Paterson
Secretary of War
Pentagon Building
Washington, D. C.
My dear Secretary Patterson:
This will acknowledge your letter of 21 December 1945
proposing a transfer to the War Department of the Commission
personnel who have been engaged in the monitoring of foreign
shortwave broadcasts and further proposing the loan to the
War Department of all Federal Communications Commission
facilities ,which have been employed in that activity.
The Commission accepts the proposals made in your
letter and steps are being taken immediately to effectuate
the arrangements which you suggest. To this end repre-
sentatives of the War Department and representatives of
the Commission met this morning for the purpose of making
detailed plans.
The Commission in pleased that the War Department
has found it possible to carry on this important activity.
'CRD/to
By Direction of the Commission
/s/ Paul A. Porter
Paul A. Porter
Chairman
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