UNRESOLVED PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED DURING THE SPECIAL CLANDESTINE SERVICES ORIENTATION COURSES

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-04718A002200240065-2
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
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• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 5, 2002
• Sequence Number: 65
• Publication Date: December 29, 1955
• Content Type: MF

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Assistant DepulorDireotor (Support)
Unresolved Problema Identified During the Spe ial
Clandestine Services Orientation Court).*
RE-MENGES; (a) Memo dtd 8 Avg 55 to DIR Zr Acting DA/S, same subject
(b) Memo dtd 6 oat 55 to Comptroller Zr DTR, sub4tactt
"Administrative Handbook (Finance Portion)"
I. In reference (14requested further study of certain problems
which were identified during the presentation of the Special CS Orientation
Courses. A report of progre s toward solution of these problems follows.
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been,This has always and continues to be, the im,at difficult single
problem of OTR. Many approaches been tried in the pest without success.
Currently* OTA is attempting to solve the problem by working with the
Clandestine Services Career Service Panel. Members of this Panel were
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Problems ed During the Special
tion Courses
briefed on the problem in Cato
procedures aimed at facilitating
and DD/P.
attempti to establish
rotation of p 1 between OTR
5. OTR a provided the 0S/C8 wi a 0 coved to have
potential as instructors. The Panel is now checking this list to determine
who will be available. It is also reviewing Returnee quseticirneires for
indications of persons who might be desirable for OTR positions.
6. The Panel is sincerely trying to resolve the various dif
inherent in the situation, but it is too early to judge how successful this
effort will be. To date the Panel has not referred anyone to OTR. At the
same time, other approaches to DEO at TATIOU0 levels are continuing. OTR
is not inflexible in the matter of the length of a tour, which can be
adjusted to fit the individual situation.
7. I)stermtnatton of the
Of
question is one facet of the continuing general problem of
t is to be taught. Over the been continuously
sing courses, training methods and mate ale, according to
t estimates of the needs of the operating components, which have
n unable to specify their requirements in detail. Thee* esti-
mates are reached through consultation with the operating components at
all levels, debriefings of experienced personnel, and analysis of available
data and eases. These estimates must then be adjusted to the practical
realities of the availability of experienced instructors, space, and students.
8. Since lent spring, OTR has been engaged in planning and creating
w 16-week course for field case officers. One of the primary objectives
s course is to provide proficiency in the administration of opera-
project's. The proposed content of this course has been fully
coordinated with element' of MVP, through the Clandestine Services Training
Committee. It is believed that the course will give case officers the
training they need in the principles and procedures of operational support.
If, after the first running, the coverage is found_to be ineuffieient, it
will be adjusted. Those ease officers who do not need the 16-week Operations
Courson mar get instruction in support prooedures by taking the administrative
phase of the Operations Support Course.
9. Acting on the suggestions of the Auditor-in-Chief and o
of totals, OTR began about two years ago to broaden and intensify the cove
age of administrative support in its operations courses In partio
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subject offiscal pro
emphasized. This haa
qualified individuals
blame Identified During -
Services Orientation Course
and responsibilities
possible because of the ro
he Comptroller#s office to serve se
in this specialised field. The three instructors recently received from
DD/S offices, working together with instructors possessing osse officer
experience, should be able to make a considerable oantributian to the
detenaination and presentation of appropriate DD/S-typa instruction.
SIGNED
UMW BAIRD
Director of Training
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