RECOMMENDATION FOR HONOR OR MERIT AWARD - CARL E. DUCKETT

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• Publication Date: January 21, 1976

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RECOMMENUTION FOR HONOR OR MERIT AWARD
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 HONOR AND MERIT AWARDS CEREMONY
Monday, 26 January 1976
9:00 a.m.
Presentation by Mr. William E. Colby
Director of Central Antelligence
DISTINGUISHED INTELLIGENCE MEDAL
Mr. Carl E. Duckett
MR. COLBY: We have a very special event here which is
to award you, Carl, your second Distinguished Intelligence
Medal. Ben?
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL - MR. DeFELICE: Citation:
Mr. Carl E. Duckett is hereby awarded the Distinguished
Intelligence Medal in recognition of his outstanding service
with the Central Intelligence Agency. Since 1969 he has been
Program Director of a major undertaking of the utmost impor-
tance to the United States. Mr. Duckett's oversight, guidance,
and direction of this complex project represented a shining
example of his almost ineffable talents. His understanding
of the technical, political and industrial nexi involved in
the organization of the program were critical in the remark-
able degree of success attained. Mr. Duckett's overall
contribution reflects the highest credit on him, the Central
Intelligence Agency and the Federal service.
DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE,; We thank you, too.
No, this is something that we've had to do sorry we didn't
do it the other day, Carl. I've been a little preoccupied
lately. Maybe with some of those nexi Ben was talking about.
But this medal is really given to you with the warmest of
admiration of all of us for a great job. Despite the fact
that that citation didn't say so, it had something to do
with a boat which Carl still owns. You can go out and sail
on it.
 But seriously, we really appreciate enormously the
imagination, the drive, the enthusiasm that Carl has given
this whole Agency, not only in Science and Technology but in
the Management Committee - and just sit around here and give
us good advice and some sharp criticism once in awhile for
what we do, It's really been a great contribution.
As you know, I say we know that only part of the
thing belongs to Carl. Part of it belongs to you, Jane.
We do thank you.
These colleagues.here in the Agency, all of whom
ha- worked with Carl over these years, are delighted to
recognize this extra accomplishment and to look forward to
a few others in the future, which we're sure are going to
come out of that fertile mind. Thank you.
MR. DUCKETT: Bill, thank you very much.
 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: Presentation of the Distinguished Intelligence Medal to
Mr. Carl E. Duckett
The Director of Central Intelligence presented the award to
Mr. Duckett in the morning meeting on Monday, 26 January 1976 at
9:00 a. m. in the DCI Conference Room. Mrs. Duckett and a photo-
grapher were also present.
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MR. CARL E. DUCKETT
is hereby awarded the
DISTINGUISHED INTELLIGENCE MEDAL
in recognition of his outstanding service with the Central Intelligence Agency. Since 1969
he has been Program Director of a major undertaking of the utmost importance to the
United States. Mr. Duckett's oversight, guidance and direction of this complex project
represented a shining example of his almost ineffable talents. His understanding of the
technical, political and industrial nexi involved in the organization of the program were
critical in the remarkable degree of success attained. Mr. Duckett's overall contribu-
tion reflects the highest credit on him, the Central Intelligence Agency and the Federal
service.
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27 January 1976
5. CASE DEFERRED
Pers Sec Officer, DDA/Sec,
Career Intelligence Medal. it was the opinion of the Board
that, as presented, career contributions would be
more appropria 1 recognized by award of the Certificate of
Distinction. who was requested to notify the Office
of Security of the Boards views, later advised that the
Deputy Director of Security will prepare a more detailed
recommendation for the Career Intelligence Medal for the Board
review.
6. RECORDER'S NOTES
award of
A. On 15 January 1976 the Director approved
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the Special Projects Staff from October 1969 to December 1974.
B. On 21 January 1976 the Director'approved award of
the Distinguished Intelligence Medal for h,Ir rl Duckett,
DDSf,T, EP-04, in recognition of his outstanding service since
1969.
C. On 27 January 1976 the Director approved the following
awards:
Distinguished Intelligence Medal
Special Counsel to the DCI
Distinguished Intelligence Medal -- Inrr
Meritorious Unit Citation --
Review Staff
R. L. Austin,
Recorder
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 REPORT OF HONOR AND MERIT AWARDS BOARD
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 Mr. Carl E. Duckett'is hereby awarded the Distinguished
Intelligence Medal in recognition of his outstanding service with the
Central Intelligence Agency. Since 1969 he has been Program Director of
a maior undertaking, of,..-t-.:u.tmost importance to the United States.
Mr. Duckett's un~.ic}~ e~y- tea~tauousl3~ rat-a curent
of this complex de+e~t-?
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understanding of the technical, g 1 1 and industrial
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critical gee" in the remijale~succ~ss attained. Mr. Duckett's
overall contribution reflec9 the highest credit on him, the Central
Intelligence Agency and the Federal servidp.
 CITATION
MR. CARL E. DUCKETT
is hereby awarded the
DISTINGUISHED INTELLIGENCE MEDAL
in recognition of his exceptional performance throughout the
period of time from 1969 to 1974 while involved as Program
Director of a major program of significant importance to the
United States. Mr. Duckett's unique ability to continuously
retain a current knowledge of all facets and details of this
complex development and direct the program through its many
obstacles, providing advice and suggestions on program
enhancements and improvements is indicative of his extra-
ordinary ability as a Program Director.
Mr. Duckett's early recognition of the significance
of this program and his understanding of the technical,
governmental, and industrial relationships involved in the
organization of this program contributed to its success.
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TO : Carl E. Duckett
THROUGH: Recorder
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SUBJECT: Security Reminders
As you are a recipient of an Agency award, the
following reminders are provided:
a. Those outside the Agency, who may be
told of your award, are left to your
judgment. Close friends and immediate
family are suggested, consistent with
any prior use of cover.
b. Please do not release details upon
which the award is based should these
provide information deemed revealing
of Agency activities nor cooperate
with public media in publicity
concerning the award.
You are cordially invited to address all inquiries
of a security nature concerning your award to the Board
or you may wish to contact the undersigned directly on
extension
FOR THE DIRECTOR OF SECURITY:
Honor and Merit Awards Board
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