SPECIAL TRAINING

• Document Type: SPECIALCOLLECTION
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 00140396
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: September 25, 2024
• Document Release Date: October 4, 1999
• Publication Date: December 14, 1950

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