SNIE ON CHEMICAL WARFARE

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 06157973
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2022
• Document Release Date: September 26, 2017
• Case Number: F-2012-01432
• Publication Date: February 24, 1982

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24 February 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR: Hans Heymann
National Intelligence Officer at Large
FROM Special Assistant to the Director for
Interdepartmental Affairs
SUBJECT : SNIE on Chemical Warfare
1. The Director asked this morning for a short statement on the nature
of the evidence which has led us in our recent SNIE to conclude that the Soviets
have, either directly or through their proxies, used chemical agents in South
and Southeast Asia. What he means is specifics as to types of blood samples,
the tests run, etc. He is on top of the judgments of the SNIE, but he feels
a little bit weak on the nature of the evidence underlying those judgments.
2. The Director would like to have this as soon as possible, although
he is not asking for it for any particular meeting. Because it should be a
fairly simple and straightforward exercise, I ask that, if possible, you give
it to me by close of business today. My suggestion is that you somehow
summarize the discussion of the evidence in the SNIE and attach excerpts
from the SNIE if necessary as backup.
cc: C/NIC
ExO/NIC
SA/DCI
N,
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