OSS MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORTS - EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS/ORDER OF BATTLE, 1943

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• Publication Date: December 1, 1943
• Content Type: REPORT

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EUROPEAN THEATER
REPORT DIGEST
DECEMBER, 1943
1. PERSONNEL SITUATION. 31_4CEERIR. 1443.
411otment
Recruited
Unobligated -19 152
Army* Navy Marine
Off.. EAU. Offi ZAMA Off, E.W.
337 1,097
356 945
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Grand
Totql Civjj To
52 83 22 15 1,606
25 65 6 8 1,405
27 18 16
7 291
* Inaludlax 64 officers _end 2IA9 enlisted run. OnerstionalOrcupix_____
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A. SI BRASCK
1. _aAajgw1?LID44-riLLslt_LaIllIlrhmual
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Conversations with the British and French continue
regarding details of agents, equipment, destination, clothing,
documents, etc.
Discussions are under way and a meuorandun produced
for the Maritime Section, outlining the transportation needs of
S/ on D Day; also radio requirements for field units and under-
ground reception committees,
4 4and 5
Field exercises for the Sussex recruits were held
Ildmingsmikar*
Lt. Col. Franeis P. Miller linis appointed Chief of
the Division of Field Intelligence, with a staff as follows:
Executive Officer
Maj. Donald Q. Clatter
Liaison Officer with COSSAC
and with 3ritish 21st Army Lt. Col. Charles F. Neave
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Commanding Officer, SI Detach-
meat First Army Group
Comainding Officer, SI Detach-
tont First Army Group
b. neld Units Sectla
StVital*
Major Kenneth Downs
Major Stacy B. Lloyd
Arrangements have been made with SIS for a joint
holding house close to an airport, when such airport has been
selected.
The question of the despatch and pick-up of agents
by helicopters has been postponed until the arrival of General
Doolittle.
c. Operations Seatiga
The Operations Desk has selected a large number of
strategic points in France which may be centers for Sussex
operations, and has classified them from the points of view of
transport and communications. Many of the points selected coin-
cide vita taose selected by tne Britisb., which aas facilitated
the _reparation.
A plan is under considtration to use Switzerland as a
bast for transmitting and receiving intelligence from the French
resistance groups.
Work continues in the vreparation for the two labor
representatives to depart for their posts.
d. Igallajng Section
The Yreehold property is now in a position to handle
any classes and visitors that may have occasion to be there.
Lt. Allen has been assigned as Commanding Officer;
Lt. Sinclair as Senior Instructor.
A staff training course toot pistee between ly ana 25
December for eighteen SI staff members and others who came as
lecturers or visitors.
The French have become extremely active in the train-
ing program, and have been sending down visitors to the school
to help out with lectures on the various aspects of the various
underground activities.
7.--There are 29 students, divided into 5 classes.
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Work has begun on the preliminary plans for supplies
and personnel for both mobile intelligence training units.
Onder discussion, also, are our plans for the Noreegian-Sussex
project, Labor project, and a Special Training project for 1-2
students.
2. 2,jaYW_011 blrateiric Iptelliseall. (In previous re-
ports this was referred to as the Planning Division.)
The work of this Division will be coordinated with
Strategic Intelligence CJerations of other SI/OSS missions, and
with tam SU5SOX Project, Major deirries has been designated
Chief of this Division, and has departed for Lisbon to discuss
operations from Lisbon and Madrid into France.
Westup ligripean Sectliga. A now system for transmis-
sion of intelligence rrOM the French Resistance Groups has been
established, with the cooperation of the French BAAL. Also,
arrangements have been made to secure samples of identity and
ration cards,
Portillagn Eulnina. A secretary has been despatched to
Stockholm to assist the Chief of Mission.
gilltnaa01---,,alibbaimb Liaison has been established
with Major Donn, the British officer in charge of Albanian affairs.
Dsm11211111111111.11.41111111LISCA-121A, Ir. Maazarrini has
been inst*L7R7Z1-iTFFWITii-iai-iiiiii5E:
Labor Sectiqu. Two representatives have been des-
patched to Algiers and Cairo to assist in the development of
work with the Italian ITT representative who was despatched
some time ago.
Ur. Waldberg nas been put in charge of Trench affairs.
is is :reparing a handbook an the position of CGT in the general
resistance wvament.
Sgt. Jolis has been put in charge of the plans for
France, which will form part of the general OS'S mission under the
direction of Col. Miller. He is briefing the two agents who are
scheduled to depart during the next moon.
Mr. Dorfman is in charge of labor matters concerning
Gerlany? and, in aadition, is making progress in his contacts
with Austrian, hungarian and Czech labor .eixtIes4
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3. AMAlAICE
The breakdown of reports handled in
November and December is as follows:
OSS (SI) Reports
Pouched via Washington (Mu)
Cabled via Washington (SC)
Cabled direct from foreign posts
Pouched from Algiers (AR)
PwAlched from gadrid (SP)
Pouched from Stockholm (SW)
Pouched from Lisbon (PU)
Pouched fro ft Cairo (AC)
Pouched from Casablanca (CA)
OSS (W) Reports
British :US Reports
B-MAX Series
B-Most Secret
B-I Series
19.4 Series
Allied Intelligence Reports
French (i7)
Belgian (Bk)
Polish (PO)
Czech (c)
Norwegian (N)
Polish (special) (LP)
Netherlands (NE)
Daily Intelligence Bulletins
Miscellaneous
the months of
laysiaku rissishat
464
9
(Q) 65
78
188
43
24
243
445
10
96
84
103
45
16
239
1,114
1,038
106
172
331
301
53
380
50
437
a
10
772
79e
1,372 1,193
11 385
277 338
29 18
36 "S.
28 19
__did 1i22
1,082 ,151
Grand Totals
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77
4,671
93
818,
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4. Mission of Reogns Disieninatim
Search continues for personnel with battle order exper-
ience or to be trained in order of battle work.
. An effort is being made to practice economy in dissem-
inations, with a view to raising the quality of reports. The
first step taken is to eliminate material which has only remote
interest for the consuming agencies. Conversations are being
held with the proper officers of the OB section of G-2, R & A,
UI6? for the purpose of reviewing the items of Immediate inter-
est to those agencies. Major Barnes of the OB section of G-2
v.as expressed his appreciation of the value of SI intelligence
to his Section, and has offered to provide a weekly criticism
and comnentary on OB intelligence. Commendations have also
been received from Captain Kindleborger of R & A and Captain
Simon* of A-2.
5, A1V.ed Intellispnc, Services Ligism
a. catal
The number of contacts has been increased during
this period. A radio set has been obtained for Commander
Gravoson's inspection and a set has be= forwArded to the
Aiddle East for the Czechs.
b. lisighlita
The usual flow of Belgian material has been aug-
aented by a certain amount of information from the Baltic
States, Poland, and Danmark.
c. Poli
We have received a set of technical documents,
which are being translated. They should be of value to the
Document Section and to the Training Section.
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During the month this Branch mads its first
weekly reports to Ambassador Winant, covering general, politi-
cal, psychological and economic intelligence in its broader
aspects. R & A now makes the following weekly reports:
1. A resume, from all OSS sources for the AC of 5,
0-2 and ETOUSA.
2. A resume of the Winant report referred to above.
3. Political annex to the 0-2 political intelligence
report.
4. Briefing for the R & A representative at the A.I.C.
meetings.
5. Intelligence for the Washington office.
Collaboration with 1/0 has been initiated with-
in the month, with a summary of the present role of women and
woments organizations in Germany.
2. Work Camuletill
1. lAemorandun on French political situation.
2. Gervan resistance to occupation forces, l91-23-
3. Part III of tne FreL4eh Ba
04'?
sic Frindhnnk.
Effect of bombing on civilian, morale, fQr A.I.C.
5. *The British Empire as an American Sees It" for
Comander Agar, U.S.Army.
6. Editing of the political annex of the 0-2 intel-
ligence report - Italian, Swiss, Spanish and Portuguese
sections.
7, Estimate of freight cars available in USSR.
8. Analy3is of Captured Enemy Equipment, to estimate
production ratinz.
9. Studies .on overall damage suffered by Germany as
consequence of RAF attac43.
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3. Work Cantfigglim
1. Low Countries zone books.
2. Belgian basic handbook.
3. Report on the French Region, for PWE.
4. Danish zone book.
5. Weekly reports for 0-2 on Denmark, Finland, Sweden.
6. Weekly Survey on Gilman civilian and military morale
for G-2*
7. Soviet aircraft assembly plants, for Washington.
S. Microfilming of Soviet periodicals, books, newspapers.
9. Weekly Intelligence Letter, for 0-2.
10. Yugoslav *Who's Who*.
11. Biographical records of Partisan organization.
12. Zone book on Yugoslavia.
13. ME German Basic Handbook.
14. Study of ball-bearing consumption in Axis Europe.
15. Revision of the Biographical Records files.
16,. Handbooks on BelEium and The Netherlands.
III. zumaasmusia.91119aiaaa
A. Administrgtion and Training
The Reception Center is ready to open and two offi-
cers of the station complement are available for duty. Major
Cheever has been appointed Chief Instructor for both British
and American per5onne1 at the SOWSO parachute school.
B. PIrtonnol
A capable officer is about to be despatched from the
U.S. and requests Lave been =de for personnel to act as head
of Finnish, Swedish, and Norwegian desks.
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C. jedburah
55 Jedburgh leaders are in training. A basic direc-
tive defining the role of Jedburghs on D-Day is in process of
preparation by representatives of the Western European and
Planning Sections of SOB/SO for submission to Brig. Mockler-
Ferryman and Col. Haskell.
60 Jedburgh W/T operators arriving at the end of the
month. Will be shipped directly to the W/T school at Henley.
D. funglaik4ggLate4ggi
The Westfield Mission is still held up, awaiting
signal from 444.
B. Scandinavian Sgpol
Arrangements have been made with SOB to house the
Norwegian CC's (11 officers and 83 enlisted.men) which have
arrived. They are temporarily living at one of the lodgings
belonging to SOB. It is hoped that our own training lodges
will be ready for occupation by the middle of January.
P. 5tarrs
Plans are being perfected for a combined staff school
for the British S.F. Staffs and American SO Staffs beginning
17th January and for combined maneuvers in the field in February.
G. Air Ooeratigga
Ten air crews are now ready for operations and six
more crews will be assigned as soon as available. Three air-
craft are already available for operations, eight more have
been modified and are reedy for delivery within the next two
days and twelve are standing by for delivery to the depot for
modification. There are 41 enlisted men to be recruited in
ETC and 263 coming from OSS Washington. Work on the Packing
Station is scneduled to conmence on January 3. A house has
been acquired and a list of the necessary furnishings has been
submitted. The house and packing station will be ready for
activity by February 1st.
Re Sui)plies
An agreenent nas been nogntiated between representa-
tives of SOB and representatives of SO whereby SOB will furnish
tLe built of V:0 equipnent required by SO for delivery to
ResIstance Greu?s and SO Is to proceed to requisition certain
UJ Ittv4s and ot,er itezis in short supply.
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I. Avrations
Owing to unfavorable weather conditions, operations
for the December moon period have had to be postponed. One
' agent of the Western European Section has returned after suc-
cessfully completing his mission in the field.
coviAlufgatia twig
A. SVatlgn Charlet,
It is anticipated that some of the circuits will be
operated before the first of the year. the antenna masts are
completed. The Scandinavian circuits will be taken over immed-
iately.
Several of our officers have been performing duties
at Stations 53 A and B, actually operating these circuits.
Sufficient personnel is on hand to cover full opera-
tions and the plan is to take over a few circuits at a time, to
permit us to feel our way. It is anticipated that there will
be no difficulties in connection with taking over our communi-
cation commitments for this station.
B.
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Progress is slow. All possible means are being used
to meet the target date and we expect to be well into the in-
stallation of the radio gear sreund the first of the year. If
it should become necessary to operate before construction is
completed, creparations nave been aada to carry on with the
mobile anc portable apparatus which are on hand.
C. Mobile Unitt
Officers and crews have been designated from personnel
recently arrived. Permission is being requested to attach our
special force signal detachment to the First Army. The units
to handle SI and X2 traffic are being formed at Station Victor
and will be sent to the First Army with SF Detachment.
lessAKILSWAILE
The addition of six personnel and two telecrypton
machines has improved the situation a great deal. In general,
the total strength up to date is 24 officers and 183 enlisted
non.
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V. YIRLD PHOTOGRAPH'S BRANCH
As a general order has been issued by the British Gov-
ernment banning photographic equipment to the armed forces,
the following arrangements have been made which will permit
the Field Photographic units to continue their works
1. A. monthly quota of film and paper is to be
established.
2. Field Photographic will take over the requisi-
tioning of all supplies required by R & A Photograph
Project and other branches using photographic equipment.
3. An officer has been despatched to the U.S. to
establish a monthly supply channel.
Arrangements have been made to attach a camera unit to
tke invasion forces under Admiral Stark.
The Iceland Coastal Command Unit has been recalled* due
to certain conditions. A second unit has departed for the
coastal command station at Gibraltar, and will travel to
Uorocco and the Azores on a project.
The project for taking ultra-highspeed pictures of sow
explosives, in Yorkshire, is completed.
All important documents from the other branches in London
are being microfilmed and stored in a safe place, in view of
the possibility of a London blitz.
Two crews are being despatched to the Cairo mission.
The crow attached to the Experimental Detachment G-2
Fifth Army in Italy has returned.
A nufalwir of 01.35 films have been collected, to be shown
along with training films, taking in the European 1114t.i;r b7
both the British and American Armies.
The Reproduction Branch has executed 44 missions during
the period.
The Projection Room was opened on the 17th Decembgr.
The list of the films available has been circulated to the
various Brmches, and the room has been in constant demand
since its oorning.
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A. ALMA=
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ilsoanil
The numerous new staff members who arrived recently
have now been assimilated, and plans for the future are develop-
ing satisfaetorily.
The total Sussex Plan was presented and approved, with
the exception of transportation plans.
Formal liaison has been established with 0-20 wad
plans are under way to establish similar liaison with the
Yirst Amy,
During November more cables of intelligence were as-
p: tithed to Washington than during any previous month.
The discussions which have been continuing for many
months with the MA's attached to the *Mee of Ambassador
Biddle have finally been made the subject or a memorandum
satisfactory to OSS, London. from Ueneral Sibert, newly
appointed 0-2,
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The breakdown of reports handled in
of October and November is as follows:
Ogg (SI) Rorts
Pouched via Washington (MIN)
Cabled via Ushington (SC)
Cabled direct from foreign posts (Q)
Pouched from Algisrs (AA)
Pouched frost Madrid (RP)
Pouched from Btockhola (SW)
Pouched from Lisbon (PM)
Pouched from Cairo (AC)
P4suc1ed from Casablanca (CA)
Ogg (N) Reports
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the months
327
464
9
9
58
65
92
7g
las
84
43
23
24
274
243
1,027
British SIB Reports
B-NAN Series
413
B-Most Secret
74
B-1! Series
255
10.4 Series
.2,41
272 106
331
53
leo
762 772
Allied Intelligence Reports
French (it)
17515
Belgian (111)
297
Polish (PO)
215
Czech (C)
23
Norwegian (N)
76
Polish (speciali (LP)
21
Netherlands Ors
2,201
Daily Intelligence Bulletins
Miscellaneous
*Approximately 300 reports
as yet unaccessicairdi
Grand
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93
?.32A
Totals 5,329
1,372
11*
277
2,
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90
157
4,671
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Routine and useful liaison has been maintained
with the Csech, Dutch, Belgian, Luxembourg, and Polish
Intelligence Services, fron which a large number of reports
have been received.
The Polish Intalligenee ha* glyao us as*uranoe
that thicy will assist us in the procurement of mach necessary
equipment for the Sussex Plan.
Liaison with UAL continues satisfactorily, and
a large volume of reports is being received. Nine spot news
cables were sent to Washington ittring the month. POUT agentls
radio sets were delivered to the British for transmittal to
'ranee, together with instructions for their use. In return,
we will receive from the British large-seals maps of the
principal French cities and a very useful map of the electric
power *Grid' system in France.
4. 111V1111011 of 'tam Intel:listen
a. Magma
Work: was completed on the Sussex Plan, which
was presented as mentioned above, and a schedule of activities
for the Sussex Aobile 714,14 Unit and the ground transportation
were arranged. Plans were made for securing supplies and,
equipment for the units when actually in the field.
b, Daerations Section
At the end of the month eighteen students
were in training for Sussex activities, with the expootation
that additional French candidates would arrive from North
Africa.
X1-2 and the Cit See tion of BMAL have been
requested for biographical records of pro- and anti-United
Nations individuals in metropolitan France, whish information
will fore part of the general study being executed for this
area,
In addition to the iner-renge smeeex Plan;
other plans are under way for more immediate operations.
Two staff members of the Section have
attended courses on contemporary conditions in Trance which
were given by French officers now attached to BRAL.
The number of cables from Switaerland is
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increasing, which has necessitated the working out of a new
system for evalulting individual sources.
C. TrslalUXbectto
(1) Pintail
Eleven enlisted men from Washington
have be assigned to ttlis Section, and ulth this personnel
istermncsatur limet/l it.eimm411.1m_ Vten rte thm mon
MitlAW W,Prowcaw warsaiia?sewurawsAw up,mr
were assigned to the London office to set up records of per-
sonnel and supply; the remaining nine were assigned to the
various schools.
Conferences with the British continue,
vhich will result In the proper hanalint of problems nhich
will come up when the training wSussex" plan is completed.
(2) The Frieholg
Work continues on this property and it
is now possible to house 21 officers and 10 service personnel.
when completed, it will house a large field staff, which will
be necessary for the exercises planned in early December.
aas been begun on a pistol range, arsenal, and photo-
graphic laboratory.
(3) Laiia
There were three groups in training
during the months Service personnel has been assigned to the
school for weapons and close combat courses, preparation of
charts, acministrative procedure, and motor transport.
(4) /labile Intelligence Traininr Unit
Xuch preliminary work has been done,
atied at tne traininz of the lobile Intelligence Unit which
will go into the field in connection with the Sussex Plan.
de Atirkapattila
Conferences with the British continue. It
ass been asrved that a holding house for agents should be
establisha4 close to the despatching airport, and a sear=
for suitable premises is under way.
5. kaalsuLit:62,11tualafiLAINLIMISSAII,
a. idisa_AmuoLnimugat
A. number of recruits are being .raterviiewod
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constantly for the Octopus Project, und oone of them have
been assigned to various members of the staff for gradual
indoctrtnntion into this work.
b. Yorthern Wrote
The Norwegians in London have made efforts
personnel for the Norwegian Sussex Plan.
We continue to furnish COSSAC with reports
to secure
on Norway.
A an has been despatched
no nes has been received of his arrival.
to
Sweden, but
o. Western Zuroos
Preliminary contacts have been established
with certain German circles, with a view to developing a list
of screening agents.
Contacts are being continued and developed
with the various Spanish information circles in London.
d. ItYJ1bAfl1&
Italian ana Albanian affairs are being
glnaely followed* through our liaison with British Intelligence
officers and agencies and by personal contact with Italian and
Albanian personalities.
Both Cairo and Ushington have asked us to
concentrate on Albanian affairs for projects which are planned
for that area, and both offices are being kept advised.
e, bor actiqa
Work continues on the tripartite plans for
infiltrating agents into France* Holland, and Belgium. Two
men for France have been trained and are ready for despatch.
One agent should be ready for departure to Belgium in December
A possible agent for Holland may be recruited in Algiers.
Reports from Germany on general labor
conditions have been received. Preliminary contacts have been
made vith trade union representatives in the Rhine Valley,
which will help in the preparation of Labor Projzot N. 6.
6. jAvision
The expansion of quarters and of personnel has
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permitted a reorganization of this Division on a sounder func-
tional basis*
The Reports Division and Registry have adopted
a new numbering system in coordination with the North Africa
Theater and the Washington Office, which will result in con-
siderable improvement in the coordination of dissemination
practices.
B. R St A BRANC4
1* gdMatai
Direct cont;;;ct has been developed with the various
Army groups in this theater, with a view to supplying then\with
the necessary basic information. 17e have amassed basic material
on phases of German political and administrative organization
and, with the cooperation of X-20 we are working on the PP.ris
area along the same line. In this connection, we have been
granted direct access to the files of PID for the first time.
For CA-COSSAC, R & A plans to obtain basic in-
formation on the present situation in France*
The Acting Director of the Branch has produced
a pamphlet on France which will he one of a series under the
title, *Army Talks.* These pamphlets will be guides to Army
discussion groups. The Acting Director also gave a lecture on
the United States to the British at Southend-on-Sea.
Liaison continues successfully with PID, FORD,
BBC, and CA-COSSAC.
Work continues on the Political Annex for the
G-Z, Periodic Report and on the weekly reports concerning
'German military and civilian morale*
Washington's decision to *reproduce* the PID
handbooks has resulted in a series of conferences aimed to
assist Washingtonts get out the best possible version.
24 ritrls. Comciete0
a. Report on the German Civil Service, for PID.
D. Report on German morale, for Strategic
Intelligence Branch, 01-2, Etousa.
c. Despatch of annual statements of Belgian
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banks, French underground newspapers, pamphlets, and leaflets.
d. Report on evacuation methods in the Nether,-
lands, for Washington.
*. Two lists of French industrial organising
committees, for Washington.
t. In cooperation with END; 4 hreakdoen of
the Prr Xigures which appeared in the Timm in November 1943,
tor washington.
g. Several UEW reports and a quantity of Soviet
printed matter, supplied by X.0.1, for Washington.
3. Wo7k ColvtlAutag
a* PRE handbooks for the French Region.
b. P/D sone books for Denmark end Yugoslavia.
C. Weekly reports on Dennarx, Finland, and
Sweden, for G-7.
for hashington.
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Reports on Soviet aircraft ossembly plants,
o. Weekly political connentary? for G-2.
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J. *
Weekly reports, for General Sibert.
IlLSEiVIcE3
.A4 Oehler*"
34 officers reported to London, of which 22 have been
selected for training as staff officers and are receiving the
preliminary 60E/S0 activities courrie.
B. Ali: goo;atiorls Sectiga
1. StaU.aq.
Surveys for plans and sites are gang forward.
a I tiri caap site survey is completed and construction will be
cor.menced, with the deadline as I February.
2. Alreraft
Four aircraft pave been received and only minor
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modifications are necessary to put them into immediate
operation.
C. LitatrialLakiLlipsaktia
Adverse weather made it impossible to carry out
operations planned for the November moon. Those have been
postponed until the early days of the Deceaber moon period.
Satisfactory radio communicr,.tion$ were aaintained
with the field, and reports concerning the Iiinti)nt1ti4tlest of
French resistance groups are being prepared for the confi.
flab/It4Itl use of Admiral Btark.
Numerous meetings were held for the purpose of
briefing the first inter-allied mission for th4B rranch Magas,
for the December moon period.
One of our staff members met with a French general,
recently arrived from France, who gave much useful information
on the paramilitary potentialities of the French resistance
groups.
tha
D. Scandinaviun Sectio
A successful mission has been completed by one of
boats based on the Shetlands.
All membera of the Westfield aission are trained
and ready to leave upon receipt of final instructions.
E. Trianiqg Sectiom
1. General
Eleven instructors reported, of whom nine will
join the instructors' course in Scotland for Jedburgh opera-
tions and two will be assigned to the combined Student Assess-
ment Board.
There are now 39 U. S. students in training in
the British schools who can be useful as either agents or
instructors upon completion of their training.
2 Isailhavaml-k
The training area will be ready about 1 January
cleven nritish instructors and ten Araerican instructors
aaFISX
ili
oe on duty 22 December. The station conlement, consisting
of 210 officers and men, will be prepared to report 10 December.
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British officers and one American officer, is examining 20
British eandidates for Jedburgh leaders.
37 British radio operators are in training
and 33 French operators are expected within a week.
55 U. S. Army officers and one Marin* Corps
officer have been recruited As Jedburgh leaders and are
awaiting transportation in the United States, as well as 57
;awe' eniiited awn and 7 Navy aon who have boon recruited as
radio operators.
3. Lag221419411-glnia
The station complement is procured, and the
station wili be ready ft.;1* occupancy on 15 December.
Iv. LAtP22122.0naa1agig1i
COSSAC has given us a provisional allotment of
fre,uencies to cover mobile operations. The mobile equipment
is on hand and sufficient staff is available.
B. Station_carle,
The Sea Bees are still at work on the station, erecting
masts and putting up antenna.
Orders have boon placed for a Tele-Printer circuit
and a private telephone line tce the London office. Tele-
Printers, tape-punching machines, and code and cipher machines
are now avLliablo.
With the arrival of adaitional personnel, the station
is now in a position to take over operations of part of our
northerly commityLonts*
C. St;tion Viqtc:
Arrangements have been made to Quarter some of the
Naval personnel assigned for duty.
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MWWIMIRLALV VW4ILVWA
The stuff has been increased by a Chief Petty Officer
and four enlisted men.
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REPORT DIGEST, OCTOBER 1943
91.
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mmtnanumurr crTgVnA*TAW
r=lawww-miam 4441.aw,rst.s.vasi
Army*
OU. R.I.
Navy Marine
Off. E.J. Off. EA. Civalian Total
Allotment
373
676
52
83
22
15
Requested
297
627
26
28
5
1
Unobligated
7&"
51
26
55
17
14
Actually
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984
239
*This Army allotment figure includes 64 officers and 240 enlisted
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II. INTELLIGENCE SERVICES?SI BRANCH
A. giO27.11
The visit during the month of General riagruder and
Colonel Miller has been of considerable value to the branch,
especially in the field of planning and the coordination of
act4v4ty With the Washington office.
One of the main problems of the office was to main-
tain a proper balance between the immediate requirements for
the Sussex Plan and the long-range work for the whole theater.
The arrival of General Cool:let has been of great help
and coincides with an indication that the French may be able
to furnish the required number of personnel for the Sussex
Plan during November and December.
A settlementcf the situation regarding the iaison
c41. tua 51 a f th [1.044A^ raP the 111414tmlrnr Itthehii
of the Biddle Embassies with Allied Intelligence :Services
has been obtained.
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the new A.C. of S. G-2, and relations with Broadway and
411.. Alli*d SAnnirinfAq have been maintained or a friendly
and profitable level.
The shortage of personnel is still felt acutely
in both the divisions of Planning and Projects and Reports
Dissemination.
B. Personnel and Administratim
Th* Branch has been strengthened during the month
by the arrival of Lieutenants Kirkpatrick, Brittenham,
and Katek. Commander Lester Armour has been made
Coordinator of Plans and Operations. The return of Major
Lloyd from North Africa is expected momentarily.
C. Retistri Retort for September and October
With a total personnel of eleven, the Registry
is aow better staffed than it has ever been, but the
volume of work continues its steady increase and the
Registry is also receiving additional Aemande, from the
other OBS branches, with the result that additional staff
will soon be required.
The breakdown of reports handled during the two
months is as follows:
oss (sr)
oss
British
Allied
Daily Intelligence
Bulletins
Kiscellaneous
Grand Totals
$ertember
982
83
920
2,303
90
711
5,089
October
1 01,7
272
762
2,201
93
974
5,329
D. DIvisicli Ed'jlti 'n'kyliitence--Oper'itIons Desk
The immediate problem of recruiting for the Sussex
Plan has taken the majority of the Desk's time. Clordina-
tion of the work in Washington, North Africa, and London
is progressing.
Excellent relationships continua with the BCR,
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we are supplyLng certain ercape materials. They
are supplying us with excellent infortation.
At a meeting on October 300 attended by General
Sir Marshall Cornwall, Sir Claude Dansey, Colonel West-
macott, General Cachet, Colonel Passey, Colonel Bruce, and
Eajor Maddox, the tripartite character of the Sussex Plan
was formally established and stops were taken to tighten
and speed up the work under way.
The Desk has established contact with the opera-
tions and training personnel or Broadway who are assigned
to the Plan. The staff has been acquired, and the necessary
maps and guides of France have Nom secured.
K. Traintag
1. General
Legal delays regarding the lease for training
quarters has held up the training. Eowever, staff courses
have taken place over the weekends of October 9, 16, and 30.
Inspection has been made of a new property for a
training school for Sussex recruits. It has been inspected
by the French and ourselves. It should be ready for the
first course on Nnvenber 8.
In the meantime, personnel from our office is
receiving training with the British, both in formal schools
and in special weekend courses.
2. Selection of Agents
The first Selection Board was held for Sussex
agents over the weekend of October 22. Of the thirteen
candidates, eleven were approved. They represent men of
high caliber, and promise to turn out as efficient agents.
3. Curriculum
The following
been established:
Ara...v.W4AVOIIM
for Sussex agents has now
Conditioning Course 2 weeks
Parachute Course 1 week
Basic Course 4 weeks
Leave 1 week
Finishing Course 1 - 6 weeks
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Attempt is being made to secure French partici-
pation in training, and one or two iitztrutt*Pt beve been
promised.
P. Aly Despatch and Supplieg
The British are giving us splendid cooperation
in instructing our personnel as to pick-up operations,
night operations, and other details which will be
essential to their work.
The necessary vehicles and a small amount of
traininz equipment have teen secured.
G. gragazgagragpa
An arrangement has been worked out between this
Branch, the Communications Branch, and the English
Whereby Sussex agents will be instructed in a joint
British-American cipher procedure. Decimion has not
yet been made as to what typo of sets will be used,
although there itt a small preference for the Azorican
type.
N. lakiliagiLatialiimaALialgUndatti
ls Long-Range Planning
Plans are being formulated and personnel selected
for tam establishment of networks into enemy territory,
based on neutral and liberated areas. A group of quali-
fied advisors, who will aid in the formulation of specific
plans, will be recruited and established in independent
quarters, for reasons of security.
2. Northern Europe
Major Mitchell of Broadqay has returned from
Sweden, enthusiastic over the possibility of establishing
a Stockholst/Scotland plans service. Asoon as con-
firmation of British cooperation is received, an outline
of the oroJect will be drawn, to present to American Army
Air Porces.
3. Western Europe
Liaison continues with Spanish and Portuguoze
circles in London, with the purpose of receiving informa-
tion through underground channels.
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pation in training, and one or two instruetors have been
promised.
F. Air Despatch and Supoliet
The British are giving us splendid eooperation
in instructing our personnel as to pick-up operations,
night operations, and other details which will be
essential to their work.
The necessary vehicles and a small amount of
training equipment have been secured.
G. Communications
An arrangement has been worked out between this
Branch, the Communications Branch, and the English
whereby Sussex agents will be instructed In a joint
British-American cipher procedure. Decision has not
yet been made as to what typo of sets will be used,
although there is a small preference for the American
typo.
H. reirjaisucLat.2/amdauLimiLizsaiag
1. Long-Range Planning
Plans are being formulated and personnel selected
fc.r the establishment of networks into enemy territory,
based on neutral and liberated areas. A group of quali-
fied advisors, who will aid in the formulation of specific
plans, will be recruited and established in independent
quarters, for reasons of security.
2. Northern Europe
llajor Mitchell of Broadqay has returned from
Sweden, enthusiastic over the possibility of establishing
a Stockhol../EAotiami p1n ser.vti,g,. As soon as con-
firmation of British cooperation is received, an outline
of that project win be drawn: to present to American Army
Air Forces.
3. Western Europe
Liaison continues with Spanish and Portuguese
circles in London, with the purpose of receiving informa-
tion through underground channels.
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4. Central Europe
Contacts with Yugoslav nationals is being main-
tained, also with Polish and Czechoslovak nationals.
Through the Polish, contacts have developed with Hungarians,
Rumanians, and Bulgarians.
5. Italy/Albania
Because of increased activities in this area, ar-
rangements have been rade to report by cable to Washington,
Algiers, and Cairo. Assistance is being given to the 1.2
Branch in connection sitth a list of Italian personalities
which is being prepared?also to the Office of War
Information on certain information desired from Italian
SQUITes.
I. Labor Section
1. General
Throughout the month a series of meetings,
luncheons, and discussions have taken place with
representatives of the various international labor or-
ganizations. As a result, a plan has been submitted for
work with underground groups in Sudetenland, Poland, and
Hungary. Also, a plan to establish channels of communica-
tion into Germany through the French CGT has been con-
sidered and approved.
2. France
Progress has been made in preparing the two
agents tc proceed to France.
3. Belgium
It is understood that an agent is en route from
+110 United States,
4. Italy
Final security ailproval has been secured on two
representatives of the ITT who, it is hoped, can be
despatched to Italy for work with their awn Labor group.
J. Divislori, of Reportslissemklation
The Division continues to keep abreast of the
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incoming material, although a proper evaluation of the
quality of reports has not yet been accomplished. In thc
interest of qualitzAdve analysis, we are attempting
through liaison with the British to hold meetings where
reports are discussed, as well as the technicue of
evaluating reports, the reliability of the various Allied
Intelligence organisations, and other matters affecting
reliability. Also, much thought is being given to the
question of evaluation of the reliability of our own
agents' reports.
K. AXlied Intilliaence Services Liaison
1. Norwegian
Considerable material is now being received, much
of which is of interest to ONI. Several reports turned
out to be of great value and, as a result, Lt. Kitchen of
ONI has attempted to establish closer liaison with the
Branch.
2. Dutch
The pre:a-dee of Dr. van Nook and General Dyxhoorn
In London gave us an opportunity to discuss questions of
Dutch intelligence, and to obtain their collaboration both
in securing information and in projected operations.
With Dr. van )took, '5e are keeping abreast on Far astern
developments.
3. Belgian
Contact is being maintained with several members
of the Belgian Service, and we are now receiving W/T
reports from that area.
4. French
Relationship with this source is becoming more
frequent and regular, and arrangement has been made for
a gmtp of c.)s officers to inspect the Dissemination Office
of the French Intelligence.
Since October 1, W/T reports from Francs and a
new series from the Balkans have yielded a nulber of spot
intelligence cables for Algiers, Cairo, and Washington.
To improve our relations with this source, convertor tapes
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are being supplied regularly, and we are arranging to
supply two signal corps converters and about 150 radio
tubes.
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Meetings are being held to establish, if possible,
collaboration between the two offices in Istanbul and
other points.
L. American Official Oont&c1
The A.C. of S. A-2 has gone over the OSS in-
telligence received from France on the results of daylight
bombing on French morale. Our assistance has been asked
In the procurement of Information on German aircraft
production and wastage of German fighter strength in
engagements with American squadrons.
A series of meetings has been held with General
Sibert, the new A.C. of S. G-2, in Which the work and
plans of the SI Branch have been explained. At a meeting
on October 30 an agreement was reached in General Sibert's
officio with the kilitary Attache of the Biddle Embassy
whereby thz present relationship between SI and the Allied
Intelligence Services would be continued.
INTELLIGENCE SERVICES--R & A BRANCH
A. agatral.._
The main activities of this BraLch during the
month are as follows:
1. Establishing closer relations between
R & A, London and G-2, ETOUSA.
2. Cooperation with PWE or. the Civil
,ffairs handbooks.
3. Special aid given to Ambassador
Phillips le connection with th.. Eituntinn in
France.
1. Major Jackson's strategic Intelligence Eection
of 0-2 has requested an estimate of the German fighter
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airplane strength on two future dates. The cooperation
of R & A, Washington enabled us to prepare an answer to
the question, which has been most appreciated. It was
green to Major Jackson on the date requested. In addition
to this report, we have given to Major Jackson a report on
German tank production, Gorman half?track production, and
German tire production.
2. The cooperation with PWE continues most
satisfactorily. Should Washington decide to give up plans
for producing their own handbooks for most of the countries
in this theater, the four mon we have working with PWE can
be most useful.
3. Ambassador William Phillips, Who is in London
on a special mission for the President, has requested us
to assist him in matters of information, particularly
relating to France.
We have secured for him through SO a text for the
constitution of France, prepared by a large resistance
group in the occupied sone.
Individuals in this Brand: are constantly pene?
trating and maintaining liaison with various Allied
Intelligence Services throuthamt the area, as follows:
American Intelligence Committee
British Censorship
PID
PIM
Civil Affairs Department
Belgian News Agency
EMD
Mil
The Fighting French Commissariat
of Information
Savict Rel-t4cna ro....45mtion
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SOU
Damage Assessment Group
One of the officers has continued his contact in
the teacher training program under Lt. Commander Herbert
Agar, and has completed the first draft of a pamphlet on
*Plans of an Organised Peace,* as part of a proposed program
for American Army education in this theater.
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Another officer is on a speaking trip for the
British Arum education program in Scotland. His subject
has been talks on "America and Americans," using a large
map supplied by OWI and some excellent illustrations.
His talks are followed by questions Which indicate that
great interest is shown in American life among the British
troops. His experience on this lecture tour gives him a
very good opinion of the British men in service toward
matters American.
The library has been used continuously by an
increasing number of visitors, who in recent weeks have
represented MO, SI, 1-2, EWD, 0-2, ONI, CIC, CAD, SOS, FO,
PID, and FORD. The supplement to the catalogue of R & A
reports available has just been circularized to thirty-
nine American and British officials.
The following materials have been sent to
Washington:
List of nitrogen fixation plants in
Unoccupied USSR
Higher personnel of All-Union adminis,
trattve bodies (third installment)
MOI Britanskaya Khronika (British Chronicle)
Information on new railroad lines in
North European and Volga areas, USSR
Soviet War News Weetly
MOI Soviet Intake Report
Installments 2-8 af Sir Walter Citrinels
diary of his trip to USSR
Rates of Wastage of War Uaterial
War Office Notes on the Red Army, 1940
War Office Short Notes on the Red Army,
revised, 1942
Handbook of Factories and Factory Directors
of USSR
Air Ministry, Soviet Air Force Western
Russia. Estimated Approximate Strength in
Aircraft
MOI, The New National Synthesis in the Soviet
Union
Intercepts froz British Postd1 and Cable
Censorships
Reports on Aircraft Factories Numbers 21, 31,
39, 47, 84, 89, 125, And 153.
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The work with MEW on the revision of tank and
plane production estimates is a continuing project.
III. PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFi.RE OPERATIONS?SO BRANCH
A. Generia
The proposal to attach SO Staff Sections to 0-3
Army Group and Army Headquarters has been approved by the
Chief of Staff, ETOUSA.
It is agreed that the Signals Detachments for
Army Headquarters proposed and submitted to A.C. of S.
0-2 and 0-3, While adequate for SO, are not sufficient
for the requirements of other branches. It was therefore
agreed that additional facilities would be necessary to
cover the needs of OBS branches which may be represented
at Army Headquarters.
The request to transport supplies by air to
resistance groups and to establish a packing station has
been approved by the Commanding General, ETOUSA.
B. Scandinavian Sectign
Four members of the 444 Mission are completing
their training and will be ready to depart on November 15.
It is hoped that the Chief of Mission will proceed not
later than November 7.
The three S.C. boats have left Base II on their
way north.
A paper has been prepared and submitted to the
Commanding General requesting transportation to England
of a group of Danish-speaking operatives who are being
recruited in Washington.
C. Western Euro ection
This section has been strengthened by the
arrival of an officer who will be assigned to the French
Desk.
Two agents have arrived in the field. All
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It is not expected that they 'ball be heard from in
some time.
At the request of two agents who have been in
the field for some time, thirteen containers have been
despatched, which included money and all types of
supplies.
Negotiations are continuing concerning the
despatch of certain liaison missions to ?ranee. These
will be sent in cooperation with the British and French
services.
D. Air Operations Sectioq
The Commanding General, ETOUSA, instructed the
Eighth Air Force to furnish OSS one squadron (twelve) of
B.24 aircraft to be made immediately available, and
another squadron approximately December 1.
A joint meeting was held at Bovington between
the RAF, the United States Eighth Air Force, and OSE
representatives to further plans coordinating joint
operations.
The aircraft assigned are in the pronesR of
being converted as the crews are being trained for OBS
activities. It is expected that some sorties will be
made during the November moon period. Before this time,
it is anticipated that proper communications between
London, the packing station, and the airdrome will have
been arranged.
E.
The Commanding General, ETOUSA, has approved the
organization and training of the thirty-five first line
JGatuPgiti teaz aiati fitieen reserve teams.
PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE OPERATIONS?MO BRANCH
Conversations have proceeded with PWE, On, and
OBE officers regarding the collaboration of the three
units in future activities.
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collaborate with MO Branch headquarters on the question
of personnel recruitment and equipment for MO operations
in the thseter.
Staff is being telt up which will supervise the
conduct of psychological warfare in this theater. As
soon as this staff is set up, it is the intention to
proceed to specific plans for MO operations, either
independently or as part of a joint effort with PWB,
which was so successful in the North Arriean campaign.
IT. TRAINING
A. General
The following groups are in training for the
various sections:
Western Europe - 8
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SI - 1 instructor, at the
Finishing School
B. RecektiMaIlL
Due to the Shortage of materials, this Center
will not be ready for occupancy until November 15.
C. Jedburzh Train14g.
The School located at Peterborough has been
requisitioned, and it will soon be put in shape for
occupancy. Details for training procedure have been
completed and s,:bmitted to the Chief of OBS for approv11.
V. FIELD PHOTOGRAPHIC BRANCE
The Chief of the Brunch is absent in North
Africa and Middle East Theaters, with a view to determining
their photographic needs.
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A tr*w is being despatched to join Colonel
Huntington's mission with the Fifth ;:rmy in Italy,
sending all exposed mrterial direct to Washington.
A crew has been despatched to Iceland on a
mission for the Coastal Gommand.
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A crew is on loan, operating under the directi,n
of Colonel Frank Capra, at Woollacombs, for the purpose
of making a film depicting the western approaches to
Europe, the obstacles to be encountered, and our counter-
measures for each one of these obstacles.
The Coastal Command has decided to produce a
series of pictures, each ono covering a phase of the
work done by the Coastal Cofand, and also a picture
covering anti-submarine operations.
The SI Branch has requested a film depicting
the method of despatching agents.
The Communications Branch film has been
assembled in chronological order, and we are awaiting
the completion of the final station in order to finish
the film.
It has been decided to send the Uediterranean
film to Washington for final assembly, due to the shortage
of personnel in this theater. Our agreement with the
Admiralty demands that they shall have any portions of
this film which will be suitable for training purposes.
The Reproduction Division has accomplished fifty
commissions during the month.
Lt. Juran is still on his assignment with the
North African Photo Reconnaissance Group.
In order to be certain that our field ph,;;togra,hcrz
can accompany airborne missions, it was decided that each
Should have a course in acrial frinnel-ys This activity has
been going on for the past two months, and the third and
final group of photographers completed their aerial
gunnery course during the month.
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Tests are still being carried on in Colonel
Pickard's laboratory on the most modern types of com-
munications equipment. Lt. Commander Simpson has joined
in the discussions and has been of much assistance in
informing us or the latest davelopments. He will leave
some samples for our examination and experimentation.
It is noted that the British are giving con-
sideration to the thought of postwar use and disposition
of radio facilities now being used for communicating with
clandestine stations.
In view of this fact, it right be well if OSS
would develop a plan for the postwar use of the equipment
which we are now installing and which will be in the field
or territories about to be liberated.
B. statimaiatitrILI
This station, as it nears completion, has been
visited by the Chief Signals Officer, ETO, Deputy Signals
Officer, and many 06$ officers. It is expected that a
construction battalion crew will be assigned toward the
completion of the antennae on or about November 8. The
majority of the material required for the final construc-
tion is already on the site. It is estimated that
finishing touches will be completed by the first of
December. Under the present schedule, until the arrival
of personnel the station will be unable to operate, since
the staff is insufficient to take over the Scandinavian
commitment. It mty be necessary to borrow perronnel to
handle these operations, as the station is comitted to
take over the northern schedules on December 1. It is
hoped, however, that the arrival of OBS personnel can be
accelerated so that this will not be necessary.
Steps are being taken to obtain coding machines
for use between Station Charles ane London!. preliminary
to the establishment of the station message center.
C. Station Victor
The Ministry of Works has promised materials
tr!Pclic
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and a large number of an to be on the job within the
next few days. A total of sixty aen will be employed.
We will be unable to operate the station before the first
of the year. This is dependent on our being able to
install and wire our own radio gear, with WS personnel.
D. Sesser* Center
Traffic is still very heavy and personnel
insufficient to carry it.
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AUGUST, 1943
SI BRANCH REPORT
Fersomel
The staff has been increased to
teen, as follows:
AZIAL
Major Maddox
Major Lloyd
Major DeVries
Major Walker
Captain D'Oench
Captain Gurfein
Captain Caffery
A prolonged transportation freeze continues to
struct the effort to build up the staff to actual
requirements.
a total of four-
Lt. Coirfrawbridge
Lt. (j.g.) Fossel
Civilians
Mr. Pratt
Mr. Kirkpatrick
Mr. Shaw
Mr. Marlin
Mr. Mazzarrini
Training and OTerational Plans
Pending official authorization, we are going ahead
with G-2 and the British in three-way conversations.
Further conversations with the British have clari-
fied the training plans and the sch-,ols should get under
way by 1 October, SI to provide certain instructors,
agents, and equipment. Recruiting will take place in
the United States and North Africa, and the problem of
securing recruits from American Army units in England
is being studied.
While giving full consideration to the planning
and organization of the military phase of $I work
immediately ahead, it is also necessary to keep under
consideration the long range as concerns Germany and
Central Europe. The building up of a section in this
Branch for the planning of this work is a primary
responsibility.
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Although faced by many problems of Jurisdiction,
policy, and liaison, progress is being made and certain
agreements have been reached in tentative form. It
is recognisable that, being based an English soil, the
British will wish to hold the dominating position,
which hampers and restricts our activities at present.
Attention should be directed toward a coming
stage of work in which an American service need no
longer be dependent upon ftgland as a base. It is to
be noted, however, that information secured from vie
SOU1046 inspired an R.A.F. raid on an experimental
plant in Germany.
tS
The French chief desires to deal with Wily one
American agency, 33A. the Secret Service. anit-that
his information will be available to other United
States a3encies through this.
The chief of this service has offered to take
over to ?ranee an Si observer to report on general
political and economic conditions.
It is clear that the good will of this organiza-
tion will be of increasing importance in the work ahead
and especially after the establishment of an American
bridgehead.
SI London has never been able to lend any material
assistance to him, but it is hoped that this situation
can be rectified. It is necessary to keep close con-
nection and coordination with SI policies in Algiers
and London, both of which 41re under the jurisdiction
of tha French Chit. A transmitter ror Algiers has
been cleared with London and Washington and is now
being handled by the Cnmmuni^ations section.
This service continues to make available the
greatest volume of information of any secret intelli-
gence agency in London. In the month of August this
will run to 7,000 single-spaced mimeographed pages,
not counting special maps and photographs. An arrange-
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sent has been made to obtain French politicalyeports
and also brief dispatches received daily by VIT. The
first batch of these was received on 31 August.
Norwegian Services
Plans are under discussion for us to cover certain
vital arrangements in Norway which are not covered by
the British.
The Norwegian "En office has furnished materials,
including a ninety-page report listing the entire
personnel of the Quisling party officials. An arrange-
ment has been completed for the microfilming of the
Norwegian index files of disloyal people in Norway.
Some of the materials received from Washington
have been delivered to the Norwegian service, but the
remainder have been withhold temporarily, pending other
developments. Several of the Ninox cameras are actually
being used be agents in Norway. The microfilming of
cross indexes is proceeding.
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With the arrival of Major DeVries, it has been
possible to establish definite reit tions with
Dr. Vaa Mook and other officers of the Dutch service.
Arrangements are under way to secure information on
the development of plans in Far Eastern areas.
Jugoslav Services
Useful information has been received on the current
political crisis and general conditions in Jugoslavia,
some items of ihich were passed on to Ambassador
Biddle's office. During ghe month, liaison was
established with the chief of the Ju3oslavian Military
Intelligence In London.
Polimh Sarvicea
Ambassador Biddle was informed of the agreement
reached between OSS Washington and the chief of the
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Polish Intelligence. Certain R & A reports have been
promised him.
Steps are being taken to provide contact with
his representative in Istanbul. A request has been
made for the establishment of Polish representation
in Algiers to work with C:olonel Eddy.
-.001Kian Services
Frequent conversations are held with the chief of
the Belgian Intelligence Service and we are receiving
copies of the Belgian Intelligence reports. These
are of considerable length, but much of it is out of
date.
Labor Affairs
1. France
Discussions are continuing with SOB and French
labor on further implementation of plans, and a message
has been dispatched to France for this purpose. A
French representative has gone to Algiers for the CGT
along with one of our men who is returning there.
French underground papers have been received and dis-
patched.
Meetings have been held with the trade union
leaders in London to discuss plans for the dispatch
of a mission into that country.
2. gfrmanv
A card file on German .-ailroad representatives has
been completed.
..cen receivedAVIA dispatched.
Reports via oeeuest
Arrangements have been made for a report on German
emigre labor groups.
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3* JaWala
Meetings have been held with the trade union
leaders in London to discuss plans for the dispatch
of a mission into that country.
4. Czechoslovakia
Meeting have been arranged between OSS and the
head of the Czech railroad men. Reports have been
received and dispatched on Czech trade union leaders,
also Sudeten kaders where a rather promising
opportunity is developing. At present, it seems to
Involve a promise of funds to enable one person to
come out via Stockholm or Istaabul for further dis-
cussion.
b. Spain
A meeting was held with IFTU on the Spanish prob-
lem and a reply dispatched to their representative in
Spain.
6, Scandinavia
Meetings have been arrqnged for Scandinavian
leaders to meet labor representatives in ngland.
7. Holland
Arrangements are wider way to dispatch a mission
into this country.
6. Poland
Three conferences with Polish sources have been
held to discuss the matter of furnishing radios and
supplies for unions and the Socialist Party.
Close liaison has been ulaintained with SIS and SOE
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July_Lwkratt
Allied Intelligence Reports
449
1,354
Daily Intelligence Bureaus
90
90
Totals
3,490
4,118
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regarding Italy. Our Italian mission in Algiers and
Washington has been kept advised. Continuous contact
has been maintained with Italian and Albanian elements
in Landon.
Ppogress is being made In the compilation of
personality files for both Italy and Albania. Two
agents have 1.a_en recruited, and there is a possibility
of recruiting four men by our Cairo office, as a result
of our meetings with the Albanian elements in London.
10. Miscellaneous
-Liaison with certain South American elements in
London has been achieved. Spanish and Portuguese have
been cleared with the Spanish representative on his
way from Madrid to Washington.
A special course of lectures is being carried an
for the staff members, closely associated with opera-
tions. These lectures are being given by Commander
Strawbridge, Mr. Hyde, Captain Tyson, and Major Lloyd.
Experimental work is in progress an various devices
having to do with cummunications and trnnsmissi^rt.
A New Zionist contact in London has suggested
certain informational contacts in Istanbul.
Rimortinz Board
The weekly Strategic Summaries are receiving com-
ments from the Branch heads and members of the staff.
The British are furnishing us very valuable service in
commenting frankly an the validity of our reports.
Their comment is sometimes in praise, sometimes
scathing, but the result will be to the qunlity
of our reports and our ability to estimate their value.
Documentary Summary for June, July. and August
June
4uzst
SI Reporzs
1,172
971
823
OSS wWil Reports
764
1,030
582
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AUGUST, 1943
SO BRMCIII RFPOET
Personnel
Lajor Josepl. Brooics has been aesignated tng
Chief of the SO 2ranch during the ter4orary absence
of Colonel Vanderolue.
Captain Lawrencpe Jacobs. II was desigr.ated
Acting Executive Officer.
Lt. ColoL.el Walter M. Giblin was temporathy
relieved from assignment tc SO and appointed Acting
Executive Officer, London Missiol, OSS.
Colonel C. S. Vanderbiue deperted on temporary
duty to WaShington.
Major R. Doderidge fas -romoted, 6 August.
Major C. W. Edwards reported for temporary duty
from Cairo.
Lt. (j.g.) Fisher Eowe reported back to specia
arine course.
Western Europe
Three agents Here briefed and dispatched into the
field, Four rorilits are abcut ready for field wor,
ana a fifth is on the way from Nort. . Africa.
Conferences have been held on the crnblPm mf tho
financing of field personnel.
ir:t11 conversations hv tanp_.ace it 1.1.e
Fighting French regarding the of an observer.
The French are enthusiastic over the idea. Conferences
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have been held by representatives of SO, SUE, and
French trade unions, and a plan of action was agreed
upon.
Conferences were held with the Planning Section
relative to SOETs requireelents for RC1 l receivers. As
a result; fifteen sets were furnished the French
section and three to the Dutch.
French underground leaders have been dispatched
to Algiers for conferences with General DeGeulle.
Scandinavia
Three Norwegian officers 11,ve been sent to the
United States.
gectings have been held with SOF regarding the
type of vessel necessary for Scandinavian work. The
metter will be discussed with Admiral Stark.
An inspection has been made of cam:s arid
training
establishments for use in connection with training
OG's for Scandinavian work.
Planning
Details have been submitted to G-2 and h;:ve re-
ceived tentative approval. Discusions are under way
in the hope of cD-rifying tne position of SO eith
respect to other Branches.
The OSS proposals reco.imended by General .--reer
were finally a'jroved by the Theater Conder and a
directive was Issuec tp the Commanding Officer, OSS
Detachzent ETO U.S.A., to plan with AC of S, G-,e, and
0-3, the organization of SO staffs t etermine the
nurber of groups to be organized and trained, and to
secure the necessary personnel.
In outlined plen was prepared, detailing the
extent o support which the resistant groups could
give t:) the militGry operdtii-n under c nsider-tic',
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Air Operations
This particular section is awaiting action by
our tir Corps as to aircraft and the 'unfreeze" in
order to recruit personnel.
Sunnlioa
It has been determined stoc&-pile su lies
and equipment for 150 agents, 35 operational teams,
and 1100C resistance groups (personnel of each
resistance group--100). The above policy is to be
implemented when a_.proval of overall plans and
projects has been received from the Theater Commander
and the JCS.
Training
Request has been made to acquire property
within twelve miles of London to be used ,s a recep-
tion center for agent personnel arriving in the
Theater. Approval has been secured in principle
from G-Z. The British are very anxious for us to
supply instructor personnel to the total of twenty-
two to replace British personnel being sent to other
Theaters to erganize schools.
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EUROPEAN TREATER REPORT
AUGUST, 1943
COUVUNICATIONS BRANCH REPORT
Progress on stations "Chries" and "Victor"
is satisfactory in spite of the difficulties in
securirg scarce materials.
Station "Charles!" strength will be four
officers, twenty-nine ratings.
Station "Victor's" strength is expected to
be eight officers, ninety-five enlisted men.
Two civilians have reported for duty and will
be assigned to the Victor station message center.
With new officers and civilian personnel picking
up these dutlAts, the pressure un the message center
has been considerably reduced.
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1UROPEAit TREATEe ahilORT
AUGUST, 1943
R & A BRAI.CH REI'OeT
General
The preparation of the Civil effairs Basic Rand-
boos is of immediate interest to R & A and F6:. This
4ork was planned last spring and atroved in peril.
Administration and li_aisor problerLs are being worKed
out. The primery tas of E & A mer assigned to "tai
is to reccgnize factuei differences between the
British books already completed, but subject to
correction, with the American books which are eow
approaching conpletion.
The assignment of R & men to %cork on the
premises of PWE reduces the staff available to handie
requests end miscellaneous assignments received from
'ieshington. The existing -London steff will do its
best, pending the er'ergenent of staff re.dested.
Relations with ISTD are also in t:e process of
development. -.)17or en visiTed Oxford in the
interest of estebli5hinz a better working basis with
this department. tie the 16TD has cooperated fully
with our requests e:e. we have seeelied much materiel
to them, there sti;.- remains ea.v.t room for better
correlation of eorr!. -,etween ISTD aria ourselves. It
is suggested that (a) each should be Kept informed
,s to the other's work in progress and (b) =teriel
snould be exchanged at a much eerlier stege of work
than hes been the prectice up to now.
For this
assigned full
is planned Le
ton.
purpose, :ne of our R e men wi.Li be
time for liaison with ISTD. Also, it
send &n ISTD liaison officer to iashing-
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R & A representatives coverea twenty-to meetings
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with British units in the course of a special tour
of the Anglo-American brain trust. They were much
impressed with the willingness of British troops to
discuss freely and fairly the problems of Anglo-
American cooperation. Work is in progress to
assemble the mass of material secured from 0-2,
PWE, OWI, ONI, and FCC on psychological warfare, and
to make this available in the London Office so it
will be of real value to the Theater Commander.
Two tasks absorb much time: (1) Research into
fundamental factors affecting German policy. (2)
Research on German civil service. Both tasks are
connected with the Basic Handbook for Germany.
Liaison has been established with Mr. Gifford,
Commercial Secretary of the British Embassy in
Russia, no present in London, who has agreed to
discuss any phases of Soviet economy which we may
wish to take up with him.
Estimates of the number of locomotives and freight
cars in free U.S.S.R. have been made, at the request
of Washington.
Reports on the various automobile factories in
Russia have been made at the request of washington.
A report on Brittany has been prep red--alsoa
report on the punishments inflicted by French and
German courts during 1942 and 1943.
The following m,terials were sert to Washington
during the month:
1. Shipments to U.S.S.R. via Persian Gulf, -e41
Persian reports on the Caspian Bea.
2. Reports on railroads in Northern'ouropean
U.S.S.R.
3. Biographical information, Belgium.
L. Memoranda on DeVlag and AGRA, Belgium.
5. Infortletion on German administration in
the Netherlands.
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6. A booklet published by the Belgian Office
of Information: "Twice in a Lifetime,
Belgium 1914-1)40.*
7. Digest of two memoranda on U.S.A. and
British relationships.
8. Resuaie of meeting with mcmbers of Czech
State Council on the Sudeten-German
problem.
9. Two pamphlets by Wenzel Jaksch, Sudeten
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German leader.
10. Five reports= the Russian automobile
factories.
11. Twelve maps of Russia.
le '4' factories.
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13. John Stroud, The Red Air Force. John Stroud,
U.S.S.R. kir Fleet.
14. Nurzerous short notes on economic develop-
ments if Russia, with comments by
During the month much time was spent in moving
the Branch to 70 Grosvenor ,,treet.
Requests for information have been received from:
1. USAAF--French Air Fields.
2. Military Sub-Committee--German Administration.
3. British .eir Ministry--OSS Maps and Surveys.
A technique for estimoLing Germilr 4.rmament pro-
duction from serial numbers and documents from captured
enemy equipment has been estabiished, at the request of
OEW.
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AUGUST, 1943
FIELD PHOTOGRAPHIC BRANCH REPORT
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The Reproduction Section has been transferred
to this Branch and all photographic endeavors, with
the exception of the microfilming effort at Oxford,
are being consolidated in the interest of economy.
Factual and photographic material has been
secured from Ireland and a report to the Navy will
be made for Admiral Stark and Admiral King. Liaison
has been established with the Office of Science
Research and Developaient for the photographing and
compilation of film reports of new weapons.
The =Aerial secured in the Mediterranean is
in the "rough cut* stage. The commentary is now
being written and will be edited by the Office of
'liar Information and the British Ministry before
final narration and scoring of the picture is
attempted.
New photographic equipment has been received
Anti iA ?In* haiog tested. All Dew equipment will be
thoroughly tested before it is sent out on operatonai
ventures.
fiork is in progress on secret projects for the
Joint Chiefs of Staff, for the Combined Operations.
and for the Northwest African Reconnaissance Wing
as requested by Colonel Elliott Roosevelt, Comanding
Officer.
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