ORGANIZATION - OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

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• Sequence Number: 36
• Publication Date: April 12, 1965
• Content Type: REGULATION

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OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
OSA EQS NOTICE NO. 1-77
ORGANIZATION
12 APRIL 1965
ORGANIZATION - OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
is appointed Acting Chief,
Personnel Branch, effective 12 April 1965.
P
25X1A
Colonel USAF
Assistant Director
(Special Activities)
JACK C . LED' ORD
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OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
OSA HQS NOTICE NO. 1-83
ORGANI ZATI ON
21 MAY 1965
ORGANIZATION - OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
25X1A is designated Acting Chief, Budget
and Finance Branch, Support Division, OSA, for the period
24 May through 4 June 1965.
25X1A
Chief, Support DiviVion
OSA
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25X1 A;
~~. OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES GLGANIZAT ON
GS:~ 'S NOTICE NO. 1-86 26 JUNE 1965
25X1A
is appointed Special Assistant to the
Deputy for Technology for Planning and Operational Analysis
~c.-ive 2S June 1965.
J JAMES A. CUNNINGHAI%! JR
ting Assistant Director
(Special Activiti)Qj)
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OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
OSA HQS NOTICE NO. 1-87
ORGANIZATION
7 JULY 1965
ORGANIZATION - OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Effective 9 July 1965,
appointed Acting Chief, Support Division, OSA, vice
25X1A
JACK C. LED
Brigadier General, USAF
Assistant Director
(Special Activities)
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ORGANIZATION
26 JULY 1965
ORGANIZATION - OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
is appointed Security Officer for
OFFICE-OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIEq
OSA HQS NOTICE NO. 1-88
Communications and Field Electronics Division effective
26 July 1965 vice reassigned.
25X1A
25X1A
Acting Chief
Support Division, OSA
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OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATION
OSA HQS. NOTICE NO. 1-94 1 OCTOBER 1965
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE IDEALIST CONFIGURATION EVALUATION BOARD
1. The purpose of the IDEALIST Configuration Evaluation
Board is to maintain the common interest in, and find solu-
tions to, problems related to the configuration and associated
systems employed by the IDEALIST U-2's, to insure maximum
effectiveness of the program. To this end, the responsibil-
ities of the IDEALIST Configuration Evaluation Board include
the following:
a. Provide a mechanism for the fullest participation
in project systems by all authorized parties.
b. Become thoroughly acquainted with existing
configuration and systems on board, or available systems
capable of being employed.
c. Constantly review the configuration and systems
in design, proposed, or planning stage, and monitor the
test results-to insure that original specifications are
adhered to, or that when modifications are effected,
such modications are in the best interest of the
program and requirement.
d. Determine the deficiencies in existing config-
uration and systems, if any, and make recommendations
to correct the deficiencies where possible.
e. Provide general specifications for new config-
urations, and new defensive and collection electronic
equipment, which would enhance the over all capability
and survivability of the collection platform.
f. Monitor the results of both the collection and
defensive equipment, noting any deficiencies and
recommend procedures for correction when the equipment
malfunctions or appears to be inadequate for any reason.
g. Free and full interchange among all departments
authorized to participate in information, which has
utility for collection and defensive equipment relating
to the IDEALIST Program is essential. This includes
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intelligence information, and information on internal
and external collection research, and defensive systems
research programs.
2. PARTICIPATION: is 25X1A
designated as Chairman and as is a ternate. 25X1A
Appropriate members will be nominate rom the following
Divisions and Branches as permanent members or consultants:
IDEALIST Division, OSA
Communications & Field Electronics Division, OSA
Intelligence Division, OSA
Materiel Division, OSA
plans Division, FA/OSA
Programs Staff, OSA (Consultant)
Photographic Specialist, D/TECH, OSA (Consultant)
Analysis Division, OEL (Consultant)
Air Systems Division, OEL (Consultant)
Defensive Systems Division, OSI (Consultant)
Security Staff, OSA (Consultant)
Additional participation by others within CIA and occasional
consultants from other agencies may be advisable and may
be invited by any member, subject to the approval of OSA
Security member and notice to the Chairman.
3. REPORTS: The Chairman of the Configuration Evaluation
Board will designate a secretariat for the purpose of preparing
reports. The results of each meeting will be prepared in
writing and will encompass the nature of the meeting, record
of attendance by each permanent member and a review of the
findings of the Board for the enlightenment of the Director
of Special Activities and the Deputy for Field Activities,
OSA. Each member shall receive a copy of the Board's report
for his record, reference and possible action.
25X1A
l/ JACK C. LEDFOR
Bxligadier General, USAF
Director of Special Activities
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OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
OSA HQS NOTICE NO. 1-97
ORGANIZATION
13 DECEMBER 1965
ORGANIZATION - OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Effective 10 December 1965 25X1A
is designated Chief, Plans Division, Field Activities, Office
of Special Activities, vice 25X1A
25X1A
A . CJdNNINGHA , JR.
Deputy Director of Special tivities
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25X1A
OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
OSA HQS NOTICE NO. 1-5-98
ORGANIZATION
10 JANUARY 1965
ORGANIZATION - OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
is designated
Effective 10 January 1965
Acting Chief, Aircraft Systems Division, Deputy for Technology,
Office of Special Activities.
Acting Chief
Support Division, OSA
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OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
OSA HQS NOTICE NO. 1-5-1
25X1A
ORGANIZATION
17 FEBRUARY 1966
ORGANIZATION - OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
has been designated Deputy Chief,
Plans for Field Activities, Office of Special Activities,
effective 1 February 1966.
A,-C
Deputy Director df Specit lJ kcti'vities
25X1A
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OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
OSA HQS NOTICE NO. 1-5-2
ORGANI ZATI ON
1 MARCH 1966
This notice is to show a change in office title within
Deputy for Field Activities, Office of Special Activities.
The office formerly known as Plans Division has been
renamed Special Action Staff effective 1 March 1966.
is appointed Chief, Special
Action Staff.
25X1A
JAMES A. CMIN
Deputy Director of Special 8tivit
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ORGANIZATION - OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
25X1A
25X1A
Finance.
is appointed Chief, Budget and Finance
Branch, Office of Special Activities, effective 1 April 1966
vice ., reassigned to Office of
Deput Director of Special tiv ies
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OFFICE O. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES ORGANISATION
OSA IIQS NOTICE NO. 1-5-6 1 APRIL 1966
25X1A
25X1A
1. The DD/S,",T,in accordance with the instructions of the
DDCI,has established a Manpower Survey Team comprised of the
following individuals:
2. This team is charged with analyzing the man owe 25X1A
allocation and utilization within OSA.I-Ieadquarters,
and Edwards. In accomplishing this task the team, which is in
being now, will conduct personal interviews with as many OSA.
employees as is deemed necessary to insure complete understand-
ing of the functions performed and resulting utilization of
manpower assets. It will not be the responsibility of the
team to question the location of a particular function but
rather to accept its existence and in turn survey the adequacy
of the personnel staffing.
3. The cooperation and assistance of all OSA. employees
in factual presentation of their particular function will be
expected.
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25X1A
Brigadier General, USAF
JACK C. LEDFOR
Director of Special Activities
OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
HQS. NOTICE NO. 1-5-7
Effective 18 April 1966
ORGANIZATION
12 APRIL 1966
appointed Executive Officer, Office of Special Activities vice
reassigned.
25X1A
25X1A
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HQS. NOTICE NO. 1-5-8 1Z APRIL 1966
Effective 18 April 1966
is 25X1A
appointed Chief, Materiel Division, Office of Special Activities
25X1A vice
reassigned.
JACK C. LEDFORD
rigadier General, USAF
Director of Special Activities
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OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
OSA NOTICE NO. 1-5-9
ORGANIZATION
13 APRIL 1966
ORGANIZATION - OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
25X1A
is designated Acting Director, Office
of Special Activities, for the period 14 and 15 April 1966.
25X1A
JACK C. LEDFORD
Brigadier General, USAF
Director of Special Activities
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O&n HQS NOTICE NO. 1-94A
REF: GSA Notice No. 1-94, dated 1 October 1965
Change the first sentence of paragraph 2. to read
"2. PARTICIPATION: The Deputy for Fie~i
Activities is designated as Chairman and the Chief,
IDEALIST Division as his alternate."
JACK C. LEDFORD
B1'igadier General, USAF
Director of Special Activities
25X1A
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OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
OSA NOTICE NO. 1-5-12
RECISSION: OSA. Notice No. 1-5-10
dated 4 May 1966
ORGANIZATION
6 MAY 1966
ORGANIZATION - OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
OSA Notice No. 1-5-10 is hereby rescinded. All copies
must be returned to Support Division immediately.
Executive Officer
Office of Special Activities
25X1A
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OSA NOTICE NO.-1-5-26
ORGANIZATION
11 OCTOBER 1966
ORGANIZATION - OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
25X1A
Effective 3 October 1966 was 25X1A
appointed Chief, Automatic Data Processing Division, vice
reassigned.
25X1A
Deputy Director of Special Activities
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OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
OSA NOTICE NO. 1-5-27
ORGANIZATION
11 OCTOBER 1966
ORGANIZATION - OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Effective 3 October 1966
appointed Special Assistant to the Comptroller, Office of
Special Activities, for computer matters.
25X1A
Deputy Director of Special Activities 25X1A
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OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
OSA NOTICE NO. 1-5-28
ORGANIZATION
11 OCTOBER 1966
25X1A
25X1A
Effective 17 October 1966 is appointed
Chief, Contracts Management Division, Office of Special Activi-
ties, vice reassigned.
Deputy Director of Special Activities 25X1A
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OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
OSA NOTICE NO. 1-5-32
ORGANIZATION
26 OCTOBER 1966
ORGANIZATION - OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
25X1A
Activities, vice , reassigned. 25X1A
Effective 24 October 1966
was designated Chief, Control Center, Office of Special
25X1A
Deputy Director of Special Activities
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OSA NOTICE NO. 1-5-36
ORGANIZATION - OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
25X1A
Effective 30 January 1967,
ORGANIZATION
24 JANUARY 1967
designated Deputy Chief, Communications Division, OSA, vice
, Chief, Communications Engineering.
25X1A
25X1A
Executive Officer
(Special Activities)
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OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
0 $ \ NOTICE NO.
ORGANIZATION
6 March 1967
ORGANIZATION - OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
ctive 13 March 1967,
is 25X1A
uosi`;nated Chief, Operations Branch, Communications
Division, OSA, vice
reassigned. 25X1A
25X1A
Deputy Director of Special Activities
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ORGANIZATION
OSA NOTICE NO. 1-5-38 7 MARCH 1967
ORGANIZATION - OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
25X1A
is designated Acting Director of
Special Activities during the absence of Brigadier General Bacalis
for the period 7 March through 27 March 1967.
25X1A
Executive Officer
(Special Activities)
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OSA NOTICE NO. 1-5-41
ORGANIZATION - OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
25X1A
is designated Acting Chief,
Financial Operations Division, OSA, during the absence of
ORGANIZATION
2 JUNE 1967
25X1A for the period 5 June 1967 through
31 July 1967.
25X1A
Executive Officer
(Special Activities)
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OSA NOTICE
ORGANI Zi ~ ICON
5 June 1967
lli,GA TIZA":-N - O y-'`. O SPEC AL ACT _i
IVITIES
Lliective 5 June 1967,
25X1A
is designated Chief, Engineering Branch, Communications
25X1A Division, OSA, vice
(Special Activities)
reassigned.
25X1A
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OSA NOTICE NO. 1-5-43
ORGANIZATION
2G ;i unc 1967
ORGANIZATION - Oa FTCE OF.SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
25X1A
is designated Acting Director of
Special Activities during the absence of Brigadier General Bacalis
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OSA NOTICE NO,
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ORGANIZATION SPECIAL ACTIjT1 S
25X1A
s designated Acting Director o
Special Activities durir_ the absence of Brigadier General Bacalis
for the period 2i June thrcl grl July 1967
Executive Officer
(Special Activities)
25X1A
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OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATION
OSA NOTICE NO. 1-5-44 5 JULY 1967
SUBJECT: U-2R Flight Test Program
OSA Field Test Director
1. is assigned Field Test Director for
the U-2R Flight Test Program at North Base, Edwards.
stationed in Los Angeles, will cover the U-2R
activity at North Base in addition to part-time coverage of the OXCART
25X1A activity at
25X1A
PAUL N. BACALIS
Brigadier General, USAF
Director of Special Activities
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C= .?ICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
CS , NOTICE NO. 1-5-46
ORGAN IZATICN
ORGANIZATION - OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Effo dive 24 July 1967 is
join ed Chief, Maintenance Division, Office of Special'
yc ivities, vice reassigned.
Deputy Director of Special Activities
25X1A
25X1A
25X1A
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ORGANIZATION - OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
25X1A
Effective 17 July 1967
is appointed
Ch:Lef, Plans and Requirements Division, Office of Special
Activities, vice reassigned.
25X1A
25X1A
Deputy Director of Special Activities
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OFFICE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
OSA NOTICE NO. 1-5-48
ORGANIZATION
AUGUST 1967
SUBJECT: U-2R Flight Test Program
REFERENCE: OSA Notice No. 1-5-44, U-2R Flight Test Director -
5 July 1967
25X1A
1. Reference notes assignment of
the Field Test Director for the U-2R Flight Test Program at
North Base, Edwards Air Force Base, California.
'25X1A 2. is assigned Materiel
Support Field Director and is assigned Electronic 25X1A
Systems Test Director for the U-2R Flight Program at North Base,
Edwards Air Force Base.
25X1A 3. Both will reTort to
25X1A Deputy for Materiel an will function as
his representatives during the Flight Program. Both staff members
will be permanently assigned at North Base while serving in this
capacity.
4. The attachments are included to describe as well as
depict this staff's function and relationship within the OSA
organization.
25X1A
PAUL N. BACALIS
Brigadier General, USAF
Director of Special Activities
Attachment: a/s
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