Cable Copies.

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP60-00538A000100140005-5
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: November 11, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 24, 1997
• Sequence Number: 5
• Publication Date: May 7, 1952
• Content Type: REPORT

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sonny Informs"
7 May 1952
TO: Chief, Organisation and Methods Service
FROM: 25X1A9a
SUBJECT a Cable Copies.
i. PROBLEM, .Is the present number of copies of cables distributed by
Signal Center to OPC and 060 excessive to the extent vbere
security might be jeopardised, and, if so, what can be done to
reduce the number of copies?
2. FACTS Br ING Of THE P't OBLEM. u
a. Standard distribution of cable copies by Signal Center.
See Tab "A". Most cable copies are classified Secret,,
b. Typical disposition of cable copies. See Tab "e.
3. DISCUSSION. --
a. Discussion with I&S indicates that security of cable copies
is not a more important factor than security of other
classified material*
b. Prior to the 060-OPC amergsr, the OPC Cable Section handled
distribution of cable copies. This was a detailed
distribution based upon cable content. The present
standardised distribution vas created for the adminis-
trative convenience of Signal Center after discussions
vith OSO and OPC and approval by DD/P. General
distribution of a tined number of copies is made to
Divisions. Division cable desks distribute within
Divisions based upon cable content*
c. Fete 080 Divisions require the present number of copies received.
Some OPC Divisions have requested increased numbers and one
has requested a decrease. Signal Center has not altered
the present distribution because Area Divisions generally
express satisfaction with the number receivede
d. There is duplication in filing of cable copies. For example,
all Divisions and some Branches maintain chronological
files of copies, which duplicate the file maintained by
Signal Center. Such files are deemed necessary to avoid
time lost in obtaining data from Signal Center.
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e. Because of physical distances betwe$ Offices and for convenience
Divisionn& bave not utilised routing of cable copies to reduce
number circulated. Copies we distributed to all persons who
need-to-knov, after vtlch copies not filed are deetroysd.
In some 080 Divisions, unneeded copies are destroyed. upm
receipt.
Signal Center receives frequent requests for additional copies.
Vbsn such extra copies are delayed in arrival from Sigs-al
Center, some Divisions type their of Copies.
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A now ow-Out Cable ram viU shortly be typing the cable aaessage %be vistas typist also t ypes
the ditto motor as a carbon copy of the sress*? . It Is
*tl anted that this form trill result in a 50 per cent
osvi ng in the tuns spent by Signal Center editors in
distribution of cable copies.
C CLU8ItiS. 0.0
a. Wbt3e security of cable copies is not presently in ,jeopardy,
ad justeatts are necessary for more effective administration
and to prevent future difficulties. A uniform reduction
in the somber of cable sopias vould impair opsrstioos In
soma Divisions. Specific reductions can be as". hcwver,
by a re-ourv.y of the rinds of Individual Divisions.
Further distribution analysis to individuals within
Divisions by Signal? Center would be impracticable
under present workloade
b. Typing of cable copies by Division peracmnel is a security
violation.
5. ACTIf I REC . ?-It is recoenasnded tbat:
a. The pamnt distribution of cable cedes be altered as follow:
(1) Reduce rnnber of copies distributed to Divisions
(Particularly in 080) needing fever copies.
(9) Reduce number of copies to providr for routing of
me copy among persons located in the same or
adjacent offices.
(3) Rlisinate copies vkIch are used to create duplicate
chrosol ogioal files.
b. The Sigaaal Center perio&tcsll~y review distribution of copies
in order to cak* necessary adjust uts.
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c. The Division Chiefs be instructed to take action necessary to
prevent typing of cable copies by Division personnel.
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AN PLUS I
Tab A, Distribution of Cable Copies by Signal Center; Tab B,
Typical Distribution of Cable Copies.
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