(UNCL) FAR EAST(SANITIZED)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP61S00750A000200050028-2
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 7
• Document Creation Date: December 21, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 27, 2007
• Sequence Number: 28
• Publication Date: February 7, 1998
• Content Type: MF

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE Series A
Headquarters United States Air Force Copy of 25
Washington 25, D. C. (TH l 1 -7)
*USAF Declass/Release Instructions On
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20 March 1957
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AD HOC REQUIREMENTS COMMITTEE
SUBJECT: (Uncl) Far East
1. In accordance with the understanding reached
at the 13 March meeting of the Ad Hoc Requirements Committee
a draft SOP for a Far East F___1is herewith submitted. 25X1
Centers on a "crash" basis. Although the need for reporting of
experience in Europe which resulted in the establishment of
2. It is our view that advantage should be taken of the
indications type intelligence from Far East Aquatone missions is
not as urgent at the moment as the need in the Middle East was at
the time the 0 were established in Europe, it is felt that
the facility should be available and procedures agreed upon in
order to insure immediate use in the event the need arises.
3. Far Eastern Aquatone operations conducted from
will, in practically every case, result in material of direct
and immediate interest to the Theater Commanders. To take the
time to transport all the material to for processing
and on to Washington for exploitation would result in an unneces-
sary delay of weeks and possibly months in getting this intelli-
gence back to them. Leaving a duplicate positive film in the
Theater would also provide insurance against possible loss or
damage that might be incurred in transit. This consideration is
of greater significance in the Far East as compared to Europe in
view of the transportation distances involved.
1 Inc l
Draft SOP
JAMES if. MACIA, JR.
Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
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SUBJECT: Policy and. Procedures for Overseas Handling, Processing
and Reporting on Photographic Results of AQUATONE
Operations
1. PURPOSE: To define responsibilities for overseas handling,
processing and reporting on photographic results of Far East
AQUATONE operations and to establish policies and procedures
pertaining thereto.
II, DEFINITIONS:
B. DETACH NJENT CO A.I ER: The individual designated by
AQUATONE Project Headquarters as the Commander of an
AQUA'T'ONE field unit or detachment.
processes and exploits Far East Area AQUATONE products
for preliminary photographic interpretation to insure
expeditious reporting to Washington and to meet theater
needs. Participation in the center is open to representatives
of CIA, Army and Navy.
D D. CO? 1ANDE 3 o An Air Force officer designated by
FEAF to command the center at
E a DEPUTY CO .NDER
A CIA representative designated
to serve as Deputy to the Commander, I I for technical
and substantive intelligence matters only.
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P. It is understod that the term FEAF as used herein will be
replaced by the title AFPAC after implementation of the
Far East Command Plan. For the purposes of this paper.,
the terms FEAF and AFPAC are considered synonymous
III. RESPONSIBILITIES.,
A. DE'TACT NT C +It l.1 3ER s The prompt handling and shipment
of all exposed film., for immediate processing, and photo
interpretation at the OCenter., will be the respon-
sibility of the Detachment Co maAder. The Detachment
Commander will, based on instructions from Headquarters
AQUATO!E s pass the exposed film to the I (Center or
ship directly to Headquarters AQUATOI . Upon release of
the film at the earliest time possible from the
Center., the Detachment Commander will return the original
negatives to Headquarters AQUATONE (for Hem) in accordance
with instructions from Headquarters AQUATONE
B. will be responsible for:
1. Processing of film and titling of all reproductions
retained in the theatre. Titling will be done in
accordance with instructions.
2. Preparation of an immediate PI report (IPIE) (see
paragraph IV below) on all missions and its electronic
transmission to AQUATONE Headquarters with a precedence
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of "OPERATIONAL IATE?4 priority or routine as
instructed. This does not preclude sending the
report simultaneously to Headquarters USAF, if so
desired by USAF.
3- Preparation of duplicate positives and prints as
required to meet theatre needs.
4. Preparation of prints as. necessary for the IPTR
and the maintenance of such selected print file as
required
5. Prompt return of the original negative to the
Detachment Commander upon completion of the foregoing.
6. The preparation of special reports requested from
Washington by participating agencies directly to their
respective senior representatives provided that the fore-
going (paragraphs 2, 3, 4. and 5above) responsibilities
are not impaired.
C. The TALENT Control Officer Headquarters FEAF' is responsible
for establishing the necessary control of the products pro-
25X1 duced from the original negatives byI in accordance with
the TALENT Control Manual. This will include insuring of
proper titling.
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IV. REPORTS:
A. FORMAT: The IPIR will be prepared in accordance with the
following:
Part 1. (Report identifier "ODE", followed. by sortie
nr,mber, and sortie date. Sortie number serves as
report number . )
Part 2. (List of major areas covered by report.)
Part 3- (List of objectives covered with a brief statement
of significant. information. )
Part 4. (State camera position, quality of coverage, and
exposure for each objective.)
B. CLASSIFICATION:
1. IPIR ? s and related reports prepared in the field on
missions which penetrate ScAriet Bloc areas (USSR,
Corm mist China) will be identified as Ode Reports.
2. All AQUATONE products and materials and all reports
prepared therefrom will be classified "TOP SECRET
CHESS" and will be retained within the, TALENT Control
System. These reports may be disseminated by the
TALENT Control Officer, Headquarters F'EAT', within
LENT channels to authorized recipients within the
theatre to meet theatre requirements.
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A. GENERAL.- The Army,, Navy and CIA are invited to participate
center.
P. SUPPORT*.
Center by placing personnel on duty with the
1. CIA will initially provide Photo Interpreters
2. Army will provide personnel in accordance with specific
arrangements between AF'FE and. FEAF
3. Navvy will provide personnel in accordance with specific
arrangements between CINCPACFLT/COMNAVFE and. FEAF/AFPAC.
4. FEAF will provide personnel support for taking
into account personnel contributions as outlined above
A minimum of manning must be maintained to assure
capability at all times.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS*.
A. Messages initiated at the Washington level which might affect
the operational policy or administrative procedures of the
Center will be coordinated with all agencies concerned prior to
dispatch and will be prefaced with the following phrases
"COCRDINATND~ INSTRUCTIONS NIE .GN o" Such messages may 25X1
be transmitted to 0 over either CIA or USAF channels.
P. The above requirement does not preclude any participating
agency from conducting unilateral liaison with its representatives
as necessary so long as such liaison does not constitute a change
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VII, SECURITY: Those who are participating in AQJ TONE operations
must have an AQUA.TCI' clearance. Those who use the product
of AQUATONE must receive a TALENT clearance. The difference
in the tune and quality of these clearances is not one of
difference in standards, since they apply substantially
the same standards, but a difference in certification.
Accordingly, those already cleared for TALENT prior to entering
AQUATONE operational bases must also be certified as AQUATO
cleared. This is accomplished by submission of the nos of
those to be assigned through AFOIN, G-2 or ONI, as applicable,
to the Headquarters AQ'U&TONE. Notification of AQUATC)NE certifi-
cation will be made to 'those requesting as well as to the
Detachment Gander in question, who is responsible for
indoctrination.
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