NEW (CLASSIFIED) PROJECT

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP62B00844R000200220008-0
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 20, 2016
• Document Release Date: April 15, 1999
• Sequence Number: 8
• Publication Date: September 29, 1998
• Content Type: MF

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12 July 1956
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Project Director/AQUATONE
Project Director of Administr&tio
THROUGH : Deputy Project Director and
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1. This is forwarded to record the substance of conversations
between the undersigned and representatives of the USAF pertaining
to the security responsibilities and procedures potentially applicable
in the formation of a new roject. I believe you are aware
of the details of the project. For record purposes it is noted that
the undersigned does not have such knowledge:.
25X1 2. Initially
contacted I I Deputy
Director of Security, and requested an audience to review aspects
of the security procedures established for Project AQUATONE.
inquiry was brought to the attention of the undersigned who
discussed in general terms the security program evolved for our
accompanied to the office of where we
project. Present at the meeting were
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any myself.
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25X1 3. It developed that the project being considered is directed 25X1
by . has on his staff
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program of the proposed project. indicated that he 25X1
was asked to participate in the program by . The ensuing
conversation concerned the clearance aspects of Project AQUAT014E with
its phased knowledgeability, complete background investigation on
25X1 every participant, and Industrial Security Review Board procedures
binding upon the Regarding the latter it was
pointed out that this Agency endeavored to pattern our activities 25X1
along the lines of a normal research, development, and
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procurement program except we continually looked for problem areas
leading us into the control of the Industrial Security Review Board
with a view toward avoiding such issues by every legitimate means.
4. Subsequent to the conference noted above, the undersigned 25X1
was contacted by
that he is in the I
designated by
appears
factors, while
indicated to the undersigned
and had been
as the Project Security Officer. It
will be concerned with the day to day security
the policy making level.
reviewing the factors discussed at the meeting
These apparently were forwarded to 0 by
5. In each instance the Air Force officials appeared pleased
with the opportunity to discuss our project. It should be noted
that they were aware we have utilized certain employees of Lockheed
Aircraft Corporation to gather background information on Lockheed
personnel. It should be noted no details of Project AQUATONE
mission, organization, or personalities were covered in the
conference.
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6. Two points appear pertinent to Project AQUATONE as a
result of the conversations. First, within certain quarters of
the Air Force, Project AQUATONE has received a considerable degree
of publicity as an extremely significant achievement in the research,
development, and procurement fields. This does not appear to cur-
rently represent a serious threat to AQUATONE as the knowledgeable
individuals are on a high level, in key positions, and have been
aware of our activities for some time, The second significant
factor and of more practical interest is the fact that this new
program, by virtue of our liaison with the Air Force and dual
interest in several suppliers, will become something of an admini-
strative problem; for instance, we reasonably can expect the Air
Force to review security information acquired by our project rather
than initiate a completely new field of endeavor in this respect.
7. To date the undersigned has not had an opportunity to 25X1
discuss this project with His
office has been contacted on several occasions, but in each
instance he has been in conference or out of town. On 13
June 1956, was contacted and requested to get
interest can best be described as
was interested in personally
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and arrange for a joint meeting between
the undersigned. Steps will be taken to
keep you apprised of this entire matter and any significant factors
which may arise.
Project Security Officer
WTL:vod (11 Jul %)
Distribution:
0 - addressee
2 - admin
4 - proj chrono
5 - proj reading
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