PROPOSED CONTINGENCY FORCE TRAINING PROGRAM

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• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP63-00309A000100030037-3
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• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 8, 2000
• Sequence Number: 37
• Publication Date: July 31, 1959
• Content Type: MF

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CRAND[1I Fes: The Director of Training
M BJBCT: Proposed Contingency Force
Training Program
The attached Tab A is for information. Tab B in for t73' s
consideration and appropriate action.
2. In the meeting of 16 Jui.y 1959, in the A/DD/P/P's office, it
was agreed that the training proposals of manpower 25X1A9a
study would be forwarded to O'R for appropr ate urger study and
recommendation.
Tab A, attached, is forwarded as a matter of information as
it reflects the range of operational specialists that might be required
b provide a ready capability to cope with any of the situations defined
25X1A in the Limited Warfare concept paper. Separate position
descriptions have been drafted to provide criteria and responsibilities
for each of the position titles. The concerned components of 3 have
-jr are preparing, in coordination with PP/1 .1, similar titles and de-
scription in order to provide a composite force. It is recognized that
for training purposes and in most actual operations many of these positions
'ill have to be combined.
4. The problem of training CIA staff personnel appears to be in
;eta ree parts :
a. The initial training of young officers thereby
developing depth in manpower capability and
fulfilling the requirements for replacements
in the basic PAi skills;
b. the provision of refresher training for previously
trained and experienced personnel thereby updating
L heir proficiency in the basic s.kill.s;
t' apparent need, for special training in task
force operations.
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5. The most pressing need in tersis of improving the capability
to cope with contingency situations concerns b. and c. above. While
the need for improving the a. part of the problem is apparent., it is
recognized that the real issue here is one of stimulating an interest
in such training. In this respect, it is believed that the proper
handling of the b. and c. requirements would not only provide an improved
ready contingency capability but would also stimulate an interest among
younger officers in this kind. of activity.
6. his Staff will endeavor to work closely with TER in trying to
improve both the participation and the substance of training courses in
the basic PM field.. The attached T Wu Bp however, provides & specific
proposal for a special training program to fulfill the needs expressed
25X1A9a above under b. and c. PP/Fa(D, extension 4611, vill be availa-
ble to discuss the details of this proposal with your Staff.
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Acting Chief
Psychological and Paramilitary Staff
Attachments: Tab A
Tab 3
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Cont nc Force
Training Prog=?em
I. Tom: Task Force Operations Familiarization Training Program
II. OUBU TI M
While all mesibers or alternates on the Contingency Force
roster have had experience and training in their assigned
positions many of them require a refresher course in their
respective basic skills and practically all of theca are in
need of familiarization training in task force operations.
Accordingly, it is the objective of this training program
to provide both of the foregoing needs.
The need is nov but, in order to provide adequate time for
the preparation of this program and considering the related
problems involved, the timing of this training should be
resolved according to the most practicable period for all
concerned. The PP/C/'%D will be available for consultation
with OTR on this determination.
IV. FRa4J C7 of `T"IMIRa:
It is desired that this program be placed on an annual basis.
Y. Ift OF T LING P MOD:
it is recognized that three (3) weeks is a short period to
cover so much material. However, it Is necessary to accept
-the fact that many of the individuals would have difficulty
in leaving their current assignments for a longer period.
Further, the need for economy makes it necessary to reduce
the coast of this training to the rminimian consistent with
the merits of the objective.
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1I. P P.ARATION OP MATXRIAL:
The PP Senior Staff Is prepared to assist the OlYR in pre-
paring the material for this program.
VII.. TRADING INSTRUCTORS :
The PP Senior Staff Is prepared to assist the O in providing
instructors and special lecturers for this program.
'III. Pr4PIM CURRICUIII4 :
The folioering curriculum in broad terms is intended to only
outline the training program. The PP Senior Staff is prepared
to review the subjects in further detail with O.
Course 1: Title - Task Force Doctrine and Operations
Time Three (3) days
Kind of instruction - SQiinar/lecture
Attendance - Yuil class
Title - Refresher Training in Basic Skills
Time Nine (9) days
Kind of instruction -- Classroom mad field
Attendance Class to be divided into
fcalloeing sub-classes for separate
uraining:
(a) Task force plans and
operations officers
(b) PM operations (including
ktr &,nd Maritime)
(c) 1rI/CI operations (in-
e,w- ng Military Operations Officer)
(d) PP operations
Course III: Title - Task Yorce `ield Exerclae (C )
Time Three (3) days
Livid of instruction -- Monitoring
Attendance - Pull class
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11 is dtaired that this entire course be conthicted
ioMever, if availability of personnel and economy necessitate
holding the time to a minima. then It you d be
fusible to conduct Course I and. certain Course II sub sects at
Headquarters with the other Course II and Course III
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In order to obtain maximum benefit from this training program
it is believed necessary to provide a balanced operational
task force group with emphasis on the paramilitary personnel.
Accordingly, it is proposed that each class consist of _ 25X9
? students from the contingency Force in the approximate
allocations as follows:
A. Ccoo i nd Level
Oorssand, plans and chiefs of
operations officers
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a. FA Operations Officers
GW Case Officers
Case Officers
se Officers
C. PP Operations Officers
PP` Case Officers
Officers
e Officers
I. Intelligence Operations Officers
Tactical Intelligence Officers
Order of Battle Specialists
Psych-intelligence Officer
1. Counter Intelligence Operations
Officers
F Military Operations Officers
0. Maritime Operations Officers
H. Air Operations Officers
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