SCIENTIFIC ATTACHES

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP67-00059A000100100057-7
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 24, 2000
• Sequence Number: 57
• Publication Date: March 8, 1948
• Content Type: SUMMARY

Approved For Release 2002/01/10: CIA-RDP67-00059A0001W100057-7 SEET
8 March 1948
SC31,;NTIFIC ATTACHES
subject is discussed in IAB 5 of 16 September 1947. The
pensive details,, in many instances) of scientific informa-
tion which is needed by the intelligence agencies is generally well
kn cn as well as the inadequacy of present coverage* The necessity and
urgency for collecting these data directly from abroad are recognized.
2 Problems to be considered includes
the t,rpe of person needed to collect this information,,
availability of such personnel,, training before departure
from the U. S.;
by whom recruited and paid;
,he manner in which he would work;
most important countriew where such attaches should
sited;
e* the most practical way in which this matter could be
handled considering the "Iron Curtain" regulations
and psychology obtaining in many countries; and
whether an overt and/or covert method of collection is
the most desirable or necessary. This might vary
according to countries.
Excerpts from a State Department co unication on the inter-
departmental production program entitled "Production of Scientific
and Technological Intelligence" is enclosed as of related interest.
fit. A first proposal of an NSCID on Scientific Attaches is also
.tted with for consideration at the meting of the Standing
Attachments
(A) Excerpts from state
Department communication
proposal of an NSCID
on Scientific Attaches
ENCLOS IU (1)
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