DCI EXECUTIVE ORDER DESIGNATING A SINGLE MANAGER FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING (RD&E)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP70B00501R000100060021-6
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• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: May 29, 2001
• Sequence Number: 21
• Publication Date: March 1, 1966
• Content Type: PAPER

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1 March 1966
DCI EXECUTIVE ORDER DESIGNATING A SINGLE
MANAGER FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND
ENGINEERING (RD&E)
Objective
1. The research, development and engineering effort of the
Agency is now fragmented and is not closely coordinated on a
technical program level in either planning or execution. The obvious
advantages such as the reduction of duplication of effort and cost
savings which can be achieved through appropriate coordination are
well known; but an equally important benefit can be obtained through
a more effective and efficient use of the 'imitect manpower which is
available.
2. Problems of communication and understanding are inherent
when the technological effort includes research as well as engineer-
ing tasks which are closely aligned to day to day needs, and a
particular objective of this Order is to improve communications
between those elements of the Agency which are especially engaged
in research and exploratory development, and those elements who
are primarily concerned with development and engineering work in
support of the operational units of the Agency. The broad spectrum
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of applicable technology and the great diversity of the operational
functions of the Agency will necessitate a particular effort on the
part of all concerned. to assure that those engaged in research
are aware of the operational n- >.ds, and that those engaged in our
operations d }sp understand ~ the technology which is
available to support their work.
3. In many areas in which significant improvements can be
made in our work, a very significant investment is required in
terms of sophisticated devices,and in many cases these improvements
are too expensive unless they are useful in efforts common to more
than one particular group or organization. Because of the great
potential benefit which can be derived, it is important that the need
and use for such equipment be identified, and this can only be done
through an examination of the total needs of the Agency.
4. Through the establishment of a single manager for research,
development and engineering, ,L.ra.liy --oc rdi,ited planning ai24
d vr~ rte. t for research and ci,.velopment, together with review
and monitoring of all RD&E programs, can be achieved, A+Rre de-.
centralized execution of research, develop -=nen,and engineering
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projects can- We may group Agency talent to
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exploit discipline oriented expertise in research, and at the same time
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provide the broad engineering support groups which are desirable
to the operational elements.
Procedure
1. A Director for Research, Development and Engineering will
be responsible for the complete research, deg : l t~ment and engineer-
ing program. This officer wit' function in s Li l rapacity to the
several Deputy Directors and will organizationally report as a
Special Assistant on the staff of the DDIS&''.
2. Directorate plans and
Trams. including costs for RD&E,
will be prepared by the Office: -- aged in RD&E activities in
accordance with the schedule )i,sned t:y the O/PPB. Prior to
inclusion in Directorate plans, -';.3 office 'cpo a s will be co-
ordinated and consolidated by t s:, T)?.r?,,c, nr for
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D>rv-e-locp-r ri:A- into a single coca
?:,, o- -fsrn~ e7tz:-h i^c
aryl e~=_~ will resolve r. :as of day among the Offices Ewa
identify RD&E ne::us whicl- may not be recognized by
the Offices. Success in this complex task will require the full
cooperation and assistance of all elements of the Agency and
necessitate full access of the Director for
to complete program needs and details.
3. The completelARD&E plan will be submitted by the Director
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of RD&E to O/PPB. The Directorate's plans submitted to O/PPB
will include those parts of the Agency RD&E program for which
they are responsible. The Deputy Directors will resolve any inter-
Directorate problems, and any problems which are not resolved
will be noted in the Directorate plans, and include recommendations
of the Directorate and the Director of RD&E.
r.. ,h Director of RD&E will participate in reprogramming
,., The Director of RD&E will review all ;) n) ) ed Office RD&E
ur_= rc.roent and expenditures as a staff f-.iartion all Deputy
lirecto,r?s. All Office proposals ,gill be r,tviewed for to sub-
mission to the Deputy Director - his approval. `I he review will
consider technical feasibility, completeness, compatibility with the
Agency plan and other pertinent program particu :,.es. Proposed
actions which are satisfactory will be approved by the Director,
RD&E and forwarded to the appropriate Deputy Director. Inadequate
or unsatisfactory proposals will be discus:;ed wLt}i the office involved
and appropriate changes or modifications inrnc~,