CHINA INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR (CIAC)

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• Publication Date: March 20, 1969
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MEMORANDUM FOOR: Deputy Mrs~ for Intelligence
Deputy Director for Plans
Deputy Diaoetor for Science and Technology
Deputy Director for Support
SUBJECT:
China Intelligence Activities Coordinator
(CIAO)
1. As e aware, the DCI, with USIB concurrence,
designatedas CIAC, effective 13 February 1969. This
function has been progressing well and has been generally well
received in the community and supported in the Agency. Word on
appointments of this kind, however, never quite gets to all levels
of the Agency or tends to get lost in the rush of business as usual.
Accordingly, I think it would be helpful to have an Agency Notice
issued, spelling out the responsiveness we need from all echelons
in support of the CIAC, and indicating that the CIAC function can in
turn assist those offices.
2. A draft of such a notice is attached. I would appreciate
your concurrence or comments.
3. For your information I am also attaching a copy of
USIB-D-58.1 /9, of 14 February 1969, which gives the teem of the
CIAC's charter.
%s" Wolin A. Bross
JOHN A. BROSS
D/DCI/NIPS
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USIB-D-58. 1/9
14 February 1969
UNITED STATES INTELLIGENCE BOAR D
MEMORANDUM FOR THE UNITED STATES INTELLIGENCE BOARD
SUBJECT : Designation of I las DCI
China Intelligence Activities Coordinator
REFERENCES a. USIB-M-534, 14 February 1969, Item 4
b. USIB-D-58. 1/4, 10 May 1966
1. At its meeting on 13 February 1969, the Director of
Central Intelligence announced and the USIB concurred in the designation
of las DCI China Intelligence Activities Coordinator (CIAC),
vice The Terms of Reference for the
new CIAC remain identical with the previous T/Rs for this position
(reference b. ). They are recirculated herewith for the information and
guidance of all concerned.
2. Pursuant to the USIB discussion in the reference minutes
it is requested that each USIB Principal notify of the name of the
senior Chinese affairs officer with whom the new CIAC may deal in carrying
out his responsibilities under the attached Terms of Reference.
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SUBJECT Terms of Reference--DCI China Intelligence
Activities Coordinator
REFERENCES a, USIB-M-395, 1 July 1965, item 4
b, USIB-D-58. 1/3, 19 July 1965
1, The Director of Central intelligence (DCI) on 6 April 196.6 approved
the attached Terms of Reference for s
China Intelligence Activities Coordinator (CIAC) to provide a more precise
statement of the actions which the DCI expects to occur with regard to
improving our intelligence status on China, supplementary to his USIB
statement in reference a. Copies of the attachment have been transmitted
by the DCI to USLB principals by memorandum dated 9 May 1966.
2, The attached terms of reference are circulated herewith for the
information and guidance of all concerned.
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23 January 1969
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MEMORANDUM FOR: The Director of Central Intelligence
Designation o as
DCI China Intelligence Activities
Coordinator
REFERENCE: a. USIB-M-395, 1 July 1965, Item 4
b. USIB-D-58.1/3, 19 July 1965
c. USIB-D-58.1/4, 10 May 1966
1. In line with our recent conversation, I would appreciate
your officially appointing I I of my Staff, as DCI
China Intelligence Activities Coordinator (CIAC), vice
If convenient with your schedule,
I would suggest the next meeting of the USIB as an appropriate
occasion to seek its concurrence,
that time or from, say, 1 February.
authority to date from
2. As we discussed, " would be guided by the same
CIAC Terms of Reference (Reference c) which has previously
obtained. A copy of this Terms of Reference is enclosed as
Attachment A.
to give particular, continuing attention to the problems (1) of the
United States intelligence effort against Chinese Communist
strategic weapons; (2) of defining the Chinese target and clarify-
ing what services United States intelligence can reasonably be
expected to perform with respect thereto; and, overall (3), of
drawing to the attention of the DCI and the USIB steps which
might be taken to eliminate deficiencies or effect improvements
in the United States intelligence efforts against Communist China.
3. You may wish to inform the Board that you desire
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4. Also, I would suggest that you request each Member
of the Board to name a specific senior China affairs officer in
his Agency with whom may deal in carrying out his
responsibilities.
5. You may recall that the previous Terms of Reference
(Reference c) initially occasioned some minor concern from
General Carter as to whether I authority
might not supersede existing lines of command. Admiral
Raborn's reply seemed to put that to rest. * In any event,
as not inhibited in any way in the subsequent
carrying out of his China responsibilities, and nothing further
was heard from General Carter or anyone else on the subject.
I anticipate no difficulty at all this time at USIB.
John A. Bross
D/DCI/NIPE
*Attachments B and C are, respectively: General Carter's letter
of 26 May 1966, and Admiral Raborn's reply of 10 June 1966.
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SUBJECT: DCI China Coordinator Responsibilities
A. DCI China Coordinator responsibilities: (USIB-D-58.1/3:
Republication of statement of DCI at 1 July 1965 USIB meeting)
1. Continuously monitor and review the Intelligence Community's
collective efforts against Communist China.
2. Keep the DCI and the USIB informed of the programs and
actions of member agencies concerning Communist China.
3. Recommend to the DCI and the USIB measures for improvement,
both with regard to positive actions which might be taken and
as to elimination of unwarranted duplication of the community's
efforts.
4. Assist the DCI in fulfilling his responsibilities (see
below) with respect to intelligence activities against Communist
China.
B. DCI responsibilities: (NSCID No. 1)
1. Coordinate foreign intelligence activities of the US in
accordance with existing law and applicable NSC directives. Such
coordination shall include both special and other forms of
intelligence which together constitute the foreign intelligence
activities of the US. (para. 1)
2. Act for the NSC to provide implementation of the NSCIDs.
(para. 3a)
3. Establish general guidance and specific priorities for
production of national and other intelligence and for collection
and other support activities . (para 3b(1) )
4. Establish policy, procedures, and practices for maintenance
of a continuous interchange of intelligence, intelligence informa-
tion, and other information with utility for intelligence purposes.
(para. 3b(2) )
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5. Establish policy, procedures, and practices for production
or procurement of intelligence related to the national security.
(para. 3b(3) )
6. DCI, or representatives designated by him shall make surveys
of departmental intelligence activities as necessary in
connection with his duty to advise NSC and coordinate intelli-
gence effort of the US. (para. 3c)
C. National intelligence is that intelligence which is required
for formulation of national security policy, concerns more than
one department, and transcends the exclusive competence of a
single agency. (para. 4a; NSCID No. 1)
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20 March. 1969
MEMORANDUM FOR: Deptr Director for Intelligence
Dept vector for Plans
Deputy Director for Science and Technology
Deputy Director for Support
SUBJECT: China Intelligence Activities Coordinator
(CIAO)
1. As vou are aware. the DCI, with USIB concurrence,
designated an CIAO, effective 13 February 1969. This
function has been progressing well and has been generally well
received in the community and supported in the Agency. Word on
appointments of this kind. hoverer, never quite gets to all levels
of the Agency or tends to get lost in the rush of business as usual.
Accordingly, I think it would be helpful to have an Agency Notice
Issued, spelling out the responsiveness we need from all echelons
in support of the CIAO, and indicating that the CIAC function can in
turn assist those offices.
2. A draft of such a notice is attached. I would appreciate
your concurrence or comments.
3. For your information I amp also attaching a copy of
USIB-D-58. 1/9, of 14 February 1969, which gives the text of the
CIAC's charter.
7s7i C -!
JOHN A. BROSS
D/DCI/NIPE
NIPE:HPF:JAB:dm
Distribution:
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RIPE/CIA.C (~
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USIB-D-58. 1/9
14 February 1969
UNITED STATES INTELLIGENCE BOAR D
MEMORANDUM FOR THE UNITED STATES INTELLIGENCE BOARD
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SUBJECT Designation of E; DCI 25
China Intelligence Activities Coordinator
REFERENCES : a. USIB-M-534, 14 February 1969, Item 4
b. USIB-D-58. 1/4, 10 May 1966
1. At its meeting on 13 February 1969, the Director of
Central Intelligence announced and the USIB concurred in the designation
of
as DCI China Intelligence Activities Coordinator (CIAC),
new CIAC remain identical with the previous T/Rs for this position
(reference b. ). They are recirculated herewith for the information and
guidance of all concerned.
2. Pursuant to the USIB discussion in the reference minutes
it is requested that each USIB Principal notify of the name of the
senior Chinese affairs officer with whom the new CIAC may deal in carrying
out his responsibilities under the attached Terms of Reference.
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