ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES FOR HARDSHIP POSTS

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP76-00593R000100090007-4
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• Original Classification: K
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• Document Creation Date: December 20, 2016
• Document Release Date: December 14, 2006
• Sequence Number: 7
• Publication Date: December 20, 1973
• Content Type: MEMO

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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Mr. Evans
DATE: 20 December 1973
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SUBJECT: Administrative Policies for Hardship Posts
The attached paper addresses leave rights of unmarried employees
at non-family posts. The question arises from complaints .by single employees
in Vietnam.
As a result of Congressional legislation married employees get two
FVTs a tour. In the absence of a similar provision for single employees
we have given them one mid-tour TDY to the U.S., as a guise for leave.
There is a question as to the legality of this, whatever the equity of the
practice.
This has been a continuing problem, and now faces us on Cambodia,
where the policy is being adapted to local conditions. We feel it a proper
time for a formal review by OGC and DDO, to ensure that Agency practice
is legal.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Central Intelligence
FROM : Inspector General
SUBJECT : Administrative Policies for Hardship Posts
Action Recuested
1. This memorandum contains a recommendation at paragraph
6 for your approval, to the effect that the DDO and OGC review Agency
policy and, practice for leave and related benefits allowed at non-
family posts.
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3. In March 1965 the Chief, FE Division established an admin-
istrative policy which included a mid-tour TDY to Headquarters for
all personnel with dependents in the U. S. and one R&R trip for per-
sonnel without dependents. By 9 April the Agency policy had been
changed to include mid-tour TDY for all personnel, married or single,
and the annual leave restriction extended to 30 calendar days. Per-
sonnel who opted for mid-tour TDY were not eligible for any R&R
travel.
4. In early October 1965 the Ambassador recommended in-
creased and uniform benefits for all personnel serving in Vietnam.
These recommendations did not include travel to the U. S. for single
personnel and the Ambassador was not informed that we already
extended this mid-tour privilege to single personnel. The Depart-
ment did not approve the proposals submitted by the Ambassador
and the Agency simply continued the policy of one mid-tour TDY for
single personnel. Subsequently, the Mission established a new policy
which included a family visitation program in accordance with recently
enacted legislation. Under this program married employees were
allowed two trips home during a tour of duty in Vietnam, for the pur-
pose of visiting their families. Single personnel were not included
in the Mission policy or in the legislation. Headquarters approved
the adoption of the Mission family visitation program and authorized
the Station to continue the mid-tour TDY policy for single employees.
Instructions on the mid-tour TDY for single personnel emphasized
that the practice was an Agency policy and should not be disclosed to
other agencies, although it is not clear just what practice the other
agencies did follow.
Staff Position
5. In summary, it was not feasible to have a uniform Agency
policy because of the differing policies rganizations.
With 'the exception of mid-tour TDY for single employees we have
followed. the established policies of organizations.
There are references in the administrative files on Vietnam to the
use of TDY to "legalize" trips and to "other agencies" authorizing
travel to the U. S. The Acting General Counsel has stated informally
that our use of TDY orders to return single personnel to the U. S. at
mid-tour as a subterfuge for leave could be illegal. Our administra-
tive policies are now being adapted for use in Cambodia and presumably
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Donald F. Chamberlain
Inspector General
could be the basis for Agency policy at any non-family post. In view
of this we feel it is important to establish the legal base for our
policy.
Recommendation
6. It is recommended that a comprehensive study be under-
taken by the DDO and OGC to establish the legal basis for Agency
administrative policies covering leave and related benefits at non-
family posts.
CONCUR: DATE:
Office of General Counsel
APPROVED:
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