COURSE REPORT FOR PREPARING FOR OVERSEAS ASSIGNMENT, NO. 2-76, 18-20 NOVEMBER 1975

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• Publication Date: December 4, 1975
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Training
SUBJECT Course Report for Preparing for Overseas
Assignment, No. 2-76, 18-20 November 1975
Preparing for Overseas Assignment No. 2-76 was held
from 18-20 November in the Chamber of Commerce Building.
Course enrollment was 15, including 3 dependent wives.
Two personnel officers from the Office o
also attended this running to acquaint t
the course content. Class overseas assi
Western Europe, Latin America and Africa
of the class was GS-05 to GS-14. This w
group who were very active throughout.
required back
round briefin
s
f Communications
hemselves with
gnments were to
. Grade range
as a most congenial
Four in the class
g
g
on
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and these were conducted by the Course Chairman on the
morning of 20 November. No problems were encountered
during the running.
Course Format
1. We kept to the format of previous runnings, covering
the usual topics of concern. The male members of the class
elected to participate with the women in the panel
4 {discussion, "Transplanting Your Household," which made it
unnecessary to run an optional film for them during this
time period as is usually done. Two recent returnees,
from Western Europe and from 25X1A
Latin America, assisted the Course Chairman in conducting
the briefing. Evaluations continue to indicate this to be
one of the most helpful session of the course.
2. Some criticism was expressed about the content
of the cover lecture as well as some criticism of the
speaker's style. The points raised by the class on they
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Evaluations
This running appeared to be successful in fulfilling
the course objectives. The numerical evaluations, based
on a scale of 1 (slight) to 7 (highly satisfactory) were:
Objective A: 5.7; Objective B: 5.5.
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Projections
We had invited of ORD, Life
Sciences Division, to address the class on the important
cultural differences in living and working abroad but
she was unable to come due to travel commitments. She
has indicated her willingness to participate in the course
and expects to be able to attend the February running.
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Atts:
A - Course Roster
B - Course Schedule
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Course Report for Preparing for Overseas
Assignment, No. 2-76, 18-20 November 1975
Preparing for Overseas Assignment No. 2-76 was hold
from 18-20 November in the Chamber of Commerce Building.
Course enrollment was 15, including 3 dependent wives.
Two personnel officers from the Office of Communications
also attended this running to acquaint themselves with
the course content. Class overseas assignments were to
Western Europe, Latin America and Africa. Grade range
of the class was GS-05 to GS-14. This was a most congenial
group who were very active throughout. Four in the class
required background briefings on
and these were conducted by the Course Chairman on the
morning of 20 November. No problems were encountered
during the running.
Course Format
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1. We kept to the format of previous runnings, covering
the usual topics of concern. The male members of the class
elected to participate with the women in the panel
discussion, "Transplanting Your Household," which made it
unnecessary to run an optional film for them during this
time period as is usually done. Two recent returnees,
from Western Europe and from 25X1A
Latin mer ca, assisted the Course Chairman in conducting
the briefing. Evaluations continue to indicate this to be
one of the most helpful session of the course.
2. Some criticism was expressed about the content
of the cover lecture as well as some criticism of the
speaker's style. The points raised by the class on the
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Evaluations
This running appeared to be successful in fulfilling
the course objectives. The numerical evaluations, based
on a scale of 1 (slight) to 7 (highly satisfactory) were:
Objective A: 5.7; Objective B: S.S.
Projections
We had invited of Old}, Life
Sciences Division, to a dress to class on the important
cultural differences in living and working abroad but
she was unable to come due to travel commitments. She
has indicated her willingness to participate in the course
and expects to be able to attend the February running.
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Course Chairman
Atts:
A - Course Roster
B - Course Schedule
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Chamber of Co*nmerce Building
IffELLICENCE INSTITUTE
OFFICE OF TRAINING
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PREPARING FOR OVERSEAS ASSIGN ENF
Course Objectives
PHASE I - OVERSEAS SERVICE FOR CIA
Personnel attending this Phase are expected to:
A) gain a better understanding of cover, medical,
security and legal problems which CIA employees
might encounter during service abroad; and
B) acquire a limited feeling for important cultural
differences which may be encountered in-working
and living among foreigners.
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PREPARING FOR OVERSEAS ASS16tim3!rr -- #2-76
Tuesday, 18 Nuvembe-
0900 - 0930 Int~-c,;Iuctions, handout of kits,
discussion?,of,.course.objectives and Intelligence
methods. Institute
0945 - 1100 LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR`AGENCY
PERSONNEL GOING OVERSEAS Office of
General Counsel
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Our speaker will discuss the need to'prepare certain legal documents prior
to..overseas service.. He will also review your federal and state tax
responsibilities while serving abroad.
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The speaker will. outline the security practices you should follow overseas.
He will highlight security problems in specific areas of assignment and cover
in general. tepus the subject of terrorist activities.
1215 - 1330 LUNCH
1330 - 1525 FILM: "How to Read a Foreigner"
James 13ostain, Scientific Linguist, Department of State, alerts us to the
peculiarities of our American cultural, educational and linguistic values
and aims,at breaking through our preconceptions to create a greater
understanding of other, foreign values, with which we will come in contact
while living abroad.
1525 - 154.5 Discussion and review of the first day's
sessions.
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PREPARING FOR OVERSEAS ASSIG:?,1BNT -- #2-76
Wednesday, 19 November
0900 - 1000 COVER
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Cover and
Commercial Staff
What is the meaning and rationale of cover and how do we maintain cover
while serving abroad? Our speaker will address these questions and discuss
ways in which you can overcome cover problems.
1015 - 1100 CENTRAL PROCESSING BRANCH
The speaker will review the organization and functions of the various
components of Central Processing Branch and how each assists you in
your overseas processing.
1115 - 1215 The Changing Role of the Field Station Today"
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LUNCH
1330
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TRANSPLANTING YOUR HOUSEHOLD
A panel discussion (for the women) to be held in the Conference Room,
room 926. Optional film for the men to be shown in room 912.
1500 - 1600 MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR AGENCY
PERSONNEL O ice of Me ical
Services
The physical and mental health of its employees overseas is a matter of
paramount interest to the Agency. Our speaker will describe how the
Office of Medical Services provides world-wide support to personnel serving
abroad and will discuss ways in which you can prepare yourself for your
assignment.
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