OFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP

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• Collection: General CIA Records
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• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 6, 2000
• Sequence Number: 4
• Publication Date: July 12, 1966
• Content Type: FORM

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Remarks :
I think you will be interested in the attached
paper on language training. In furtherance of the
Agency's new language policy, OTR is planning
to expand its off-duty training program this fall
to accommodate an expected increase in require-
ments for instruction at the "courtesy" level. At
the same time, the old Voluntary Training Program
would be closed out permanently. Both these moves
have been concurred in by the Directorates through
their representatives on the Language Development
Committee. M
R. annerman W
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director for Support
SUBJECT : Language Training during Non-duty Hours
REFERENCE : Memo dtd 26 Aug 65 to DTR fr DD/S, Subj:
"Voluntary Language Training Programs' (VLTP)
1. This memorandum contains a recommendation for your approval;
this recommendation is contained in paragraph 4.
2. In accordance with the reference, we have made a reappraisal of
the concept of language training during off-duty hours. The concurrence
of the Directorates in the suspension of the VLTP and the DDCI's approval
of our Agency Foreign Language Policy affirm the belief that the bulk of
language requirements should be met by training in regular classes during
duty hours. No need has been demonstrated for a resumption of the VLTP.
3. CIA's Foreign Language Program requires the acquisition of a
'scourtesy" level proficiency by professional employees assigned abroad
and encourages a similar goal for non-professional employees and wives
of employees serving abroad. Many of these employees and their wives
cannot attend classes during normal work hours. A program of instruc-
tion held outside of regular duty hours and limited to the requirements of
the Deputy Directors, therefore, would be required. Courses would be
designed to enable employees and their wives to acquire a "courtesy" level
of proficiency as required in the Agency's new foreign language program.
Only beginning courses as required would be offered in each of the five
world languages, i.e., French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and
Italian. Courses would be offered on a semester basis (two each year,
spring and fall) with each course running 20 weeks, 5 hours a week.
Based on past experience and our estimate of the number of students to be
enrolled in these courses, 10 to 15 classes each semester may be needed
to satisfy Agency requirements. Instructors for the program will be
drawn from a group of qualified staff employees and will be paid at the
authorized overtime rate.
4. In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that:
a. The Voluntary Language Training Program be suspended
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b. OTR establish a new program of courses to be given during
non-duty hours. If approved, these courses would be offered begin-
ning in September 1966, and would be limited to the beginner's
level. Requirements which demand higher levels of proficiency
would normally be satisfied through courses scheduled during nor-
mal duty hours.
5. The effectiveness of programmed language instruction is currently
being assessed; if it proves to be of value, such material may be substi-
tuted for or may supplement live instruction in our language training pro-
gram.
+' John i cnarason
Director of Training
The recommendation contained in paragraph 4 is approved.
R. L. Bannerman
Deputy Director
for Support
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