FISCAL YEAR 1963 STAFFING COMPLEMENT FOR THE NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER

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• Publication Date: September 19, 1962
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19 Sant=ber 1962
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TZEOZED: Deputy Director (Intellicence)
AltrantiOlh Chief, Calory and rat. Diviaion,
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SUDIECT: Fiscal sear 1953 etatins Cocolcnent for the
galena Photocrhie Interpretation Center
1. I cza oneloaltn the prepocOd riscal Year 1953 Ctaffire Cocoleneut
for the rational rbotostephle Intenavtation Centar, a1on3 with a
detailed otatemeat of our aim:dons and funetione, anai chart 0-tpictizg
war nes; oriznization. The pers=nel coLUn3 otrencth cuta tiro
necessary persona cervices fusiaa wro requested by thio Ccoor in earlier
budget suttissions, and were opplvved by the -Director.
This proposal has be discuOced by me cad nezbere of ny uteri'
vita the Deputy Inmate? (Intollioence), illepiatant to WI (...ftiatotr4tict2),
and the Chi.? Calory ana EnDa Divialoo, Office of Pavonnal., on several
prior occasions arta so / will it 01kb:trete on it in tato ce:cmandun,
although, of =roe, star rata/ to mower ony qucaticas thich you
nay have.
3. Mrtielpation by the Dttpartemit, of rafenee tn tato national
activity respires ounraination of certain a,..7,ects of this proposal. with
DOD. tains we hero net comaotea our negotiations with copmmlate
In Demo, we ore requestinz that, DOD supply, =re other thinv,
irrtetTretero to the Photo 4lualysis Divition (EAD). awns 50X1
for PAD and a total Int lweitionn Oar the Center ea. a whales 31 5500XX11
that stile ue two liatfor Vrip3CC3 MO pres=tation,
positions mga be ?tufted mid funded by DCal and not be =rated
against the age=y conics. Mille re CZIMat designate these positions
cpeeitically at thin tine, xm, cao state that they constitute coproniestely
one-half of the if trcth or ay. The Chief, Calory and to Division
unasrstneas this altuation, and we aro requesting thel the Mint*
C=plccent bo coproved as stated, subject to fUture reviow should DOD
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1 September 1962
NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER
MISSION AND FUNCTIONS STAT1NT
1- AUTHORITY .
The National Photographic Interpretation Center (NPIC) was
established by National Security Council Intelligence Directive
No, 8, dated 18 January 1961 and functions under the executive
direction of the Director of Central Intelligence.
2. MISSION
The National Photographic Interpretation Center is charged
with producing photographic interpretation reports, providing
photographic intelligence services in support of the national
intelligence effort, furnishing such additional support to
departmental and Agency interests as can be provided without
degradation of national responsibilities, and promoting an inte-
grated and coordinated interdepartmental effort in the exploi-
tation of photography for intelligence purposes.
3. FUNCTIONS
The National Photographic Interpretation Center shall:
a. Produce photographic interpretation reports in support of
the national intelligence effort and approved Priority National
Intelligence Objectives to include preliminary, rapid interpre-
tation of photographic detail and comprehensive photographic
analysis, utilizing whenever possible related collateral infor-
mation.
b. Provide as a service of common concern to the intelligence
community photographic intelligence services in support of the
national photographic intelligence effort, and, whenever practicable,
furnish additional support to departmental and agency interests.
c. Maintain on a selective basis a consolidated central file
of photographic data.
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d. Arrange for the exchange of photographs And photographic
data with other photographic collections in the intelligence'
community.
e.. Make recommendations where appropriate' to facilitate the
coordinated development of compatible todes5 indexes, and mechanized
systems for the efficient recovery, selection andoollation of
available photographic data.
f. Prepare photographic' and.photogrametric intelligence support,
requirements.
g. Provide analytic and technical photographic intelligence
services in jupport of special collectiOn and :exploitation require-
ments,
h. Engage in or sponsor, as appropriate, the development of
specialized equipment for the intelligence exploitation of photog-
raphy, and shall provide information about such. specialized
equipment to interested elements of the intelligence community
for their own possible use or further adaptation.
i. Provide and maintain accommodations and facilities within
the Center for photographic intelligence units of Intelligence
Board components involved in national and departmental activities.
j. Examine and make recommendations to the U. S. Intelligence
Board, as appropriate, as to any special security controls required.
?k. Consult, as appropriate, with individual departments,
agencies, and committees of the U. S. Intelligence Board on matters
related to photographic intelligence exploitation activities,
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ASSISTANT FOR OPERATIONS
MISSION
The Assistant for Operations is responsible to the Director, NPIC, for
ensuring the timely production of national photographic interpretation
reports and Coordination of photographic intelligence services, and for
serving as principal advisor to the Director in all matters pertaining
thereto.
OPERATIONS STAFF
MISSION
The Operations Staff, under the direction of the Assistant for Operations,
is responsible for developing procedures and production schedules for the
timely exploitation of photography, providing a program analysis system,
conducting and supporting briefing programs, maintaining a communications
facility, and furnishing guidance and support to the NPIC Advisory
Committee.
FUNCTIONS
The Operations Staff shall:
1. Develop and coordinate procedures and production schedules for
the timely exploitation of. photography and the preparation of national
products,
2. Provide guidance and support to Center components in the
satisfaction of departmental requirements.
3. Conduct liaison withcollectingorganizations in order to obtain
information necessary for programming production within the Center.
Process all requirements recommended as national projects as
well as those in support of departmental and internal .component needs.
5 Provide guidance and .support to the NPIC Advisory Committee
and its Secretariat in their formulation of national requirements.
6 Operate the NPIC communication facility and provide for the
receipt, dispatch and coordination of cable traffic,
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7. Develop and maintain statistical information for analysis of
substantive operations, produce statistical studies on production and
manpower utilization, and prepare status reports on projects in work and
related support required.
8. Recommend new operating techniques and procedures.
9. Conduct substantive technical and orientation briefings
as required and support the Director of the Center in the conduct of
briefings.
10.. Produce special substantive intelligence summaries as required-
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ASSISTANT FOR ADMINISTRATION
MISSION
The Assistant for Administration, is responsible to the Director, NPIC,
for providing ,a comprehensive Center-wide program of Sdministrative
support and fOr serving as principal advisor to the' Director in ,all
mattert pertaining thereto.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
N1SSION
The Administrative Staff, under the direction of the Assistant for
Administration, is responsible for providing administrative support
and services in matters relating to personnel, training, budget, finance,
travel, records management, contracting, supply, and other logistical
.support.. In addition, it executes a comprehensive security program
In support of the mission of NPIC.
FUNCTIONS
The Administrative Staff shall:
1. Develop, recommend, and implement plans, programs, and pro-
ceduret in all administrative fields in support of NPIC activities.
2. Assist the Director in the development of organizational concepts
And provide support in the establishment of staffing tomplementt, job
standards, and position descriptions..
3. Operate a personnel administration program to include recruitment;
assignment, utilization, promotions, employees relations, and career
development.
4. Provide the adminiatration fora comprehensive NPIC training
program to be conducted within the Center and at such external facilities
as prove necessary.
5. Prepare' NPIC budget aubmittals as required by the' Comptroller/ CIA.
6. Develop and maintain effective financial:accounting records and
prepare- periodic reports .on the financial status of the Center.
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Provide support and services to NPIC foreign and domestic' travel
programs.
8. Develop and operate a complete program of logistics services
including guidance and. support to procurement activities) implementation
and follow-up of contrattural actions through appropriate procurement
channels, administration and management of NPIC building space, and
operation of supply and maintenance programs.
9. Administer a Records Management Program for the Center.
10. Formulate and execute a comprehensive physical and personnel
security program for NPIC including security of the Center installation,
briefing of personnel, and handling of security breaches in coordination
with appropriate authorities.
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ASSISTANT EOR PLANS AND DEVELOPMENT
MISSION
The .Assistant for Plans and Development is responsible to the Director,
NPIC, for preparation of over-all planning studies, for ensuring that the
Center ig technically oriented and equipped to meet its production require-
ments, and for serving as principal advisor to the Director on all matters
pertaining thereto.
PLANS AND DEVELOPMENT STAFF
MISSION
The Plans and Development Staff, under the direction of the Assistant
for Plana and Development, is responsible for developing plans for the
future role and activities of the Center in carrying out its mission,
conducting a comprehensive technical equipment development program for
the intelligence exploitation of photography, and providing technical
evaluations and support to photographic collection systems activities.
FUNCTIONS
The Plans and Development Staff shall:
1.. Conduct and prepare-long-range planning studies as directed by
the Director, NPIC.
2. Maintain a Current awareness of proposed and future developments
in photographic collection programs and determine their potential effect
upon photographic intelligence exploitation activities.
3. Provide guidance and support to the NPIC Technical Development
Committee,
4. Initiate, recomthend, and implement teChnical development plans.
and programs, and provide technical information .and services in support
of NPIC operating components,
5. Provide technical guidance and support in the procurement of
equipment and services to include the establishment of technical
specifications, technical contract monitoring, inspection and acceptance
actions in accordance with pertinent procurement regulations and pro-
cedural requirements.
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6. Provide information and support to interested elements of the
intelligence community in the development of specialized equipment
for the intelligence exploitation of photography including coordination
of joint procurement activities.
7. Provide special advisory and consulting services to intelli-
gence community photographic collection act ivit tesT as required.
8 Operate an exploratory development laboratory to investigate
and report on advanced techniques in photographic chemistry, optics)
mechanics aid electronics which appear to have potential beneficial
application to NPIC.
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COLLATERAL SUPPORT DIVISION
MISSION
The Collateral Support Division is responsible for providing intelligence
research and reference support, and automatic data processing services to
NPIC, departmental activities of the Service/Agency Detachments, and select
components of the Intelligence Community.
FUNCTIONS
The Collateral Support Division shall:
1. Provide intelligence research and collateral support assistance to
photographic analysis activities of the Center.
2. Prepare and maintain Target Briefs on targets of interest to NPIC.
3. Recommend materials for briefings, and prepare briefing notes and
special studies as requested by the Director, NPIC.
4. Provide intelligence reference services and procure intelligence
studies, periodicals, photographs', films, and maps as required.
. 5. Index and classify intelligence data and photography for machine
storage and retrieval.
6. Periodically compile and issue listings of photographic inter-
pretation reports and photography.
7. Plan for and operate an automatic data processing facility for rapid
generation of reports produced by the Center and for storage and retrieval
of intelligence data and photography.
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TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE DIVISION
MISSION
The Technical Intelligence Division is responsible for performing technical
analysis of current and proposed photographic collection programs; planning,
directing .and operating a scientific computer facility and associated on-
line real-time system; and providing photogrammetric analysis, mensural
support, and technical photographic intelligence services to NPIC, the
departmental activities of the Service/Agency Detachments and select com-
ponents of the Intelligence Community.
FUNCTIONS
The Technical Intelligence Division shall:
1. Produce technical photographic intelligence based upon photogrammetric
analysis, and provide mensural data and technical analytical support to photo-
graphic intelligence production activities.
2. Perform mathematical studies to assist in the technical analysis and
exploitation of unusual and complex photographic systems.
3. Conduct calibration and evaluation studies of cameras and instrumen-
tation for the purpose of improving technical intelligence exploitation
potentials of photographic systems as required.
4 Plan and operate a scientific computing facility and associated
on-line real-time system.
5. Formulate systems and procedures for digital computer derivation
and reduction of quantitative information, develop mathematical models,
and prepare computer programs.
6. Prepare technical photographic designator information, prOvide
initial review and edit of film, and perform quality evaluations of photo-
graphic inputs from collection systems'.
7. Prepare detailed, comprehensive, and special plots of photographic
materials received by NPIC.
8. Conduct evaluations of select collection systems, and provide
technical performance data to assist in their improvement.
9. Maintain data on the current capabilities in photogrammetric instru-
mentation and techniques of foreign organizations and assist in the preparation
of estimates of foreign capabilities in the field of technical photographic
intelligence.
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PHOTOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS DIVISION
MISSION
The Photographic Analysis Division is responsible for producing national
level photographic interpretation reports and providing photographic
intelligence services utilizing all types of photography and pertinent
collateral information in support of the National Photographic Interpre-
tation Center.
FUNCTIONS
The Photographic Analysis Division shall:
1. Perform preliminary, rapid interpretaion of photographic detail
from Selected all-source photography including ,indentification and
indexing of such detail in support of approved priority national intelli-
gence objectives.
2. Produce national level photographic interpretation reports through
comprehensive analysis of photography utilizing whenever possible related
collateral information.
3. Provide photographic interpretation teams for tactical support
to national defense activities throughout the world,
4. Provide photographic analysis support to USIB agencies, committees,
and consultant groups in the preparation of national estimates and finished
intelligence.
5. Conduct substantive briefings on photographic analysis matters
as required.
6. Perform such other photographic analysis services as may be
directed by the Director', NPIC, in support of the national intelligence
effort.
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PUBLICATIONS DIVISION
MISSION
The Publications Division is responsible for reviewing, editing, analyzing,
and illustrating intelligence information; preparing the intelligence
information for publication as national or departmental publications or
other disseminationas appropriate; developing publication standards,
including standards for presentation and printing; and preparing visual
aids in support of NPIC, departmental activities of the Service/Agency
Detachments, and select components of the intelligence community.
FUNCTIONS
The Publications Division shall:
1. Provide guidance and assistance in the planning, organization,
writing, processing, and preparation of photographic interpretation reports.
2. Review all items submitted for inclusion in formal publications
for apparent substantive completeness and accuracy, consistency, compatability
with published information, properse of security classification and controls,
and correlation of texts and graphics.
3. Edit material intended for publication at NPIC for grammar, clarity
of expression, spelling, punctuation, and adherence to appropriate style
specifications.
4. Develop and issue 'style and writing manuals to assist analysts in
the initial preparation of manuscripts,
5. Provide guidance in the selection and direction in the development
of the illustrative portions of formal publications.
6.. Prepare illustrations, text, and tabular material in final form
for reproduction.
7. Provide configuration analySis in .support of photographic inter-
pretationactivities,
8. Construct and prepare all types of visual aids such as briefing
boards, vugraphs, models, mosaics, and charts,
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PRODUCTION SERVICES DIVISION
MISSION
The Production Services Division is responsible for providing technical support
and services to NPIC, departmental activities of the Service/Agency Detachments,
and select components of the Intelligence Community including operation of a
photographic laboratory, printing and reproduction facility, master file
and dissemination control system, and a central courier service for highly
classified intelligence materials.
FUNCTIONS
The Production Services Division shall:
1. Design, develop, and operate a specialized photographic laboratory in
.support of photographic analysis and photogrammetric mensuration activities.
2. Operate and maintain a complete reproduction and printing facility for
the timely reproduction of specially controlled reports and graphic materials.
3. Maintain a complete master file of selected photography and related
materials.
4. Provide a,seeure document handling facility and. necessary control
system for sensitive types. of material.
5. Receive and dispatch sensitive materials to and from foreign and
domestic installations in accordance with rigorously prescribed security
control systems.
6. As a service of common concern, provide a 'special courier service
for handling highly sensitive Materials within the Intelligence Community.
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CIA PHOTOGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE DIVISION
MISSION
The CIA Photographic Intelligence Division is responsible for producing depart-
mental level photographic intelligence and providing photographic intelligence
services utilizing ,all types of photography and pertinent collateral infor-
mation in support of the Central Intelligence Agency.
FUNCTIONS
The CIA Photographic Intelligence Division shall: ,
1. Produce departmental photographic intelligence through analysis of
photography and utilization of collateral information in support of CIA
activities.
2. Provide personnel for special photographic intelligence support
to clandestine activities.
3. Operate a liaison activity at CIA Headquarters, Langley, to provide
photographic intelligence support to CIA components.
4, Assist CIA requestors in formulating requirements; receive, process,
and _activate all CIA requirements and requests for photographic intelligence
services either departmentally or for NPIC action.
5. Conduct substantive briefings on photographic intelligence matters
as required,.
6. Provide representation to and liaison with NPIC on CIA departmental
photographic intelligence matters.
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NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER
Director
Deputy Director
Executive Director
Asst. for Ops.
Asst for Admin.
Asst. for Plans &
Development
Liaison
Operations
Administrative
Plans and
Detachments
Staff
Staff
Development Staff
CIA
DIA
ABNY
NAVY
AIR FORCE
NSA
Collateral
Technical
Photo
Publications
Production
Support
Intelligence
Analysis
Division
Services
Division
Division
Division
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