MINUTES OF COMMITTEE ON IMAGERY REQUIREMENTS AND EXPLOITATION MEETING M-87, 22 JAN 1970

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Following is an index of the Minutes of the 22 January 1970
COMIREX meeting:
Section I (Briefings)
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Section II (Approval of Minutes)
Page 9 COMIREX-M-86
Section III (Operations)
Page 9 Satellite Schedule
Page 10 Report on Aircraft and Drone Activities
Section IV (Action Items)
Page 11 Report on 19 January OLD HEAD Coverage of Special
Cuba Target
Page 11 Cuba Requirements
Page 12 Consideration of Altitude for Mission 1109
Page 12 Program for Developing Intelligence Community
Requirements for Color Imagery
Page 15 FY 1970 Basic Requirements: Deployed Commo/Elec/
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Page 15 COMIREX Review of Imagery Reconnaissance Requirements
for the FY 1971 National Reconnaissance Program
Section V (Other Business)
Page 16 Introduction of New Army Member
Page 16 Farewell to Alternate DIA Member
Page 16 Farewell to Retiring Chairman, EXRAND
Page 16 Introduction of New Chairman, EXRAND
Section VI (Subcommittee and Working Group Reports)
Page 17 Exploitation Research and Development Subcommittee
Secretary's Additions
Page 17 Summary of CCRP Status
Page 17 Status of Far East Coverage
Tabs
A Satellite Operations Schedule
Summary of CCRP Status
Summary of CCRP Status
E Summary of CCRP Status
Status
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as of 31 October 1969
as of 30 November 1969
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Mr. L. A. Moyer, Jr.
Navy: Capt. L. W. Moffit
Air Force: Col. C. E. Davison
NSA:
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Executive Secretary
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1. COMIREX-M-86, covering the meeting of
8 January 1970, were approved subject to any minor modifications
members called in to the Executive Secretary.
/2. Section IV, paragraph 9: The NRO Representative
requested that "until review of 1108 is available" be deleted.
The last sentence should read: I oted that the NRO
would not request the inclusion of SO-242 color film for testing
on the next CORONA mission. "/
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18 February launch. (See Section IV, paragraph 4, for item on
altitude at which Mission 1109 is to be flown. )
Report on Aircraft and Drone Activities
4. The reports presented by the Acting DIA Member,
the CIA Member, and the Chairman, ICRS, on aircraft and drone
activities, coverage of special targets in the Far East, and
satisfaction of the Cuba 56-day requirement are recorded in Tab B.
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Section IV (Action Items)
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Report on 19 January OLD HEAD Coverage of Special Cuba Target
1. described a 19 January special
collection effort by OLD HEAD Mission 113 against the Russian
Merchant Ship PRIDNEPROVSK to' determine its port of arrival in Cuba
and, if possible, to further identify her cargo. The Navy had
acquired photographic coverage of the PRIDNEPROVSK south of
Bermuda on 12 January and identified the following equipment on
deck: (a) three R820 radio van trucks; (b) three ZIL-157 workshop
vans; (c) three generators; and (d) two POL tanks. OLD HEAD
missions were not flown on 16, 17, and 18 January because of
unfavorable weather. Mission 113 on 19 January covered Havana,
Mariel, and other northern ports but neither the vessel nor
evidence of her cargo was found. Search of available photography
will continue and any significant results will be reported out
immediately.
Cuba Requirements
2. Following report, the Chairman
stated that COMIREX canno 7 in ay longer in its consideration of
updating the requirements for Cuba coverage and reporting to USIB.
Since DIA reports that completion of the contingency planning
requirements review is still some weeks off, it will be necessary to
proceed to USIB without that information. I indicated that
he would distribute shortly a draft paper for consideration by
COMIREX members. The report to USIB can simply state that the
revised intelligence requirement does not take the DoD contingency
plan requirements into consideration because they are not available
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Consideration of Altitude for Mission 1109
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3. The Chairman reminded members of Committee
discussions last October and the resulting COMIREX guidance to
the NRO concerning Mission 1108 (see COMIREX-M-81). At that
time, in view of the area search coverage deficiency, it was
agreed the mission should be flown at the 100 n. m. altitude to
obtain maximum area coverage, recognizing that this would be
at the expense of some fall-off in quality. It was also agreed
that the question of altitude for the next CORONA mission, 1109,
would be considered after there had been an opportunity to study
the results of 1108.
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4. Mission 1109, scheduled for launch on 18 February,
will have Ultra-thin Base (UTB) film. The NRO Consultant
commented that the amount of search coverage obtained with UTB
film in a satellite flown at an altitude of 85 n. m. is roughly
equivalent to that obtained with Standard Thin Base (STB) film at
100 n. m. The NRO proposes to fly Mission 1109 at between 25X1A
85 and 90 n. m. It was agreed that this proposal permits obtaining
the best quality imagery possible and a maximum achievement NRO 25X1
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FY 1970 Basic Requirements: Deployed Commo/Elec/Radar
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10, In view of the apparent length of today's meeting,
the Chairman requested that members notify the Executive
Secretary of their comments on or concurrence in this paper.
/Subsequent to the meeting, all members concurred in
COMIREX-D-31. 4/70-25. /
the FY 1971 National Reconnaissance Program
COMIREX Review of Imagery Reconnaissance Requirements for
11. The Chairman stated that a draft paper on this
subject would be sent to members for their review prior to the
special 29 January COMIREX meeting in his office to approve
a final version for forwarding to USIB.
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Introduction of New Army Member
1. The Chairman introduced Colonel John A. Smith
who has replaced Colonel Barry as the Army Member of COMIREX
and welcomed him on behalf of all the members.
referred to the impending retirement of
Flub Deen Me lternate DIA Member of COMIREX
since the Committee's formation. Icommented on the
excellent support has provided to the Committee
and expressed the best wishes of all for future success.
his assignment to COMIREX had been very constructive.
Farewell to Retiring Chairman, EXRAND
3. The Chairman, taking note of the retirement of
n 31 January 1970, expressed the appreciation
o the ommi e for the valuable service Ihas
performed in his role as Chairman, EXR .
commented on the degree of coordination and consoli ation that
has been effected in an area that has always been extremely
difficult to work with and indicated that the success of EXRAND
to date has been, to a large extent, the result of
initiative and personal drive. Iwished
well in his work with
Introduction of New Chairman, EXRAND
to the opportunity to work with him.
4, expressed his appreciation and
pleasure for havin a t e opportunity to work with COMIREX
and introduced
will replace I las Chairman, X e ec ive
16 February 1970. The Chairman welcomed on
behalf of the members and indicated that all are looking forward
I at the end of this month.
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Section VI (Subcommittee and Working Group Reports)
Exploitation Research and Development Subcommittee
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1. reported that the second annual
Technical Task learn repor covering exploitation research and
development activities within the government has been issued.
There is also a new report from the Joint Procurement Team
covering a full year's joint purchasing activity.
Secretary's Additions
Summary of CCRP Status
1. Copies of the Summary of CCRP Status as of
31 October, 30 November, and 31 December are attached at
Tabs C, D, and E respectively.
Status of Far East Coverage
2. Copies of the October, November, and December
monthly reports on coverage of the Far East are attached at
Tabs F, G, and H. Each report is in two parts - coverage by
area and coverage by primary ta,r_ets.
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BUMPY ACTION (9-22 January 1970)
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Tab B
AREAS/TARGETS RESULTS
100 mm AA & Suspect SAM MARS
Sites Panhandle NVN Border
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Vinh Afld, Vinh TSP, Rtes MARS
8, 82
Port Wallut Nav Base, Tien Lost
Yen Complx, Uong Bi TSP,
Haiphong Port, Kien An
Segs Rte 7, Quang Lang, Vinh, MARS
Hwy 82A, Vinh Son Complx,
Vinh TSP
Bai Thuong Afld, Thanh Hoa MARS
Army Bks
Hanoi Port Fac, Gia Lam MARS
Afld, Yen Vien RRYD
Haiphong Port Fac, Cat Bi Lost
Afld
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Quang Lang Afld, Vinh Son MARS
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DATE MSN NO. AREAS/TARGETS RESULTS
18 Jan Q575/458 (low) Hoa Lac Afld, Phuc Yen MARS
Afld, Kep Afld
20 Jan Q54+0B/459 (low) Haiphong Roads, Haiphong MARS
Port, Haiphong Nav Base
20 Jan Q538B/460 (low) WW 19A, Bai Thuong Afld Recovered
fr water
22 Jan Q579A/k62 (low) Vinh Afld, Vinh TSP, Segs MARS
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DATE MSN NO. AREAS/TARGETS RESULTS
9 Jan GS 216 Lang Bet Stor, Phu Qui Poor
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15 Jan GS 218 - KEP, RR 2, Yen Bai, Fair
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FOOD FAIR (9-22 January 1970)
No FOOD FAIR activity was scheduled during the
period 9-22 January 1970. .
IDEALIST/TACKLE (9-22 January 1970)
There was not any IDEALIST/TACKLE activity
reported during the period 9-22 January 1970.
Coverage of Special Targets in South China and North Vietnam
Coverage of special targets in South China and North
Vietnam was reported as follows:
a. Surveillance coverage was reported on
49 priority Lines of Communication (LOC) targets
pertinent to the introduction of Chinese forces into North
Vietnam (see COMOR-D-25/207, 4 March 1966) during
the period 8-21 January 1970. The number of LOG priority
targets in South China and North Vietnam remains at 331.
The 49 specific targets on which surveillance coverage was
reported are listed below:
COMIREX No Country Name
VN HAI PRONG/CAT Bl AF
VN HAI PHONG/KIEN AN AF
VN HA NOI/GIA LAM AF
VN PHUC YEN AIRFIELD
VN LANG SON AIRFIELD
VN KEP AIRFIELD
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VN PORT WALLUT NAVAL BASE
VN HAI PHONG NAVAL BASE
VN HAI PHONG PORT FAC
VN CAM PHA PORT FACILITIES
VN HON GAI PORT FACILITIES
VN HON GAI NVBA SHP RPR YD BAI CRAY
HA TOU COASTAL TRNSHP PT EAST
VN BEN THUY COASTAL TRANSSHIPMENT POIN'
VN THAI NGUYEN BKS SSE
VN VINH YEN AMMO DPO
VN HA NOI ARMY BKS A STOR WNW MAI DICH
VN HA NOI ARMY BKS W MAI DICH
VN HA NOI STORAGE AREA GIA THUONG 1
VN HA NOI ARMY BKS NNW THUY PHUONG
VN HA NOI BKS A SUPPLY GIANG VU E
VN HA NOI BKS AREA 3
VN HA NOI SUPPLY DEPOT WNW
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VN HA NOI STORAGE AREA BAC MAI
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VN HA NOI MND ARMY AND AREA CAPITAL HQ
VN HA NOI BKS A STOR A POSS PW CAMP N-63
VN HA NOI MOTOR VEH MAINTENANCE FACILITY
VN HA NOI BKS AREA GIAP LUC
VN SON DONG ARMY BKS AND SCHOOL
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VN HA DONG ARMY BKS A VEH MAINTENANCE
VN HA DONG ARMY SUPPLY DEPOT
VN DONG DANG COMPLEX
VN LAO CAI COMPLEX
VN LAI CHAU COMPLEX
VN LANG SON COMPLEX
VN TIEN YEN COMPLEX
VN TUYEN QUANG COMPLEX
VN YEN BAI COMPLEX
VN LAO CAI RR CIF YD
VN HAI PHONG RR STA YD A SHOPS
VN VIET TRI RR YARD
VN YEN VIEN RR CLASSIFICATION YARD
VN KEP RR YARD
VN DONG DANG RR YARD
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b, Coverage of North Vietnam to detect
the possible introduction or deployment of offensive
missile systems (see COMOR-D-25/200, 23 May 1967,
and COMIREX-D-25, 3/2, 20 November 1967) is shown
on the attached grid maps (pages B-8 and B-9) for the
following time periods.
OLD HEAD (9-22 January 1970)
Missions Not Reported
none
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DATE MSN NO. RESULTS
12 Jan G112 Successful, 43.8% coverage
19 Jan G113 Successful, 19.5% coverage
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The status of coverage for the 56-day periods shown
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Missions: Giant Scale 211, 23 Dec
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70; Bumpy Action Q442, 2 Jan;
Q443, 3 Jan; Q447, 7 Jan.
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Priority Targets
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Missions: Giant Scale 212, 29 Dec 69;
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