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COMMITTEE ON IMAGERY REQUIREMENTS AND EXPLOITATION
COMIREX -M-199
21 February 1974
Following is an index of the minutes of the 21 February 1974
COMIREX Meeting:
Section I (Briefings)
Page 5 Imagery Resolution Assessment and Reporting Standards
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Section II (Operations)
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EXRAND Technical Task Team Report
Status Report
Section III (Action Items)
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Section IV (Other Business)
See Special Annex, forwarded separately.
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Consolidated R&D Project List.
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Grain Project
Status Report
ALTERNATES AND OBSERVERS PRESENT
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Imagery Resolution Assessment and Reporting Standards
1. Chairman of the NRO Task Force
on Imagery Resolution Assessment and Reporting Standards
(IRARS), briefed on the background and activities of his task
force. Copies of briefing aids used by
have been forwarded separately as Tab A to these Minutes.
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2. expected the Task Force would run
a bit behind the 15 March target date for completion of a draft
report. Although the draft report will not be widely distributed,
there will be detailed briefings available. The final document
will be given limited distribution because of its bulk.
EXRAND Technical Task Team Report
3. introduced
Chairman of the EXRAND Technical Task Team, to summarize
the exploitation research and development programs currently
being undertaken by community elements for FY 1974 and those
proposed for FY 1975. ** Since September, the Task Team has
been examining and consolidating the various programs and
has had a degree of success in identifying and facilitating the
elimination of unwarranted duplication of effort. This has been
possible primarily because of the continuing communication
and exchange of information between members throughout the
year. An effort is being made to acquire data on R&D programs
proposed for FY 1976 and beyond in order to make an assess-
ment in that era as well. Copies of the briefing charts used
by have been forwarded separately as Tab B to
these Minutes.
*See COMIREX-M-196, Section III, paragraphs 8 and 9.
**See COMIREX-D-33.5/1, 28 February 1974
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4. The Chairman thanked for a very com-
prehensive and worthwhile report, noting his personal satisfac-
tion with the way this activity is handled. He felt the Task Team
deserves much credit and commended it on behalf of the Committee.
Grain Project Status Report"
CIA, explained that Project
deals with the examination of a number of intelligence
information sources in terms of their relevancy to developing
estimates and forecasts of foreign crop production, particularly
spring wheat in the Soviet Union. CIA has responsibility for
making these estimates for the USSR and China and accuracy
is becoming increasingly critical as the world food situation
fluctuates. He pointed out that no single source can provide all
the data necessary to arrive at an estimate of crop production.
Satellite imagery, however, has been a vital factor in the overall
assessment process as have meteorological and historical data.
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and suggested he continue to work through ICRS with regard to
requirements for coverage. Copies of selected briefing aids
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*See COMIREX-M-188, Section I, paragraphs 4-9, and Tab A.
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Section II (Operations)
2. Reports on aircraft and drone activities during the
period 7-20 February 1974 are attached at Tab E.
reported weather in North Vietnam has improved so GIANT SCALE
missions can be flown again. One flown on 13 F bru r had to be
aborted but another Tanned reasonably soon.
GIANT SCALE is being backed up with a second air-
c raft.
noted, however, that only the primary air-
craft is equipped with an Optical Bar Camera (OBC) so only
TEOC coverage will be obtained whenever the second aircraft
is used.
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3. I Ireported the new cameras installed
per millimeter, a major improvement over the quality of imagery
obtained with the previous equipment.
in I ircraft* are now operational. They are getting
'See COMIREX-M-196, Section IV, paragraph 3.
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Tab E
AIRCRAFT AND^DRONE RECONNAISSANCE ACTIVITY
7 - 20 February 1974
Date
Mission No.
Areas/Targets
8 Feb
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MAR
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965/QA252 H
wy 9, 92, 234, 914, 925 (Laos)
MAR
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739/QA253 H
wy 8, 12, 23, 121, 122, 123, 911 (Laos)
MAR
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wy 13, 131, 14, Area Search (Cambodia, RVN)
MAR
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15
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wy 9, Khe Sanh SAM Sites (Laos, RVN)
MAR
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Mid-Air Recovery System
Date Mission No. Areas/Targets
10 Feb SA030 Korea DMZ 90% cloud free
13 Feb SB043 NVN Overflight (did not penetrate) Air Abort
15 Feb SB044 Laos, RVN 90% cloud free
18 Feb SA029 Korea,DMZ 33% cloud free
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Date Mission No. Areas/Targets
9 Feb TA-25 Cambodia, RVN
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CHURCHDOOR
Date Mission No. Areas/Targets Type of Mission
12 Feb C044C Taiwan Straits
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Special Annex
1 April 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR: COMIREX Members and Consultants
SUBJECT Special Annex to COMIREX-M-199
The attached Special Annex to COMIREX-M-199 covering
the 21 February 1974 COMIREX meeting is forwarded for your
review and record.
Executive Secretary
Committee on Imagery Requirements and -Exploitation
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Special Annex
Section IV (Other Business)
Advanced System Application to Middle East Crisis
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COMIREX meeting on action under way to provide a simulation
of activity during the recent Middle East crisis and
assess the contribution it might have made. * The report
is being done in two phases with the first covering the pre-
war period up to 6 October and the second coverin the period
of the war itself. of the CIA 25X1A
Special Study Group presented briefings on the current status
of work on these simulations.
2. The Chairman noted it is obvious there is still
much work to be done. As reflected in today's briefings, the
computer simulater available at this time to work the problem
must be thought of as only a base case. It will be necessary
to superimpose on this and do additional work to relate the
particular imaging operations to specific problems being
faced at the time the war was going on.
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Copies of selected briefing aids used by
in his 21 February 1974 briefing to COMIREX on
Project are forwarded herewith for information
and record. They have been designated Tab C to COMIREX-M-199.
Executive Secretary
Committee on Imagery Requirements 'and Exploitation
MEMORANDUM FOR: Committee on Imagery Requirements
and Exploitation
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21 February 1974
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Tab B
29 March 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR: Committee on Imagery Requirements
and Exploitation
SUBJECT EXRAND Technical Task Team
Report--FY 1974-1975 Consolidated
R & D Project List (Tab B to
COMIREX-M-199)
Copies of the briefing aids used by
Chairman of the EXRAND Technical Task Team, in his briefing
to COMIREX on community-wide exploitation research and
development programs currently being undertaken and those
proposed for FY 1975, are forwarded herewith for informa-
tion and record. They have been designated Tab B to
COMIREX-M-199 and should be attached or cross-referenced
to that Minute in your files.
Executive Secretary
Committee on Imagery Requirements and Exploitation
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TECHNICAL TASK TEAM
REPORT
FY-1974-1975
CONSOLIDATED R&D PROJECT LIST
Briefing to COMIREX
21 February 1974
Chairman, EXRAND Technical Task Team
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6TH ANNUAL REPORT
FY-74-75
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MEMORANDUM FOR: COMIREX Members and Consultants
SUBJECT Special Annex To COMIREX-M-198
The attached Special Annex to COMIREX-M-198 covering
the 7 February 1974 COMIREX meeting is forwarded for your
review and record. Copies of selected briefing aids used in a
DIA presentation on a Video Transmission Experiment (Tab A)
are also attached.
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COMIREX-M-198
7 February 1974
Following is an index of the minutes of the 7 February 1974
COMIREX Meeting:
Section I (Briefings)
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Video Transmission Experiment
Aircraft and Drone Activities
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GIANT REACH Middle East Highlights
briefed on results from the 25 January
Video Transmission Experiment
3. referred to the 2 August 1973 briefing of the
Committee on this activity. * of DIA would provide an
update today on the status of the experiment and plans for its continu-
ation in FY 1974 and 1975. Copies of selected briefing aids used are
being forwarded as Tab A with the Special Annex to these Minutes
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been passed. These were unclassified photographs and were not
encrypted in transmission. Response has been favorable, however,
from those who have seen the transmitted imagery. I Istressed 25X1 A
that this is an experimental study only and the equipment being used may
or may not be the system the community would adopt.
5. The Chairman considered this an area of continuing interest
for COMIREX and invited members to keep the Committee informed of any
similar developments or activities in their own organization.
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Aircraft and Drone Activities
2. Reports on aircraft and drone activities during the period
26 January - 6 February are attached at Tab C.
3. With regard to the outlook for a GIANT SCALE mission
over North Vietnam, I reported weather is checked daily
and a mission will fly as soon as favorable weather is predicted.
Aircraft have been on a day-to-day weather-hold for a mission since
15 January.
Section III (Action Items)
Middle East Review
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at last meeting on current planning for Middle East aircraft reconnais-
sance. As promised at that time, copies of the completed memorandum NRO
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5. The Chairman felt the proposed guidance made for a well-
structured mission. The special problems envisaged are valid factors
and the proportionality of priorities appears sound. Members were
asked to review the proposed guidance and notify the Executive Secretary
of their concurrence or comments by noon, Monday, 11 February.*
Section IV (Other Business)
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Aircraft and Drone Reconnaissance Activity
24 January - 6 February 1974
FAR EAST
BUFFALO HUNTER
Date Mission No. Areas/Targets
29 Jan 953/QA236 Hwy 13, 22, 246, Trai Bi Afld, KaTum Afid (RVN) MARS'`
29 Jan 936/QA237 Hwy 23, 4, 16, 18, 13 (Laos) MARS
30 Jan 958/QA238 Saigon Area Search, Hwy 13, 14, 239 (Laos, Cambodia,
RVN) MARS
30 Jan 309A/QA239 Khe Sanh SAM Sites, Hwy 9, Area Search (Laos, RVN) MARS
2 Feb 957/QA240 Hwy 9222, 234, 914, 911, A Shau Afld, Ta Bat Afld (Laos,
RVN) MARS
2 Feb 317A/QA242 Hwy 14, Highlands Corridors Search Areas (Laos, RVN) MARS
5 Feb 324/QA244 Hwy 160, 92, 96, 512, 19, Highlands Area (Laos, RVN) MARS1/
6 Feb 948/QA245 Khe Sanh SAM Sites, Khe Sanh Afld, Hwy 9 (Laos, RVN) MARS
6 Feb 950/QA246 Hwy 548, 9222, 914, Tchzone, A Shau Afld (Laos, RVN) MARS
11-Mid-Air Recovery System
1/ Camera malfunction.
GIANT SCALE
Date
Mission No. Areas/Targets
24 Jan
SB040
Laos, RVN
30 Jan
SA028A
Korea DMZ
2 Feb
SB041
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6 Feb
SB042
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COMMITTEE ON IMAGERY' REQUIREMENTS AND EXPLOITATION
COMIREX-M-197
24 January 1974
Following is an index of the minutes of the 24 January 1974
COMIREX Meeting:
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Section II (Operations)
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Aircraft and Drone Activities
Section III (Action Items)
Page 9 Middle East Review
Section IV (Other Business)
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Attachments
Tab A Proposed Phase Down and Closure of AFSPPF
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Tab D Aircraft and Drone Reconnaissance Activity
Special Annex
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Group (Distributed separately. See
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Section I (Briefings)
2. As requested by the Chairman at last COMIREX meeting, *
the NRO Consultant arranged for a briefing by I today on
the NRO proposal to phase down the Air Force Special Projects Produc-
tion Facility (AFSPPF) at Westover Air Force Base. This facility has
served as an alternate to Eastman Kodak at Rochester for the processing
of satellite film.
25X1A 3. I Ireported the decision to phase down and
eventually close the NRO's Westover facility was made on 19 October 1973
as a result of the Secretary of Defense directive that Westover Air Force
Base was to be closed, except for reserve activities and certain active
Air Force requirements, by the end of June 1974.
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4. The longer-range concept for processing operations in
response to this situation calls for the 544th Aerospace Reconnaissance
Technical Wing (ARTW) at Offutt Air Force Base to become the NRO
alternate /backup facility. Eastman Kodak will fulfill 90 percent of the
NRO production requirement and the backup facilitywill provide 10 per-
cent. Until the 544th ARTW is operational, however, the AFSPPF at
Westover will operate on a based-down basis. The phase down will begin
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5. Factors contributing to the selection of the' 544th ARTW
included (a) proximity to major users of photographic intelligence informa-
tion (SAC Headquarters and the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff);
(b) existence of a facility experienced in handling and processing satellite
photographic materials; (c) presence of necessary operational support
functions at SAC, including runways that are open on a 24-hour basis, and
base support facilities in being; (d) ability to easily expand the photo lab
and install the unique equipment required at a minimum cost. The Chair-
man asked what costs would be involved, but indicated 25X1A
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to be constructed would be an addition to SAC Is present lab which is
located inside the existing Martin Plant; hence, construction costs would
exclude such major expenses as foundations, exterior walls, and roof
costs.
6. The evaluation function perfor ed at Westover will be trans-
ferred to NPIC and will, felt, allow for an excellent
working relationship between NPIC technical analysts and photo interpre-
ters involved on mission work. This working relationship between West-
over analysts and NPIC PI's exists now, but having the two types of
expertise in the same facility will enhance the relationship even more.
Photo research and development (R&D) will be continued through the
auspices of the NRO.
7. Two working groups have been established to accomplish
this phase-down and transfer of functions: (1) A 544th ARTW Facility
Working Group with responsibility to accomplish and oversee A&E and
contractual work, and (2) an AFSPPF Closure Study Group concerned
with the whole problem. oted he sees no changes in 25X1 A
the working of this system that will affect COMIREX or other consumers.
Functions will continue to be carried out except at different locations.
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8. The Chairman expressed interest in how the processing
backup will be handled from mid-1974 to completion of the expanded
facilities at SAC in late 1975. indicated that the 25X1A
AFSPPF at Westover will not be closing in June, but will be phased
down to approximately 50% of its present manning and provide 10% of
the NRO production requirement, The evaluation and research and
development functions will remain unchanged in the initial production
phase-down period. It is anticipated the 544th ARTW will be fully
operational in the December 1975/March 1976 time frame. Approxi-
mately 40 people will be transferred from Westover to Omaha along
with major equipment items. ASDI has given assurance those 40 people
will be exempt from General Defense Intelligence Program (GDIP)
budget cuts. The personnel will be organizationally assigned to the
544th ARTW and will have the normal command line from the Commander,
SAC, but when functions are being performed for the NRO, the command
line changes and is directly from the DNRO to the processing facility.
The NRO will continue to provide support in regard to film, chemistry,
equipment, and technical assistance.
9. The evaluation function will be transferred to the NPIC
which is anticip
Aentemb 75.
Approximately
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cally working in Building 213. Necessary equipment will be transferred
with the people. Photographic research and development will continue
as a responsibility of the NRO. The transition should be completed in
the September /December 1975 time-frame after which the AFSPPF
facility can be closed.
10. In answer to a query from the Chairman,
said final determination has not been made as to where the R&D functions
retained by the NRO will be carried out. Various facilities in the Wash-
ington area and on the West Coast are being reviewed.
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11. The question of the distribution of the 10% of the film to be
produced at the AFSPPF has not been totally resolved. At present,
material for Priority 3 and 4 consumers produced at the AFSPPF is moved
by a combination of dedicated aircraft from Westover or by Armed Forces
Courier System (ARFCOS) resources from Boston. To function with the
reductions in personnel and eventual closing of the AFSPPF, a tentative
system has been developed with EXSUBCOM participation wherein materials
delivered by dedicated aircraft to the Washington area would be put into the
ARFCO's system at Fort Meade. DIA envisages it will need about three
additional positions to support this effort.
12. There will be no requirement for physical expansion of East-
man Kodak to handle the additional production workload.
I h ointed out that, looking at this from a capability point of view,
once the processing equipments have been certified and processing begun
under the new production concept it is theoretically possible to ship material
to DoD consumers earlier than at present.
13. The Chairman expressed interest in what facilities other
than Offutt had been considered as a backup facility.
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stated that the organizations included the 480th RTG at TAC, Langley Air
Force Base, which was studied in great depth, as well as Washington area
labs such as at NISC and DC-6. Some consideration was also given to the
9th RTS lab at Beale Air Force Base, California. E_ I did
not know what the over-riding factors may have been in the final selection,
but emphasized again that the 544th ARTW provides advantages from a cost
point of view since there is room for expansion within the present building,
i. e. , the Martin Plant where the lab is located.
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14. Beginning in late 1975 or early 1976, the 544th ARTW will
routinely produce 10% of the copies required. The final decision on speci-
fic consumers to be serviced by the 544th ARTW has not been made; however,
the NRO has been working with EXSUBCOM on this question. The Chair-
man felt this is an area with many subtleties and suggested the Chairman,
EXSUBCOM continue to serve as the focal point to maintain an evaluation
of this activity and to advise COMIREX and the NRO on appropriate actions
to be taken. The Chairman thanked I ==I Ifor most informa- 25X1A
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attached as Tab A.
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3. Reports presented on aircraft and drone activities during
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2. 0 referred to concepts for reconnaissance of the
areas covered by the recent Middle East disengagement agreement. The
Chairman and members of the staff have been working with the National
Intelligence Officer for the Middle East to develop possible approaches
for handling this. I loutlined the factors involved and his views
on these. He agreed to keep the Committee informed as to further develop-
ments and to provide, for their information, copies of the paper being
prepared as soon as it is completed.
Section IV (Other Business)
1. The Chairman noted that the guideline -
on of the second hase of T-KH modification
have none forward to the
The problem has been
to develop guidelines which are sufficiently comprehensive to be useable
by field elements in making that selection. In most respects the commu-
nity is not ready to do that in detail. The guidelines forwarded to USIB
provide that supplementing guidance on this point will be formulated and
issued by COMIREX. The intent here is to call attention to the fact that
it is recognized that protection of quality will be difficult and will
require further study and experience and the distribution of additional
guidance.
*Subsequently forwarded in limited distribution as COMIREX-D-29. 3/14,
29 January 1974.
**See USIB-D-46.2/30 (COMIREX-D-2. 2 /6, 18 January 1974; Subsequently
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as USIB-D-46. 2 /31, 1 February 1974.
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3. It is expected that many questions regarding particular
applications will surface and this is why the present guidelines are speci-
fically labeled as "interim". The Chairman asked that this latter point
be made clear in all member agencies and departments concerned. It
should be emphasized to all components that as problems arise they can
be negotiated and the present guidelines revised as required.
*See COMIREX-M-192, Section I, paragraphs 2-4.
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SATELLITE MATERIAL - TALENTIKEYHOLE
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EXPLANATION - UNCLASSIFIED
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AFSPPF PHASE DOWN AND CLOSURE
Classification
Title
Present Functions
Back-up to EK and alternate NRO processing facility -
belongs to General Bradburn at SAFSP in L.A.
Production:
Evaluation:
Approx 45% of NRO requirement
All Target Complexes
Produces most of DOD customer
requirements (DIA-SAC)
Presently handles distribution task
(enter into ARFCOS)
Accomplishes acceptance and readiness
Evaluation is sale responsibility of
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.thoto-R&D: - Accomplishes R&D on processors, processees,
printers, film, chemistry.
- Also work on production oriented equipment.
- Has been phased to look at near future
areas versus immediate fixes.
Decision
Secretary of the Air Force decided on 19 Oct 73
to phase down and transfer all of AFSPPF functions.
Contributing factors
o Secretary of Defense directed closure of
Westover AFB by June 1974 except for Reserve
activities and some limited active Air Force
requirements.
o Difficulty obtaining support when normal base
functions phase out.
Phase-Down-90/10:
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of the NRO work load for processing
with SPPF and or back up producing
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Close: - When all functions have been. relocated the
physical facility at Westover will be closed.
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at the prime. site..
- 544th ARTW chosen as the NRO back-up
facility.
- Contributing factors for choice:
o Close to a major user of photo
intelligence
o Presently works with satellite
reconnaissance projects.
o Represents an existing capability.
o Minimum cost to expand.
o Necessary support functions in place.
Transfer_Evaluation_and_Photo_R&D: - Evaluation function
will be re-located at NPIC.
o Provides an excellent working relationship
between the NPIC analysist/PI and the
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the NRO.
Other Factors:
Two working groups established to work out movement
plans:
1) 544th ARTW Facility Work Group and
2) AFSPPF Closure Study Group
Transfer
- NRO in conjunction with the Closure Study Group has
determined milestones and transfer dates.
- As regards-COMIREX and customers of this material,
no change is anticipated nor should any be expected
in the working of the system.
ProductionZBackup_to_544th_ARTW: - It is anticipated
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40 people will be transferred from SPPF to
Omaha.
These 40 people will be protected from
GDIP cuts.
In place production equipment at SPPF will
be moved to Omaha into a newly constructed lab'
expansion.
The NRO will provide film and chemistry,
equipment update, repair and technical
assistance to accomplish NRO tasking.
The Command line at the 544th will be out of
SAC as presently established. How_, when
the functions being performed at the 544th
are for the NRO, then the command line and
control rests thru the DNRO.
Evaluation: - This function will be transferred
to NPIC. Anticipate an operational
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- 30 spaces will be transferred to
HQ USAF in Washington to perform
this function.
- All necessary equipment will be moved
from SPPF to NPIC.
- Responsibilities
o Flight acceptance and readiness
work is the sole responsibility
of the program manager - SAFSP.
o PET/PFA work will be a joint
responsibility shared by SAFSP and
NP IC.
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This function is the responsibility of the NRO.
The continuation and assignment from SPPF
will be completed during Seep-Dec 75.
Qhgr: Distribution of mission material to DOD customers
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UNCLASSIFIED
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Aircraft and Drone Reconnaissance Activity
10 - 23 January 1974
GIANT REACH
No activity.
Date
Mission No. Areas/Targets
10 Jan
32l/QA219 Hwy 160, 9E, 96A-D, 92F, 512 (Laos, RVN)
MARS
12 Jan
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12 Jan
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(Laos,
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MARS
15 Jan
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MARS
18 Jan
324/QA226 Hwy 160, 9E, 96A-D, 92F, 512 (Laos, RVN)
MARS
20 Jan
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22 Jan
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22 Jan
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(Laos,
RVN)
MARS
23 Jan
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RVN)
MARS
23 Jan
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Date Mission No. Areas/Targets
12 Jan SA-026 Korea DMZ 100% cloud free
19 Jan SA-027 Korea DMZ 95% cloud free
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Date Mission No.
16 Jan TA018
19 Jan TA019
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OLYMPIC FIRE
Date Mission No.
11 Jan GA025
Areas/Target s Results
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Air Abort 30%
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MEMORANDUM FOR: COMIREX Members and Consultants
SUBJECT Special Annex to COMIREX-M-197
The attached Special Annex to COMIREX-M-197 covering the
24 January 1974 COMIREX meeting is forwarded for your review
and record.
Executive Secretary
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Proposal for COMIREX Data Handling Coordination Group
1. The Chairman referred to the DIA Member's memorandum
requesting establishment of a COMIREX Data Handling Coordinating Group.
A copy is attached at Tab E. The NSA Member believed the proposal would
also involve the USIB Information Handling Committee (IHC). I
25X1A agreed and noted that I Chairman of the IHC, is in atten -
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25X1A 2. pointed out that DIA has an extensive effort under
way on the Imagery Related Data Handling Systems (IRDHS)* and in the
experimental transmittal of imagery**. Staffing has also been completed
on a JCS paper regarding dissemination of L_jnaterial. There are
other independent efforts in the various intelligence agencies and depart-
ments underway to cope with the future Il environment.
considered it important that COMIREX leadership be exercised now to
coordinate the various data handling requirements along with existing and
planned capabilities and their application to satisfy the collective require-
ment. He recommended immediate establishment of a COMIREX Data
Handling Coordination Group to focus on this" question over the next several
months. The Chairman shared the DIA Member's concern but did not feel
that a problem of this scope should be handled on an ad hoc basis. He
proposed instead that several individuals available on a full-time basis be
designated to work on behalf of COMIREX in this area and provide an initial
report back to the Committee at an early date. One responsibility of that
group would be to identify interfaces and to work in close coordination with
the IHC to make certain that what is being done in the imagery field is
tied in with other related areas and activities. Both ICRS and EXSUBCOM
also would have direct interests in this undertaking. paper
is most timely and constructive and emphasizes addressing the total data
cycle--from requirements processing through dissemination of imagery-
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*See Tab D to Special Annex to COMIREX-M-187, 16 August 1973.
**See Tab E to Special Annex to COMIREX-M-187, 16 August 1973.
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3. The Chairman asked members to forward to the Executive
Secretary any comments or suggestions they might have on establishment
of a COMIREX Data Handling Coordination Group. These will be taken
into account in preparation of terms of reference for the Group*.
I Exercise--Status Report
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5. During discussion following the briefing, I noted
that a question had arisen as to whether analysts should be expected to
define collection parameters or whether they should merely identify
their information requirements and have others determine the necessary
mode and. resolution. pointed out Army is wrestling with
the problem of use of this advanced collection system in a variety of
modes including for tactical force application. The Chairman noted that
most requirements submitted for area coverage involved fairly small
areas.
6. The Chairman thanked or bringing the Committee
up to date on this study which is amon the most important COMIREX
activities presently under way. has been a most valu-
able exercise, surfacing many aspec s a nee to be brought up to a
higher level'of visibility and attention.
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inquired regarding the study being underta
on this subject. Chief of CIA's Special Study Group (SSG),
reported that work on the period prior to the outbreak of hostilities is
*Subsequently issued as COMIREX-D-32.10/1.
**See COMIREX-M-196, Special Annex, paragraphs 1-2; COMIREX-M-189,
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nearly complete and the SSG is now focusing on the period from 6 October
on. The simulations needed for the study have proven a more complex
undertaking than originally anticipated. The results, however, should
be available within the next few weeks.
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video transmission experiment between Building wand the Pentagon, as
described in an earlier briefing. * agreed to provide an up-
date on the Wide-Band Image Data Relay Experiment at the next COMIREX
meeting.
Tab E--DIA Memorandum to Chairman, COMIREX, re: Establishment
of COMIF "Data Handling Coordinating Group, " 14 January 1974,
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