MIDCAREER COURSE NO. 39 27 JANUARY - 1 MARCH 1974 COURSE REPORT

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Midcareer Course No. 39
27 January 1 March1974
'Cours'e Report
Course 39 was the first Midcareer in a long time which
did not open with the Managerial Grid. We devised a set
of team exercises to use during the first two days as an
"ice breaker." The class actually jelled into a cohesive
group during the introductions session the first Sunday
evening at - The team exercises reinforced this
cohesion and the result was an extremely lively and inquis-
itive group which retained its good humor and "togetherness"
throughout the entire five weeks. The Course was divided
into three phases, covering the Agency, the Intelligence
Community, and World Affairs respectively. All three were
generally successful; however, the Community phase of only
three days produced an inordinately wide disparity in
speaker quality. The World Affairs phase was probably the
most successful, partially due to a few new speakers and
topics, and despite cancellation of part of the field trip
due to weather. The class agreed that the course met both
the formal stated objectives and the members' personal
objectives.
Statistics
The class was composed of 30 members--10 from the DDO,
7 from the DDI, 7 from the DDM&S, and 6 from the DDSjT. The
average grade was 12.8, with 9-12's, 18-13's, and 3-14's.
The average age was 36.2 years, with a range of 28-43 years.
The average length of service in the Agency was 9.9 years,
with a range of 2 to 17 years. These averages for age and
length of service were the lowest ever for a Midcareer class,
breaking the records set by Class 38.
Major Changes
As noted above, we devised a set of team exercises to
open the Course in place of the Grid. The first morning
was devoted to identifying major obstacles facing Midcareerists
and proposing solutions. The class was divided into six teams
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of five members each--based on Directorate, age, and grade
similar to the way Grid teams have been constituted--to
identify the obstacles. These were reported back and six
different teams worked on proposed solutions to these
obstacles. The entire class discussed this work after
lunch. The second morning was devoted to major Agency
problems, with two different sets of six teams identifying
the problems and proposing solutions. This mechanism
afforded an opportunity for a great deal of interaction
among the class members and a survey of each team in action
during these two days revealed that all members were
participating actively. This interaction, once started and
solidified by the team activities, continued throughout the
entire course. STATINTL
The last day atM was devoted to a morning visit to
the NASA Research Center at Langley. Bad weather and a very
crowded schedule lessened the effectiveness of this visit
but it was still generally interesting and informative. A
full day in the middle of the week would be be W r and would
provide a good break during the second week at STATINTL
A panel on new analytical methodologies was added to
Phase I for the first time. This panel was moderately success-
ful, and at least exposed the class to some of the new approaches
to solving intelligence problems.
For this course, we planned a reception for the class
with spouses and had address the group. The
class was unanimous in its enjoyment of the session, and
several members expressed appreciation for including the
spouses.
New speakers in Phases II and III of Course 39 included
J. Foster Collins from Treasury, Cdr. Lionel Olmer from
PFIAB, on World Problems to open Phase - III,
State on population problems, and Dr. Grant Gross from the
on intelligence and the energy problem,
from the Alan Romberg from
State on ___?n_a, - from OER
STATINTL o he world oceans. With the
STATINTL notable exceptions of Messrs. most of
these speakers were well-received by the class.
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Problems
The one major problem encountered was cancellation of
the field trip to the Gulf Research Center in Pittsburgh
due to weather. This is one problem which is almost
insoluble, but it did give us an opportunity to let the
class visit the terminal areas in OTR and actually have
some hands-on time with the computers. This kind of activity
is useful for the class and, if possible, should be planned
on a contingency basis in the event of future trip cancella-
tions.
One other problem which surfaced was the scheduling
of Deputy Directors or Associate Deputy Directors at the
same evening sessions with several of their Office or
Division Chiefs. The class found that the DD or ADD tended
to dominate the evening sessions and their subordinates
felt inhibited from a frank exchange with the class. We
will make every effort in future runnings to avoid this
situation.
Summary of Class Reaction
The members of Course 39 were unanimous in their over-
all praise for the Course. Such comments as "one of the
real bright spots of my 13+ year career," "a fantastic
education," "a mind stretcher," "invaluable," and "The whole
of the Course adds up to more than the sum of its parts"
were prevalent throughout the class evaluations. A number
of the class members commented on the poor quality of some
of the speakers in Phase II, particularly those from State/
INR and NSA. Others agreed but added that it was also valuable
exposure to the thinking of these organizations. While we
attempt to get the best speakers from every organization,
scheduling problems and substitutions often prevent this.
We believe that exposure to varied points of view of other
senior officials is often valuable for the class even if the
speakers themselves do not always make a totally favorable
impression.
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Summary Evaluation
Phase I -- The functions, r"elationships, and problems
of a wide variety of Agency components.
Comments, of DDO members:
Probably the most successful phase of the course
was the breaking down of barriers between Directorates.
The course was best in reviewing the internal situation,
and the speakers were the most frank.
Our new/renewed awareness of the problems, needs
and capabilities of other Agency components should prove
to be the most valuable net gain from this course over
the long term.
In general, the functions, relationships and problems
of the Agency components was well developed and revealing.
More emphasis on the problem aspects might result in future STATINTL
classes dealing with those aspects while where
the most valuable intercourse among class mem ers undoubtedly
took place.
Ask speakers to address issues and problems as opposed
to organization and history!
Previous orientation courses I have taken generally
focused on one directorate or component. The broad across-
directorate attention in this course was very enlightening.
The course was very useful in explaining the functions
and relationships of the various components, their problems
and the various attempts being made to solve them. I found
that people related problems are common to all components
and that bringing people together from these components
greatly enhances understanding and destroys popular myths.
People who are going to tell it as it is--need to know
what the is is. They also need to know how to speak. The
first point presumes a reasonably senior component position
and a degree of credibility within that component. Selection
of 14's and 15's as speakers should be attempted. I realize
the difficulty but it should still be striven for.
By and large excellent--very valuable for cross-
fertilization of ideas.
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Comments of DDI members:
Proving my inherently parochial view, I enjoyed this
most. The class interchange and exchange of views was
most lively during this section because it touched us
where we really live. The interaction of people that
really x-made this course so valuable was in essence
stimulated by our intense concerns with the state of the
Agency and the obvious commonality of our problems. The
program of speakers and discussion was excellent.
I don't think much change is required here, other
than the avoidance of boss-worker relationships on the
same panels. You already have the evaluations of
individual speakers, which should serve as some guide
to future selection.
I found this block to be the most valuable portion
of the course. Much of this was a simple learning process
of how well other components advance the Agency's job.
I would, however, suggest that the futurist section come
at the end of this block rather than at the start.
Most of the value in this category was presented
through the IP's and the informal sessions around the
bar in the student activities building. If I may ramble
without regard to the enumeration below: one of the
greatest benefits of the MCC is the opportunity one receives
to leave his ostrich or parochial view of the intelligence
world and see (a) where one does or doesn't fit in; (b) that
there are other people doing as important--if not more
important--jobs in intelligence; (c) how one's own job
should change or take on a new slant; (d) that DDO'ers do,
in fact, appreciate the problems of other directorates and
vice versa. Looking over my notes, I see little tidbits
of information culled from classmates that are more valuable/
eye opening than what certain formal lectures presented. I
think of one student's saying that practically everyone
gets "S's" on fitness reports. SHOCK! I work in an office
where "S's" are allowed only if you can walk on water. Won't
the "troops back home" be interested in hearing this?!
Certain aspects of the MCC prove to be a review for some
students and for others--all new. In any case, any forward
looking professional should have the opportunity to take
this course. What I found particularly impressive was the
timeliness/currency of the course. Topics were chosen
obviously with careful forethought. (Is that a word?) What
is even more impressive is the divergence of views on current
problems held by people who are supposed to be "in the know."
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Comments of DDI members: (cont.)
The Midcareer course is a MIND STRETCHER, a unique
opportunity to talk, look and listen and most important
--to learn. If one doesn't take advantage of this
opportunity once the course is underway, one is missing
the chance of a lifetime. I am happy for the chance to
have met my counterparts or classmates, but I am more
happy for the chance to have heard their off the record
comments and war stories. One result of this course--
and I see now that I am not alone in this regard--is that
one gets "itchy pants" about one's career. I thought I
liked my present assignment and I suppose I do, but this
course has told me it's time to leave my secure little
world, move on, and look for new challenges. Whether
possible or not, this may ultimately be the greatest
benefit of MCCI
Very good wrap up of the Agency components. Hope
that you switch around in both offices invited and speakers
from the same offices. I imagine this will follow because
of the six courses a year.
As a starter and basis from which to begin, this phase
is essential at the beginning of the course. The opportunity
to initiate the course at the farm is necessary primarily
for group interaction.
By and large--good speakers. Would prefer to have them
talk about their management philosophy, problems, plans
rather than organizational structure, history.
Comments of DDS&T members:
The course served as a broadening aspect for me personally.
Also it provided us with the opportunity to discuss with
candor mutual problems and changes that affect the day-to-day
operations of our respective organization. Furthermore, the
evening sessions at - established a neutral ground so
that the many problems that confront mid-level managers are
able to be discussed freely and openly with the senior level
managers of the Agency. I feel that I now understand better
the process and functions of other components within the
Agency and their needs. Prior to this course I had only a
very brief understanding and knowledge of the Agency's overall
collection efforts in both foreign and covert collection
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Comments of DDS&T members: (cont.)
efforts. This course and the exchange of information
by staff members of other components permitted the trace
and flow of the various efforts underway and the analytical
methodology used. This part of the course was the strongest
and received my strictest attention and interest. STATINTL
The first two days at = should remain on the schedule
to "break the ice." There are just some speakers or topics
that are uninteresting but even though dull the knowledge
about the CIA component is necessary. In general Phase I
was good.
Overall very well done. The atmosphere, selection of
speakers and topics within realistic limits was satisfactory
and for a "relative newcomer" was informative and interesting.
In a number of cases very different views of certain components
now exist as compared with previous impressions.
This function is the most important in terms of Agency
objectives of the Midcareer course. It was accomplished STATINTL
with a few exceptions very well, were
unwilling to talk "on the level" an a ress Agency problems.
This was the most beneficial--especially the opportunity
to talk openly with senior Agency management. The IP's
were also very informative. Suggest professional OTR
briefings on organization, and have guest speakers confine
themselves to substance.
I am not sure I could improve the course in any sense.
I might only suggest that maybe we could find a way to
speed up or otherwise reduce the time devoted to the team
exercises in the beginning although there certainly is some
advantage in each class observing itself discovering the
same problems each time and observing the difficulty of
alternatives. There is also the aspect of using the exercises
to "cut the ice." It's a value judgment: I believe I would
prefer more lectures to those exercises, perhaps a lecture
summarizing earlier findings and discussion among (say) two
halves of the class. Perhaps it could be fashioned around
a debate format. Otherwise: The content and organization
of the course are nearl y optimum in m view. most valuable
and useful were the "mind stretching and broadening aspects
and tops as opposed to the rather focused topics such as
PFIAB etc. Current topics were especially interesting.
Perhaps 1/2 as many IP's, let the class choose which ones
they want to hear with guidance from instructors. Many thanks
to instructors for putting together such a good course.
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Comments of DDME,S members:
This was my first exposure to Agency wide problems
or organization. Course was especially beneficial
particularly in view of recent Agency reorganizations
and policy.
Well. done. Imaginative and flexible opening exercise
which introduced class to one another and set the stage
for future question-discussions. Eliminate security pre-
sentation. at Langley (interesting but not pertinent to
course). Move student presentations scheduled for Sunday
night into Security bloc so students do not have to return
Sunday afternoon. Replace Langley with Norfolk which
came during Phase III. Go to Norfolk on a Wednesday--
not Friday. Give additional time during
Phase II or III to let us get acquainted with hardware.
I am more willing to accept the Agency as it is
presently constituted. I do not feel however that speakers
were unwilling (in general) to admit that rivalries exist
nor for that matter were we willing to raise the question.
I think the handling of functions/relationships made me
a realist.
It is evident that a clear definition is needed of
the Agency mission, and an explanation made of the individual
component contribution to the achievement of that mission.
The decisions were made many years ago that there should
be a DDO, but what is the value of the information achieved
in this manner vis-a-vis technical means, for example, in
achieving the Agency's mission. Standards of measurement
should be found, and alternative methods considered.
Some areas could have been covered better--DDM,S
but apart from that I feel I have a better understanding
of the Agency problems and component relationships. The
talks with the various Directors and their deputies was
a highlight of the course.
Need frank discussions on various problems within
various components and how each is seeking a solution.
This phase should not permit an E.O.D. type briefing,
but an honest, candid approach in real life, real-time
problems that exist in each of the components.
Feel that our class covered this category to the
fullest extent possible. The speakers from each component
and our interaction with them, especially at STATINTL
were extremely beneficial.
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Phase II -- The Intelligence Community as a whole
and its member agencies.
Comments of DDO members:
The weakest part of the course. State, NSA, DIA,
DEA--all left much to be desired. Too much propaganda.
Most informative--although a bit more care might
be given to choice of some speakers--e.g.
This phase of the course was also thoughtfully
arranged but some of the outside speakers will hopefully
be changed. Also, although not a direct part of the
Intelligence Community, it might be worthwhile to include
someone from the Department of Commerce for the "economic"
portion.
Ask speakers to address issues and problems as
opposed to organization and history!
Again, my previous attention was upon only two
member agencies of the Intelligence Community. My per-
spective was broadened considerably.
I learned less about the community as a whole than
I think I should have, possibly because of the poor quality
of presentations which turned me off. I would hope that
future courses could fare better. Perhaps, rather than
asking specific individuals, as in NSA for example, we
could go to NSA liaision contact and outline our needs and
ask them to send their selection. Perhaps we might get
a better speaker.
Should, repeat, should be able to get strong speakers
here. Maybe they don't exist.
Good for reason cited above, but more spotty in pre-
sentation. (By and large excellent--very valuable for
cross-fertilization of ideas.)
Comments of DDT members:
Weakest part except for NSC speaker. I realize the
need for the subject matter, but found myself either bored
to stupefaction or hostile toward most of the speakers.
Surely it is possible to find honest and interesting speakers
at State and NSA even if we do have to dig them out of the
woodwork. Some, such as NSA, were downright counterproductive.
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Comments of DDI members: (cont.)
If possible, it would be of value to get members
of the Community together with CIA reps in similar
fields in the "Forum" at STATINTL
STATINTL for example, would be a hell of a panel to
talk about military studies in the Community. Get an
MBFR presentation to complement SALT. And look around
carefully for speakers.
This was a portion of lesser value. Perhaps there
is little way to increase the interest without going into
greater detail. Speaker performance might be improved
however. NSA, in particular, deserves a better show.
STATINTL Excellent a ept in a couple of notable cases.
were extremely candid and interesting.
Essential to understand, or establish individual
impression, of where we fit and relate within the Community
which we so often talk about.
Some of the speakers very weak and/or unwilling to
speak frankly--some of talks were no more than sales talks.
Some, e.g. NSC speaker, were outstanding.
Comments of D:DS&T members:
I was impressed with only a very few speakers from
these organizations. Some attempted to promote their
respective organizations efforts rather than revealing
both the strengths and weaknesses of their groups.
However, there were a number of strong individuals who
brought to focus the major problems confronting the
Intelligence Community at large. I would like to point
out the speaker from the NSC, Lt. Col. Stukel; the IC
Staff and from NPIC and -
- from the FIAB. These men were all superior speakers
and should be invited to speak again to.future classes.
This phase dragged the most. A few good speakers
saved the day. This portion requires a few more good
speakers or perhaps topics.
Though not necessarily the fault of those who selected
the speakers, these presentations were less than objective
to say the least and in several cases begged disagreement.
If this result is typical perhaps a better way can be found
to present this phase.
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Comments of DDS&T members: (cont.)
Although this was informative and is essential
for an officer to function in the Agency there was
an extreme lack of frank interchange with speakers
from other Agencies. Solutions?
This was the worst because of obvious hostility
of guest speakers--suggest that Phase II be either
reduced to a few OTR presentations or better effort
made to get more substance into the talks and better
speakers.
Comments of'DDM&S members:
The role of the entire Community is vital for us
as Agency people to function as a chief intelligence
agency? Even though some individual speakers were less
than expected, this entire phase of the course is an
essential ingredient.
While speaking abilities varied greatly, subject
matter was well selected and covered. Interesting
that some of the speakers were so stereotyped to their
agencies (FBI-DIA-NSA):. This is good--I wouldn't
stay away from a speaker because he does not give an
agency style or viewpoint briefing.
Well covered--CIA comes out as first among equals
and should be prepared to admit as much. I think NSA
came off very badly and perhaps should--as DIA and State
--have a second speaker--from NSA or the agency to
represent them. No complaint here.
The above applies as well to the Intelligence
Community. Thoughts should be given as to their role
and contribution to the security and advancement of
US interest.
To a person whose knowledge of this area was very
limited this part of the course was very stimulating.
Even the speakers who were not too good conveyed some-
thing.
Let's approach this one--or direct the presentations
along lines of what is the Agency doing, right and wrong,
how can it better serve the community, new fields of
endeavor, etc., and finally what is its impact in US and
world affairs. Let's get some feedback on what we are doing.
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Comments of DDM&S members: (cont.)
Some of the speakers were outstandin and some
were duds. With the exception of State's STATINTL
and the enforcement agencies' speakers were disappointing.
This fact itself was a valuable insight into the
Intelligence Community.
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Phase III -- Major developments and trends in
World Affairs impinging on intelligence.
Comments of DDO members:
Strongest when hard, definable targets were
discussed--USSR, China. Weaker in looking at economic
intelligence, terrorism, population, energy.
Well balanced overview vis-a-vis subject matter.
Quite interesting and, in general, also very well
done--including the unlikely but, in my opinion,
fascinating and well-received "Ocean" briefing. Another
mind-stretcher or two, such as should replace
other less relevant talks , e.g.) and
it would be highly interesting to place to ether a
particularly at~ or
in a similarly informal setting.
More outside speakers from the academic and research
sector would be both broadening and stimulating.
This was probably the most interesting aspect of
all, perhaps because of its extreme relevance to the
situation today.
This section of the course was, by and large,
extremely interesting. It served well to expand upon
what was just beginning to be a realization of the
rapidly expanding diversity of requirements upon the
Intelligence Community.
Need a multi-national. Need some more relevant
mind benders.
Least interesting and valuable. however,
was first-rate.
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Comments of DDI members:
Two notable low spots--terrorism and SALT--but
otherwise a valuable exercise. I thought subject matter
selection was excellent... topics such as population,
energy and the ocean that are truly critical but all too
often get overlooked in the day to day press of business.
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Comments of DDI members: (cont)
Give some more time: he would be a great
STATINTL
STATINTL opener along with, to start the
class thinking beyond its horizon. Could you get a
presentation from AEC to discuss nuclear power in the
context: of the energy crisis?
Except for SALT and terrorism periods this was
outstanding. One change which might be valuable is to
combine the talks by STATINTL
with questions, either here or in the section down at
Generally good, some speakers did not relate their
talks to intelligence or suggest possible solutions which
may be part of our capability, but I suppose we've got
to supply that part.
Very interesting and enabled us to see where we
are going (to some degree) and where our efforts fit
into the picture as a whole.
Perhaps the best part of the course--would have
liked to have some of the speakers at STATINTL
Comments of DDS&T members:
I had mixed feelings regarding this phase. This
was possibly the one of very high interest. The
environment and world economic changes today are most
important and certainly affect the policies and work
of the A ency. Both my wife and I greatly enjoyed Jim
It was extremely thoughtful of OTR to include
the wives for an evening of entertainment and general
knowledge in this field. Different speakers or style
on the presentations of Energy,
and World Terrorism is a must. I would suggest that the
speakers make a 30-minute presentation and leave the
remainder of time open for questions and answers. Kudos STATINTL
t on "World Population Problems" and
on e World Ocean." Carl Duckett's talk with this class
was far and above the best by any of the Deputy Directors
that we talked with.
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QlnM gts of DDSAT members: (cont.)
This perhaps was the most interesting. I might
suggest that one or more speakers fro the academic
community be included like STATINTL
Topics were very well selected and most speakers
did very well. Often towards the end of a course things
get du:1l and interest wanes but to the credit of the
director's of the course this did not happen and to the
last session it was still lively.
Good but more speakers from outside intelligence
needed to complement the intelligence view.
Overall very useful and informative--some of the
speakers were very poor.
Comments of DDM$S members:
Very interesting but sometimes hard to relate to
the role of intelligence in the conventional sense.
However, this Phase of the course on the whole provided
for especially good class5timulation.
The last week of the course was exceptional. We
finished with a bang and really stretched. Inventing
the Future was provocative and a good finishing note.
Final team exercise objectives were vague. Our final
paper did not hold together well. I suggest we use this
hour to formulate questions for Ge Walters only.
Eliminate World Problems and as subjects of STATINTL
discussion-7-oulr. we get a onal staff member
to talk to us about our role-image? How about a
representative of the liberal press or some critic of
the Agency?
I suggest again--that a representative from USAID
be invited to discuss what is going on now and what is
planned.. Urge greater time be given to population/world
economics/world banking.
Discussion of these areas, and problems, gives us
the clue that we should re-think our role and channeling
of our efforts in these areas.
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Comments of DDM&S members: (cont.)
This was generally very good. Some rearranging of
the courses could come about but the intent of the
course was accomplished.
Excellent phase with great potential. Need more
STATINTL provocative speakers like Need more
exposure to opinions, ideas an new thoughts regarding
the world trends. As trends are basically theoretical
let's get thought provoking speakers.
The population and oceanographic speakers' presentations
were outstanding.
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Other Comments of DDM$S members:
Registration for the course could be done the first
day of the course rather than having a couple days in
between. This would better facilitate out-of-towners
even though it's nice to have a free day at Headquarters.
The whole of the course adds up to more than all its
parts. Outstanding leadership provided by OTR personnel,
Wes and Henry. The logistics of the course were well
handled and ran smooth in my opinion.
Overall course management was excellent. The staff
certainly must have felt the pinch from time to time
keeping the course and speakers on track but the class
never felt the drift.
My mind has been stretched, urge OTR to continue to
strive to lower the age/grade of participants (12.4/35
next time). Press Office Directors or whoever--to clearly
spell out the selection process for course participants--
why they were chosen. Let's get around the 250 miles travel
restriction, the criteria should be what is worth a visit
rather than what can we go to see--however relevant--within
250 miles. Phase II was tops--far and away the best and
had we revised the order, I suspect that DDO and DDM&S
presentations would have received even more criticism.
Agree with the present quota system--a good mix here from
the various parts of Agency. One suggestion, have the
second get together to review our first day problems on
the last day of course.
One last thought--once a management decision is made,
having considered all alternative courses of action, all
managers should give their full support in the implementation
of that decision. It is evident in the Agency that there
is not this total support, i.e. many managers downgrading
their efforts and speaking against the MBO management con-
cept without giving it a chance to succeed.
I think my main reaction to the course has been the
incentive and opportunity to begin to understand myself and
my relation to the Agency. This beginning is important at
this time in my career because the interest and enthusiasm
I originally had for the Agency's goals was becoming less.
I feel this course provoked and challenged my interest again
and thus will make me a better employee. This was due not
only to the content of the course but also to the people you
came in contact with. After associating with 29 other "students"
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and hearing their goals and learning their perceptions,
I believe my thoughts concerning my career with the
Agency have been redefined and I hope clarified. In
short introspection and extrospection was increased.
Suggest that speakers be chosen from the peer level
of the class. It was my impression that the "younger"
speakers frequently deviated or attempted to "tell-it-
the-way-it-is." They also generally provided more opinions
and/or thought provoking presentations. The class should
be exposed to more stimulating instruction as well as routine
briefings. Also suggest a portion of the course be directed
to management techniques. Let's get into Systems Dynamics,
models, etc. Most of us will be managers someday in one
form or another, so we should get some exposure to "new"
management techniques. Course program was good. Agree
with the format of problem solving and phase approach.
Let's get into problems on management techniques, within
the Agency and the world. I agree we can't solve them
within the five week time frame but we have the remaining
half of our careers to at least think about them.
I found the whole course to be very illuminating. STATINTL
Found the sessions a! to be the heart of the course.
The established cameraderie at these early sessions allowed
more freedom of interaction at later sessions. The
individual presentations were often better than the
scheduled spea cers . Sometimes the sessions lasted
too long (late). Would recommend an earlier closing
(8 or 8-:30 p.m.).
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Other Comments of DDSFT members:
I can truthfully state that this course has been
the most rewarding and beneficial Agency training I have
received to date. It was well organized and exceptionally
managed. I would like to extend my annreciation and thanks to
for their interest
and work to make this class especially relevant to me and
the class as a whole.
The course as a whole is well worthwhile. It was
well administered, and candid talks and questions were
encouraged. This has been the most benefical course to
me that OTR has about the Agency and the world in general.
I would recommend it most highly to anyone considering it.
I must also add that for the first time I appreciate the
other components (especially DDO) and hopefully understand
them.
It is obvious that everyone cannot have this opportunity;
however expanding the number of classes will be worthwhile.
The insight into overall Agency operation and the spirit
of cooperation developed in this class cannot help but
improve our individual and collective futures. Though not
necessarily the fault of OTR it seems that some offices
should be encouraged to prepare their people for the course
by giving them a clearer picture of what an individual
should obtain from the course in order to handle his
responsibility more fully. Perhaps this is another result
of the haphazard personnel management program but surely
some guidance beyond the course description could be provided
if, in fact, the selections are based upon an individuals'
f.ture potential. Initially it was surprising to find so
many common problems with so many obvious solutions that
seemingly had not been tried. By now it is clear that our
upper level management has and is facing some of these
problems. Through this course we now understand these
problems more fully and have an opportunity to help solve
them. The full value of the course for me, at least, may
not be realized now or even next week or next month but
there is no doubt that each one of us can do a better job
because of it. Thanks for an enjoyable course!
From the DDSFT standpoint this course is invaluable
because the professional does not have any other way to
learn about the Agency and the Intelligence Community.
I think a repeat of the individual presentations at the
end of the course would allow a lot of people to unload
some of the points they have been trying but unable to make.
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Other Comments of DDS&T members: (cont.)
The interaction with people from other offices and
directorates may be over looked as a valuable part
of this course. However, it probably represents the
best vehicle for cross ventilating Agency problems
and attitudes. The organization and logistics were
as near perfect as nature snow), technology (batteries)
STATINTL and human frailties egomania) would allow.
From a very personal point of view it was five weeks
well spent and will allow me to be a greater asset to
the Agency.
More attention should be paid to quality of speakers
than to quantity. Some were so poor that I got nothing
from the time spent. A lot of time was wasted on non-
essential information (such as organization charts) and
far too little time was devoted to real substance. The
speakers from Academia (Said, the one on oceanography,
Collins) were the most thought provoking. Conclusion
general: (1) course is well worth the time spent--even
the poorest presentation added to my own concepts and
perspective of intelligence as a career. (2) The free
interchange with senior Agency management was excellent--
giving an opportunity to clarify many personal questions
as well as reinforcing the positive aspects of the Agency.
I doubt that such an interchange is possible anywhere
else in Government. (3) Main criticism: too many
bureaucrats for speakers--particularly in II and III--
concentrate on working professionals and academic people
not managers. (4) Staff is to be congratulated on
establishing and maintaining a high degree of continuity
throughout the course.
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Other Comments of DDI members:
MCC 39 will always be a happy memory--much laughter,
togetherness, and a good amount of brain stretching. We
were our own best contribution in many respects--a willing-
ness to talk openly, share experiences, and try to think
about problems in a constructive fashion. The time at the
Farm was perhaps too short--particularly since it is so
much harder to create the free give and take that is
developed there in a building as inhospitable as C of C.
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l~Norolk. There was nothing to equal the in o exchange
at nor the benefits of living together focused on
the problems at hand, once we got back to D.C. I would like
to add that this course has been thoroughly enjoyable and
one of the most valuable experiences I have had in recent
years in the Agency. Terms like "broadening" and "building
perspective" are overused, but in fact, this has been a real
accomplishment of the course. More important, though, are
the benefits from the personal relationships we have established
within the group. I feel though that we have built a basis
for closer intra-Agency cooperation through the experience
of getting to know one another as people. This, perhaps, is
the most significant manifestation of "broadening." Thanks
for the opportunity.
A few minor points: (1) As a rule, never have sub-
ordinates and their superiors in the same evening discussion
session; (2) give NASA a full day; (3) stick with and be
stricter with the allowance for question time. You might
even go to 45 minutes and 45 minutes instead of the one hour
and 30 minutes routine. Make a good solid contingency
alternative to the field trip if the first has to be canceled.
This could be in the Washington area but should involve
non-classroom situations. A general observation: One thing
which continues to amaze me is the amount of dedication and
motivation of Agency personnel. I don't think that this is
unique to the class members, but is general %ong employees.
I sensed, however a bit of unconcern upon managers' part
as to the value of this asset, and how to keep it. I don't
think that it will automatically be the case that the CIA
will always avoid the employee discontent you find in old
line agencies such as HEW, State, and Commerce. Perhaps this
should be a matter of a little emphasis somewhere down the
line. Another: If it would be possible I think it would be
valuable to have a problem of substance assigned to the class.
The problem itself would not matter but the process of solution
would be interesting. This would not be used--like the
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(cont.)
Managerial Grid--for an-icebreaker, but as a simple, one
day demonstration of how parts of the Agency work. As a
substitute it would be valuable to present to the class
a case history in which a problem was addressed by many
elements in the Agency.
The admonition that "we've got to stay loose" was
really not true. As could be seen on that Sunday of the
aborted trip to Pittsburg we actually were very inflexible.
Most of the speakers had been extremely well briefed on
what type of information we were seeking. Getting off in
STATINTL mid-afternoon was very beneficial as I
believe we really couldn't have absorbed any more lectures
than what we had.
The course as a whole was extremely valuable to gain
an appreciation for various components, current Agency
problems, interaction between peers, and for the inter-
relationships within the community. As a whole we had
many good topics and speakers which over-shadow those which
were not so good. More should have this opportunity as
will be realized through additional sessions per year. The
final speaker was valuable in summing up much of what was
presented during other phases of the course. He may not
have realized it but in my mind, he summed up much without
specifically touching on them.
Some of the more "mind-stretching" or thought provoking
presentations, if given at the beginning of the course would
have encouraged the class to see some issues in broader
perspective, prevented some of the discussions from becoming
too anecdoted, from getting bogged down in too much detail.
Such presentations are also more likely to encourage thoughtful
exchange among class members, with less telling of war stories.
Two speakers in the morning, and two in the afternoon is
too much! At the same time some of the speakers doled out
their information so painfully slowly as to drive everyone to
sleep. Some more class discussion of speakers seems desirable,
as soon after the fact as possible, while the impressions are
still :fresh.
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Other Comments of DDO members:
A genuine highlight of the course came at the
STATINTL end, when addressed us. It made me think
that Midcareer (which I rank as one of the real bright
spots of my 13+ year career) might be improved further
by bringing in more substantive experts from the academic
community and eliminating or limiting those canned, EOD-
STATINTL level speakers. showed
just how relevant, and enlightening academic types can be.
In sum;, this has been a great course in its totality, and
the staff was first-class in making the course move along
without imposing an overly-structured atmosphere or an
articcial formalism. Again, this has been very informative,
stimulating, challenging and pleasurable. Wish it were just
beginning.
Overall, course is a fanttstic education which will
serve us well throughout our careers. It would be
extremely beneficial to Agency interests to make such a
course available to individuals before they reach mid-
career status--a condensed version (if need be, just the
Phase I: aspect; or perhaps emphasizing Phase I and touching
on Phase II) could easily serve this purpose. It seems to
me that. the more of us who are aware of other Directorates?
and extra-Agency--needs and capabilities, the better job
we'll all be able to do--and the sooner more of us achieve
STATINTL this awareness, the better. was fitting con-
clusion. to course--left us wit lot to think about and
believe he generated considerable interest in his point
of view--would suggest he be asked to address classes more
frequently, perhaps for longer period of time. In light
of restraints on field trips (distance limitations), might
be worth considering travel to only one city or area--
and spending the two-three days there--less costly for
one thing.
I"found the course, as a whole, a thoroughly interesting,
rewarding and valuable experience. It should stand class
members in good stead in their future activities. In fact,
I found the course by far the best one--ofeany duration--
that I have had the pleasure of attending; and I suspect
that my feeling is in large part, due to the mature programming
and careful selection of speakers (with notable, possibly
unavoidable, exceptions). The operative words in this
experience should continue to be open, candid, honest.
Wherever such was not the case, the classi.reaction was very
discernibly negative.
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Other Comments of DDO members: (cont.)
Overall, the course was highly successful and
rewarding. The field trips were an exception; if
there continue tonrdistance limitations consideration
might be given to eliminating the trips, although the
fuel saved here can have no effect on the energy crisis
and in the case of this class, was self-defeating. The
initial. team exercise substituted for the grid worked
extremely well in this class to integrate and formulate
inter-action. Some additional thought might be given
this initial exercise to ensure success, since the results
of the first one or two days will to a large extent
determine the level of participation and cohesiveness
of the group.
There were some excellent speakers and some
terrible ones. On balance though, the subject matter
was well presented and extremely interesting. I certainly
feel broadened for the experience. Motivation? Time
will tell, but I certainly feel we have a comparatively
first-rate agency and believe this will be motivating
in itself.
The two weeks at the Farm are extremely useful to
bring the class together as a cohesive unit. I don't
think this could be done any other way. As a comment
on the course as a whole--regardless of whether selection
for the course will help my career or not, I am appreciative
of the opportunity to attend. It accomplished the purpose
intended of extending my horizons and broadening my under-
standing of the Agency and its people, missions, and place
in the community.
A great, great course. Superb. I will push it like
hell in. NE. It is axiomatic that when one has something
excellent like this course one is tempted to say don't
mess with it--leave it alone for godsake, and yet change
has made it what it is. Conclusion: benign and informed
hands should continue to do the molding. STATINTL
Suggestions for other speakers: (a)
(b) Legislative Counsel; (c) Staff member rom one o
Congressional oversight committees. All in all, the past
five weeks have been rewarding, challenging and enjoyable,
probably more so than any other experience I have had
in the Agency. This is due in part, I am sure, to the
excellent interaction which existed among the members of the
course, but primarily because of the thoughtful manner in
which the course was put together.
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Othe omments of DDO members: (cont.)
Having provided comment on the Phases of the MCC
via my earlier evaluations, I will confine myself to
more general comment on the course as a whole and my
own reactions. First, I would say that the course ful-
filled the end I had personally projected for it--i.e.
to give me an overview of the Agency, its current problems,
and its role in the decision making process. Of particular
value in this regard has been the opportunity of meeting
and associating with people of other directorates with
which I have had little contact in the course of my career.
As I noted earlier, I was surprised from the first by
the general homogeniety of view they represent. The
view I have come to in the course of this exercise is
that the Agency appears to be in a current state of flux.
Largely deprived of its "Cold War" mission by circumstances
outside of itself, it is now seeking new worlds to conquer.
To some of the speakers this would seem to be pointing
to a role of a research foundation--providing all answers
to all questions. Others tend to resist any change. The
answer, obviously must lie somewhere between. There are
contributions which the Agency can make in new fields (e.g.
economic intelligence), but it will be necessary to make a
definite appraisal of what these contributions are to be.
There are functions which must be continued--e.g. collection
of political and military (strategic) intelligence. If,
however, the broadest view is accepted, this will call for
(possibly) completely new forms. In either case, I now
believe that there is sufficient flexibility in the organi-
zation and its personnel to come up with a response.
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MIDCAREER COURSE
NO. 39
OPENING DAY
DCI Conference Room
PHASE I
THE AGENCY
Headquarters Area
Opening Day 23 January 1974
Phase I 27 January-13February 1974
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CHAIRMAN:
CO--CHAIRMAN:
TRAINING ASSISTANT:
MIDCAREER COURSE
NO. 39
Room 933, Chamber of Commerce
Extension 2063
Room 933, am~er of Commerce
Extension 2063
Room , amber of Commerce
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The Midc.areer Course was started in 1963 to provide
an opportunity for promising, middle-level officers to
broaden their professional horizons. The Course has become
well-known throughout the Agency as an important aspect of
executive development as well as .a forum for the exchange of
views between senior managers from many components of CIA
and Course participants. This success is illustrated by the
decision in mid-1973'to increase the number of runnings per
year from four to six.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Midcareer Course are:
1. To broaden your understanding of the Agency
as a whole, the Directorates and components
other than your own, and issues of current
interest and concern to Agency members.
2. To increase your knowledge of other elements
of the Intelligence Community.
3. To provide insight into national and inter-
national trends and developments that bear
on U.S. foreign policy or impinge on the
U.S. foreign intelligence effort.
PHASES
The Midcareer Course is divided into three phases
which in succession emphasize each of the three objectives.
You should, however, keep in mind that the range of subject
matter covered in each of the phases contributes to the
attainment of all three objectives.
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MONDAY, 28 Januar 1974
PHASE I--THE AGENCY
We start with an examination of the organization, mission,
role, and functions of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Since most of you have spent the first one-half of your
careers in one Directorate, some in one office or division.,
and even a fete in one branch, our intent-in this phase
is to open the Agency to your view.and inspection, to
broaden your perspectives of the operations of other
offices and Directorates, and to offer you?new insights
into how your job relates to the larger picture of-the
intelligence process.
0800-0850 Convene in Classroom 11 (CR-11)
Course Administration
Block I--Mutual. Perceptions:
The Agency and US
In the first Block of this Phase you will consider how you,
as Midcareerists, see yourselves as.employees and how you
view the Agency itself. You will have an opportunity to
discuss mutual problems and to suggest solutions., The role
of training in the Agency will be presented, as will a view
of the impact of change on the organization. Finally, those
officers primarily concerned with personnel matters will
discuss their perceptions of the problems of people in the
Agency.
0900-1200 Team Exercise: Midcareerist Obstacles
This team exercise is intended to bring our collective
thought to bear on problems that we have all perceived
at one time or another. We want to identify and
clarify these obstacles, and to formulate or suggest
ways of overcoming them. This exercise and its companion
exercise', to'be done tomorrow, should surface and bring
into focus questions we all have about ourselves and the
Agency which wilt never be very far from our minds as
we go through'this course for the entire five weeks.
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MONDAY; :28, .January, 1974:
Lunch
1300-1400 'Discussion
1415-1515 Varying Views. of. the Agency
In order to discuss some..of the
problems - facing.- the Agency, we need
to know how we are:organized, how we
Class and Staff
look to ourselves, and how others see
us. Our speaker will briefly touch on
the organization of the Agency, based
on the chart in:your kits, and discuss
how we appear to various "outsiders,!'
25X1A 1900-2100 Evening Session Alfonso Rodriguez
Director of
The Director of Training is at your Training_
service this eve.ning...He will speak
brie fly. about.' the Office of Training
and the types of training you=can get
under.its: auspices,and then field'your
questions on training, career deve.Zopment,
and other related matters.
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TUESDAY. 29 January 1974.
0800-1100 'team Exercise: Agency Problems
This second-day team exercise is a companion piece to
yesterday's. This time we will focus upon. what we
perceive to be Agency problems--in substantive matters;'
in relations wit.h.the public, with.Congress, with the
.White House, and with the Intelligence Community. As
with Midcareerist Obstacles, we shall attempt to.formulate
or to suggest solutions to these prob.Zems.' These questions'
we raise here today will be seen tv be.a'thread running
through almost all of the presentations we wiZZ'hear.i
from virtually all of our speakers.
.1110-1210
Discussion
Class and Staff
Lunch
1315-1400
Film:
"Future Shock"
(Theater)
.~o
25X1A
1415-151-5 The Challenge of Change to'CIA
ie , In ormatioii
We are all aware that changes are Science Training
occurring in the, Agency and the Staff,.OTR_
world around us. Our speaker will
argue that the source and driving
force behind these changes is science
and technology, and these changes will
pose a strong.chaZZenge to us as an
agency. He will describe some of .
these changes, Zook at what additional
things are coming down the pike, and
relate them to our activities
Dinner
30
1900-219.9- Evening' Session -
During this informal session you will
have an opportunity to ask questions
of today's speaker.
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WEDNESDAY.- 30 January 1974
0830-0930 Individual Presentatiidns
092-5-10*45 'The Management 'and
Services Directorate.
We. wi l Z consider today those aspects,
of Agency activities' which.involv.e:
personnel matters. Our'first speaker
will present an overview of his
Directorate, emphasizing those offices,
particularly the Office: of Personnel,
.which directly affect all of you as
Agency employees.
it
11Q4-128.9 Security in the Agency Today
The problem of keeping classified
information secure at Headquarters
and.overseas is-becoming increasingly
complex Here in the US leaks to
the press, bomb threats, increased
drug incidence among. young people,
and political radicalism, all -
affect Agency security. Overseas
security is being challenged by
more sophisticated opposition. The
Deputy Director of the Office of-
Security will discuss the-impact,of,
such developments. on p:ers:onnel,`techniea
and physical security -requi.rement-8.
John Blake
Associate Deputy
Director for
Management and
Services.
&S'
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25X1A DY 30 January 1974
1330-1430 Equal Employment Opportunity Thomas W. Holmes
in the Agency Director o
Equal Employment
The Director of Central Intelligence Opportunity
is firmly committed to achieving Programs
equal employment opportunity (EEO)
for all CIA employees regardless of
race, color, religion, sex, or national
origin. The Director, EEO will first
present the Agency's past record for
hiring minority group members and women,
compare that record with that in another
similar. agency, 'and then cover the Agency's
1974 Affirmative Action EEO Plan. In this
discussion he will emphasize the problems
we face., the directives he has received
from the DCI, and the role that all Agency'
supervisors have in fulfilling the Plan.
He hopes to solicit the views..of.the class
on each of the action items within the Plan.
25X1A
1900-2100 Evening Session
John Blake
Thomas W. Holmes
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THURSDAY 3.1-January 1974
0830-0930 Discussion Class and Staff
i 13 0,
0945--1G45- Ind-i vidual Pres,entations,
Block II Collection and Process, ,g
Intelligence 'collection resta...at the base of the intq.ZZi,gence
process where the most money and manpower is expended. We
begin with the area of.human collection for._whichthe Agency
has a unique responsibility`. We will then look-at.technieaZ
collection systems of today and those we can expe,ct tomorrow
and relate the impact of-these on us aZZ,as intelligence
officers. We wiZ?-Z see how human and technical int:eliigence
interact and complement each other. The,role requirements
play in the collection will also be 'describe
t 7 nn ~ ~n0 The SoViet -Union
Despite the recent trends toward-
more cordial relations between the
USSR and the.US, the Soviet.Union
remains an important rival of the
US. A representative of the Soviet
Bloc Division will describe to-you
the collection activities and targets,::
and he will give his v,ipws of the
problems and prospects for recruit
meet of-Soviet citizens during the
decade of the Seventies.
Lunch
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25X1A-'THURSDAY 31 January 1974
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China
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Chief, Operations
An officer from DDO's Coordination Branch,
t ions will describe the collection
activities against the. Peoples. 25X1A
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the status of China as an inteZZi
gence target, analyze the impact of
more recent international evens on
collection activities--the border
cZashes with the USSR and the
President's visit to the mainland--
and indicate the level of the DDO
collection effort against the PRC.
Dinner.
1900-2100 :Evening Session -
Associate Deputy
..Director for
Operations
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FRIDAY,_1 Februar 1974
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088&-0838- Discussion
0845'-0945 Individual Presentations
1000-1200 Field Station Activities.
How a typical field station is organ
ized to accomplish its objectives, how
it receives and acts. on new require-,.
mente for both FI and CA'activities
and how it interacts with 'headquar.tere
are some of the questions.. which will.
be considered by the speaker. He'will
Lunch
ETD
Class and. Staff
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%Uj :i "e,.Wes ern
Hemisphere
Divisipn,
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1200-1930 Arrive
1630-1730 Mess Hail open for Dinner
1730
1930-2130 Individual Presentations
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I=IONDAY. 4 February 1974
0800-0830 Discussion
0830-0930 Individual Presentations
1100-1200 Division D Operations
The speaker will outline in broad
form the functions and capabilities
of Division D in the field of SIGINT
collection. He will focus particular
attention on the problems of utilizing
third-party sources, covert intercept
and clandestine procurement of codes
and ciphers.
1300-1330 Individual Presentation
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Class and Staff
Deputy Chief,
Division D
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1800 Dinner Base Club
The Deputy Director for Science and
Technology will puZZ it all together,
focusing on the whole of his Direc-
torate's mission and organization.
He will diecus.s the contribution
science and technology has made.to
intelligence and the probable
impact of future technological
developments on the Agency's work.
Deputy rector
for S e e and
Tec ology
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TUESDAY..5 Februar 1974.
0800-0830 Discussion
0840.-07 yc ?,PanelDiscussion
8S .The Office of Development,
an ngineering (Arena is)
The principal exotic systems nowin
use will be described so. laymen can
understand what they do, how they do
it, what the product is and how it'is
used. We will also hear. of the tech--.
nical achievements that lie just ahead
and for which we should be getting
ready now before they overwhelm us.
-Pr es eiitat J on
Lunch-
1300-1400 ELINT.Activities
What is ELINT? A conducted tour'
around the world of US ELINT faciZi
ties, including those of our close
allies, will be an important part of
this presentation. Special programs,
and future capabilities will be
covered, as well as how actual
operations are carried out.
Class and Staff
.4 Class- Members
T
1,rec or of
Development and
Engineering
James Hirsch
Director fELINT
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25X1A
1415-1515 The Office of Research
stn Development 1rector- of.
Research and
This is the office that takes a Development
"far-out" look at science. and tech-
nology to see what it can do for
us to keep ahead of the lead time
problem. This small group pushes
"the state of the art" of US science
to the outer limits for the nation's
benefit. We will hear examples of
what's already been done and what's
on the drawing boards.
Dinner
1900-2100 Evening Session
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25X1A WEDNESDAY, 6 February 1974
0800-0830 Discussion Class and Staff
0840-0940 Individual Presentations
Block Ill--Intelligence . Production
The final step in the intelligence process is the-pioduction'
of finished intelligence. During this Block we,eons,.der four
types of finished intelligence--ecientific, military economic
and political. Attention will also.be given to_the re.qui.rement
process.
0945-1045 The Office of Scientific
Intelligence ;T irector of
Scientific
The-focus of this presentation Intelligence
will be upon the function of the,
Office of Scientific Intelligence
as a producer of finished intelli-
gence reports. The Director of OSI
will discuss the functional and
geographic areas of concern to this
office, the relationships with
other producing components in CIA
and in the Intelligence Community,
current priorities, and the types
of finished intelligence produced
by its various components.
1100-1200 The Office of Weapons
me igence
The Office of Weapons Intelligence
is an important producer of finished
intelligence for the DDS&T. The
Director of DWI will discuss the
ways in which OWI uses raw data from
telemetry, imagery, radar tracking
and other information, to build a
coherent picture of the capabilities
and performance characteristics of a
strategic weapons system. Examples
will be given of actual cases.
David Brandwein
Director of
Weapons Intel-
ligence
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Lunch
1,300-1330 Individual Presentation
1345-1445 The Agency's Responsibility
in tegic Research The speaker will progress from a
broad definition of "strategic
intelligence" to a specific
consideration of OSR's role in the
production of military intelligence,
differentiating its efforts in this
field from that of other Agency and
non-Agency components. He will:
discuss a number of topics, including.
the following: current research
priorities and the effect on these
priorities of recent international
developments such as arms regulation
and improved relations with the USSR..
,and China; the major inputs into OSR's
product;. and its role in producing
national intelligence estimates and
net assessments.
Dinner
25X1A
1900-2100 Evening Session -~
Hank Knoche
Director o
Strategic Research
u v a
avic..Brandwein
flank KRUETF:
and
John Hicks
Director National
Photographic
..Interpretation
Center
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finished economic intelligence.
He will discuss the :organizational
changes DER has made, as well as
the changes in its requirements
for inteZZigenc..e,,,coZZeetion..
1100-1200 The Office-af`Polit.ical
Research
have shifted and how.-PER has met the
new and increasing demands for;
describe how the policy maker's
interests in economic,inteliigence
upon the operations of the Office of
Economic Research. Our, guest will,
in the world economy.ie a problem
which has had a particular impact
0800-0830 Discussion
0840-0940 Individual Presentations
0945-1045 New Emphasis on.-Economic
:Research
The deteriorating position of the US
This new office was created primarily'
to conduct political and inter-
disciplinary research in depth, rather
'than- current irate Z Zige.nce about which
we will hear more later today. -The
Director ofOPR will discuss the
rationale behind its formation, its
current status and activities, and
what-he believes the future holds
in` store.
Lunch
Class and Staff
Maurice Ernst
Director 5f
Economic Research
Ramsey. Forbush
Director,
Political Research
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25X1A THURSDAY, 7 February 1974
1330-1430 The Agency's Role in
urgent Intelligence
One of the major missions of the
Agency is to provide rapid world-
wide intelligence. reporting and
analysis for the highest policy
making levels, including the
President. The Director of OCI
will relate how his Office meets.
this current reporting function
and describe the problems, both
substantive and organizational,.
which OCI faces in satisfying
this requirement.
-Richard Lehman.
Director of
Current Intel-
ligence
1445-1515 Individual Presentation
1900-2100 Evening Session
Maurice Ernst
Rams Forbush
RTTard e man
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FRIDAY,, February 1974 (Fld ie
Tr ip ---
Depart by bus for Hampton
for the day will be provided later..
We now take. a break from our routine and tpavel to Hampton
for the morning. We will visit NASA's Langley..Res.earch
Center and iearn'of the work carried'on here-in the,area
of aeronautics--l-and space research. You will have an
opportunity to see some of the research facilities and'be
briefed on their current activities. .A detailed; schedule
(Assemble in front of Mess Hall)-
1300 Briefings and Tour of
Langley Research Center'
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MONDAY, 11 February 1974
(Room 916, Chamber of.Comme7rc-e-Tuilding)
Block IV--Supporting Our Intelligence Tasks
Intelligence collection and production require a variety of
support mechanisms. You will hear first about some of the
new approaches to analytic methodology being undertaken'to
help the producers. We will then consider the comptroller
function, Agency communications, and visit the office which
has primary responsibility for supplying technical. hardware
for operational use.
25X1A
0900-0950 Meeting Consumer Needs
As the needs of our consumers for
analytic products change, we must
be prepared to develop and use
new and different methodologies.
Our speaker will describe the
techniques now in use throughout
the Community and why they have
or have not been successful.
1000-?-O5- Developing New
Analytical -Methodologies
You have heard previously that ORD
is the Office which pushes science
and technology to the utmost. Our
speaker will discuss his Center
activities in developing "far out"
methodologies for use in the future
and their potential applications.
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113-01200 Course Administration
Office o. Current
Intelligence
Chief, Center for
the Development
of Analytical
Methodology, ORD
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MONDAY,. 11 ::February 1,974 (Room 91 ,am er of ommerce uilding)
1315-1345 Individual-:Presentatiori
1 anUThe -Rol'e of the office of
the Comptroller in' Budgeting,
anagement an anni.n Office of
Comptroller
You have heard that the Agenoy ` and.
each one of us ie expected 'to "do
more with less." Our speakers will
explain what the resource picture is
now and what tighter resources will
mean :to the Agency as a whole.. They
'will disco-ss the Agency budgeting
processes--what they are now and how
they operate--and discuss current
planning, budgetary and management
practices.
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TUESDAY, 12 February 1974
(I ea dquarters, Room 78)
0815-0845 Discussion Class and Staff
25X1A.
0900-1030 Developments in Agency
Communications Director o
Communications
Communications are a vital link in
all activities of the Agency,, both at
Headquarters and overseas. Our speaker
will describe the various forms. of
communications handled, by' his office,
the types of equipment employed, and
the outlook for the future in. terms of
advancing technology.
1045-1215. Tours: Operations Center and -
The class
will be split into two groups, one
visiting the CIA Operations Center
(Room 7 F 33) and the other, after
introductor remarks in Room 1 E 78,
will tour
Lunch
1330-1500 Tours Continued.. The group which
toured the Operations Center this
morning will switch. with the group
which visited-
1515 Management and Services Harold Brownman
Tirectorate Deputy Director
Director for Management
You have now seen and heard.from and Services
several of the Offices in the DD/M&S.
The Deputy Director will take a
longer view of the Directorate's role
in the Agency. He. wiZZ discuss i'te
management responsibility in a period
of shrinking resource's and constraints
on the services the Directorate provides
the Agency` and its people.
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WEDNESDAY, 13 February 1974
(Lo.Cal ielc Tr p and TieAdquarters)
0-745 Carpools assemble at far end of Lanes E-F,
West Parking Lot
0800 Depart Headquarters
0900-1000''. Technical Services in
Support o f Operations
The Office of Technical Services,
primarily provides. technical support
to operations of the DDO. You w.i41l
have an overview of these activities
and then tour OTS.facilities to. learn
of the kinds of equipment and support
which the Office can supply.
1000-1130 Briefings and Tours
Laboratory
Buffet Lunch
1230-1430 Briefings and Tours Continued
1445-1515 Questions and Answers
1530, Carpools depart for Headquarters.
1700 The Directorate for Intel=
ligence (DCIConference .Doom,
7 Headquarters)
25x1A.:
Deputy Director
;of 'Technical
Services
OTS Staff
OTS Staff
Edward Proctor
D_epbty Director
for Intelligence
In an informal sessions-the Deputy.
Director for Intelligence will share his
perspective on the. issues and problems
which currently .cotifront.his Directorate...
In this broad overview,- he will cover the
changes and i.nnOuation.e which have
already been made in the organisation --o f
the Directorate and,in.its i.nteZligenee
product, as well ae additiona.Z alterations
which may yet . be.. undertaken. He also
wants to have an informal exchange of
views on the relationship of the'
intelligence producers to both the
intelligence collector and the consumer of
finished intelligence.
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NO. 39
PHASE II
THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
Chamber of .Commerce Building
14-19 February 1974
WORLD AFFAIRS
Chamber of Commerce Building
20-22 February 1974
and
27 February - 1 March 1974
Field Trip
24-26 February 1974
PHASE II $ III
14 February - 1 March 1974
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CHAIRMAN:
CO-CHAIRMAN:
TRAINING ASSISTANT:
Room 933, Chamber of Commerce
Extension 2063
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Room 933, Chamber of Commerce
Extension 2063
25X1A
M =O Room 93 P. Chamber of Commerce
Extension 2063
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THURSDAY, 14.Februar 1974
(Room 916, Chamber of Commerce uilding)
0800-0900 Phase I Evaluations
PHASE II--THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
Now`that you all have acquired a common base of knowledge
regarding the Agency and its components, we turn to that amalgam
known as the Intelligence Community. We will have speakers
representing most of the other members of the Community; who will
give us insights into the problems they face, both internally
and with respect to each other.
0915-1045 The National Security Council
inn er t e axon ministration
The NSC mechanism works differently
under every President. Our speaker
will tell us how the current system.
works and how it is evolving, who
the personalities involved are and
where there. are areas of interaction
that need improvement. The speaker
will give us the White House. view.
on priorities for the immediate
future and for the longer range.
1.10.0-1200 The FBI and Intelligence
Some questions arise concerning the
FBI and intelligence Where
and how does one draw the line
between foreign and domestic
intelligence? What are the areas
of contact between the Bureau and
the Agency? How are relations
between us now and how does it Zook
for the future?' How does the new
Director at the FBI view his
Community responsibilities? Our
speaker will answer these questions
and others pertaining to FBI/CIA
and FBI/Community relations.
Lieutenant Colonel
Donald Stu cel
National ?e-curity
Council-Staff.
Chief Counter-
-intelligence Branch,
Intelligence
Division, FBI
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THURSDAY?, -14 February 1974
(Room 9'l caaber ofr ommer:ce Building)
1330-1500 State's Role in Intelligence
State is the oldest government unit
with foreign policy responsibilities.
Although smaZl-in size, INR- has a.
strong voice in the Community, not-.
on.2y on political inteZligenc,e,Y .but
on economic, scientific,.environ-.
mental, social and military as well.,
Our speaker will elaborate on.the
role of INR in the Community with
particular regard to.relations with
the Agency, at home and. abroad.
1515-1645 . The National Security Ageiqcy[
Our sister agency at Fort Mea4e.
is the principal US organization
in the SIGINT field. The` speaker.
will discuss NSA operations,
particularly the effect of
advancing technology on their
activities. He will also
describe areas of mutual.concern
and expectations for the future.
David Mark
eeputy Director,
Bureau of Intel-
ligence and Research,
D.ep . ,tment. of, State
ief,_ Operations
Group.. A,: NSA
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FRIDAY, 15 February 1974
(Room 91 amber of ommerce ]wilding)
0830-0900s Discussion
0915-1015 Tr:easury'sRoole in the
n"tea igenee Comma ty.
Treasury is the newest member of the
United States ,Intelligence Board,
having joined the Board. two years
ago in recognition of the unique
contribution intelligence can make
to international economic affairs.
Our speaker will discuss Treasury's
rote in this sphere and the kinds of
information the intelligence community
can provide for the successful conduct
of US international economic policy.
1130-1200 The Defense Intelligence
Agency
How well is our military counterpart
doing in coordinating DOD intelligence
functions? Are the areas of overlap
undesirable duplication or desirable
redundancy? What changes are being
made? What does the future hold for
DIA in its relations, to CIA and the
other members of the Community? These
are some of the questions to which
our speaker will address himself.
Lunch
Class and Staff
?J. Foster Collins
Deputy Special
Assistant to the
Secretary of the
Treasury for U?SIB
and Special
Support
for Intelligence,
DIA
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. FRIDAY, 15 February 1974
(Room-:91 6,x` iaMm er , o Commerce Building)
25X1A
}3~Q The Intelligence
omnunity to
With the Director's addvtion;aZ,'
responsibilities regarding the''
Community comes a new.mportance
to the,-DCI's InteZ'Zigence Community
Staff.. Its numbers and makeup have
We will hear of its fou- groups and
their missions, functions, and perspn-
neZ and their relationship to the.
Agency and other Community members.
eputy to
bCI for the
Intelligence
Community
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TUESDAY, 19 February 1974
(Room 91V-, Chamber of Commerce. Building)
0830 Bus from Chamber of Commerce Building
25X1A
(Meet at
ntrance)
0900-1130 The National Photographic John Hicks
Interpretation Center Director, National
.Photographic
Although NPIC is predominantly a Interpretation
processer, it is closely involved Center
with research and development
personnel, collectors, and producers.
it provides a mass of critical
information for use in the. finished
intelligence report and in the decision
making process. The Director of NPIC
will discuss his support to the
Intelligence Community. You will also
have an opportunity to visit with PI
analysts in a division of your own
choosing.
11'5 :Bus to Chamber of Commerce Building
.Lunch
14 158$- The National Intelligence George A. Carver Jr.
Officers Deputy to theDCI
for National
The National Intelligence Officer Intelligence Officers
system has been introduced to
provide the Director with a small
group of officers drawn from the
Intelligence Community responsible
for specific subjects or areas. Our
speaker will discuss the origins
of this concept, how it is evolving,
and what ties ahead.
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TUESDAY. 19 February 19.74
.wilding)
5-1645 The Pres.ident's Foreign
Intelligence Advisory Board
To conclude our Zook? at .the
intelligence communi:ty-we" will
hear about the Board which oversees:.'
US foreign intelligence activities.
Our speaker will discus a,,'.the..,.
present,.membership of the Board, th,e
kinds of activities it looks into,
and how President Nixon.uses . the
Board in comparison with other Chief
Executives. He will, also give us.
his views of what the-future-may
hold for this adviadry organization.
xecutive-
Secretary, PFIAB
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.WEDNESDAY, 20.Februar 1974
(Room 916, Chamber of Commerce Building)
0845-0915 Individual Presentation
0915-1000 Phase II Evaluations
PHASE III--WORLD AFFAIRS
The international environment within which the Agency operates
has undergone some important changes in recent years. National.
security as a national objective has undergone some changes in
the 70's; whereas the Soviet threat used to be regarded as
paramount, now new powers and threats are emerging. National
welfare in a world of scarce resources and keen economic
competition is demanding its share of attention among U.S.
international objectives. It is the purpose of Phase III
to bring you up to date on these changing national concerns,.
affected by world developments, and to suggest the impact of
such developments upon the work of the Agency.
1015-1145 World Problems: Willard Matthias..
Perspective Former. Member,
This presentation will be a broad
overview of world problems which
confront the US today, and are
likely to be important in the 70's..
While the importance of the bipolar
US-Soviet relationship in world
affairs continues, we must focus
also on the other emerging centers
of power and the impact of the
multipolar world on the US in
particular.
1315-1345 Individual Presentation
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WEDNESDAY, 20 February 1974
(Room :9 Chamber ofCommmeercce Building)
1400-1530 The US in the World-,.Econom
This presentation will analyze the US
position in the world economy from the
perspective of the policy , maker. The
speaker will indicate the major
problem areas and directions the: US
is taking on international economic
issues, such as restructuring the
monetary system and the rules of,.
international trade.. He wiZ.l discuss
the major . problems posed: by .various
nations, focusing particzular
attenti.on:Uponthe European-Economic
Union, '.Canada, and Japan., He will
describe how the policy making,leveZ
is organized to meet the'added .
dimension of.internat.ional eoon'omics.
He will:offer some insights into the
intelligence inputs which are, moet
useful to supporting him in his policy
making r'ole_.
1900 Informal Reception
1930-2100 How to Read aForeigner
In this presentation, Mr..Bostain
alerts us to the foibles and
peculiarities of our own American
cultural, educational and linguistic
values--and in the process aims at
breaking through our preconceptions
to create a greater degree of under-
standing of non-America n,':foreign,
values with which we will come in
contact both abroad and in the processes
of intelligence analysis.
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F. William Hawley
Pro essional
Staff. Member
Council'on
International
Economic Policy
Class,. Staff
and Spouses
James Bostain
Fore. gn Service
Institute,
Departnment. of
State
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(Room 916,.Chamber ofCmmerce.Building)
0845-0945 Discussion
0945-1015 Individual Presentation
1030-1200 T'he Middle East:
An Ac View
Class and Staff
Our speaker will discuss current
developments in the Middle East
and give us his views as to what the
US policy for approximately the
next decade should be. He will
introduce some of the historical
background from this century that
has Zed to the present situation.
25X1C Lunch
1515-1645 Panel Presentation Ambassador
Terrorism: A New Dimension Lewislffacker
in World airs Cabinet Committee
on Terrorism
A panel composed of two officers 25X1A
closely involved with the` terrorism R problem wiZZ analyze this phenomenon ie , n ernationa'l
from several perspectives. A Terrorist Group
representative of the Cabinet
Committee on Terrorism will give the
White House perceptions of the threat
to the US and the government's policies
aimed at thwarting terrorist activities.
FinaZZy,,..an Agency specialist in international
terrorist activities will describe:, our
role in this difficult area.
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'FRLIfAY 22 F'ebrua'ry474
(Room 91b, ''Chamber Commerce Building)
0845-0945 ' Individual Presentations
1000-1130 Prospects for Soviet
American Relations
The detente between the US and the
USSR is one of the apparent corner-
stones of new world relations. Our
speaker will examine for 'us. the
current state of US-USSR? relations
and whether or not the detente is
real. He will assess trade as a
possible lever to acebmp,Z'ish ecme,::
of our aims and evaluate .th'e
prospects for mutual and balanced
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Na1Q onaalIntel-
ligence Officer
for the USSR
force reductions (MBFR). He will
also discuss our respective roles
in the Middle East and.their-effect
on-.our relations in other p&r_tO. of"
the world.
1300-1430 The Outlook for China..
in WorldA air-'
China's willingness to open, r~e.lations
with the US suggests that Peking, while
remaining intractably hostile toward
the USSR, will play a far different
role in wor.Zd affairs in the D'O'e than.
Alan Romb.erl
C) f .eer ih Charge,
Peoples Republic
of China Affairs,
Departmsftt of
State
in the p.rev ous two decades. A leading.
China scholar will analyze China's
perception of the world and.the.emerging
lines of its foreign?policies, strategic
aims and regional got is--with particular
attention to the Soviet Union and-the US.
He will-:ateo identify contemporary forces
of continuity and change at'work,in China.
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FRIDAY, 22 February 1974
(Room 91-6-,Chamber of commerce Building)
1445-1615 SALT: Stabilizing
the Arms Race
A prime question for future US-
Soviet relations is whether the
competitive aspects of the arms race
can be brought under control. The
2972 ABM Treaty and Interim
Agreement were a first step. Our
speaker will describe what these
accords provide, what they mean in
terms of stabilizing the arms race
and what needs yet to be done. He
will describe how the Agency supports
the SALT talks while they are in
progress, and how the Community
carries out its verification
responsibilities covering the initial
agreements, advising policy makers
of possible future arms limitation
options, and alerting them to possible
violations.
25X1A
Chief, CIA SALT
Support Staff
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MONDAY, 25 February 1974
1000 Course Administration
1015-1200 Review of :Methodology
IA pTications an
Termina -xercises
1330 Film: The National
En6rgy Outlook
1415-1445 Questions and Answers
1500 Bus from Chamber of Commerce
Building to Andrews A-FB
(Meet at Woodrow Street
Entrance)
RPPPn ormation
Science Training
Staff, OTR
25X1A
Briefing Officer,
OTR
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1445
1500-1545
1600-1700
1715-1815
SUNDAY-TUESDAY, 24-26 February 1974
(Field rip
Convene at He ers (SW Entrance)
Bus to An s A
Fli rom Andrews A o Pittsburgh, Pa.
us to Pittsburgh-North Ho ' ay Inn
Monday, 25 February