MORNING MEETING OF 2 FEBRUARY 1966

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R001500090081-6
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 2, 2002
• Sequence Number: 81
• Publication Date: February 2, 1966
• Content Type: MFR

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2 February 1966
Morning Meeting of 2 February 1966
of ORR gave a background briefing on Communist cultural
and propaganda activities in the less developed countries. (See Action
1)
DD/I reported that, pursuant to DCI's request, an interagency task
force has been established to deal with the subject of possible introduc-
tion of surface-to-surface missiles in Vietnam. The first meeting of
the group will take place this afternoon.
DD/I tabled a copy of an FBIS report on a recent lengthy article
by NVN Defense Minister Giap. DDCI said he intended to give a copy
of this to the Secretary of Defense today. DD/I said the article would
be summarized and commented upon in the CIB and PDB.
Godfrey tabled an in-house memo on a recent Washington Post
article concerning Lin Piao, the Viet Cong, and a Rand study. The
Post article had misinterpreted Lin's article and the implications of
the Rand study.
Godfrey reported on the coming Costa Rica elections on 6 February.
The outlook is generally okay.
Kent reported that the USIB Meeting this week will be Friday rather
than Thursday.
DD/S reported that 85 percent of the Headquarters parking area has
been cleared of snow.
DD/S reported trouble at the I caused by the 25X1
heavy weight of snow on the roof. Beams have begun to crack and are
being shored up.
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DD/S reported on a commendatory message from the DD/P Air
Officer in the Far East concerning the quality work being done by
Air America in support of Agency operations.
deSilva noted that his trip to Saigon has been postponed until
5 February.
At DCI inquiry deSilva reported on late developments concerning
the A team of experts will begin work on this program
in Panama next week.
Bross reported on a chat with) is concerned
over lack of progress in the CORONA improvement program.
Chamberlain noted that a U-2 will conduct a test
using color film over South Vietnam. Flight will take place tonight
our time.
Chamberlain reported that the current Soviet lunar probe appears
to be generally on course and is due to arrive on the moon tomorrow.
DD/P reported on role last night in offering the
Agency's assistance to the Department in getting favorable action
from to vote the U. S. way at the Security Council today on
the Vietnam issue.
DD/P gave to DCI a study of the Chinese mentality and the list
of experts on China.
DD/P noted that a ~ psychological team in Vietnam is there
to teach the Vietnamese a political commissar system for the Vietnamese
military forces.
DD/P noted that TSD is already at work 25X1
DDCI passed along to Houston some suggestions for improving
certain papers being prepared for the DCI's use before the Fulbright
committee on 7 February. This led to a discussion of the 7 February
meeting and subjects likely to arise. Vietnam and the Dominican
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Republic are expected to be two primary topics. ~ of SAVA
is to arrange certain background material for a possible presentation
before the Fulbright group. Copies of the DCI's briefing materials
are to be provided in advance to McGeorge Bundy. The DCI also
asked for preparation of enlarged photographs to be displayed during
his discussion of events which took place in Vietnam during the bomb-
ing pause.
1. DD/I is asked to arrange for publication of the briefing given
by in memo or booklet form for appropriate external dissemina-
tion. Included in briefing materials was a chart on Commu-
nist radio broadcasting to the less developed countries. This may be
of use to Leonard Marks in USIA. (DD/I by 9 February)
2. DCI restated his desire to be informed about our internal
analysis of the effectiveness of Communist weapons in Vietnam versus
those used by U. S. troops including our recommendations for the
improvement of U. S. weapons. (DD/S - Status report by 11 February) 25X1
3. DCI requests that D/DCI/NIPE confer with DD/NRO and
request that come up with a proposal concerning the staffing at
NRO. DCI believes five or six more CIA people should be assigned
to NRO in the near future. (D/DCI/NIPE - Status report by 11
February)
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