PCG FUNCTIONS AND PCG BUDGET

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R004300080003-6
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 15, 2016
• Document Release Date: October 30, 2003
• Sequence Number: 3
• Publication Date: August 23, 1955
• Content Type: MF

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23 August 1955
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PCG Functions and PCG Budget
1. The minutes of the 10 August meeting disclosed that
two subjects were discussed: (a) how the PCG should function
and (b) a six months budget (1 August 1955 to 31 January 1956).
2. The matter of functions is covered in a memorandum
by Mr. Rockefeller dated August 9, 1955. DCI objected to certain
language pertaining to CIA activities and sent Gen. Parker a
memorandum of 18 August suggesting corrections to the
Rockefeller memorandum. I presume that there is no further
action on this matter pending receipt of a redraft from Gen. Parker.
3. On the question of the Budget Mr. Rockefeller
presented the Director with a budget estimate of $147, 333 for six
months which, according to the minutes, was to be considered
by CIA and Defense on the basis of two-thirds being borne by
CIA and one-third by Defense. It was understood, Gen. Parker
informed me, that upon the return of Congress in January an
effort will be made to obtain a separate appropriation for PCG.
4. DCI informed Gen. Cabell by telephone August 19:
(a) that he did not favor perpetuating the practice of CIA paying
two-thirds of the costs for PCG, (b) that he did not favor a costly
proposal for a graphic situation room provided in the budget,
(c) but, if the PCG has urgent need for funds, he was prepared
to authorize $25, 000, provided Defense authorizes similar
amount, to finance PCG during the period necessary to decide the
larger questions. From my conversation with Mr. Sullivan I
believe Defense will go along with this suggestion.
5. Mr. Rockefeller will be in Washington August 25
and 26 but away thereafter until mid-September.
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6. It is suggested that Gen. Cabell telephone Mr.
Rockefeller on 25 or 26 August and advise him that DCI has
some reservations concerning portions of the proposed budget
as well as the apportionment of the contribution to the budget.
These should be held over for discussion after the return of
Mr. Rockefeller and the Director. Meanwhile we are prepared
to advance $25, 000, provided Defense will furnish a similar
amount, to cover expenses pending resolution of the other
questions. Mr. Wisner agrees with this recommendation.
7. Mr. Saunders is prepared on DDCI's authorization
to provide this amount.
8. Mr. Sullivan of Defense would like to be informed
of our action.
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