[FOREWORD THE MEASURE OF MATURITY IN ANY PROFESSION IS THE LITERATURE OF THAT PROFESSION.]

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The measure of maturity in any profession is the literature
of that profession. Any art or science depends upon its adherents
to develop new te^hniques and refine old ones to the inq rovemont
of that art or science. The literature of a discipline is the
forum within which is argued the advantages and disadvantages of
a now idea or to define or debate basic concepts. The Studies in
Intelligence series provides such a medium. for doctrinal expression
in the profession of intelligence.
A few outstanding works have been written in the field of
intelligence, but even these essays cannot supply all the solutions
to the now problems
confront intelligence almost daily. For
this reason, I have been pleased to note the Studies in Intelli once
series as a dynamic means of refining our doctrines. It is all too
true that the busy people in intelligence carry in their heads the
methodology evolved from their experience in the field. Through the
medium of this series, academic discussions of some of the presently
ill-defined concepts used in intell.igvnce cannot but improve our
capabilities to turn out a better product.
Thus, themes are designed to bridge the gap between
experience and inexperience, bctwseen theory and practice, and to
provide for professional growth. To these ends, and on the occasion
of the Tenth Anniversary of the Central Intelligence Agency, I commend
the Studies in Intelligence to you and wish it all success In its mission.
Allen W. Dulles
Director
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Studies in Intelligence is designed to provide for the
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Intelligence Community a means by which a basic requiremenfor
ntelligence literature can be satisfied.t Intelligence, whether
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it be a craft, a stience, or an art, is a profession; and like all
professions Intelligence must continue to grow -- to develop new
techniques and to refine old ones, to solidfy basic concepts and
to determine new directions. Through an Intelligence literature
this growth may be stimulated. 'and it is likely that the development
of the literature eventually will require the full efforts of some
of our colleagues in the Intelligence profession] The Studies are
thus designed to bridge the gap between experience and inexperience
and to provide a mediun' for professional growth. On this Tenth
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Anniversary of the Central Intelligence Agency, I wish Studies in
Intelligence all success in its mission.
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