PRIORITIES FOR INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION

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Assistant Chief of Staff G-2
Department of the Army
Priorities for Intelligenoe Collection
Tour memorandum, subject as above dated
29 Auolst 1952
1. In view of the hehteno intoz'et in Soviet '
aa*b.l.ttjes whiah you recognised in your memorandum, it would
be appropriate if we disouomed the matter in some detaa at
the next meeting at the JAG. I as planning to circularize my
reply to Secretary Lovett's 16 4uust memorandum on this
problem prior to that meeting.
2. It is important that tha question of increasing the
gi covrrt collection priority be considered in relation with
other top priority requirements. The Interagency Priorities
Committee is the appropriate group to deal with this problem
under IAC-D-28/j, dated 30 July 1951; and I am having it
referred to the Committee.
3. 44ovict -as' capabilities also bear on the first two
national intelligenae objectives in DC 24 which provides
an adequate basie for reviw of BW covert collection priorities
in the light of Tiecretary LoIN:tt's letter.
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1.PROBLEM.--To d.teriine what action should be taken as a result of
Secretary of Defense's lett (LAB A), which advises of an acute
requirement for more reliable information on Soviet biological
warfare activities, capabilities, and intentions.
. FACTS BEARING ON TUE PROBLEM.
a. Because of the paucity of information on Soviet BW activities,
intelligence (estimates are largely limited to the broad
assumption that the USSR has a specific BW program. It is
obvious that the intelligence support needed for effective
programing of corresponding US development of this signifi-
cant weapon *fleas* destruction, as well as appropriate
defense techniques and counterneaeures, is Lacking.
b. Improved collection of BW information is dependent upon a
higher priority being accorded to this effort, and upon
the development of better riquir ents. The latter, in
turn, is dependent upon better intelligence research and
production.
3. DI USSION.--
a. The failure to collectinformation which will confirm that
the Soviets are or are not engaged in any s
activities can be attributed in part to the inherent dif-
ficulties in isolating specific DI intelligence targets
and accurately determiniag if BW research is being con-
ducted there. Furthermore, the priority accorded both the
covert and special intelligence collection of BW information
has been too low to provide a concerted effort by these
facilities.
b. One means of improving the situation described in Secretary
Lovett's letter would be to increese both the prioritv
accorded by USCIB to the/
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the BM covert collection effort by the Interagency Prior,.
ities Committee. The Department of Defense agencies which
also received Secretary Lovett's letter are all represented
on USCIB and the IPC.
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e a result of Secretary ettes action, C of $, G-2, has
recommended to the Chairman, that emphasis be placed
on the BW phase of the clandestine collection prograe.
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(See TAB General Partridge also points out that
existing priorities as estellished by DC/D 4/2 place VI
and other critical weapons in fifth of seven places.
/date Soviet EU capabilities also are related to the first
tional intelligence objectives in DCII Op this
t provides an adequate bowie for review by the IPC
covert collection prioritise in the light of
Ze etary Lovett's letter.
d. Another handicap to the eollectisn of W information has
been the failure of anyone to develop adequate require-
ments. Intelligence research and production to date has
sat isolated the best Soviet BW target, nor has it pro-
vided the precise data that would be needed to mount a
special operation against such a target.
e. By agreement reached in the IAC, 14 August (DC 3/4),
primary responsibility for intelligence production in EU
is charged to Department of Defteme Intelligence aeencies
and an improved intelligence research effort is largely
depeedent upon the Services. However, CIA can work to
improve the situation within its area of primary responsi-
bility, intelligence production on basic research in the
biological sciences (See OS/ plan at Teli C).
I% This Agency can also insure that a coordinated effort is
being made to improve BW intelligence by reviewing the
problem at an early date in the IAC, and by providing a
close working-level relationship through the establish-
ment of a working conference on biological intelligence
under, the Seientific Estimates Cormittee.
CONCLUSICV -.Within the role of this Agency, the present
ties with respect to inadequate information of Soviet B acti
ties can be improved by taking the following action;
a. Increase the BW covert collection effort commensurate witi
over-all priorities as reviewed and determined by the IC.
(0/IC viii raise this question with the IPC at its next
meeting, if it is not raised by a Department or Defense
representative.)
te Obtain a higher pr ority from USCIB for exploitatio. of
pertinent special intelligence. (0/SI, with 0/CII will
develop an appropriate presentation to 1.,;50Iiii.$
Intensify intelligence reseerch and production on ba
biological sciences. (See 0/SI plan at TAB C.)
44 Insure that a fully coordinated plan to ierrove Be intel-
ligence is being developed by the intelligence agencies by;
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(1) Reviewing the problem at the next meeting of the IAC.
(2) Providing a close interageney working-level relation-
ship through the establishment of a working conference
on biological intelligence under the Scientific
Estimates Committee,
ACTION faM EN Da* ?? ? ?
a. That the actions outlined paragraph 4 above be approved.
b. That the Director sign the attached reply to the Secretary of -
Defense (TAB D).
c. That the Chairn, IAC, sign the attached reply to AC of
G.21 Department of the Ary (Ta I).
ANNSIES:
TAB A . keraorardta from Secretary of Defense to DCI, dated
16 August 1952, TS No. 63950.
TAB B - Memorandum from AC of So 0-2 to Chairman, IAC, dated
29 August 1952, TS No. 63989,
TAB C . Program for Intensification of 0/SI Re:search and Fro
duction in the Biological Sciences, TS No. 80164ma
TAB D Proposed reply from Del to Secretary of Defense,
TS No. 80164-B.
TAB E Proposed reply from Chairman IAC to AC of S, 0-2,
TS No. 801644.
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
SUBJECT: Biological 'Warfare Intelligence
1. There is an acute.requii-ement for more reliable infor--
tation regarding Soviet activities,. capabilities and intentions
concerning biolopical , ? .
? 2. The difficulties inherent in gathering intelligence
on this subject are recognized. However, the continuing need
for more complete and reliable information appears to dictate
an accelerated emphasis on biological warfare intelligence.
I am forwarding a similar memorandum to Defense Department
intelligence agencies and would appreciate any action you deem
appropriate to assist in accomplishing this extronely important
objective.
Lovett '
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THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
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IIEMIANDUCI FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE ARUY
SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
SUBJECT: Biological Warfare Intelligence
1. There is an acute requirement for more reliable infor-
mation regarding Soviet activities, capabilities and intentions
concerning biological warfare. Currpnf irrhAlliaannm
2. The difficulties inherent in gathering intelligence
on this subject are recognized. However, the continuing need
for more complete and reliable information appears to dictate
an accelerated emphasis on biological warfare intelligence.
3. For your information, I an inclosing a copy of a
similar memorandum to the Director of Central Intelligence,
ROBERT A. LOVETT
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LC PRODUCTION IN 113 ILIOLOCtICAL
1. Am a result of the roma IAC declaim on division of
reeponsibiliky in the esientifie sad techeleal field, 0/BI is
reorienting the work of the Biology Vivifies and has or is under.
tikleg the relieving steps to leteesify ite effort in this field.
This is In keeping with P. love4R's request.
a. Assignment of personnel in the Biology and Medicine
Divisions to *ogee in the watamatic survey of the opts lit-
erature now available on the subject directed at the develop.
matte more adequate collection guilece.
b. Exploration of the possibilities for assistance in
this regard through reorientation or impansien of external
research contrasts.
c. Consultation with the Stet* Deportment Science
Adviser and those respoesible flop administerieg the 7nbli-
catioes procurement program to examine (1) what additional
steps can be taken iamediately to extend the collection of
epee literature abroad, and (2) what *tope are possible to
strengthen the scientific and egrioultmeal attache erases
in the direction of more adequate colleetioL of biole4cal
Isformation.
d. There is no appropriate specialist-preseetly assign .
25X1 to the Boientifie Division to provide guidance to
*overt collection and to conduct overt sollectien of biologitel
metre lefOrmatiem. ota intends to provide two scientific
intolligence offioers for this work is near future4
Ow? 04x currently is pursuing the exploitation of
special Intelligence on a systematic basis in the field of
biology. This caneot be intensified u:41eso collection and
processing in this field is increased by ? This is in
tiwa contingent upem appropriate jZCibacii00,
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