MINUTES OF THE 10 JUNE 1976 OTR STAFF MEETING

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• Publication Date: June 15, 1976
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15 JUN 1976
STATINTL
Secretary
SUBJECT: Minutes of the 10 June 1976 OTR Staff Meeting
1. The 10 June 1976 OTR Staff Meeting convened at
1400 hours and adjourned at 1555 hours. The DTR opened the
meeting by welcoming the DDA, Mr. Blake, to the session. He
outlined the general scope and content of these biweekly
staff meetings and also of the daily 1640 meetings.
2. The DDA began his remarks by expressing his
strong feelings concerning the need for him and the A/DDA to
visit the Directorate Offices-periodically to communicate
with people. He then gave his assessment of the Agency
today. He noted that the turning point seemed to have been
in the September-October 1975 period. He summarized the
events leading up to this time--the Seymour Hersh article,
the Rockefeller Commission, and the House and Senate Select
Committees. By this time all of the sensationalisms had
come out. There were then four stories extant: the Agency
would be abolished; the Agency would be split into two
parts; covert action would be transferred to the State
Department; technical operating components of the DDS&T
would be transferred to the DOD. Fortunately, none of these
actions were 'taken, and the DDA opined that the Agency is
stronger today than ever before.
. 3. Early this year there was a decided change in
attitudes toward the Agency. The DDA suggested several
reasons for this. The death of Mr. Welsh brought home the
risks involved in some of the Agency's work. People became
disenchanted with the irresponsibility shown by the House
Committee. There was a distinct change in Congress after
they had talked with their constituents during the Christmas
recess, and the Senate Committee settled down and held
constructive sessions.
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4. In mid-August 1975 the Agency'began drafting an
Executive Order at the request of the White House, incorporating
20 of the 30 recommendations in. the Rockefeller Report. The
result was Executive Order 11905 of 18 February 1976. The
DDA characterized this as a solid document which was referenced
frequently in the report of the Senate Committee. The Order
validates the organization and functions of the Agency, some
of the latter for the first time--the DDA gave several
examples of these. He then went on to characterize the
status of the Agency today as one of stability. All of the
changes in senior personnel have been made or at least
announced.. He gave some background on the DCI, describing
him as committed, dedicated, and a man of integrity, empathy,
and principle.
5. The DDA then looked to the future. He noted four
distinct differences on the horizon which will affect the
way the Agency works; first, Mr. Knoche's role as manager of
the Agency while the DCI manages the Community. This will
have some effect, but no one knows the extent of it, probably
including Mr. Knoche himself; second, the new Intelligence
Community hierarchy with the CFI and a greatly expanded IC
Staff; and third, the new Senate Oversight Committee, a 15-
man standing Committee with a full-time staff of up to 20
people. -Finally, a rejuvenated and forceful House Appropriations
Committee which has already shown signs of being tough if
they do not receive full and complete answers to any and all
questions.
6. The DDA spoke briefly about the Directorate and
OTR. He feels the Directorate is in a fairly strong con-
figuration. The House Appropriations Committee made only
one cut in funds in the Directorate's proposed budget. We
currently have good relationships with the other Directorates.
Turning to OTR, he noted that needed changes in operations
training had been put into effect. He stressed the need for
the Office to be aware of and. understand changing needs. He
cited the changes in the information science and management
training areas as being wholesome, and also the Office's
continuing insistence on language training. The DDA closed
by saying that the Agency is stable today and he is optimistic
about the future. (The DD/A departed the meeting at this
point.)
7. The DTR briefly discussed Mr. Knoche's visit on
22 June. The agenda currently is limited to three items:
the DDA/DDO agreement and activities of the D/OT, the MOTC, STATINTL
and the revised charter and new name for The DTR hopes
also to have walk-throughs of TAP, LLC ar ssibly part of
TSS. He will contact Mr. Knoche to try to obtain more time
for the visit.
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8. the IG-designate,, will visit OTR on
23 June. EO/TR has coordinated an agenda for this. The DTR
enjoined the Unit Chiefs to prepare what they are going to
say, including handouts as appropriate. This visit will
also include some walk-throughs. The DTR will schedule a
visit to separately.
9. The DTR noted that he is planning to visit the
training component of NSA in the near future. He suggested
that the DDTR, Chief, LLC, and Chief, II, be included in theSTATINTL
part . In response to the DTR's invitation, and
indicated their desire to be inclu e.
10. distributed copies of the OTR
personnel repor o une. He noted that this is a weekly
report submitted to the DTR which is good both for information
and as a historical document. He explained each section of
the report in detail. The DTR stated that this report will
be a standing item on the agenda for each biweekly staff
meeting.
11. The DTR asked for status reports on pending action
items from the responsible officers. All items were found
to be on schedule. One item was added--a reply to Colonel
DIA, on special operations training for a Navy
a icer.
12. discussed the OTR Planning Conference.
He explained the package of materials which had been distributed
and outlined his method of putting together the agenda. He
noted that each member will also be provided with a loose-
leaf binder of supplementary material for each agenda item.
The members briefly discussed administrative arrangements
for the Conference.
13. reported on the Annual Curriculum Plan.
A report has been prepared for the DTR which summarizes the
comments of the Senior Training Officers. He suggested that
a Curriculum Committee meeting be scheduled for 24 June, STATINTL
vice a Staff Meeting, to discuss the report. - noted
that a Career Board meetin which he attends was scheduled
for that day, but Dep/Ops, should attend the Curriculum
Committee meeting. In view o. this; a special Curriculum
Committee meeting will be held on 1 July 1976.
14. The DTR reported items from the DDA morning meeting.
He then went around the table for Unit reports.
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OTR Staff Meeting
Thursday, 10 June-1976, 1400 Hours
1. Welcome to the DDA
2. Comments by the DDA
3. Mr. Knoche's Visit to
OTR, 22 June 1976
Visit to Mr. Fitzwater
OTR, 23 June 1976
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5. Visit to the NSA Training Mr. Fitzwater
Organization
6. OTR Personnel Report
7. OTR Pending Actions Mr. Fitzwater
8. Agenda for the OTR
Planning Conference,
16-18 June 1976
9. Status Report on the OTR
Annual Curriculum Plan
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10. The Day's Events
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