WILLIAM MILLER'S PARTICIPATION IN 'PERSPECTIVES FOR NEW SUPERGRADES'
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CIA-RDP81M00980R001400020025-8
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RIPPUB
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C
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5
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December 17, 2016
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December 1, 2004
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25
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April 10, 1978
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q. CHEL:14 ElAL .)r�igrs-17/ Approved For Release 2004/12/22 : CIA-RDP81M00980R001400020025-8 MEMORANDUM FOR: FROM; 10 April 1978 Office of the Legislative Counsel Lnier, benerai intelligence Training Branch Office of Training SUBJECT: William Miller's Participation in "Perspectives for New Supergrades" 1. I have tentatively scheduled William Miller, Staff Director of the Senate Select Committe on Intelligence, to have dinner and an informal discussion with the class of "Perspectives for New Supergrades" on 2 May, 1800 to 2100. The session would be off-the-record, and I would hope that Mr. Miller would initiate discussion with observations on Senate perceptions of foreign intelligence activities in general, and the Central Intelligence Agency's proper role in particular. The class will have had copies of Senate Bill 2525, and Mr. Miller might wish to comment on the prospects and implications of its passage in some form. 2. The Office of Training would be pleased to have Miller spend the day being briefed and touring prior to the meeting with the class. Mr. 3. Travel alternatives would be as follows: a. Departing National Airport on 2 May: Approved For Release 2004/12/22 : CIA-RDP81M00980R001400020025-8 25X1 25X1 25X1 r - Approved For Release 2004/12/22 : CIA-RuP81M00980R001400020025-8 SUBJECT: William Miller's Participation in "Perspectives for New Supergrades" 25X1 3. Only the time blocks with the DDCI and Mr. Miller remain to be confirmed on the attached draft schedule. Attachment: Draft Schedule Approved For Release 2004/12/22 : CIA-RDP81M00980R001400020025-8 25X1 - I. -11.1 US2 ONLY Approved For Release 2004/12/22 : CIA-RDP81M00980R001400020025-8 27 March 1978 PERSPECTIVES FOR NEW SUPERGRADES (Draft Schedule) . 1 May STAT 0830-1015 First small group meeting Small group meetings are designed to provide class members with the opportunity to share the data each brings in addressing a series of questions of Agency-wide concern in areas of resource and STAT personnel management, secrcy and security, and the setting of priorities and evaluation procedures. 1030-1200 "The General Officer Concept" A senior officer with Agency-wide experience will discuss thp expanding scope of responsibilities and concerns that may confront a supergrade. He will also suggest the new opportunities for an Agency-wide impact on the setting and management of intelligence priorities, resource allocation, and organizational changes. He will touch upon potential areas for innovative change. He will offer an overview of the impact of recent changes in the organization and management of the Agency and the Intelligence Community, and in resources available. . 1200-1300 LUNCH 130.0L1430 "Agency-Wide Personnel Fred Janney Management" The Director of Personnel will focus on trends in personnel staffing and management that directly impact upon senior managers. 1445-1615 Small group discussions (continuing) 1800-2100 Dinner and informal discussion with the DDCI � 'Approved For Release 2004/12/22 : CIA-RDP81M00980R001400020025-8 . . _OMNI STRATIV:r] - ONLY 'USE OiTLY 2 Approved For Release 2004/12/22 : CIA-RDP81M00980R001400020025-8 0830-1015 Small group discussions (continuing) 1030-1200 Resources Management James Taylor "Doing more with less" has been heard as the challenge issued the Agency over the past few years. The speaker(s) will deal with.the accuracy of this slogan, providing a picture of the current situation for budget and resource allocation and offe projections for the future. In particular (they) will discuss the significance of the DCI's budgetary powers under XO 12036 and how these impact directly upon CIA. Trends in fluman vs. technical collection will be considered. Possible future changes in the organization of the Agency will be discussed. STAT 1300-1430 Oversight--Legal and Organizational 1445-1615 1800-2100 John Waller Tony Lapham The era of investigations has resulted in increasing scrutiny of Agency activities, and the creation or expansion of oversight mechanisms. This panel will highlight'the explicit nature of these changes, and assess how they impact upon the ability of the Agency to perform its missions. Small group presentations and discussion Dinner and informal session with Congressman, Senator or staffer involved in legislative oversight (preferably from Senate side, as SR 2525 about to go forward). Informal discussion, in which Hill representative would discuss Legislative concerns about the Agency, and relate the major elements of SR 2525 and considerations leading to their inclusion. Approved For Release 2004/12/22 : CIA-RDP81M00980R001400020025-8 ONLY � - - V1,11.11, 3 May Approved For Release 2004/12/22 : CIA-RDP81M00980R001400020025-8 0930 Lapprox) Leave or HQ Unscheduled until 1600, pending availability of DCl/DDCI .1600-? Meet with the DCI and Deputy Directors. Concluding Remarks by DCI. 4 May 1730-1930 Reception in Executive Dining Room for class, with spouses. Senior Agency officials invited. 4 1. Approved For Release 2004/12/22 : CIA-RDP81M00980R001400020025-8 U-; USILIX