MIDCAREER COURSE NO. 69

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Approved For.ease 2004/06129: CIA-RDP83-001501000060002-9 MIDCAREER COURSE NO. 69 INTELLIGENCE SCHOOL OFFICE OF TRAINING 25X1 25 Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 S E C R E T 25X1 Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 Approved For _ ease 200M4: I RDP83-0015 01000060002-9 MIDCAREER COURSE The Midcareer Course was started in 1963 to provide an opportunity for middle-level officers to broaden their professional horizons. The Course has become well-knwn throughout the Agency as an important aspect of career develop- ment as well as a forum for the exchange of views between senior. managers from. many components of CIA and course participants. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion, Midcareer Course participants are expected. to,have acquired a broadened view and an increased understanding of the intelligence process to enable them to execute their current and prospective responsibilities more effectively. To this end the participants will: a... Learn in detail the functions and responsibilities, of--as well as the interrelationships among the various, components of the Agency; b, Obtain an appreciation for.current management and organizational theory in order to: improve. individual effectiveness through an increased understanding of: (1). how organizations function and (2) the various styles of leadership available to managers. C. Gain knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of the agencies of the Intelligence Community, interagency relationships, and the DCI's Community role; and d. Become acquainted with-international issues and global challenges that impact on US foreign policy and intelligence efforts. Approved For Release 2004/06/29 CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 S E C R E 7 25X1 Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 Approved ForAMlease 204092& : I/ -R'bP83-0015 OPENING :y 31 October' 1'979 Room 916, Chamber of Commerce-Building nd R eg ist:ration a Class Photos Introduction to the Course career ou e Diredt.or, :... 25 1045....:, ..... ,Special Clearance . :.. 25 Briefing Security ficer/OTR, Leadership Behavior Survey This survey is designed to identify'-different management styles. Later in the course we will interpret your responses to the survey and discuss the implications of the various styles of management. Approved For Release 2004/06/29 CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 _. S._: E, C R;. E: T 25X1 Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 Approved For lease 2004%d 2~: 8Ii-RRP83-0015E 01000060002-9 MONDAY. 5--November 1979 R Security Briefing - 0900-0930'. Course Administration MUTUAL PERCEPTIONS:- THE AGENCY AND US Today we. wjl :consider how yo.u, as 'Mdca'reer:;sts, see yourselves as .:employee.s and how you ' view , the Agency. ; .You will have an opportunity to discuss with your classmates issues., of, conceirn which you would li$e to expl.are further with the,;sceni.or Agency 0830-0900. WQ1comne to tl e..., We often find ourselves'member..s of .small groups organized for many different :-reasons. This morning 'we' 1 take a few:;minutes to review someof the elements-of small group communication the?-.`-ro .es that:.can' be played by group members, and the possible outcomes of thes.e: b.ehaviors., '. Behavior: Managerial Skill e next five , e;eks . ,;;0945'+i~l?5' Understanding -Group 10.1'5-111150,. Team - Exercise shared individual concerns and concerns about the Agency that we may explore throughout:. the:- next. five, weeks. This' teari exe'rc:se is des ignied to surface and bring_ into focus "1130-1345 `L140?0 -`1:430 Gjg.up -Rep6tts to..Class ~Ciass Discussion of _~Group `: :e:avior This; session. will provide an opportunity for class members- to evaluate haw their group:. functioned, what:role.s were-observed, and how effective the group was in defining issues for later discussion. Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156R00"1000060002-9 SI E 'C R E T. 25 25 25 Approved For, :: Prod ss ;. MONDAY, 14.45-1545 Review ; of Management 25X1 25X1 leading.', and- corrt-ro'lling. organi,zat, on:---tY e- -Agency--in some detail. This afternoon we'll ' `start our study of organizational theory by reviewing the elements. a the management process..: '.:organ zing planning, Over the next five, we.eks., we are going . tc .`Ixe.'mlooking ' at an $:ovvember 19:79 for Mr.,, McMahon Recepti"on'at. Dinner. - An Evenin.tg..::wi:th the Deputy D.r.xector or J John N. ~McMahon eputy hector. for Operations Mr. McMahon will share with us his thougghts _pn .the.,.I)ireptorate; of Operations:;?,and? ;commei: on anticipated' changes . `that: w .11 help- the DDO' meet .. today's ' challenges Th, e i c` flip fl.rct..nf .series of Evening' b.1'scussion. Sess3.oas ? . 25 25 25 `25 ents ; com off tle. .recor to speak candi.dly,, all sessions are and remarks' of :one :speaker are not to be quoted to", another.- . lease 20046 29q C1A--R11P83-001501000060002-9 . opportunity to discuss.and debate issues related to the daily classroom reading and presentations. To allow participants m d" " Approved For Release 2004/06/29 CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 S E C R E T 25X1 TUESDAY 6 November 1979 F77 I 0800-1000 Review.of Management eories. This morning we'll?review some of the most important management theories which concern motivating employees toward the accomplish- ment of organizational goals. You will then participate in an exercise designed to'-dramatize the, effects of several. different styles of leadership and to. illustrate how different styles of leadership can affect the performance of subordinates. PRASE I--THE AGENCY, . During the next two weeks you will examine the organization, mission, role, and functions of the Central Intelligence Agency. Most of,you have spent your careers in one Directorate,. some in one office or division, and even a few inone.branch; therefore,. our.objective'in this portion of the course is to open up~the:; =Agency to your 'critical inspection, to broaden your perspectives on the operations of other offices and Directorates,-and to:of.fer y?u,new insights into howyour.job relates to the larger picture of the inte-ll igence . process.. Managing-Our Personnel Resources X1 Folder: ;Office . o; Personnel :Reading Matei~iaZ- Directorate- of Alrrrinistratiori: Personnel Management Handbook. ADMINISTRATIVE - INTERNAL USE ONLY NFAC Personnel Handbook, November 1978. ADMINISTRATIVE -;INTERNAL. USE ONLY - .D rectorate;of Science and, Technology Personnel .Management Employee's-Handbook. -ADMINISTRATIVE Directorate' of Administration, Organization: and Functions, March 2978, pp. 23=25.(Hereafter? .DDA Functions). CONFIDENTIAL personnel resources are managed in order to ensure the-:most efficient utilization and proper development of Agency employees. We begin our. study ' of: the'. Agency `by-"look .ng at the` way our Reading. Approved For ease 2W4406t2: (RIPcfRDP83-00151000060002-9 Approved For. Release 12004/06/29-.:- CIA-RDP83-001568001000060002-9 S_ E .C pR.:E_ _T 25 lease 2004/06/29 :..CIA RDP83-001501000060002-9 S E ?';C R. A., T TUESDAY. 6 November 1979 1015-1145.. The Agency and Its People H'iiiy E- Fitzwater Director: of eP"r onnel Mr. Fitzwater will describe and claTrify.,.the. underlying philosophy of !the Agency',s;:personnel management too.s--the Ann?al Personnel Plan '(APP).' ;and ;the Personnel Development . Program ,(PDW) . He".* will -describe;oth:er-.:matters of -personnel management' in which ?''the Off ice of Personnel plays a key role, and te?ll-us: about the c~indin?gs- :and recommendations of the Nadal; ;Academy of Public Administrati,on...,:;Ue also will discuss briefly, the new Senior Intelligence Service pay system. Instructor, anage..- ment School,'OTR. .r, inga :cooperat-ive . g.rou.F. e:Cercise,.. participanr_s wig=1 gain first- hand .impressions of "what it feels 'like to` d?iscrimii~ate.,ahd. be discriminated;against." Participants will also learn.the impact of under=uitilization of group. resources...i n successful- problem solving.'..;F;ollowing the., exercise,: participants will be, asked to. share"with the. group as a:whole.the'knO ledge and information they.?.obtained,:during the.exercise.: LUNCH 114.5-1400 ,An Experience in Reading Class. CIA ,' E Z Employment Ppportunity,',PZdn~,_ cto er 1978 tQ 3a- Equal, 1515. Employment.:;. ortuni~ tyrn ... the Agency intormazion Training Officer, Office of Equal -Employment .Opportunity 25 25 An importa t,-,element- of ..CIA'.s, human_ resource management is the program for assuring equal emplaymezi't..opportunity. 25 will discuss the progress ate.toward raising the level o minority. employment. He will aiso`'ex.plain the complaint system for those who feel they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion,?sex;_ age, national origin, or handicap. S B C.R E T Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 - ascrl;nina? ion - Approved For lease 2004/06/29: CIA-RDP83-00151000060002-9 TUESDAY. 6 November 1979 Reading DDA Functions, pp. 31-33 OTR Catalog of Courses, 2977 1530-1630 Training--A Management. Tool CIA Employee Bulletin No.- Agency Off Campus Program Ju y 1979 CIA Employee Bulletin II Agency Sponsorship of Training. at Non-CIA Facilities,.: ZZ November 1977 Class Donald. E smith' Director o Training Training is an avenue for organizational renewal.,.and for Agency employees to acquire new skills and broaden their horizons Our speaker will describe the recent. growth in-training opportunities with particular emphasis on new developments. and:; trends in training. Mr.' Smith.`wi'il: also discuss the selection process for training and,the'relationship of,training to. personnel development planning. ~De.velo~ Ong Agency Managers 1630 Issue 'Se,e_cfion-- " : Class 25X1 At the end of the.,day'at I we will select issues to be discussed during the evening panel session. Tonigght 'the panel will focus :the first. part? of; the discussion on the subject of developing Agency managers. 25X1 1900-2100 Evening Discussion Session:: Harry E. Fitzwater S E C R E T Donald-E., Smitli- 25 25 25 Approved For Release 2004/06/29 'CIA-RDP83=00156 R001000060002-9 Approved Folease 2004/06/29: CIA-RDP83-0015 01000060002-9 r o S E C R E T WEDNESDAY, 7 November 1979 0800-0915 Individual Presentations Office of Security The Individual Presentation is an opportunity for each class member to present to the class a short talk about his or her job or some aspect of or experience in his or her career in the Agency. 0920-0945 Videotape: Freedom of Information and Privacy: A History'of Two Laws Produced by the Instructional Media Division, Office of Training, this videotape demonstrates the complicated evolution of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts, two laws that will continue to impact. on the missions and functions of all Federal agencies, including intelligence organizations. THE MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION One of the biggest challenges.. facing the Agency today. is to control the tremendous amount of information obtained by the Agency. Our first three speakers represent offices that deal, in part, with the-resolution of this problem. Readin Class 25X1 Freedom of information Act, Privacy Act, and Executive Order 11650 HGzndbook, 23 August 1977 Executive Order 12065, National. SeeurYity Information, 28 June 1978 25 25 094S-1045 The Information Services 25 to iie , Information Services..Staff, DDA The Information Services_Staff.has Agency-wide responsibility for directing records management programs; handling Freedom of Information and'Privacy Act requests; managing classification review; and monitoring the issuance of Agency regulations. Our speaker will describe further the responsibilities of the Staff and discuss in greater detail the impact the Freedom of Informatior and Privacy Acts have had on the working methods and procedures of CIA. Approved For Release 2004/66/9 C C fA-DS83-00156R001000060002-9 Approved,. Vlease 2004 06P/2T: CI R6P83-001501000060002-9 WEDNESDAY. -7 November 1979- 25 1100-1200' Developments in Agency Commuhi-E-Ia~.tions .,.Deputy Director o Communication's Cothmun.icat ons, are a vital link in' all Agency activities at Headuarters and overseas. Our speaker ; will describe the various forms of communications handled by his office, the types of equipment employed, and the outlook for the friture. in.terms of advancing technology. LUNCH. . Reading DDA Functio*is, pp.' 9-11 The Role of'Computers- in ups. o f Agency Activities Bruce Johnson Director o Data Processing The computer is here` "to, stay-An. the Agency -as an information processor, as an analytical tool, and as an aid to, managers and management.- You will be acquainted with. current. and projected uses of .computer systems:-in the Agency, with some 'existing ,:; programs, and with how ODP can be helpful to:you as:.a;potential user of computers, .. Reading DDA :, u ctiorzs,' pp. 16-1.7 Logistical Support .of 'Activities 25 James H.-McDonald. DIrettor. of Logistics Responsible-.for- the logistical-: support- of. worldwide operations, the Office of Logistics -manages, uniquely:. varied. activittie.s that .range..from-printing,, photography and construction to the operation of two major supply depots- Mr. McDonald will describe these various responsibilities as they relate to the changing operational environment overseas and in the Washington, D.C...-area., 25 Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156 R001000060002-9 S E C R_E T, Approved Fore se 2( 61E2 IA P83-0015?01000060002-9 WEDNESDAY j ,,7 NovembeT 19, --pioyee Conduct,'"'- 22 September 2977 ,eputy` 1-ezor hys;ical arty' Technical ''Security 25 25 .: ' DDA Functions;', Security: in , th-e Agency 'roaay The Office of Security is charged with, protecting classified, information from unauthorized disclosure:. The foreign intelli- ,gence,,threat is. still present,using ever more sophisticated met}ods'tand .egiipment._ In addition, --security-related problems of s::feguarding information and .installations, both in the U.S. and, abroad, '. have become, more . numerous ..and complex.: ;. 25 will ,de jcribe. the environment within .which the Office-'`,o' of ecurity works and, its major current activities. r1,3n Issue Selection=--r Class 11'1S~7eI5eCt T1 G:L1V;11.:1fGJ. DINNER ames" c ona 25 25 Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 S E C R E T Vl 4JLV vVJJ..;VLL V4L,. a l+-vv rvuav ..- --- t.: p,a v dispersed: activities. This--'evening our pane,a. will concentrate' during , the..,f rst. part ease 2004/x6 19'1 diASRdP83-001501000060002-9 THURSDAY, 8:Novembe.r 19:79 0800-0$45 0845-.-1015.; ice : ;c a.t i.vn s' 25 i-0150-1100 MQpt:..jenple assume that they are gaol flistene s but; :tests have shown that'. few actually-are, This film takes ,a h rd l"ook ax Reading : ~:,... Glass Executive Order 12036, United States InteZZigenee Activities, Federal Register,. 24,January 1978 25 "Restrictions on Intelligence Activitiea,15 September 1978 Individual Preseitatiots 25 keadir- 0 as .FDA Functions, pp.. 12-'14 Financial Nana 'empnt?' n ..:D . Agency eputy - rec.. Grof Finance f r'Audit- and: Surveys:,.' Off i.ce ' of `Financ e Agency fihanc'al o erations are complex arid require careful control. [will 'describe the object ves of ,his office and discuss new, ssimplifying : and streaml,in:ug techniques ., as well as the increasing use of "c.amputers. Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 S.EaC;RE'T 25 "power of 'Listening' those :thingsw:hich.. keepfus~ -from istening as well :as we fshol. Approved For1lease 2004Ycb$/'Zc:'IRDP83-001501000060002-9 THURSDAY',-.` 8-'_ id'vember s 1,9 7.9; ,. 25 1300-1415 Reso.ur.Ce,., ana egg ment. Maurice.Lipton An , important: respons ibil ty o f ?all . senior' Agency managers. is the deteriijinatton:Of-resource- requirements 'this-involves complex .calculations.-for assessing needs and balancing the demands of one activity against those of others.-'New requirements for -accountability are inherent in.internai.and legislative con- ; straints` on:'.the "allocation of resources. Mr. Lipton will * address :the`*issue of resource allocation.-froth his perspective as the'new-C.omptroller, offering insights into how effectively we now deal'with resource issues. He alsot,will suggest the questions manageirs'should be addressing in computing their needs.- 1-45-0-,15,30', The..., CIA Executive xi ''The CIA.Executive Advisory Committee was foamed by the DCI'to provide,a forum fore the members to address issues involving the Agency as a -whole"while maintainingthe.-prerogative-of -:. expressing- the o tlook of their ind_ividual -cons tituenc.es 25 1:x:45.. 16.3n ; ;Individual Presentatiot This evening, uring the first tthesession, the epanel will concentrate on the subject?o al?focat ng the A'gen~yts.resources. DINNER 1900-2'100 Evenin Session . gencys Res.pUrces Committee ice of Finance t. e.. Alloca Issue Selection-- 25 ...Maurice Lipton 25 Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 SECRET Approved For*Iease 2004 67290? 8A DP83-0015 0800-0915 FRIDAY, 9 November 1979 Individual Presentation 0915-0945 Discussion and''Reyiew'" This morning we'`ll spend a'-few minutes reviewing the material presented during the past 'week! s. lectures., and. 'readings .and solicit your views onthese topics; THE INTELLIGENCE CYCLE We'-begin our study of the intelligence cycle with a look at the requirement process --the.method for determining intelli gence,priorities and assigning these objectives to the most e;ffe:tWe collection system. Reading 25X1 Class National Intelligence Topics of Current' Interest July 1979. 1000-1100 Mana :in the A ency's Colle_'ctloh. Activities ie , e-quiremen s and Evaluation Staff, NFAC 25X1 I will review the.. -three major categories of intelli- gence collection, -arid" point out' the merits and,. disadvantages of each. He will then explain the process of levying collection 'requirements, and"" of.: evaluating: "th,e usefulnesss..~o-f. the information collected. 1.115--1215: The Na.tional Intelligence. 25 Tasking O fi.ce. Deputy. Director, NITO The Director .of Central Intelligence (DCI) has been assigned the peacetime responsibil',ity;and.aithority 'for translating national intelligence requirements"-into specific intelligence collection objectives. and, t.argets:,., and: for. assigning.. these. to.. intelligence collection organizations : .-. The., Collection Tasking Staff. (CTS) , under the direction. of - the: DCI,. assigns: tasks:-to ' all national intelligence".col?l.e.ction:systems. The CTS is also responsible for ensuring that the flow of intelligence is routed to the relevant organizations. Our speaker will share..with us some of the ideas, goals','and objectives in establishing this critical area of intelligence?:.. LUNCH. 1315- F For e ase 2004/06/29: CIA-RDP83-00156F00.1000060002-9. 25X1 Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 S : E : : Approved For (ease 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83=001501000060002-9 T H YOL'OGY'AND. INTELLIGENCE Technological advances "continue to `have"':an erioxmoiis. impact on intelligence collection ' and processing{., Moreover., today's requirements' for efficient data collection and processitg'-in a complex world environment represent a constant challenge- for. technological innovation Today we w%11. hear about how the . Agency-developed the,technology to respond to a,, unique ,collect;.on. opportunity-in the-.past,..:and how CIA stays in the.f0re#ront.,oV.'- 0830=1045 y Movie and- Dis.e fission Aleuty ire'ctor of.-', Training' This` morning; we ..will see a documentary film .'abdut :the a fascinating technical collection effort which preoccupied the ical research and development involve initiated, the technolo g nce' benefits derived from that effort will` be and the intellig e covered by our speaker who was intimately. involved in the project from its inception. Reading DDS&T Orientation Course Pamphlet :.(Hereafter referre to as DDS&T .q., wParnphlet)` . 'Class,- .i OTR., Center for the Studi,/ of ~ntei1igence,; Intelligence Monograph "communication. Between the DDO:and DDS&T. on Human Source. Cgliection, " TR/IM 76=04; .:.October ;19.76: CONFIDENTIA L Th-e` Office;, of. Research. an evelopment. Acting. ?epu y, Director of Research and Development The Office of Research .and Development takes a.r'-but '!..look at science and technology to- see what it can do to keep us ahead of the lead time problem. This small group pushes "the state of the art!', to.; the .outer- limits for the national:::benefit.` We will hear. examples of-what, already has .:. been done and what is .on the. drawing boards. 25 25 25 Approved For Release. 2004/09/2L9 :&IJ-F DPf 3-00156R001000060002-9 Approved For.ease 2004//6'P19c to &P83-0015,01000060002-9 .TUESDAY:.-13:,November 1979 25 `'1300-1400 ;1415-15.15., Tradecraft r Technical David::S Brandwein how_ , it' . is :used. Me. w, 1;1 a1so:=:h-eat of . the - tecnriz achievements clax fy` hat, they dok, how,: theyjt, =what tl e`, product is and Bernard Lubarsky Director of Development and ;Engineering ham' pr nc p l exol ic.:?sysstems now in use wild: be d cr ibed to ..re:ceive`an-overview.,of these activities and. learn of:-the-.various types of equipment: arid, techniques utilized `in' the field. suppart;.:to operations of. the. bperations Directorate. You will Tpthnkcal Service ice, of Technical -Service primarily provides technical 1530.-1615 Individual Presentation,. X1 Bernard u ars David Brandwein 1615 Issue ,Se.le-ction-- Tonight the panel.'.will focus,..duri. g..tne;' -first part of the session on the management .o.f large research and' development programs, The Office :of ,Development and Engineering Support::o erations irector.o and Development Managing Research Programs g Session .Evenin 25 25 Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 S E C R E T WEDNESDAY 14 November. 19.7-9 Int::ividual ptesentati.ons, Reading. , Class Intelligence Mowiraph, The `CZandestiz Service Center for the Study of Intelligence, (CON: II9TAL) OTR_ center''for the Study of Intelligence $e rh Report: "Selection of Clandestine 'Targets sn the - DDO., " TR/SR 77=01, .3 February -1977, CONFIDENTIAL OTR Center for` the Study of ~n ell genre .In ell Bence Monograph: "The Structuring Qf Clandestine ,Foreign Intelligence Collection;" TRIM 7Z44. July' 2977.- Intelligence Monograph, The `Fie d Station -of Thee Fu, re Center. for the Study, of ;Intelligence ,(SECRET) HUMIN'COLLECTION AND CLANDESTrNE OPERATIONS Approved Fo.lease 20046F/'2:,.8AFR[T1P83-001501000060002-9 to our priie,?targets--the USSR and.,the?Peoples Republic QfyChina. We will also hear about how:a`DDO'area`division is managed and how the DDO:..,stat ons. operate- overseas. hear ;about ' how we meet this responsibility 'especially in regard Poi in~telli.gence'.~colhection from human source's. Today -we will IA has :the primary responsibility in the Intelli'gence.Community 25 25, 25 Approved For Release 2004/06/29: CIA-RDP83-00156RO01000060002-9 S E C R E T Approved For B'Weasp 2004~69G (RAFR[TP83-0015 U10000$0Qb-2-.9 WEDNESDAY. ~14. No,vember 1979 1100-1200 Managing-.an Area Divi.kion. -- IT ! I 1 T11- eputy Chiet, Near East Division Overall direction and support to the, chiefs of stations and bases ,.-overseas is provided ?by the he. g:eographic',:divisions at Headquarters ?ur'`' speaker will; describe what it is like to manage an area divisions' with a multiplicity of 'stations, and varying requirements and personnel needs. He will discuss the balancing act that must b'e performed between fi filling the Operational Directives for his geographic area and providing support to other Agency components. will also discuss how the division evaluates ,the reporting and acti..vit.ies.,of.the,-Stations under the divis'ion's .cognizance, 25 25 Ovens e_s 25 C, }.e ?, r atin t erican b. Vis10n Read'in Class will- discus's .the :management.'of field ,activities and the relation- ships..between?. CIA and .o.ther..over:seas agencies., He.,wiilj :describe bri'efly,the various act .vities perfo'rmed by case`?ao;fficers in develop ing new 'assets an'4 iii ;running ; estab1ishod , ones .. organized'- -to accomplish e'ertain~ objectives within : "its geographic area and. each' responds: to Headquar-ters'according.to Operational Dit ctives?.and requirements levied by Headquarters. Our speaker There is, no -such thing as. ,.a "typicai",..field station. Mach is OTR, `Center:fo the, Study of.ZnteZZ yence, .:l Seminars Repore.. ,"the''K'??nbjeetive'A Wide or Narrow Application," November 1976. 1415-1515 The Soviet Union as 25 an..perationa .Target Acting ie ,. Soviet/East European Division, DDO The Soviet Union is one of the two "hard targets" for the Operations Directorate. Our speaker this afternoon will describe approaches to the Soviet target and the difficulties encountered. He will present several case studies which demonstrate the work of a case officer as well as field station operations. Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 S E C R E T 25X1 Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 Approved Foraease 20042: 9IA RIBP83-0015101000Q60002-9 THURSDAY - 15 'November ~ 1979 ;-0830-0950' ,Vidcotape and Discussion: Class "Spying; fug., Uncle Sam" , ,,., .NBC Reports,. :.28 March'.1978. Former CIA Case ..and his wife discuss the disillusionment and s j,eb-:: which? led to his resignation. INTELLIGENCE PRODUCTION, Officer, moral qualms a ou The final s-tep in the intelligence process is the` production of finished in~te.l:ligence Today~we'consider political and economic intelligence; later in the :course -;we will hear about the duction'of:sc entif c and military ptellig no .' Re.ading`, Class CIA.: National' Foreign Aseessment!''CCnter Organizational Strudtur,?.'c nd',Functione, December 1977. (Hereafter NFAC Structure and Functions.) :pp,, 4-S CONFIDENTIAL OTR, Center for the Study of In$e$lligence, Intelligence Monograph: "The Future Market for Finished InteVVligeniceTRIM 76-02, September 1976. SECRET 94.5-1045 The Office of. Current pro- operations LOniei of %lul-L-e'i' Operations The Office of Current operations is responsible for providing the President and.policymakers with timely reporting and analysis of current information. This office also manages CIA's 24-hour Operations Center which handles critical events, and is an after- hours contact point for the Intelligence Community and the White House. Reading Class NFAC Structure and Functions, pp. 10-11 25 25 25 Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 S..E-'CR'ET Approved For lease 2040672g : 64RDP83-001501000060002-9 "'THURSDAY, 15 November 1979 1100-1200 The Office `of Politic-a.&;: `Pichard J. Kerr Analysis Deputy Director of Political Analysis, NFAC The Office . of ,Political Analysis (OPA) was established to consolidate , and strengthen the, Agency-'_s _ analyt,i,c:al support to policymakers. in .current intelligence (analysis vs._reporting), on midterm analysis (focus on issues rather than events), and .on long-"term research. Our speaker will discuss the progress toward r.eal zing,; these, objectives and th.e. changes in the quantity andgiality_.of CIA's ; production. of finished political intelli- gence.. LUNCH .Reeading , INFAC StrActure and Functions 1300-"1400 A New ,)Emphasis on " Economic Research; Maurice Ernst O T Economic Research, NFAC The deteriorating position of the US ink the world ".economy is a" problem: which has had a particular impact on the operations - of the "Office of Economic Research., Our guest will..,,describe how'.the. pol cy~makers?: interests economic intelligence have shifted and. how OER has met the new and increasing "demands: for: fini"shed; intelligence. He will discuss:. the Office?s. organizational changes as well,, as, its: changing.. intelligence collection: require- ments.. Reading' : NFAC. Structure and Functions, p. - The:National Intelligence. acers Robert'C.:Ames ational. Intelligence .Officer for the. Middle East The National Intelligence Officers (NIOs), charged with respon- sibility for specific geographic or functional areas, are used by the DCI to coordinate the work of the Intelligence Community. Using examples from his own area of expertise, our speaker will explain how an NIO works as a.'personal representative of the Director to establish informal contacts across Agency and departmental lines in order.-to provide coordinated responses to the requirements of. pol.icymakers. He will* also. speculate. on the future role of the NIO. SE..C,RE.:T .Approved For. Release 2004/06/29 : 'CIA-RQP83-00156RO01 OQ.0060002-9 g nce;and to advise` the' Deputy to the DCI for National Intelli- ?gepce in.overail production planning.. Our speaker will discuss 25 25 Mem er, Senior w Paned quality of major.. i e1,1 gex ce products and tho . r~ usefulness to policymakers. Its functions ... are to review.both intelligence Community 'and- National ,Foreign Assessment Center products. at various stages in their.prep-aration, to audit finished intelli- How Go Is Our Analysis :Class Class. Evening. Session 25 25 the DCI for National? 'Intel ligence. and. the?"?1YCI, -:to. improve the Approved For lease 2004Th62: ( APRMP83-0015 01000060Q02-9 THURSDAY 15 .Ndvembe'.r.'s19TO ,Ring NFAC Structure and Functibne, p. 1 Senior.. Review Panel the Senior Review Panel was..establ'ished. tb; 'assist the Deputy. to i63Q Issue Selection- ,Toni.ght'';s` panel will participate in a discussion of .the. quality of the.-Agency's efforts, and speculate on potential... changes in any of the .phases -of finished intelligence.production. - After" the break,; we will resume with a general . ques'tion~'?and.'answer period. Approved For Release 2004/06/29: CIA-RDP83-0b156R001000060002-9` SEC~,RE'T Approved For lease 200416 19ft 1A ffP83-001501000060002-9 FRIDAY 16 November 1979 LUNCH. Estimated departure from.. Approved Fd .Release 2006 9 , . IJP 83-00156R001000050002-,9 0800-0900 Individual, Presentations. 0900-0930 ..Discussion and Review As managers you.: -mmus't ' make dec'i`sions every day. This mot.ning you will hear about a. a4 of ..formal'izing` decision -making which adds another dimension,tc~?the Process. We' Ll .take' a 'few,miinutes this;morning. to :refl'ect...on-:some ::of . the issues ;that -,have. been .put _ forward..'.in our lectures and readings of the past. week. DECISION-MAKING 0945-1230 Decision Andlysis-: A. o1 forBetter and Management nt orma .a: Science 'Center, ;.Office,::: of. Training I describe the decision analysis methodology, and discuss how to' use it to%. impos`e: a framework on the' decision- making process Examples will.be.usedto.i-llustr:ate the Approved Foraease 20041%6~1rr: IA=R3P83-0015,01000060002-9 MON:DAY, :..19vember., 19:7`9 (Room 1A 07, Hea quarters Bull ing All Day) TECHNICAL COLLECTION 25 0945-1045' Intelligence Community. vis-a-vis those performed by_.other SIGINT collectors of the Barry Kelly Director o .SIGINT Operations .. Our speaker will discuss CIA''s.-special role and responsibilities, `1100-1215 The Role of the Ham ,C. Eisenbeiss ^774 or of entrar `i irect nt oUC , ra e is Re, .e'rence Reference some of OCR's facilities:?.: ,retrieval,, and efforts toimprove the system.. and service to you. Following the talk, you will have an, opportunity to tour The Office of Central Reference provides a.set;-of utilities in support .of.intelligence.'production and operations. It also produces finiished, biographic intelligence. ' Our :speaker will discuss information ,flows:-into" the, Agency, the change in the flows over time, ;processing, of, the information for. future LUNCH. .1315-1415 The Publications.. SIGINT Operations- an resentations The Publications and Presentations,;,group monitors and records all NFAC production activities, processes the Directorate publication develops and promotes its presentational resources. illy discuss P&PG and describe its functions an pro u s. 25 Approved For Release 2004/06/29 : CIA-RDP83-00156R001000060002-9 S E C R E T Approved For lease 20O4JD6 1~ &A [TP83-001501000060002-9 19 November 1.9:79 MONDAY , (Room 1A 07, Headquarters Bull i.ng- All Day 1430-1515 The Office of :-"Tames P. Lynch Geographic and Director of Cartographic Research Geographic and Cartographic Research Long known primarily as a highly professional map-making organization, the Office of Geographic and Cartographic Research now provides valuable interdisciplinary analysis in-th@::fields of agriculture, food, population, water, energy, nid minerals. Our speaker will describe the various activities OGCR is. currently involved in... 1530-1630 Student Choice Tours- Three different`-tours-are Available and will be limited to 10 students each, A sign. up sheet will be posted in the classroom. The tours available. .. axe: OGCR'Cartography Division The Cartography Division provides graphic support for publications., and Vugraphs as we.1,1 as, cartographic support in terans of ba: maps and database. Signal Analysis-~,Diyislpn, OSO The SAD Labs provide.s',insight to 'the analysis 'of, complex signal data collected by OSO, NSA and DOD. Publications and Presentations Group This tour': will consist of,.:a visit .to, the.. editorial, design -and word: processing facilities which. are used in the. publishing., of :. intelligence rep-orts~. Ybu -will -al.so see the NFAC' television center op.erated,by PPG which is. charged with prep1aration of intelligence production and assessments for. policy level. officials. Approved For. Release 20041g6 ET: ;2 (ZIi -RIDP83-0015 01000060002-9 Approved For lease 200480 . . is TUESDAY .2G..November 19.7.9 .(Room 91. ,. am .er .-o _ ,.;pmmeree uiiding), 083:0i