MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES (MBO) FOR FISCAL YEAR 1977

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• Publication Date: January 1, 1976
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DDA/76-5205
MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Communications
Director of.Data Processing
Director of Finance
Director of Logistics
Director of Medical Services
Director of Personnel
Director of Security
Director of Training
Assistant for Information
FROM John F. Blake
Deputy Director for Administration
SUBJECT Management by Objectives (MBO) for
Fiscal Year 1977
1. Attached is the Directorate of Administration
Objectives for Fiscal Year 1977 that confirms approval for
those objectives discussed at the most recent management
conference with each of you.
2. As has been our custom, bi-monthly meetings will
be held during the coming year to review and assess progress
against the milestones of our action plans. We will also
continue to use the forum of the management conferences to
review progress against the objectives of the Annual Personnel
Plan (APP) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP).
The progress against the objectives of these two plans will
be reviewed three times during the fiscal year--the first
review as of 31 January, the second as of 31 May, and the
third and final as of 30 September. The detailed specifics
and format of the report will be developed after the two plans
have been submitted and approved.
3. I have requested that among the objectives for each
office we include one for continued development and imple-
mentation of Program Mission Evaluation (positive indicators).
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I anticipate that the management conferences will provide not
only opportunity for discussion of the development, testing,
and refinement of the program, but also for review of the
actual substantive "reports. Therefore, to the extent possible,
Iwould like each Office to prepare a preliminary evaluation
of at least one program mission for our first management con-
ference in FY 1977.
4. For your information there is also attached a copy
of a memorandum to the Director, OMB, outlining the twelve
objectives of CIA for FY 1977 and a copy of a more detailed
statement of our objectives initiated by the Office of the
Comptroller. The DDCI intends to use the EAG as the vehicle
for tasking, supporting, and effecting these objectives.
Since the procedural approval differs somewhat from our
Directorate MBO procedures, Agency level objectives directed
to DDA or that DDA supports will be handled separately and
individually.
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o n F Blake
Attachments:
(A) DDA Objectives
(B) Memo to the Director, OMB
(C) Detailed Objectives from O/Comptroller
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Objectives for FY 1977
October 1976
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Office of Communications
Objectives for FY 1977
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ITS-W (LASERFAX) - Procure and install a switched
wideband secure distribution system complete with high-
resolution, photographic-quality facsimile terminals to
support the Intelligence Community imagery transmission
requirements. A simplex test bed will be installed and
activated for operational evaluation by October 1976.
The final ten terminal operational system is expected to
be completed by 1 January 1978.
AFT - Install 13 Automated Field Terminals (AFT)
systems (three procured in FY 76 and ten in FY 77) in
field stations by 30 September 1977.
HATS - Complete installation of the first two links
of the HATS wideband digital microwave system by 22 June
1977. If funding becomes available, three additional links
will also be procured in FY 77.
Tandem Switch - Complete the installation and acti-
vation of the Secure Voice Trunk (TANDEM) Switch and op-
erators console to interface the Agency's Headquarters
area secure voice system with the secure voice systems of
other agencies and the Agency's overseas 25X1
narrowband secure voice systems. This switch should be
installed and activated no later than 1 April 1977.
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CDS - Complete the installation and acceptance of the
Headquarters Cable Dissemination System.
Regulation Update - Complete the update of Head-
quarters Regulations HR) under the cognizance of Office
of Communications by 30 September 1977.
Program Mission Evaluation - Continue development
and implement during FY 1977 a series of positive indi-
cators against which program missions (functions) can be
judged.
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Office of Data Processing
Objectives for FY 1977
SAFE - By April 1981 put into operation a reliable
and expandable on-line data processing system to facilitate
the intelligence analyst's access to and use of intelligence
data so that the quality and timeliness of finished intel-
ligence can be improved.
RAPID - By 30 September 1977 complete acceptance
testing at the contractor's site of a computer system for
data communication and report preparation functions con-
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September 1978 complete the implementation of an operational
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Stand-Alone Minicomputer Study - Complete by 31 January
1977 a study of the stand-alone minicomputer in place of
a multi-programmed, large scale processor for an informa-
tion storage and retrieval application.
ADP Chargeback - By 38 February 1977 develop and
implement procedures which will enable allocation of ADP
services to user offices.
CAMS Enhancements - By 30 September 1977 complete
action on the COMIREX Automated Management System (CAMS)
required to:
Establish an initial operating capability
in October 1976;
Modify the system after establishment of
the initial operating capability to overcome opera-
tional problems and to install remaining Block 1
capabilities and high priority Block II enhancements;
and
Revise the management plan as necessary to reach
an agreed upon schedule with the COMIREX Staff for
Block II, III, and IV CAMS enhancements..
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MAP projects - In support of Management Assistance
Program:
GAS enhancements - By 30 September 1977 complete
action on the General Accounting System (GAS)
required to:
Establish an initial operating
capability in October 1976;
Modify the system after establish-
ment of initial operating capability to
overcome operational problems and to in-
stall high priority enhancements; and
Develop an agreed upon schedule with
OF for future enhancements.
Payroll Legal Requirements - By 27 February
1977 complete the modification to the Payroll
system for legal requirements.
Payroll Modifications - By 31 May 1977 in
collaboration with OF develop an agreed upon
schedule for additional modification to the Payroll
system.
CAMPS - By 30 September 1977 complete for
OMS the agreed-upon schedule of data processing
tasks for the Computer Assisted Processing System
(CAMPS).
GAP - By 31 January 1978 complete the General
Archives Program (GAP) to provide a historical
computer file of all personnel transactions.
PERSIGN II - By 31 January 1978 establish an
initial operating capability for a personnel infor-
mation system, PERSIGN II, for processing personnel
actions and passing such information, through appro-
priate interfaces, to other DDA applications that
require up-to-date personnel data.
CENCO - By 30 September 1977 implement for the
Cover and Commercial Staff an automated cover history
system and a cover compromise summary.
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Computer Plan - By 30 September 1977 increase ODP
computer service capacity so that the following levels
are reached:
Type of Service Capacity
Batch Processing
GIROS Production
Time Sharing
Evaluation of Program Performance - By 30 September
1977 produce a series of graphic, output-oriented indicators
which can be used to judge performance of program missions
(functions).
ADP Chargeback - By 28 February 1977 develop and
implement procedures which will enable allocation of ADP
services to user offices.
Regulation Update - Complete the update of Head-
quarters Regulations (HR) under the cognizance of Office
of Data Processing by 30 September 1977.
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Office of Finance
Objectives for FY 1977
GAS Enhancements - Implement General Accounting System
(GAS) as of 1 October 1976. As soon as feasible there-
after provide the enhancements necessary to satisfy require-
ments which have been identified since the "freeze" date
of the initial developmental phase of GAS. (Joint with ODP)
Payroll Legal Requirements - Complete implementation
of the "legal requirements" portion of the payroll system;
i.e., FLSA, withholding of city and local taxes, accumula-
tion of gross wages on which state and local taxes are
withheld, and automate retirement deductions (7-1/2%) for
firefighters. (Joint with ODP)
Eliminate Payroll RCA-501 Simulation - Revise four
week and monthly payroll and CIARDS annuity payment pro-
cedures as necessary to eliminate dependency on computer
programs simulating RCA-501 operations.
Electronic Funds Transfer - Prepare electronic funds
transfer procedures to extent feasible for employees pay-
rolled openly as CIA and for CIARDS annuitants. (Joint with
ODP)
CIARDS Actuarial Update - Establish procedures for
the annual up ate of the data base used for actuarial
evaluations. Accomplish such updates prior to 30 Sep 1977
for the periods: 1 Jan through 30 Sep 1974 through 30
Sep 1975, and 1 Oct 1975 through 30 Sep 1976.
Biweekly Payroll Extension of Scope - Complete analysis
and specifications for modifications to biweekly payroll
system to accommodate overt and official cover pay cases now
processed on the special four-week or monthly payrolls.
(Joint with ODP)
Finance/CONIF - Complete development and implementation
of the finance facets of the Contract Information System
(CONIF III). (Joint with ODP and OL)
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Invoice Payment - Develop and implement a system to
provide computer assistance for the payment of vendor
invoices (Invoice Payment Project). This project will re-
quire direct interface with the Inventory Control System.
(Joint with ODP and OL)
Regulation Update - Complete the update of Headquarters
Regulations (HR) under the cognizance of Office of Finance
by-30 September 1977.
Program Mission Evaluation - Continue development and
implement during FY 1977 a series of positive indicators
against which program missions (functions) can be judged.
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Office of Logistics
Objectives for FY 1977
DCI Objectives
Prepare an action plan for the managing, staffing,
and locating of a genigraphics system: Seek the endorse-
ment and support of Agency components which perform graphic
arts or related functions.
DDA Objectives
Courier Receipts - Institute a universal courier
receipt.
Reduction of Co ier/Du licator Costs - Reduce unit
copying costs t roug : a i enti ying total costs; (b)
ascertaining achievable cost reductions levels; (c) im-
plementing cost reduction measures; and (d) measuring
results of the program.
P&PD MIS - Expand the Printing and Photography Di-
vision P PD Management Information System (MIS) such
that indicators of the quality of P&PD products are avail-
able.
PM for Special Use Areas - Provide an effective pre-
ventive maintenance program in special-use areas in the
Headquarters Building. To assist in accomplishing this
objective, the Systems Analysis Branch will establish a
series of ADP programs which will be applicable to any
Agency facility requiring scheduling and monitoring of
maintenance of building or power plan equipment.
ICS Enhancement - Improve Inventory Control System
(ICS) information retrieved for stock management purposes
by expanding the Identification File to cover direct pro-
curement actions.
Standardizing Competitive Bid Contracts - Explore the
possibility of utilizing a standardized approach for com-
petitive bid contracts, versus the customization of com-
petitions, to determine which is more appropriate for
Procurement Division needs.
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MPA/PRA Status Information - Using data available
from the ICS and O /Comptroller, develop and implement an
automated routine which will allow OL to determine, at
-any time, the status of the Material Procurement Account,
and the status of Property Requisitioning Authority (PRA)
in each of the Agency component accounts.
Micrographics Consolidation - Determine the feasibility
for consolidation. of the Agency's micrographics programs in
P&PD.
Regulation Update - Complete the update of Headquarters
Regulations (HR) under the cognizance of Office of Logistics
by 30 September 1.977.
Program Mission Evaluation - Continue development and
implement during FY 1977 a series of positive indicators
against which program missions (functions) can be judged.
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Office of Medical Services
Objectives for FY 1977
CAMPS
System: Develop and implement the Computer Assisted
Medical Processing System (CAMPS). (Joint with ODP)
Positive Indicators: With use of CAMPS data, devise
systems and procedures to develop and establish a series
of positive indicators against which program missions
(functions) can be judged.
Assessment Center Techniques - This objective is con-
tinue only as a means of tracking the use of the Assess-
ment Center techniques.
Employee Health Education - Develop and implement an
Agency health education program for all Agency employees.
Counterterrorism - Continue the program on counter-
terrorism that provides behavioral science support and
guidance to appropriate personnel and components of the
Agency and the Intelligence Community.
Regulation Update - Complete the update of Headquarters
Regulations HR un er the cognizance of Office of Medical
Services by 30 September 1977.
Program Mission Evaluation - Continue development and
implement during FY 1977 a series of positive indicators
against which program missions (functions) can be judged.
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Office of Personnel
Objectives for FY 1977
State of Morale Survey - By 31 December 1976 determine
state of morale in the Agency by surveying middle level
supervisors concerning the state of morale in their units.
(Began in Transition Quarter)
APP and PDP as Career Service Tools - By the end of
FY 77 establish the APP and PDP as the primary tools used
by senior Career Service (and Subgroup, if appropriate)
managers to direct and monitor general personnel management
goals and executive successor planning and development
respectively.
Improve Physical Fitness Rooms - By the end of FY 77
complete a full coordinated review with OMS of the operation
25X1 of the Hqs physical fitness rooms in order
to achieve measura e improvement in the service provided
by the facility.
Position Standards - By the end of FY 77 develop, test
and pu lish position standards for a minimum of ei
ht
g
occupa-
tional series to establish, for application within the Agency,
a Factor Evaluation System which will improve the Agency's
job evaluation process and will be compatible with the FES
being developed by the CSC for Government-wide application.
Qualifications, Languages and Overseas Information
Procedures - By the end of FY 77 determine if Qualifications..
Languages and Overseas coding and input procedures can be
processed more economically and efficiently as an "on-line"
or "mag tape" system by SRB and/or TRB.
Statistical Reporting Booklet - By the end of FY 77
produce for distribution to Personnel Officers and Direc-
torate Management Staffs a booklet indicating in detail
information available through the Statistical Reporting
Branch.
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PERSIGN/STAFFING - By December 1977, in conjunction
with ODP, implement PERSIGN and STAFFING.
GAP - By December 1977, in conjunction with ODP,
implement GAP (General Archives Project) capable of over-
night response.
Applicant Processing - Survey the maintenance of data
on the status of applicant processing to seek cost savings
and service improvements. (Efficiency Evaluation identified
to OMB)
Regulation Update - Complete the update of Headquarters
Regulations (HR) under the cognizance of Office of Personnel
by 30 September 1977.
Program Mission Evaluation - Continue development and
implement during FY 1977 a series of positive indicators
against which program missions (functions) can be judged.
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Office of Security
Objectives for FY 1977
Overseas Security Program - By 30 September 1977 to
have expanded the overseas security program to incorporate
personnel, residential and facility protection.
Technical Surveillance Equipment - Continue five-year
program to replace and up ate existing technical surveillance
countermeasures equipment.
Program Mission Evaluation - Devise by 30 November 1976
systems and procedures to develop and establish a series of
positive indicators against which the significant program
missions (functions) can be judged.
Badge Machine - By May 1980 extend the Security Access
Control System (SACS) to selected Agency remote buildings
in the Washington, D. C. area. (Joint with ODP, OC, OL)
Safety Indoctrination - By 30 June 1977 complete a
safety indoctrination program for all Agency employees in
the Headquarters area.
SANCA - By 30 October 1977 in conjunction with ODP,
remove e iciencies from the Security Automated Name Check
Activity (SANCA) system and provide system with needed
enhancements. (Joint with ODP)
Computer Operations Risk Analysis - In conjunction
with ODP, by January 1978, and upon determination of its
feasibility, perform a risk analysis of all Agency computer
operations. (Joint with ODP)
"Summer Only" Applicant Processing - By January 1977,
in conjunction with Office of Personnel, implement a program
whereby "summer only" applicant cases for 1977 can be desig-
nated.for early security processing. (Joint with OP)
=egulat>iox Updae - Complete the update of Headquarters
Regulations (HR) under the cognizance of Office of Security
by 30 September 1977.
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Office of Training
Objectives for FY 1977
CT Security and Cover Improvements - By May 1977,
improve the security and cover procedure in the selection,
processing, and training of DDO :CT candidates.
Component Training Reporting - By January 1977, modify
current annual reporting on component training.
Clerical/Secretarial Employee Training - Review the
requirements for a more comprehensive training program for
clerical and secretarial employees and prepare a plan to
implement the program by May 1977.
Management Training Program - Review and revise the
Management Training Program and prepare an implementation
plan, by March 1977.
Off-Campus Program Evaluation - By the end of FY 77,
evaluate the Agency Off-Campus Program, including the
Certificate Programs in Information Systems and language
courses.
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Intelligence Issue Symposium - During FY 77, plan,
secure approval for, an organize a major symposium on a
broad intelligence issue of current interest.
IADP System - Prepare and implement by end
a plan tor the establishment of an ADP system
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University Level Intelligence Course - During FY 77,
complete development, preparation, and necessary approval
of materials constituting a university-level course on
intelligence.
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Research Projects - During FY 77, initiative at least
four additional research projects, of which two should be
major team studies on serious, vexing issues of intelligence
process and function.
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Language Training Evaluation - Through a systeulatic
debriefing program, in FY 77, obtain language training
feedback from selected former students returning from
overseas.
Midcareer Course Curriculum Improvements - By the end
of FY 77, revise and modify Midcareer Course curriculum
and content to improve methods and effectiveness of presen-
tation.
Regulation Update - Complete the update of Headquarters.
Regulations (HR) under the cognizance of Office of Training
by 30 September 1977.
Program Mission Evaluation - Continue development and
implement uri.ng F a -series of positive indicators
against which program missions (functions) can be judged.
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Information and Privacy Staff
Objectives for FY 1977
Public Relations Im rovements - Select, test, and
implement by 1 March 1977, revise techniques in communica-
ting with the public on FOIA, Privacy Act, and Executive
Order declassification matters to enhance the CIA image
and to improve public relations.
ADP Log - By 1 January 1977, have an operational
ADP log for all FOIA, Privacy Act, and Executive Order
requests.
Backlog Reduction - By 1 July 1977, reduce FOIA, Privacy
Act, and Executive Or er backlog to less than 500 cases.
Processing Time Reduction - By 1 July 1977, reduce the
median processing time for Privacy Act requests to 30 calen-
dar days.
Automated Declassification Index - By 1 March.1977,
have included-T,000 entries in our present DECAL system or
new ADP index of declassification information released to
the public.
Staffing Level Reduction - By 1 July 1977, reduce the
on-duty staff employees of IPS from 20 to 18.
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Information Systems Analysis Staff
Objectives for FY 1977
Regulation Update - Complete the update of Headquarters
Regulations (HR) under the cognizance of the Deputy Director
for Administration by 31 December 1977.
Records Control Schedule Review - Assure compliance with
FPMR 101.11.401-3(e which requires the mandatory annual
review of Records Control Schedules by the component.
Use of Word Processing - Promote the efficient and cost
effective use of Word Processing in the Agency.(Joint with OTR)
DDA Reports Management Program - Establish the data
base for an incipient Reports Management Program in DDA in
accordance with FPMR 101-11.11.
30-Year Declassification Program - Develop and implement
a program for 30-year mandatory declassification.
ARCS - Assess the value of computerizing the records
control schedules as Phase I of a long-range program to
develop an Agency-wide records control schedule which could
eventually provide an automated index to file series in both
Headquarters and the Archives and Records Center.
Records Management Handbooks - During FY 77 review for
currency all published Records Management Handbooks and
publish the revised editions (7 Handbooks). Begin outlining
and/or drafting the remaining 7 Handbooks.
Records Management Survey - Survey the Records Management
Program and activities in at least three offices.
Agency Regulatory Format - During FY 77 computerize a
new format for Agency regulatory issuances (regulations,
handbooks, and notices).
Vital Records - Review the Agency's Vital Records
program and make recommendations for utilization of the pro-
gram by the end of FY 1977.
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Management and Assessment Staff
Objectives for FY 1977
Program Mission Evaluation - Continue development and
implement during FY 1977 a series of positive indicators
against which program missions (functions) can be judged.
MBO Procedural Review - Perform a review of the operation
and administration of the MBO program at the directorate level
and make appropriate recommendations for change by 31 December
1976.
Assessment of Exchange - Determine effectiveness of
Exchange, with goal of making improvements, through imple-
mentation of feedback mechanisms such as a questionnaire,
with use of April 1977 edition.
Monthly Directorate Activity Report - Develop a theme,
format, and procedures to publish a monthly report of
selected directorate activities for distribution to DCI and
DDCI by 31 December 1976.
Plan for Division Chiefs' Conference - In the interest
of inter-office communications develop proposal program for
an annual conference of DDA division chiefs by 31 December
1976.
Fiscal and Program Audits - Define role of ETAS concerning
Audit Staff's fiscal and program audits by end of FY 1977.
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Mr. Donald G. Ogilvie
Associate Director for National
Security and International Affairs
Office of Management and Budge
Washington, D.C. 20503
In fulfillment of) Presidential Management Initiatives, Decision
Making and Departmental Organization, Item C, I am pleased to send you
a set of objectives that the Central Intelligence Agency will strive
for and attain during 1977 and 1978.
As you know, over the past two years CIA has been the subject of
intense review by the Rockefeller Commission and by two Congressional
Select Committtees. Executive Order 11905 and a new Senate oversight
committee are the results of these inquiries. Our major task. over the
coming months is to develop appropriate procedures and processes to
adjust to these and other very important changes which have taken place
in recent months. The Executive Advisory Group (EAG), composed of the.
Comptroller, the four Deputy Directors and the General Counsel, and
formally established in June, is the vehicle I have chosen to advise the
Director and me in making the fundamental policy and other decisions that
are required. The overriding concern of the EAG is to forge effective
management processes that will permit continuing high performance where
CIA excels and improvements where better performance is required.
There are five general areas that we have agreed require improvement.
These involve: sharpening CIA's capabilities to give policymakers what
they really need; establishing an effective Agency management process
that will enable us to coordinate and integrate activities of all
Directorates; improving Agency planning for the future; placing relations
between the CIA and oversight bodies, and the public, on a footing of
mutual confidence and respect; strengthening CIA command and control
arrangements to insure that our activities are within. the law and the
limits of propriety; and redrawing personnel policies for the maximum
benefit to the Agency, its employees, and its applicants for employment.
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These priority concerns-are the framework for the objectives CIA has
set for itself. The attached objectives demonstrate CIA's commitment
to strive for excellence and will serve as a basic work plan for us over
the next year.
Sincerely,
7sf t R. Rnoc1
E. H. Knoche
Deputy Director
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During 1977 and 1978 we plan to:
1. Improve our ability to interpret policymakers' and other
consumer needs and understand how well our products are meeting those
needs.
2. Determine for the future those satellite and other collection
systems that will be required to meet our day-to-day intelligence
production needs, our crisis needs, and, given the technological advance-
rnent of target nations, the need for new telemetry monitoring systems.
3. Institutionalize within CIA a means to ensure adequate consider-
ation of alternate hypotheses having a low probability of being correct
but having so significant an impact if true that they must be brought to
the attention of policymakers.
4. Reconsider the proper scope and emphasis of our substantive
product.
S. Ensure that our basic research capabilities are maintained and
our data bases updated and revitalized while increasing emphasis on
timeliness of responses to the immediate demands of policymakers.
6. Define the Agency role in SIGINT programs.
7. Make our legitimate financial and personnel cover arrangements
more secure and beyond compromise.
8. Improve our system of management review, establishing. regulations
and guidelines that will enable us to accommodate the demands of unusual
operations, in order to protect our integrity and maintain our effectiveness.
9. Improve our personnel management practices amd equal employment
opportunity performance in the areas of hiring, career development and
training, reward for excellence, and retirement and separation.
10. Improve the perceived status of personnel in service versus
production or collection elements.
V 11. Reduce the time required to process new recruits.
12. Review and, improve the design of all current Agency training
programs such that they augment the skills and capabilities of those in
critical segments of the Agency.
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Nanette Blandin, OMB
Enclosed is a brief paper giving the
additional detail you asked for on CIA's
objectives for 1977 and 1978. This supple-
ments the attachment to Mr. Knoche's
letter of 6 October 1976, which transmitted
those objectives as part of CIA's response
to the Presidential Management Initiatives.
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AGENCY OBJECTIVES
for 1977 and 1978
Objective 1
Improve our ability to interpret policymakers' and other
consumer needs and understand how well our products are meeting
those needs.
e This objective subsumes inquiries into several questions
that concern the range of substantive intelligence products
and consumers. Mr. Stevens, the DDI, is the action officer
directing several studies. One is due for review by the
Executive Advisory Group (EAG) by October 14, 1976. Three
others are due to be reviewed by the EAG by February 1, 1977.
Mr. Stevens will be supported by elements of the Intelligence
Directorate, the Science and Technology Directorate, the
Congressional Liaison Officer, and the National Intelligence
Officers, as appropriate. Each study is likely to generate
subsequent implementing actions.
Objective 2
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Objective 3
Institutionalize within CIA a means to ensure adequate consider-
ation of alternate hypotheses having a low probability of being correct
but having so significant an impact if true that they must be brought
to the attention of policymakers.
e By March 1, 1977, the Executive Advisory Group expects
to have the recommendations of the Intelligence Directorate,
the Science and Technology Directorate and the National
Intelligence Officers for implementing this objective.
Implementation itself will extend at least into 1978.
Objective 4
Reconsider the proper scope and emphasis of our substantive product.
e On November 11, 1976, the Executive Advisory Group will
review recommendations for the best balance of in-depth
analysis and current reporting to be developed by the
Intelligence Directorate and will consider the results of
arrangements that most efficiently support meeting substantive ---
requirements. Subsequent steps depend on the results of that
review.
Objective 5
Ensure that our basic research capabilities are maintained and
our data bases updated and revitalized while increasing emphasis on
timeliness of responses to the immediate demands of policymakers.
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e This objective is closely allied to Objective 4, as are
the means to meet it. Work has been assigned to the
production offices in the Intelligence and Science and
Technology Directorates, and an initial review by the
EAG will take place on November 11, 1976.
Objective 6
Define the Agency role in SIGINT programs.
o A SIGINT Task Force was formed in July 1976 with
representation from the two Directorates active in SIGINT
collection. The EAG will meet monthly on this subject;
all work is to be completed by about February 1, 1977.
Objective 7
Make our legitimate financial and personnel cover arrangements
more secure and beyond compromise.
m Staffs of the Operations and Administration Directorates
are preparing proposals for consideration by the Executive
Advisory Group. Their reports are due by April 1, 1977;
these proposals will lead to changes to be implemented
during 1978.
Objective 8
Improve our system of management review, establishing -
regulations and guidelines that will enable us to accommodate the
demands of unusual operations, in order to protect our integrity
and maintain our effectiveness.
e The General Counsel has been charged to present proposals
regarding internal regulations, guidance, periodic review
by the Inspector General, regular reporting, and management
review. The task is to be completed by February 1, 1977,
with the EAG to direct subsequent steps in the process.
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Objective 9
Improve our personnel management practices and equal
employment opportunity performance in the areas of hiring, career
development and training, reward for excellence, and retirement
and separation.
e Basic questions about personnel management are being
addressed by the Administration Directorate, assisted by
other directorate staffs as needed. An interim report is
scheduled for review by the Executive Advisory Group by
October 21, 1976. In addition, the DDCI has instituted a
requirement for quarterly reporting from each directorate
on EEO performance.
Objective 10
Improve the perceived status of personnel in service versus
production or collection elements.
v The Administration Directorate will take the lead in preparing
studies that are due to the Executive Advisory Group by
March 1, 1977.
Objective 11
Reduce the time required to process new recruits.
e The Administration Directorate is charged with reviewing
the situation and recommending changes; results of the
review are due to the EAG by April 1, 1977. Recommendations
should lead to substantial changes in procedures during the
following 18 months.
Objective 12
Review and improve the design of all current Agency training
programs such that they augment the skills and capabilities of those
in critical segments of the Agency.
o The Administration Directorate bears primary responsibility
for a thorough review of all phases of training, with an initial
report due to the Executive Advisory Group by January 1, 1977.
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