MINUTES DD/S STAFF MEETING

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP84-00463R000100020039-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 14, 2002
• Sequence Number: 39
• Publication Date: February 29, 1972
• Content Type: MIN

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MINUTES
DD/S STAFF MEETING
29 February 1972
2. Mr. Coffey passed on his and Colonel White's thanks to those present
for their assistance in the Colonel's farewell activities. The Colonel was very
appreciative of the success of that endeavor.
3. Notes from Deputies' Meeting. The following items were discussed
at the last Deputies' meeting chaired by Mr. Colby:
a. Reorganization of the Agency's R&D efforts is under review
by Mr. Colby. Mr. Coffey said he did not want to go into the specifics
of the plan because it is still subject to change.
b. A criticism of Studies in Intelligence written by an informal
junior officers group expressed the opinion that Studies in Intelligence
is not doing what it was designed to do and is not adequate for the
needs of the Agency. Mr. Coffey noted that this junior officers'
group is not officially sanctioned or recognized. He said he has
seen references to "Support Directorate Representatives" in this
group. It is true that two members of the Support Directorate are
active in the group, but they do not officially represent the Directorate.
c. Time demands on senior Agency officers for speaking
appearances were discussed. Mr. Coffey said Mr. Colby feels
that these demands should be reduced where only a few people
are involved, i.e. in external appearances, but wider exposure
:internally is desirable.
d. There was a reaffirmation of "good taste" as the desired
norm for dress for Agency employees.
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e. A proposed schedule of I. G. inspections was discussed.
Mr. Broe hopes to streamline inspection schedules for this calendar
year. The Support Services, Staff and the Office of Security are
scheduled for inspection this year.
4. The Office of Medical Services has informed all Directorates that
OMS is prepared to conduct seminars on drug abuse for small groups of
interested employees. Questions should be directed to OMS. Mr. Coffey
suggested that the same kind of thing might be done for alcohol problems.
5. Support Careerists Selected for the Senior Seminar. Mr. Coffey
announced that the following individuals have been selected:
6. Mr. Coffey said he received a very favorable reaction to the Support
Team presentation at the Midcareer Course. Praise for their efforts came
from representatives of all Directorates, not just the Support Directorate.
7. Around the Table
Office of Communications.
TDY trip to the Far East.
has just returned from a
Office of Personnel. The Civil Service Commission is issuing a notice
to all agencies to effect payment retroactively for in-grade pay raises held up
by the wage-price freeze. The Office of Finance estimates that the adjustments
for Agency employees may be completed within a month. An Employee Bulletin
will be prepared when specific guidelines are available and precise payment
dates established.
The Director has signed off in principle on the adoption of a new medal
for the Agency's Honor and Merit Awards system. The new medal,_ a "Career
Achievement Award.' will fall between the MM and the Certificate of Distinction.
ll~' ie preparation of a minted design for the award is in process.
Office of Medical Services. back from the Far East. He
observed and expressed some con gh degree of activity in Laos.
Many employees are working a seven day week.
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Office of Training. The next running of the Foreign Affairs Executive
Seminar will include representatives of agencies outside the intelligence
community, notably the Export-Import Bank, Department of Agriculture and
the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. We will have five representative's
three from the DD/I and two from the DD/S. The program is for people at
the GS-14 level and above.
Voluntary language training in French and Spanish for Agency wives
has been very successful.
The Office of Training is concerning itself with its high average age
problem (about 48. 3). The OTR Career Service recently accepted three
relatively young former CT's and is paying close attention to bringing younger
employees up through the ranks.
The DCI will not be able to speak at the Midcareer Course on Friday.
Office of Logistics. Is not returning to Vientiane because
of a heart condition. Mr. am ne did not know whether this ailment was
in any way related to Dr. Tietjen's comments on the level of activity in Laos.
Arrangements for th re in process. The
final draft of the Army's plupubal goo .
Keeping up with the demand for parachute equipment for that area is
taxing all U. S. manufacturers.
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