CDC-19 STUDENT COURSE CRITIQUES

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• Publication Date: January 5, 1981
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5 January 1981
MEMORANDUM FOR: Chairman, DDS&T Career Service Board
Director, DDS&T Career Development Course
SUBJECT: CDC-19 Student Course Critiques
1. Attached are copies of the critiques of the Career Development
Course submitted by its class members. Also included is the copy of the
questions which the students were asked to use in preparing their comments.
2. The critique is divided into two basic parts. Part I is directed
toward the overall evaluation of the course, and Part II is designed to
elicit individual member responses.
3. The DDS&T offices are to be commended for the planning of highly
instructive and worthwhile programs. They were all exceptionally well done
and provided the class members with an appreciation of the many and complex
programs charged to DDS&T.
4. The Career Development Course No. 19 class members were an outstand-
ing group of officers. They were a highly spirited group who both challenged
and probed our guest speakers with thoughtful and relevant questions. They
received numerous compliments, and in many instances our speakers stayed
longer to talk and discuss issues with the class members.
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The current length of the Career Development Course, which
is now 12 weeks long is, in my opinion, an appropriate length of
time. This amount of time is required to adequately expose the
class to the various Government and Agency S&T collection and
analysis programs. The pace of the course is perhaps too brisk
at times, but overall I would judge this pace to be most satis-
factory. The content of the course is unusually well balanced
in both the scope of the material presented as well as the
degree of depth on matters of substantive value. I believe
that additional exposure to other military commands would be
extremely useful to the class members. In particular, I feel
that a one-day field trip to the National Alternate Command
Center at Fort Ritchie would have been an excellent choice.
Also of value for this course would be an additional week of
NFAC briefings on various other matters of current intelligence
interest, primarily ics dealing with life sciences and geo-
political issues.
I believe that the course more than met my expectations.
The objectives set for the course, including my own objectives,
were realized to the fullest. I would highly recommend this
course to others who wish to achieve a higher state of awareness
of scientific and technical affairs in the larger arena of U.S.
foreign policy issues. I would not recommend this course for
those who seek only another ticket-punch in their training record.
The individual who will profit most is the person who is ready
to acknowledge, a priori, that he is ignorant of many aspects of
the DDSET and the U.S. Intelligence Community. This individual
should be a mature person who has at least 10 years with the
Agency and who expects to follow through with a career progression
that will guide him/her to the top levels of Agency management.
This individual should be selected because of identified leader-
ship qualities and, most important for this course-- the person
should be outgoing, gregarious and perhaps slightly extroverted.
A shy or timid individual will quickly be intimidated and/or
humbled by the heavy exposure to esoteric S&T subjects of profound.
magnitude. The value of the course is largely determined by the
quality of inputs, questions and reflections of each of the class
members. The continued participation of each student is important.
Again, it should be noted that leadership qualities should be a
demonstrated characteristic of the individual considered for
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this course. While a college education in one of the physical
sciences is probably an important selection criterion, it is not
essential. Anyone with an inquisitive mind and an inter in
science and technology will'profit from this course.
The speaker evaluation procedure used by CDC-19 is adequate
and appropriate as a feedback mechanism. The success of this
procedure, however, is dependent on frequent encouragement by
the Course Director to have each student fully participate in a
thorough evaluation of each speaker.
The administrative aspects of this course were handled
in an efficient manner. However, I would like to suggest that
the trips to facilities outside the Washington, D.C. area be
described in advance. This would enable students to better
anticipate the type of presentations to be expected. This could
be arranged by requesting the host agency to provide a brief
outline or synopsis of what they intend to cover during the
field trip. On a few of our visits outside Washington, D.C. it
was obvious that the briefers were not fully.prepared for our
visit. An advance agenda would help to eliminate this problem.
I believe that my contribution to the course was that of an
inquisitive mind searching new answers. I genuinely hope that
through my line of questioning, inquiry and frank examination of
the issues presented to the class, I have helped stimulate new
levels of interest and brought new experiences to the class
membership. I also hope that I was able to promote a heightened
sense of comraderie among the CDC-19 participants. And lastly,
I hope that I was able to relate my previous Agency experience
in SIGINT and HUMINT collection and that this provided new insights
to class members who had not been exposed to these disciplines.
I have gained substantial knowledge of new methods of
scientific investigation which contribute to the intelligence pool
of information serving our nation. I also have gained a better
understanding of some of our most sophisticated technical collection
systems. In addition to this, I also have had an opportunity to
review some of the most important managerial and substantive
intelligence problems confronting the Agency and the U.S. Govern-
ment during the 1980's. As a member of CDC-19 I have had a
chance to gain a much greater appreciation of the scope and degree
of DDS&T activities and their contribution to sfying the overall
Intelligence Community goals and objectives.
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As a result of this course I believe that I now have a
greater'awareness of the value of my role in the DDS&T and
specifically in the Office of SIGINT Operations. My career
goals have not been significantly changed. However, I have
been able to determine that I could serve a useful function in
a much wider range of professional activities within this Agency.
My goal is to seek the challenges that require my experience
and to pursue the most interesting and rewarding jobs available
to me and which also are consistent with the needs of the Agency.
It is my sincere wish that management recognize the tremen-
dous amount of time and effort required to provide the knowledge
gained by students of the CDC. Management should take maximum
advantage of these individuals and their newly expanded horizons
by placing them in the most challenging jobs. Only in this way
will the Career Development Course serve bnth he employee and
the Agency to meet the course objectives. u
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COURSE EVALUATION, CDC-19
PART I
1. Please comment on the length, pace, and.content of the course. What
other topics should be added to the course? What topics would you eliminate?
2. Please evaluate the effectiveness of the course from your own personal
perspective. Did it meet your objectives and/or expectations? Will you recom-
mend it to others?
3. The only firm selection criteria for the CDC are that the nominee must
be a professional officer with a sustained strong performance and a demonstrated
potential for further advancement. In your opinion, what type of individual is
apt to benefit most from the CDC experience? You may wish to address areas such
as time in Agency, education, experience, attitudinal factors, personality traits,
or any other areas which you feel are pertinent.
4. Do you have any comments or suggestions regarding the speaker evaluation
procedure used by CDC-19?
5. Do you have any comments on the administrative aspects of the course
(physical environment, handling of messages, transportation arrangements, etc.)?
6. Other comments.
PART II
1. What have I contributed to the Career Development Course?
2. What have I gained from the CDC?
3. In what way(s) have my perceptions of the DDS&T changed as a result
of my attendance.as a course member?
4. In what way(s) have my perceptions of my job been modified?
5. Have my career goals changed in anyway or in any degree?
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Records Management Division, OIS
Director, DDS&T Career Development Course
Chief, Information Technology Branch
Course Evaluation, CDC-19
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I want to thank you and the other managers in the DDS&T for allowing
me to attend CDC-19. As you will see in the attached course evaluation,
I feel that I have gotten a great deal out of this course. What I didn't
say is how much I enjoyed being with everyone on all those great trips.
I truly believe that we learned as much from each other as we did from
the speakers. We really had a great class, and you were the one who made
it all work so well.
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Evaluation of Career Development Course 19
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PART I
1. Please comment on the length, pace, and content of the course.
Twelve weeks is an appropriate length of time for this course.
Although the course was very fast-paced and I often felt we should
have allowed more time for some of the speakers, by the twelfth
week I felt I had sat through as many briefings as I could absorb.
The course was outstanding in every way--briefings, tours, and
student projects. I think it would be very difficult to improve upon
the information content of this course.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the course from your own personal
perspective. Did it meet your objectives and/or expectations? Will
you recommend it to others?
My objectiveslin attending this course were to get a better under-
standing of the work done within the DDS&T, and to find out as much as
I could about the information systems in the directorate. I achieved
these objectives and more. The course provided me with a much better
understanding of the whole intelligence process, from collection planning
through the use of intelligence by policymakers. As far as recommending
the course to others, I have already told my managers and coworkers that
this was the best course I have ever taken either inside or outside the
Agency.
3. What type of individual is apt to benefit from CDC?
The people who will get the most out of CDC are those officers
involved in the intelligence collection and analysis fields. These
are the people who must know all the things covered in the course in
order to maximize their productivity. There are also many officers
in the administrative part of the Agency who work with the DDS&T and
the other directorates, and who would benefit from the course. Within
the DDA, I believe the Office of Information Services, Office of Security,
and Office of Data Processing would have many people who would benefit
from the course.
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4. Comment on the speaker evaluation procedure.
The weekly speaker evaluation form is satisfactory. It was easy
enough to complete and I felt that I had the opportunity to make any
comments I wanted about each speaker.
5. Comment on the administrative aspects of the course.
The administrative aspects of CDC-19 were handled very well.
There were a few occasions when we had problems with a conference
room or with an organization not being fully prepared for our visit.
On the whole, however, considering all the places we went and all the
arrangements that had to be made, things went remarkably well.
PART II
I believe that I was able to give the members of CDC-19 a good
understanding of what we do in the Office of Information Services,
and why we are doing it. I also think I gave them a feeling for the
special responsibilities the people in OIS have in working directly
with the public and with other agencies in the Federal government.
2. What have I gained from the course?
In addition to what I stated in Part I, Question 2, this course
has given me abetter understanding of program and project management.
I also came away from the course with an enhanced belief in the importance
of intelligence to our government's policymakers, and the importance
of the CIA in the Intelligence Community.
3. In what ways have your perceptions of the DDS&T changed?
The course has given me a better understanding of the wide range
of activities carried out in the DDS&T. Projects I once knew only by
name have more significance for me since I have met the people involved
and have had the opportunity to touch the equipment. I now appreciate
the work that goes into the development and operation of technical
collection systems.
4. In what ways have my perceptions of my job changed?
My job is to help others in the Agency do their jobs more
effectively and more efficiently. I have felt this way since
joining the DDA seven years ago. This course has reinforced this
attitude.
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5. Have my career goals changed in any degree?
Yes, now that I have been exposed to the project management world
of the DDS&T I would someday like to be directly involved in one of
these projects. (You folks have all the fun.)
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Ordinarily, fracturing an elbow at the very outset must be considered
a less than auspicious beginning and does not bode well for a course of
this magnitude. Fortunately this negative flavor was quickly dispelled
and was never to return.
The pace of the DDS&T Career Development Course is unquestionably swift
and unrelenting. This is, naturally, unavoidable in a course lasting only
twelve weeks and encompassing the vast volume of material which this one
does. It does pose some disadvantages in that such a pace leaves little
time for reflection:- and discussion among the course participants. It would
probably be useful to schedule some administrative time periodically to
facilitate such activity. Admittedly, this would necessitate lengthening
the course somewhat, but, in my experience, one of the great strengths of
the course lies in the interaction between participants.
As a generalization, I would state that nothing could be eliminated
from the course without creating a negative impact. However, some segments
could probably be shortened slightly without seriously detracting from the
impact of the presentation. This would have the residual benefit of freeing
some time for other activities. In this regard, the OSWR bloc specifically
comes to mind. The presentations were uniformly excellent, but a representa-
tive sampling of the numerous briefings delivered would be sufficient to
adequately portray the functions and scope of the office. In any case, I
do not believe that it is necessary for every branch/division/etc. within
an organization to give a presentation just for the sake of having everyone
included.
Although the content of the course was excellent, there are a number
of valuable additions which could be made--time and money naturally being
the major constraining factors. If proper clearances could be obtained,
a stop at Sandia/Los Alamos during the West Coast trip would be a valuable
experience. (As an alternative, a tour of certain restricted areas at Liver-
more Labs would add a great deal to that portion of the trip.) An actual
tour of a SIGINT site would probably do much to reinforce the participants'
-understanding of that area of intelligence collection. AS Pace of this,
I would point out the class reaction to the day spent atu The Drug
Enforcement Agency could probably be added to the number of outside agencies
giving presentations. A short visit to Ft. Ritchie or Mt. Weather might
provide an interesting addition to the course. Additional time is needed
for the visit to Foreign Technology Division (FTD). FTD made a concerted
effort to cover as much as possible in one day, but it was obvious that
they were too rushed and were not able to include everything they wished,
and the effort made for a very long day. Two days (including a half day
at the Air Force Museum) would probably be adequate.
I can state categorically that the DDS&T Career Development Course
was the most complete and stimulating training experience I have ever en-
countered in the Agency, including the Career Training Program. I sincerely
doubt that any other training course available could provide the insights,
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first hand experiences, and interactions which are the essence of the CDC.
I not only will recommend the course to others, I have already done so to
several persons whom I think could profit. Actually, I do not see how a
professional within the Agency could fail to benefit from taking the course;
it would merely be a question of degree.
The type of individual who would benefit most from the course is very
difficult to describe in any absolute terms. The most obvious personality.
traits would be an eager and inquisitive nature along with an open mind..
The ability to communicate effectively with others, especially orally, and
to establish a good rapport with other course participants and speakers are
also useful attributes. The participants should have sufficientexperience
within the Agency (or other areas of the community) to form a basis for
understanding what they see and hear &nd to raise questions in their minds
which might not occur to a less experienced officer. It is difficult to
express this experience level in an exact number of years, but between five
and twelve years is probably a good range. Educational and professional
backgrounds could, and probably should, vary as much as possible. One of
the strengths of CDC-19, in my opinion, was the varied backgrounds of the
participants. Because of their varied backgrounds and areas of expertise,
they were able to reinforce the learning experience among themselves and
interact effectively with a wide variety of organizations.
Administratively, the handling of the course was highly professional
and efficient. The participants were free to devote their full attention
to the course content, secure in the knowledge that necessary arrangements
such as transportation, accommodations, and schedules were being taken care
of for them. In several specific instances, the actions of the course
director were instrumental in turning what might have been a very negative
experience into an unqualified success. Overall, the success of CDC-19
resulted to a significant degree from the efforts of the course director
and the course secretary.
Because I derived so much from the course and value the experience so
highly, it is difficult for me to believe that I could possibly have con-
tributed in equal measure to what I gained. However, I do feel that my
participation contributed to the success of the course. Because of my back- -
ground in photo intelligence, I was able to bring a perspective into the
group which would have been lacking otherwise. In many cases, I feel that
I stimulated the curiosity of members of the class and encouraged them to
pursue more aggressively subjects which might have been passed over under
different circumstances. In some cases, just the fact that I was available
to answer questions and clarify hazy areas was of benefit to those concerned.
The benefits I derived from CDC-19 are myriad. They include a greater
insight into the relationships and interactions between various components
which previously had often appeared to me to be functioning independently
of each other. The scope of the course enabled me to see that the intelli-
gence community is just that--a community interacting, albeit not always
smoothly, and dedicated to a common purpose. My perception of the DDS&T
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has not so much changed as expanded. Previously, I had no idea that many
of the activities of such organizations as OSO add OTS were now functions
of the DDS&T, having always associated them with the Directorate of Oper-
ations. The responsibilities and authority which reside within such organ-
izations as the KPG were also somewhat surprising to me.
While my own goals have not really changed appreciably, my perception
of how my job relates to the rest of the DDS&T has expanded a great deal.
I am now better able to see how the functions of my own section and branch
fit into the overall collection/exploitation scheme. The course has also
had an influence on the manner in which I intend to function in the future.
The many contacts which I developed during CDC-19 will enable me to perform
my tasks in less of a vacuum and to operate with greater efficiency. Hope-
fully, I will also be able to pass on some of what I have gained to others
within my organization, thereby increasing the benefit of the course still
further. The course contained so much of value that I wish to do everything
possible to pass the benefits I have received on to the entire organization.
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COURSE EVALUATION CDC - 19
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Part I.
1. I feel the Career Development Course (CDC) structure and length
were adequate, but I would recommend the inclusion of a DDO career
officer, if possible, in order to increase the diversity and
dimension of the class. During the course presentations were made
where time constraints did not permit the desired in-depth
examination or questions from class members. The pace of the course
was fast (if not sometimes hectic) but conducive to the learning
process. I feel the course content and structure were well planned
and require no major changes. The organization of the course
provided an in-depth examination of all Directorate of Science &
Technology (DS&T) offices and how they interface with each other as
well as other CIA, Government and Contractor organizations.
2. The benefits derived from the CDC have far exceeded both my
expectations and objectives. My primary objectives were to develop a
comprehensive understanding of the DS&T and make a contribution to
the course. This, I feel, I've done. Initially, I approached the
course with mixed emotions but soon realized that the curriculum
being offered by the DS&T would provide an opportunity to understand
my role in DS&T, as well as provide motivation by influencing my
attitude and previously-held perceptions. I will strongly recommend
this course to all qualified DS&T career officers.
3. In my opinion, the CDC offers a positive learning environment for
the mid-career professional officer who has approximately 10 years of
Agency experience for it is this experience that each class member
shares with other class members that contributes to the success of
the course. I also feel that each CDC candidate should exhibit a
high degree of professionalism, and have a positive attitude about
himself and his organization. The candidate should also be mature,
have the ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in
written form, and possess the ability/desire to get along with others
who may differ in attitude or opinion from himself. Other desirable
qualities include a sense of humor, flexibility, and
cooperativeness. I would also hope that the candidate would be
willing to volunteer for additional class responsibilities.
4. I personally like the current speaker evaluation procedure but
would suggest that all class members be required to defend their
numerical ratings (for each presentation) in the narrative section of
the evaluation sheets.
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5. I would strongly recommend that the CDC be assigned a permanent
classroom. Moving from one conference room to another (sometimes
three times in one day) tends to create some disorganization,
confusion, and discontinuity. Our class had excellent secretarial
support during the course. Support provided to the CDC by the Agency
motor pool left something to be desired.
6. I would like to commend the course director for his patience and
response to class needs and problems. The course director is the
back bone of the CDC and his efforts are reflected in the high degree
of success enjoyed by our class. His personality and leadership
style were instrumental in furthering the unity and cohesiveness in
our class. I would like to take this opportunity to personally
commend the course director for a truly outstanding job.
Part II
1. During the CDC I felt that the exchange of my ideas, information,
and job-related experiences was conducive to developing the kind of
environment needed for positive interaction. I believe my
job-related briefing for class members helped them comprehend the
intricacies of my organization and its support requirements, as well
as some insight into how I see myself in the organization.
Throughout the course constant positive interaction with other class
members provided additional insight, as well as stimulation. I
always participated in class discussions and provided feedback to
questions raised. Also, I feel I now have 14 new friends. The
professional relationships developed during the course will be
mutually beneficial in the future.
2-3 My primary gain from the CDC is an enriched understanding of the
DS&T to include organization, functions, and organizational
relationships. My perception of the DS&T has changed dramatically as
a result of this course. I now see more clearly the diverse nature
of the DS&T. Problems such as the lack of cohesiveness, unity and
two-way communication are obvious in an organization as large as the
DS&T. I also perceive an identity problem for some of the components
of the Directorate. There are at least two offices that don't feel
they should be part of a science and technology organization. This
attitude and resistance to change contributes to the lack of unity
and cohesiveness. It is also my perception that the Office of
Development and Engineering, by virtue of its
functions/responsibilities and the proportion of resources it
commands, perceives itself as a separate entity, or part of the.
Directorate in name only. It is apparent that Directorate management
is aware of these problems. It is also the impression of senior
level managers that communication and interfaces between directorate
offices is much better now than in the past. I think the diverse
nature of functions/missions within the Directorate contributes
significantly to the lack of organizational cohesiveness and
stability.
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I now feel I have a better understanding of the current DS&T
management philosophy which includes the decision making process. My
understanding of how NPIC/TSG fits into the management and tasking
structure has also been clarified. In my opinion, the CDC provides
the career officer a one time opportunity to examine in detail the
many facets of the S&T Directorate. In examining the various
organizational interfaces it was interesting to see how the
intelligence community perceived my own organization (NPIC) and
included some evaluation of its contribution.
4. The CDC provided me with the opportunity to receive direct
feedback from my customers on job performance and product quality.
During the course, I had the opportunity to discuss product and
service quality with some of these customers. The response and
inputs from these discussions provided me with positive reinforcement
and a high degree of pride and job satisfaction. I now have a more
accurate perception of how my group/office fits into the
Directorate's overall organizational structure. I have also
developed a stronger appreciation for the senior level decision
making process as a direct result of the CDC. The course also
provided a forum for the exchange of job related information and
ideas and was instrumental in reinforcing the importance of a
positive attitude about job performance and the need to stimulate the
individual. It is necessary to feel that you are an asset to your
organization.
5. The CDC has reinforced my previously established career goals. I
also feel my desire to succeed and to become a member of the
management team has intensified. This course has further amplified
the significance of deciding how to acheive ones established goal or
determining which career path (position) will increase ones chances
of success. It is difficult to decide what is an acceptable ratio
between job satisfaction and success (promotion) but it is important
to me that I be perceived as a contributor by both my peers and
superiors. I think the CDC reinforces this desire.
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COURSE EVALUATION, CDC-19
PART I
1. Please comment on the length, pace, and-content of the course. What
other topics should be added to the course? What topics would you eliminate?
2. Please evaluate the effectiveness of the course from your own personal
perspective. Did it meet your objectives and/or expectations? Will you recom-
mend it to others?
3. The only firm selection criteria for the CDC are that the nominee must
be a professional officer with a sustained strong performance and a demonstrated
potential for further advancement. In your opinion, what type of individual is
apt to benefit most from the CDC experience? You may wish to address areas such
as time in Agency, education, experience, attitudinal factors, personality traits,
or any other areas which you feel are pertinent.
4. Do you have any comments or suggestions regarding the speaker evaluation
procedure used by CDC-19?
5. Do you have any comments on the administrative aspects of the course
(physical environment, handling of messages, transportation arrangements, etc.)?
6. Other comments.
PART II
1. What have I contributed to the Career Development Course?
2. What have I gained from the CDC?
3. In what way(s) have my perceptions of the DDS&T changed as a result
of my attendance as a course member?
4. In what way(s) have my perceptions of my job been modified?
5. Have my career goals changed in any way or in any degree?
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COURSE EVALUATION, CDC-19
PART I
II.. Length: Just about right, but we needed the days lost as
holidays so that missed briefings could be rescheduled. Suavest 60
working days instead of 3 calendar months.
Pace: Brisk, to say the least. It would be a nood idea to
start at 0830 or end at 1630 (with a 1 1/2 hr lunch period) a couple
of days a week when in Headquarters to give a little slack time.
There are things (credit union, insurance, other business) that can't
be done by coming in early or staying late, and coffee breaks tend to
evaporate. Despite the tight scheduling we were able to hold some
impromptu seminars among ourselves (sometimes in vans or buses) but
could have used a little more time profitably.
Content: Uniformly excellent. Overall, both the nature and
scheduling of the presentations was superb, with field trips following
appropriate briefing segments and coming at the right intervals. The
DDS&T was certainly the best organized and best prepared component in
the Agency. As a life scientist, I felt somewhat shortchanged by the
lack of presentations in those areas, but understand it was the
decision of the Life Sciences Branch in OSWR to discuss only their
hottest subject, chemical warfare. Also, three one-hour OS'WR briefings
on nuclear affairs and four on cruise misfiles could have been
combined into two shorter (maybe 1 1/2 hr) briefings, leaving time
for other topics. Some of the CINCLANT briefings still need work, but
there will always be pinch-hitters somewhere.
2. The course exceeded my expectations, which were high to begin
with. A lot depends on the chemistry of the group, and I've never seen a
group that worked out better in that respect. I would certainly
recommend the course to anyone fortunate enough to have a chance to atteed.
3. It requires a great deal of preparation and expense to make the
CDC the first-class course that it is. Careful thought should be
given, and obviously is, to selecting the candidates who will get the
most out of it and bring the most credit to their offices. Time in the
Agency is not as important as other factors, although with less than
5 years (maybe even 10) a candidate should have contract or other
pertinent experience. An individual who is mature, confident, flexible,
interacts well with others, enjoys exchanging ideas, and has a background
in the physical sciences or at least an interest in them is ideal.
Candidates should also have some management experience and training.
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Stamina is important.
The course broadens one's experience foe possible assignment
elsewhere in the DDS&T. If both the CDC and Mid-Career are taken,
CDC should come about 3 years or so after "id-Career. The CDC had
a large dose of high technology in detail that might not benefit everyone
and that everyone does not need to know about to appreciate and use
the collection systems.
4. !!hen comments are required for each presentation, sometimes find yourself thinking about what to say aboutyou
the speaker
instead of listening to what he'is saying. Perhaps comments could
be required only for ratings under 3 or over 5.
5. The administrative aspects of the course were handled very
well. The course coordinator and secretary made every effort to see
that everything ran smoothly, or appeared to even when unforeseen
complications arose. I can't think of anything that could have been
done better. (It would be nice to have a pot of hot water somewhere--
you can't get to the cafeteria and back on a 5-minute break, and
not everybody drinks coffee. . At st half the credit for the
success of CDC-19 goes to for hid attention to detail,
his careful planning and arrangement of the best possible program and
his tireless efforts to serve everyone's interests and convenience.
6. Office directors or their deputies outside the DDS&T should
make an attempt to introduce their segments, however briefly (some
did, others sent excuses).
The size of the class is just right. A larger number would slow things
down to an unmanageable point because of asking questions, splitting
into smaller groups for tours, transportation- arrangements, etc.
PART II.
1. Institutional memory; some different viewpoints, I hope; balance,
in that other members represented various aspects of the physical of
military sciences.
2. A much better appreciation of the magnitude and complexity of
what the DDS&T does, and of industry's role in the intelligence
process; a better understanding of how the collection systems work
(or don't); new friends and contacts. Interaction with the group and
exchange of experience and ideas was invaluable, indeed the outstanding
feature of the course.
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3. Insights into the sensitivity and importance of the DDS&T's
mission.
4. Even if you think you know what you're doing and for whom,
seeing a larger picture always makes more sense of a job. I found
that my program is serving people I hadn't thought about,and may be
able to meet their needs even better. You really see where you fit in.
5. 1 an, more interested in servino in another office or staff
in the DDS&T, perhaps on a rotational basis.
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NFAC/OSWR/OSD/DPB
SUBJECT Course Evaluation CDC-19 (AIUO)
1. 1. Conversations with past CDC members prior to the start of CDC-19
found a consistant thread--that the course is simply outstanding in every
respect. CDC-19 certainly upheld this excellent reputation. Before going
into the course I thought that three months was much too long to be away
from my desk. Now I feel that, if anything, the course could benefit by
being expanded by about two weeks. This would allow longer, more detailed
sessions at some especially varied outside organizations. (e.g., Boeing,
FTD and NSA) and perhaps provide some tine for a wrap-up session at
Warrenton. The content of the course was superb. DDS&T put a lot of
effort and talent into the curriculum and it showed. The course director
did a fine job massaging the schedule and giving it a flow and rhythm. (AIUO)
2. The variety of topics covered by the course was in itself a
valuable aspect of the course. What added immeasurably to that variety
was the chance to discuss problems and perspectives with the responsible
program managers and high level line and staff management. It provided a
unique opportunity for me (as an analyst) to finally become acquainted
with the collection systems that I have been tasking for many years.
I highly recommend the course, especially to other NFAC officers. (AIUO)
3. The selection criteria presently used (strong performance and
.demonstrated potential) seems to provide the highly motivated people apt
to benefit most from the CDC. This class was so varied in other aspects
(time in agency, education, experience, personality traits) that other
firm criteria could have disallowed some very outstanding individuals. (AIUO)
4. The speaker evaluation system procedure used by the class was
adequate.. Hopefully it provides enough feedback to the speakers to
impact upon their future efforts.
5. The administrative as ects of the
course were handled in a
prompt, professional manner. should be commended for his
efforts. His personable, enthusiastic manner combined with a perfectionist
style are a rare mix that made him an excellent course director and no doubt
a superb manager.) can "make the trains run on time". (AIUO)
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6. I would recommend the addition of 2-5 NFAC billets to future
CDC runnings. The knowledge of collection-programs, problems and
personalities imparted by the course seems ideally suited for NFAC
problem solvers. (AIUO)
II. 1. My contribution to the course was the analytical perspective that
I imparted to the speakers and other class members. I tried to get
the utmost out of every day and hopefully my insights added something
for the others in the course. (AIUO)
2. CDC provided for me a greater appreciation for the intelligence
community, its key players, and how the Agency is viewed by "The Consumer"
of intelligence. The opportunity for first hand discussions and hands-on
experience was incalculably more valuable than the normal wiring diagram
orientations. The monolithic appearance of the Agency was stripped away
by the course and the force of personality emerged. An especially
beneficial aspect of the course was the many friendships and acquaintences
gained. In my future career as an analyst or manager, I can turn to
individuals for help in problem-solving, rather than organizations (AIUO)
3. My pre-CDC perceptions of DDS&T were generally in terms of well
balanced organizational charts and high price hardware. I come away
with a better understanding of the programs and hardware, and an
appreciation of the personalities that shape, direct and implement the
organization. As for that well balanced organization.,. .My impression now
is that of a loose federation of fifedomes and protectorates that is
(somehow) well suited to perform, its S&T mission for the Agency. (AIUO)
4, 5. My perceptions of my job have not been radically modified
by the course, nor have my goals. I do have a more profound awareness
of the impact of personality and hard work upon both job and advancement.
Enthusiasm and dedication are two common characteristics of the top
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OTS/EOD/SA&EB
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PART I
1. The length of the course was just about right, but I think we all
could have benefited by having one additional week. This week would have
allowed expansion in several areas, and we would have had more time to
spend on some subjects of strong interest. All in all though, 12 solid
weeks is just about right. The pace of the course was very fast in the
beginning and at times approached overload for some of us, but the pace
settled down to a more even one during the latter part of the course. A
fast pace is necessary to keep up the students' interest in the overall
course, but some points may have been missed in the first part of the
course (collection) simply due to the overload. This is no big problem,
however, and a few minor shifts or changes in the first half of the
course's schedule might ease the pace a little bit.
2. The content of the course was comprehensive and overall can be
rated as excellent.. The 12 weeks were used to the fullest extent and I
cannot think of any topics that should be eliminated. Due to the Agency's
involvement overseas, however, I feel very strongly that State Department
should be visited for a one-half to a full day seminar to get some perspective
of their ideas on foreign policy, involvement, and intelligence.
3. For myself the course was very effective and exceeded all my objectives
and expectations. It greatly enhanced my knowledge of DDS&T activities
outside of OTS, in addition to some other areas where I had no previous
experience such as NFAC, OMB, Intelligence Committees, DIA, et-al. I am
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definitely going to recommend it to others, and will recommend that at
least two OTS officers participate in each running of CDC.
4. As a generalization, I feel that a professional officer with
potential for future advancement and a desire to remain within CIA
throughout his career should be the baseline criteria for student selection.
Other pertinent factors (generalizing again) are:
a. 7 to 10 years CIA experience;
b. college degree or equivalent experience;
c. positive, constructive attitude toward the Agency;
d. ability to interface well with other people;
e. should be articulate and able to communicate well both orally
and written; and
f. some general knowledge of other areas in CIA outside of his
own little compartment.
The types of individuals that should not be considered for the course are
the disgruntled ones or the job shoppers.
5. The speaker evaluation is quite good since the speaker's
presentations make or break the course. I think we tend to be a bit harsh
in our judgements, however, since some very competent people are just not
public speakers. It should be stressed to the offices doing the briefings
that good public speakers vastly contribute to the presentations and increase
the effectiveness. In order to keep everyone in sync, however, it should
be clarified at the start of the course as to the overall meaning of the
number rating system. For example: 1 -.3 is poor to fair; 4 - 5 is fair
to good; and 6 - 7 is very good to excellent. That way the whole class
has a point of departure as to what is "average," "below average" and
"above average."
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6. It would have been more comfortable and convenient to maintain
one conference room (such as 6E60) throughout the course as much as
possible. Running around the building to some stuffy, crowded conference
rooms gets old real quick to a group of people spending 12 weeks full time
in conference rooms. Having 6E47 set aside for our use is a real plus
factor, especially for those of us with offices outside of Headquarters.
Use of vans for transport outside of Headquarters was very convenient and
should be maintained.
7. Other comments: During the first week we could have saved
practically a whole day by eliminating the DDS&T office overviews. In
general they were not very exciting and we usually got a rehash of the same
material (and viewgraphs) when we got into the offices themselves. The extra
day could have been spent touring and OSO facilities thus
eliminating the need to make another trip out there. Also, OTS should
have made arrangements for the class to tour their facilities at site A
(in the same building as OSO).
PART II
1. I feel my major contribution has been in the area of giving
other class members a feel for the general overseas operating environment,
and the types of things that OTS and DDO do overseas. Most class members
have never served overseas nor interfaced with the DDO, so I feel I
contributed some insight and answered questions in this area. Also, I
contributed some details of OTS activities not covered in the official
briefings.
2. I have gained a great deal of knowledge and understanding of what
the other offices in DDS&T accomplish, and all the various technical
programs that are being conducted. I also gained a great deal of knowledge
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concerning the intelligence gathering and production process with
respect to the role of technical collection, NFAC analysis, Intelligence
Committee functions, funding, and dissemination of intel within the
community. My perspective of DDS&T, CIA, and the intel community has
been greatly enlarged and broadened, and I have gained a finer appreciation
of the contributions of my office to the overall process. Another
important facet of the course was the interface and informal exchanges
with the other class members who represented widely divergent backgrounds.
The personal contacts made during the course will be very useful in
the future.
3. My perception of DDS&T has changed in a very positive manner now
that I know what, why, and how DDS&T does what it does. I have a much better
understanding of DDS&T's scope of activity and its problems, and a true
appreciation for its role in the intelligence gathering process.
4. The perception of my job has been modified to now include a much
bigger picture of activities related to the gathering of intelligence; and
a realization that my job is important but yet only a small part of the
overall DDS&T effort.
5. My overall career goals have not changed significantly as a result
of the course, except to reinforce my existing feelings to remain within
DDS&T throughout my career. Participating in CDC has broadened my
background significantly and should help me in attaining my career goals.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
FROM
SUBJECT
Part I
NFAC/OSR
Evaluation of CDC-19 (Answers to Attached Questionnaire)
25X1
1. I thought 12 weeks was the right length for the
course. It enabled us to fully explore the activities of most
CIA offices and was sufficient time to take our field trips. I
would propose that briefings by State Department and ACDA be
added to future courses. I understand that State gave a bad
presentation to the last class, but this might be corrected by
arranging the briefing through CIA people currently on detail
there. Adding an ACDA briefing to the course would give the
class an appreciation of how arms control positions are
formulated; during CDC-19 many in the class were skeptical about
the way the US conducts negotiations with the USSR. I also would
recommend that DIA and NSA give us more substantive briefings--
perhaps a unique project by DIA and an A or B group briefing from
NSA. The only other disappointment I had with the course was our
failure to get a briefing at Livermore Lab on nuclear weapons
because the entire class did not have "Q" clearances. Any action
to secure such clearances for the next class would be very
beneficial. All in all, I was delighted with the course and the
above beefs were really minor.
2. The course really exceeded my expectations. Simply
put, it was the best course I have had in my eight years at the
agency. For someone like myself in NFAC/OSR, the course was
invaluable in learning about the entire panoply of collection
systems. I have already recommended the course to colleagues in
my office. I think future classes would benefit by having four
or five slots for NFAC people. This way other offices such as
OPA, OER, and OGSR could send people. The class also would have
benefitted from some representation from the DDO.
3. I think people in the mid-level grades (GS-12-13), who
have been with the agency for at least five years, are best
suited for the class. By that stage of a person's career, one
can really appreciate the wide breadth of the course. An effort
should be made to seek out people who are intellectually curious
.and wish to make the most out of a once-in-a-career opportunity
to learn about the diverse activities of the agency and the
Washington community.
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4. The speaker evaluation procedures were satisfactory.
We all had the opportunity to rate each speaker on a numerical
basis and with narrative comments. As far as the selection of
speakers, I would suggest that the next course coordinator try to
get the office director of a particular component to brief,
rather than a deputy or executive director. The course has
sufficient prestige to merit the time of such people.
5. The administrative procedures in the course were all
efficiently carried out without any serious snafus. Our field
trips and briefings were very well-organized. The only
suggestion I would make is that the course coordinator try to
obtain the same conference room for most of our briefings. Some
of the rooms we used were not very spacious and were poorly-
ventilated.
6. The idea of class member
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the first week was excellent. As a result, we all became quickly
acquainted. I think that these presentations were so interesting
that hould have been more time for followup. Perhaps the 25X1
time should be strictly devoted to these presentations.
The office directors could then brief us during the second
week in the headquarters building.
Part II
1. My contribution to the course is difficult to address,
but I tried to elicit information from our speakers on questions
or issues of'importance to me and the class. I felt that I had
to grasp the opportunity at these sessions because never in my
career have I had the chance to pursue some of these matters. I
also think that I provided some of my DDS&T class members with a
perspective on how NFAC and OSR operate.
2&3 I now have a much fuller appreciation of our
collection systems and the activities of the DDS&T offices.
Before the course, I could not even name all the offices in the
directorate, let alone what their chief responsibilities are.
Perhaps most importantly, i have gained an insight into all the
directorates and I am most impressed with the scope and breadth
of the agency's activities. The exposure to other Federal
offices and departments was also a valuable part of this course.
4. The major impression I have after taking the course is
how much the various collection systems contribute to the
finished intelligence product that I am involved in here in
OSR. The incredible complexity and cost of some of these systems
were truly mind-boggling. I have developed an enormous respect
for American technology as a result of our field trips to various
contractors.
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5. I am not sure my immediate career goals have changed,
but over the long term, I now have a clearer idea of the agency
and the offices that might be of interest to me if I leave OSR
for rotational or permanent assignment.
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15 December 1980
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Processing & Analysis Technology Group
Office of Research and Development
Imagery Exploitation Research Division
1. In response to the course evaluation of CDC-19, I
will address each topic in the order in which you presented
the questions (i.e. Part 1 question 1, etc.).
PART I
(1) The course length and pace at which we worked
are right; however it would be advantageous if, as part
of the course, a specific time could be set aside for
class discussion of the week's presentations. This
would accomplish two things (1) it would make the weekly
writeups more representative of the classes assessment and
(2) provide a little breathing room at the end of each
week to digest the presentations and provide time for
the course director to preview the next weeks schedule.
I would hope that this could be accomplished without
elimination of any of the topics. Possibly some of the
topics could be addressed in a shorter amount of time,
thereby gaining the required time for these weekly wrap
up sessions.
(2) The course exceeded my expectations and yes,
I would highly recommend it to others.
(3) A highly motivated individual would benefit.
Also the earlier in one's career that an individual could
take this course the better. The course, by putting the
entire intelligence community in perspective, would help
young career officers in understanding their role in the
intelligence gathering process and provide them with the
necessary contacts to accomplish their tasks better.
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(4) I thought that the speaker evaluation form was
convenient and adequate.
(5 $ 6) The administrative aspects of CDC-19 were
excellent and if all future courses are as well managed
as this one, future students will be most fortunate. I
felt that the breadth of topics, the housing accomodations,
transportation arrangements and overall attitude of class
concern shown by the course leader and his support staff
was outstanding.
PART II
(1) My contribution to CDC-19 consisted primarily of
providing, on an individual basis, additional technical
details on various aspects of the EO systems which the
class was involved with.
(2) I gained a better insight into the Sigint
Operations, DDO and DDA's roles and a more complete under-
standing of the intelligence gathering, processing and
reporting process.
(3). The course re-emphasized and strengthened my
perceptions of a highly technical, well organized
directorate made up of a large number of dynamic and
dedicated individuals.
(4) My job perceptions were not altered significantly
but my understanding of ORDts role within the framework
of the overall DDS&T and Agency was improved.
(5) My immediate career goals were not altered, how-
ever the course does expose an individual to a multitude
of exciting future career possibilities.
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COURSE EVALUATION, CDC-19
The interplay of science and technology is axiomatic. To have captured
a firsthand glimpse of the DDS&T through the career development course is to
have seen the interplay in no less axiomatic terms within the directorate.
To have gained that insight is to have joined intuition to logic in the
comprehension of that central axiom and to have thusly perceived a major tenet
of the DDS&T is to have perceived the value of the course in its finest form.
It was great.
1. The course length was fine. Occasionally, certain substantive areas
seemed to merit closer and more extensive scrutiny but given the wide substan-
tive interests of this class, no course could realistically have catered to
all of our needs and interests. As for the pace of the course, I am convinced
that a course of this kind inevitably generates a momentum of its own. The
sheer number of speakers to be listened to, view graphs and wired diagrams to
be perused, evaluations to be written, and schedules to he met etc., lend an
irrevocable element of intensity to the pace. I think it was a good pace and
well within the bounds of tolerance. Anyone who is unwilling to abide by such
a pace should not be allowed to remain with the course. The topical format
was sound and I have nothing to recommend except to say that in the final analy-
si,e, it is the speakers and students that make the course and it is up to the
students themselves to establish a rapport with the speakers to elicit the
best from them. This can be accomplished by the students only through a judi-
cious and intelligent presentation of questions.
2. My perspectives vis-a-vis the DDSET and the Agency were enhanced
considerably by the course. One consequence of special clearances, openness
and candor, and access to compartmented areas was a shattering of some privately-
held illusions. Free of untoward assumptions, the course offered a rare oppor-
tunity for me to reflect on the interrelationship between my parent organization
and other offices of the DDS&T. As a result of the course, I am far more aware
of my role and responsibilities and I am no longer inclined to-place science
and technology, as conceived within the directorate on a remote or ethereal
plane. A "hands-on" fix on hardware and an understanding of their applications
did much to allay much of my previous ignorance about such matters. All of my
objectives and expectations were exceeded by the course and I am ready to re-
commend the course as the best that I have ever been enrolled in during my
career.
3. Beyond adherence to the basic selection criteria, careful attention
should be given to the selection of the best available officers in the directo-
rate. The course should continue to draw on experienced and highly perceptive
individuals capable of thriving in a multidisciplinary environment. Happily
CDC-19 thrived on a mix of skills and interests, a fact that speaks well for
the representation provided by DDS&T, NFAC and DDA. The addition of a DDO
representative could have provided even greater diversity and interest. The
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size of the class for CDC-19 was ideal. It showed that small group can be
representative while facilitating cooperation, communication, and administra-
tion. Above all, attitudinal problems should not be allowed to detract from
the vitality that comes through student interaction.
4. I think the speaker evaluation system employed during the running of
CDC-19 was quite useful. Aside from providing student input into the course,
it also provided an interesting gauge of the spectrum of student responses
to the various speakers. It also promoted student attentiveness and allowed
a healthy measure of skepticism to prevail.
5. The administrative support provided throughout the course was fault-
less and should be commended.
6. The selection of highly competent course directors with a blend of
skills is im erative. CDC-19 was fortunate to have as its course
di
rector. was committed, concerned, and yet firm. He did a superb job.
1. The CDC is properly geared to the "hard sciences." As a product of
the "soft sciences," I felt that I had another viewpoint or perspective to
to contribute to the class. As a political scientist, I tended to view S&T
more in the context of society as a whole and to see the socio-political.
implications of any national scientific or technical policy initiative.
Whether I succeeded or failed in providing a balance to class discussions
has to be judged by someone other than myself.
2. During the course, I gained an S&T perspective that I would never
have derived otherwise. It will be a boon to the expanded S&T collection
program - which I will be establishing within the Production Group
of FBIS. The network of contacts which I have established within DDSFTT as
a result of the course will also be a tremendous asset to that effort. The
course also provided a very good understanding of the way in which S&T re-
quirements are generated within the Intelligence Community. All of this
knowledge will be invaluable to me in my job.
3. In all honesty, prior to the CDC, I knew very little about the DDS&T.
My perception of the DDS&T tended to be governed by uncertain assumptions.
That is to say, I know it was a vital directorate but not because I could
relate to any of the operational systems or projects. I had to rely on the
opinion of others who could in turn point to such things as the capabilities
of the imaging satellites. I was not put out by my ignorance. I still re-
main an advocate of secure compartmentation. But having seen the DDSFT from
the inside, I now have a very positive perception of the directorate. I now
perceive the directorate to be far more dynamic and complex than I could ever
have perceived it to be had I not attended the course. I am also greatly im-
pressed by the professionalism of the personnel in DDS&T.
4. I went into CDC-19 with positive convictions about the importance of
my job. I left the CDC with far greater humility as an intelligence officer
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but undeterred about the continuing importance of our foreign language open
source collection programs. I found support for the concern over the decline
of foreign language assets in the US documented in a study by the President's
Commission on Foreign Language and International Studies repeated through-
out the community and especially at NSA and DIA.
5. My career goals were altered during the course. It was very encourag-_
ing to see that there is such a wide spectrum of career opportunities within
the DDS&T itself. It is difficult not to be excited by the existence of
greater substantive, operational, and managerial challenges.
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CDC-19 Course Evw_luation
The content and pace of the course are excellent -- challanging,
brisk and comprehensive. The length - 12 weeks - is adequate, but in
sessions, such as this one, where four days for holidays are scheduled
off, there should he consideration given to adding a week to accommo-
date a 12 "substantive",weeks program, I do not see any topical area
that can be eliminated, nor any that have to be added. One "nice"
trio addition (time and budget permitting) would be
career and will permit me to make more enlightened choices for posi-
tions later in my career.
On the administrative side, the course t
isesult of the outstanding work done by w s
I definitely will reccommend the course to others, while reminding
them that their office career service panel is the decision maker for
attenance to it.
Personnally, the CDC has been a very rewarding experience in its
entirety -- looking at DDS&T. NFAC and other agencies plus the peer
interaction. Having spent a number of years on the analysis side
(DDS&T/Ow'I and NF,',C/OWI) before coining back to the DDS&T (USO) my
interests focused on the collection systems, especially new ones, with
a good understanding of direct benefit to analysts. From a career
perspective, I think CDC came at the "proper" time in my Agency
in handling all the details.
As far as my contributions to CDC I believe I was an active
participant throughout, interested in drawing out the most from the
speakers for the class' benefit as well as mine -- especially in
areas where I had knowledge I asked questions that went deeper into
the subjects. I believe that I interacted well with the other class
members and to me that is my most important contribution.
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1. Length,' 'pace arid content of the course.
The twelve-week length of the course seems appropriate for the
amount of material that is covered. It is also probably the maximum
amount of time most offices can effectively release a worker.
The pace is hectic to a point where participants found them-
selves wishing for some time to stop and reflect on what had happened
thus far. A definite advantage of this fast pace is that it assists
in keeping the course an overview of many topics rather than allowing
it to get bogged down on any one subject.
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Specific changes which might retain the good values of the length
and pace and give participants less of a "data dump" feeling are:
1. Divide the course into two six-week blocks with a
return to normal office life between the two sessions.
2. Insure sixty days of course time--extend the total
calendar time to cover holidays.
3. Schedule a structured time at the end of each one or
two weeks where the class members can discuss among them-
selves the material covered and clarify for each other
what has been presented.
The content of the course gave an excellent insight into the
DDS&T, CIA and the Intelligence Community. An interesting addition
might. be presentations concerning U.S. policies and capabilities that
will counteract foreign threats.
2. Effectiveness of course from personal perspective.
For me, participation in this course offered a unique advantage.
As a relatively new (three years) agency employee, I learned a great
deal about the agency and the interfaces between internal offices and
the rest of the community. Having an appreciation for other offices'
products and problems will be very helpful in understanding the pur-
poses of my own work and in dealing with people on a broader level.
The selection criteria for the class is excellent just as it
stands. It looks for achievers who are expected to continue in this
pattern. To try to further limit selection by grade, length of
service, etc. would perhaps exclude some valuable candidates. Par-
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learn and a general assessment as to the benefit to their personal
careers and the mission of the agency.
4. Speaker evaluation procedure.
A speaker evaluation procedure'should be retained because it
provides valuable feedback to the; offices from which they can plan
their presentations. A more manageable form might contain an area
for comments about an entire office or group with merely rating
numbers for the individual speakers.
S. Administrative aspects.
In general, administrative matters were handled in a.most
efficient manner. Much credit for this must o to the hard work
of the course director and the secretary STAT
The one administrative problem was the frequent need to switch con-
ference rooms - many times to those that were inadequate for the
size of the class. An effort should be made to stabilize the room
situation for the portion of the class which is held in Headquarters.
6. Comments.
A commendation should go to for his outstanding STAT
performance as course director. There were several times that what
started out to be disappointing days were turned around because of
his intervention.
A highlight of the course was the member presentations during
the first week. As well as providing valuable working level in-
formation, these briefings set.the stage for learning the background
and expertise of class members.
PART II
I came to the course with a general knowledge of several col-
lection systems and of the requirements specification process. This
background allowed me to help clarify some points for other class
members. I also had a sincere interest in learning and making new
contacts. I hope that my open-minded attitude contributed to
effecting a freer exchanges of ideas among participants.
2. Benefits from CDC-19
I have gained a greater understanding of the capabilities and
missions of the agency. I have made contact with people from other
offices that will be valuable to me in the future both as work
associates and as friends. The class reinforced my feeling that
the agency is staffed with a large number of competent, dedicated
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people that make this agency a unique one with which to be associated.
3. Perceptions of the DDS&T
The directorate is much more diverse than I had imagined. It
was fascinating to learn in more detail what other offices are
doing. I believe there may be benefits we are missing by not having
channels for more project information exchanges between the various
offices on a regular basis.
4. Perceptions of my job
My perception of my job has changed in that I see it as perhaps
having more far reaching effects than I originally supposed. I now
see more clearly how my office's work in the study of possible
future systems affects the intelligence product the agency will be
able to supply.
5. Change in career goals
My career goals have not changed significantly. They remain an
interest in working in my field of expertise in a professional manner
to produce a useful product. The class reinforced my conviction that
the agency is a good place to pursue these goals. It also allowed me
to confirm the thought that my present office is the right one for me
at the current time.
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I felt that overall the CDC 19 was an excellent course, and was
well worth the 12 weeks I spent in the class. The course met the ob-
jectives I had and indeed exceeded my expectations. I would definitely
recommend the class to others, particularily analysts from NFAC.
The subject content was about right for the class. The balance
between S&T and the other offices within CIA, as well as other offices
in the Intelligence Community was especially good. There are a few
changes I would recommend for future classes. The course was about the
right length. However, at times the pace of the course was too fast. I
believe that an occasional break in the routine to review the items
discussed would have been beneficial. I would eliminate the trip to
CINCLANT. Even if they were prepared to provide briefings, I doubt that
briefings on their intelligence process would be that different from
other groups we visited. If a visit to a submarine or carrier could be
arranged that part of the trip would be worth it. I would recommend
that NSA be asked to present a substantive briefing, from the A or 9
group, to enable the class to gain a better understanding for the type
of work they do. I would also recommend that the briefing by 01B he
placed at the second week along with the briefings by the management and
oversight committees.
I recommend that a time be set aside for discussions on the SALT
and Nuclear Proliferation Treaties. I would have gained more from the
comments made about these two subjects if I had had a better under-
standing of the treaties.
The trip to FTD was excellent and I would recommend that in the
future this trip be expanded to two full days. Perhaps a day and a
half of briefings and tours, and another half day to tour the museum.
I personally would not recommend that more than three hours be spent in
the museum, but it should be arranged for the class to go to the museum
annex-where the U2's and SR71's are housed.
I believe it would have been helpful to myself and others in the
class to have been provided with a glossary of terms, particularily
geared to the terminology in the SIGINT and PHOTINT areas. Many of the
briefers in these two areas assumed the class was familiar with all the
jargon unique to those groups--which was not the case. Also, a review
in the class at the conclusion of the sections on PHOTINT and SIGINT
would have been useful.
There were times when speakers were hesitant to discuss certain
subjects, because they were apparently not aware of our clearances.
This usually happened when the coordinator for a particular group did
not pass this information on to the briefers. The course director
should continue his efforts to see that speakers are informed of the
clearances of the class. At the same time the class members need to be
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aware that there are projects they are not cleared for. I believe some
in our class had the understanding we were cleared for everything. Some
projects have a "bigot" list signed by all witting of a project. In
theory those not on the list are not to be briefed on the project. I
would have liked an explanation at the beginning of the course as to why
there is a bigot list on some projects, who determines there should be
a list and how it is handled. We did sign for and were briefed and
subsequently debriefed, on one such project from OSO. Perhaps this
procedure could be used for other projects.
The first week of the course was probably the highlight of the
entire course. The student presentations should be continued. There
were times when we learned more about an office from these presentations
than from the sessions we spent with the office. Consideration could be
given to provide more time for class discussion and open time to this
first week.
I thought the speaker evaluation system was fair and should be
continued. My only recommendation would be to leave some space on the
evaluation forms at the end of each components briefings for overall
comments on that particular component. These could be brief comments
not to take the place of the weekly evaluations.
The administration of the class was handled very well. There was
some inconvience to changing rooms at headquarters so often; however, I
don't feel that it was too much of a problem. Actually the chance to
walk around and change rooms was at times a nice break.
I believe my major contribution to the class was during the student
presentations. I was able to demonstrate to the class members, par-
ticularily those in the S&T some of the unique contributions that OIA
and imagery can make in support of S&T operations. I also feel that I
contributed to the class by my participation in the discussions.
I personally benefited greatly from the class. I now have better
insight into the workings of the S&T and indeed the intelligence com-
munity. I found it extremely valuable to see and learn more about the
actual collection equipment used in the SIGINT and PHOTINT worlds. I
also gained a better insight into the entire intelligence process of
planning, collecting, analyzing and disseminating information.
The preception of my present job may have changed some primarily
because I have a better understanding of needs and problems which S&T
has in their covert operations. I can see more fully the value and need
of the work done in OIA for the support of the S&T, as well as the need
for the type of operation S&T is engaged in. I can also understnad some
of the problems that the S&T has and why some of their requests for OIA
support do not seem as well thought out as they should be. At the same
time I see the need to work closer with our requesters and indeed even
challange the need for some of the information we are requested to
provide. I will also feel more free to make recommendations in certain
areas.
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My career goals have not changed appreciably, except perhaps to be
somewhat expanded. If I do not see the opportunity for advancement in
my present assignment, I would not hesitate to look outside OIA for
opportunities to advance. There are areas, both in the S&T and other
areas in the Intelligence Community where I feel I could move and make
a significant contribution.
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COURSE EVALUATION, CDC-19
Part I
1. Length, pace, and content were excellent. Topics I would add (or
could be substituted) are:
? Edits Briefing (OTS)
? NSA's Processing Labs
On balance, I wouldn't eliminate any topics--those that fell short were mainly
due to the speaker, or quality of the briefing, and not due to any lack of
appropriate material for the class.
2. I found the course to be highly effective in broadening my grasp of
how the various national programs are knitted together, in presenting in detail
the management of several large programs, and in several presentations of
analytical pick-and-shovel work. I had no idea what I was in for, and have
recommended the course to several others in OSO.
3. The member selection for CDC-19 was outstanding. My picture of a
good candidate for the course would be that of a strong GS-12 to -14 involved
in any technical specialty. Longevity with the Agency doesn't matter as long
as he has had enough time to see (or be frustrated by) the way the "system"
works in his area. It's important that he be able to interpret for the rest
of the class in the area of his specialty.
4. No suggestions, except that the students should be urged to evaluate
each speaker right after the presentation in quick detail--this can be revised
later, but it's almost impossible to dredge up a week-old evaluation from
memory.
5. Handling cover was difficult, and quite a few class members were not
experienced in the ways of official travel. Also, the paperwork load really
should justify a full-time secretary (at least during the 12 weeks of class).
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1. I believe I have contributed a good working knowledge of the SIGINT
collection business, and an inquisitive/open mind. Initially, looking at the
class roster, I felt alone among so many other types of skills, but that
disappeared the first week when the whole class became friends and confidants.
I think I contributed to the class by being open and friendly.
2. I've gained lots of small things, but foremost a close friendship with
my classmates throughout DDS&T. There were several places which can be of
direct help in my current job, as well as a list of contacts in the Community
and the familiarity to use them.
3. My perceptions of the DDS&T have changed drastically in scale. I
really had no feel for the number of people and talents involved in the
Directorate as a whole.
4. I like my job and OSO. I have been pushing recently to be promoted,
and that has now happened, so it's a good chance for me to try and plan for the
next,few years. The CDC course has shown me several programs and personalities
that I would not be interested in working for, as well as those which I envy.
I gather that many of the course members, like me, have kept their noses down
and concentrated on the job at hand. I think the CDC course grants a kind, of
tacit permission to re-think our plans, and reflect on our goals.
5. I can't say yet if my career goals have changed that much. One thing
that has changed is that my perspective on the possibilities has grown greatly,
and should an opportunity arise, I will be in a much better position to overcome
personal inertia and take advantage of a change.
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PART I
1. Please comment on the length, pace, and content of the course.
What other topics should be added to the course? What topics would you
eliminate?
I found the course to be well-paced - brisk and lively - and well
organized. However, there were several areas which were either too
time-limited to allow an adequate review or that could use some revision.
Specifically, I would recommend:
That additional time be allotted for NRO - not to discuss programs
but rather the NRO itself (add 1/2 - 1 day).
That additional time be allotted for Lockheed to discuss Lockheed's
structure (1 day).
. A revision of the EK schedule with a reduced emphasis on "G".
That a number of scheduled class member review periods be added
(6 sessions for 1/2 day - total 3 days).
(3 days).
These changes would necessitate lengthening the course by approximately two
weeks.
I would not recommend deleting any topics; but, I would recommend -
bining several of the smaller NFAC and DDA briefings into one briefing.
2. Please evaluate the effectiveness of the course from your own
personal perspective. Did it meet your objectives and/or expectations?
Will you recommend it to others?
I will recommend - and inac_tal eady have recommended - to others
that they attend this course.
As to the effectiveness of the course, I found it to be extremely'
interesting, informative, and thought-provoking. The obvious benefits
were the chance to review the Agency's activities across the board and
to review the mutual goals, problems, and interrelationships of the
offices within the DDS&T. The not so obvious benefit is that it gives
one the chance to review personal goals with the insight of having seen
a variety of organizations, functions, and responsibilities.
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3. The only firm selection criteria for the CDC are that the nominee
must be a professional officer with a sustained strong performance and a
demonstrated potential for further advancement. In your opinion, what type
of individual is apt to benefit most from the CDC experience? You may wish
to address areas such as time in Agency, education, experience, attitudinal
factors, personality traits, or any other areas which you feel are pertinent.
The individuals most apt to benefit from this course are those who:
are flexible (with the potential to work in a variety of DDS&T offices);
have good potential; and have had 8-15 years experience. This course should
not be for the individual who needs a break from the office.
In any case, I found the mix of individuals in our class to be excel-
lent; and in fact, I consider this one of the courses strong points. As a
result, I would make no major changes in the selection criteria.
4. Do you have any comments or suggestions regarding the sperm
evaluation procedure used by CDC-19?
I felt the dual evaluation rating scale and the comment section allowed
a fair assessment of the speakers. A more structured approach would have
limited the rating flexibility. A less structured approach would not have
allowed quantification of the opinions reducing the impact of the feedback
to the speakers. F__1
5. Do you have any comments on the administrative aspects of the
course (physical environment, handling of messages, transportation arrange-
ments, etc.)?
In general, the administrative aspects were handled very well. However,
I found the CDC room to be too small to handle fifteen people and their
materials. At a minimum, a larger safe should be added. F_~
I also learned not to count on Agency transportation. Use of individual
cars should be emphasized for trips to the airport.
6. Other comments:
a. Because of its nature, the course is very dependent upon the direc-
tion, altitude, and innovativeness of the course director. In this case,
he should get a special note of credit for the way the course was con-
ducted.
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b. The CDC course is unique in that it is geared to DDS&T high
potential individuals in the GS13-14 range who have approximately 10
years experience. This description also happens to be the group most
likely to be interested in changing positions within DDS&T. In informal
discussions, during the course duration, a number of class members
indicated they would like to make changes within the DDS&T. It seems
the directorate could benefit from these moves. As a result, I recommend
the active support of the D/DDS&T in assisting individuals in making
these changes. This support might include: encouraging opportunties for
interviews; assisting in the prevention of promotion cycles being missed
by such a move; relaxing slotting requirements; etc.
c. This course depends on the active support of the DDS&T Office
Directors. They should all be commended for the tremendous quality of
support the rovided. Each and every office provided superb briefings
and tours.
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1. What have I contributed to the Career Development Course?
In the concrete sense, I felt I contributed a knowledge of the
imaging systems and program offices; an understanding of imagery exploi-
tation; an engineering/analytical view; and a systems approach to our
In the more abstract, I would like to think that I contributed by
adding some depth and a questioning attitude to our technical discussions
and some experience to our management discussions.
2. What have I gained from the CDC?
a. A much greater insight into the activities of the Agency including
its problems, its inputs to the policy making process, and a good sense
for its people. I have been extremely impressed by the Agency and the DDS&T
including the quality of people and its functions.
b. During the course, we listened to many senior level managers - each
with their own philosophies and styles. One can't see this much variety
without evaluating the differences and throwing away some of the ideas and
keeping others. The advantage of this is to focus one's own philosophies.
c. I have also gained fifteen friends and acquaintances that I pro-
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3. In what way(s) have my perceptions of the DDS&T changed as
a result of.my attendance as a course member?
In general, I have gained a better appreciation of the complexities
and capabilities of the DDS&T and, with that appreciation, a better
understanding of how the offices support and complement each other. We
also got a good view of how the Directorate is viewed from the outside.
After seeing some of the peripheral organizations, one realizes how much
closer we are to the center of activity.
5. Have my career goals changed in any way or in any degree?
Anytime one gets away from the day-to-day problems, one gets a
better perspective of what his goals are and where he is going. In the
continuing review of one's goals a course like this can lead to a quantum
leap. In my case, I'm sure that I have a better sense of the next steps
I plan to take.F__1
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