MINUTES OF MEETING HELD IN IAC CONFERENCE ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE

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• Publication Date: September 17, 1957
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I N T E L L I G E N C E A D V I S O R Y C O M M I T T E E
Minutes of Meeting Held in
IAC Conference Room, Administration Building
Central Intelligence Agency, at 1045, 17 September 1957
Director of Central Intelligence
Allen W. Dulles
Presiding
Mr. Hugh S. Cumming, Jr., Special Assistant, Intelligence,
Department of State
Major General Robert H. Wienecke, Acting Assistant Chief of Staff,
Intelligence, Department of the Army
Rear Admiral C. B. Martell, Acting Director of Naval Intelligence,
Department of the Navy
Brigadier General Robert A. Breitweiser, acting for Assistant Chief
of Staff, Intelligence, United States Air Force
Colonel E. G. Van Orman, acting for Deputy Director for Intelligence,
The Joint Staff
Mr. Harry S. Traynor, Atomic Energy Commission representative
to the IAC
Mr. Ralph R. Roach, acting for Federal Bureau of Investigation
representative to the IAC
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1. Executive Session
At 1045 the members went into executive session, which
terminated at 1055.
2. Approval of Minutes
10 September Meeting
(IAC-M-306)
Approved as written.
3. Review of Crisis Situations
a. West Germany
The Chairman stated that, on the basis of the recent elections,
the West German situation need not be considered as a "crisis." The
members then discussed these election returns as compared with those
in 1953, and the possibility of any major changes resulting from the
elections.
b. Syrian Situation
The Chairman stated that the Syrian situation remained highly
critical and reviewed with the members various aspects of this
situation, particularly with respect to possible moves by the USSR or
various Middle Eastern countries. Following their discussion the
members agreed that an SNIE dealing with possible Soviet action in
various contingencies affecting Syria should be undertaken, and that a
draft should be submitted for consideration at next Tuesday's IAC
meeting. Copies of a CIA memorandum bearing on this subject were
distributed to the members on a restricted basis for use in the pre-
paration of this estimate. In this connection, it was agreed that the
military services would furnish material for annexes on relevant
military dispositions and logistic situations.
c. Developments in Thailand
After the Chairman noted that a crisis situation had been
developing in Thailand for some time, the members discussed the
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implications of the recent military coup, including its possible effect
on the composition and policies of the new Thai government and its
general impact on SEATO and US-Thai relations. The members
concurred in the view that no estimate be undertaken at this time but
that they should reexamine the situation at a later date.
d. Indonesian Situation
The members discussed the Indonesian situation, especially
the apparent results of the recent round-table conference and evidence
bearing on the attitudes and activities of various political and military
leaders, both on Java and the outlying islands. Following this dis-
cussion the Chairman stated that the members should review this
situation again at an early meeting.
e. Watch Committee Report
No, 371
Noted this report.
4. Interagency Arrangements for
Reproduction of Intelligence
Information
(IAC-D-95/4, 10 September)
a. The Chairman informed the members that Mr. Paul Borel
25X1 had succeeded I as Assistant Director for Central Reference
and that Mr. Borel would consult the members individually in the near
future on problems of mutual concern in this field of activity. He stated
25X1 that I would be Mr. Borel' s deputy, vice 25X1
who had received another important assignment. After notin that
Mr. Borel had also been designated to succeed ths 25X1
Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee on Information Processing (AHIP),
Mr. Dulles expressed the appreciation of the IAC to 25X1
for his effective work as Chairman of that Committee.
b. The members reviewed the report by AHIP on interagency ar-
rangements for reproduction of intelligence information. The
Chairman emphasized the importance of ensuring that the language
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contained in the recommendations of the report not be subject to the
possible interpretation that it modified or limited responsibilities
imposed by statute on the Director of Central Intelligence or the
various IAC agencies for dissemination of intelligence information.
After certain amendments were suggested, the members agreed that
AHIP consider this problem and re-submit any proposed changes for
IAC review.
5. Soviet Announcement
of ICBM Test
(GMIC Report, 13 September)
Lieutenant Colonel Wilson outlined the reasons for the GMIC
evaluation contained in its 13 September report and discussed this
matter generally with the members. At 1200 the Chairman requested
that this discussion continue in executive session. The members agreed
that an SNIE concerning evaluation of evidence bearing upon possible
Soviet ICBM testing should be undertaken on, a crash basis. It was
also agreed that representatives of GMIC and NSA should participate
in coordination of this paper, and that a draft' be submitted for IAC
consideration at a special IAC meeting tentatively set for Friday,
20 September.
6. Studies in Intelligence
While the members remained in executive session, the Chairman
invited their special attention to a new intelligence publication and
asked Mr. Kent to explain its background and purpose. Mr. Kent then
informed the members about the forthcoming publication of a new
quarterly journal entitled Studies in Intelligence, designed to develop
a professional literature of intelligence doctrine and theory. He
solicited the cooperation of the members in this project, noted that
the first issue would contain an article by Lieutenant General
John A. Samford, USAF, and invited contributions from all components
of the intelligence community.
Adjournment: 1225
Secretary
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IAC Meeting, 17 September 1957
ALSO PRESENT
Central Intelligence Agency
Lieutenant General Charles P. Cabell
Mr. Sherman Kent
Mr. Otto E. Guthe
Mr. Herbert Scoville, Jr.
Mr. Paul Borel
25X1
Department of State
Mr. Howard Wiedemann
Mr. Richard Stuart
Mr. William McAfee
Department of the Army
Lieutenant Colonel Bill G. Smith
Department of the Navy
Captain W. S. Howell
Department of the Air Force
Lieutenant Colonel Van A. Woods, Jr.
Lieutenant Colonel George Wilson (GMIC)
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The Joint Staff
Colonel R. H. Agnew, USA
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Mr. Meffert W. Kuhrtz
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