AD HOC MEETING OF THE INTELLIGENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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• Publication Date: May 13, 1948
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AD HOv MEETING
OF THE
INTELLIGENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PRESNT
CIA : Rear Admiral R. H. Hillenkoetter (Chairman)
STATE : Mr, W. Park Armstrong, Jr,
ARMY Lieut. General S. J. Chamberlin
NAVY : Rear Admiral T. Be Inglis
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Major General C. P. Cabell(for Major
General G. C. McDonald)
Lieutenant C. Ta R. Adams
Captain J. E. Fitzpatrick
USAF
SECRETARIAT
ALSO PRESENT
Mr. G. C. Manson
CIA
STATE
ARMY Colonel Carter W. Clarke
Colonel Lionel C. McGarr
Colonel Harold G. Hayes
NAVY o Rear Admiral E. E. Stone
Captain Carl F. Espe
Captain J. N. Wenger
USAF e Colonel R. P. Klocko
An Ad Hoc meeting of the Intelligence Advisory Committee was held
for the purpose of reaching agreement on the text of the proposed
National Security Council Intelligence Directive establishing the
United States Communication Intelligence Board (USCIB)9 at 1430,
13 May 1948, in Room 7255, New State Department Building, VTashington,
D. C, Members used the paper designated as USCIB: 4/12 as a guide
for their deliberations. .
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AD HOC ITEM: Proposed NSCID Establishing USCIB.
ADMIRAL HILLENKOETTER noted that all members had been supplied
with copies of the paper, designated as USCIB: 4/12, which had been
prepared by the Central Intelligence Agency (.CIA). He asked for
comments, adding that, for the most part, all members seemed to
agree on the text of the proposed directive. He said that it might
be quickest to go through the CIA's draft and check the few points
of difference.
GENERAL CHAMBERLIN said he had only one point he desired to
clarify. He invited attention to the last clause of the para-
graph 1 submitted by the Air Force and the first clause of the
paragraph 5 submitted by the Department of State. Turning to
the alternate versions of paragraph 12 (appearing on page 5 of
Enclosure (A) to USCIB: 4/12), he added that just one clause was
different, though the matching parts of the alternate paragraphs
had been rearranged, and said he would accept the CIA's version
of paragraph 12 without further delay.
GENERAL CABELL said the Air Force would also accept the
CIA's version of the paragraph.
ADMIRAL HILLENKOETTER invited attention to alternate para-
graphs 1 and 5 of the draft.
GENERAL CABELL said that, while the Air Force considered
that its suggested paragraph 1 was more desirable and appropriate
for inclusion, he would defer to the majority of the Intelligence
Advisory Committee (IAG).
ADMIRAL HILLENKOETTER expressed his belief that the Depart-
ment of State, the Navy and the Air Force had agreed informally
to accept the latter's paragraph 1.
MR, ARMSTRONG said he had no strong preference regarding the
second part of paragraph 1 and the first part of paragraph 5
other than that one should be decided ono
GENERAL CHAMBERLIN said he would prefer to see both portions
mentioned, out. He commented that as far as paragraph 1 was con-
cerned, the prologue to the Directive covers both of the general
ideas stated by the paragraph. He said he was unable to perceive
the reasons for specifically emphasizing the responsibilities of
the CIA alone; adding that the Army's responsibilities are at
least equal to those of the CIA. He said he did not understand
why it was necessary to state, in the NSCID, that USCIB would
advise the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) when, as a
matter of fact, USCIB functions to advise any member department
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or agency. He repeated his belief that there seemed to be little
reason for singling out the objections towards, and responsibilities
of, one of the member agencies of the Board. He added that accep-
tance of the CIA's paragraph 1 without amendment would necessitate
his repeating-the process of getting clearance from his superiors.
ADMIRAL INGLIS moved that the members accept the paragraph 1
appearing on the left side of page 1 of the enclosure to USCIB:
4/12.
ADMIRAL HILLENKOETTER said he would agree provided the
left hand version of paragraph 5 also be accepted. He added that
NSCID's are issued to the DCI and that by supporting the formal
establishment of USCIB as proposed in USCIB: 4/12, the DCI was
relinquishing, to the Board, a coordinating authority which was
his by law. He added that the statements in the CIA's version of
paragraph 1 are necessary for satisfaction of the Secretary of
Defense.
GENERAL CHAMBERLIN replied that the necessary assurances
were covered by the prologue to the NSCID.
ADMIRAL HILLENKOETTER commented that since such were the
case, there could be little objection to restating the same
assurances in paragraph 1.
GENERAL CHAMBERLIN suggested that the wording of the para-
graph 1 submitted by the CIA actually would operate to restrict
the activities of the DCI,
ADMIRAL HILLFISKO; ??'TER said he recognized that aspect of the
paragraph and agreed that it should be included in the NSCID
notwithstanding.
GENERAL CHAMBERLIN said that, as between the versions of
paragraphs 1 and 5 he had cited, he would rather take the former
although he could not perceive the need for its inclusion. He
said he could not predict the reaction of his superiors to the
alternate paragraph.
MR. ARMSTRONG asked which version of the NSCID had been
cleared by General Chamberlin with his superiors, and the
latter replied that the Navy version had been so approved with
the exception of that portion of paragraph 5 which came later.
GENERAL CHAMBERLIN added that he had no objection to the Air
Force version of paragraph 5.
GENERAL CABELL commented that this paragraph was merely
editorial.
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ADTAIRAAL INGLIS said the Navy would accept the decision of the
majority on this matter. He asked how members would react to
taking the Air Force's version of paragraph 1 and the Army's and
Air Force's version of paragraph 5.
ADMIRAL HILLENKOETTER said he would accept that composition.
ADMIRAL INGLIS asked General Chamberlin whether he would have
to re-process the resulting version of the NSCID with his superiors,
and the latter repeated his failure to perceive the need for some
of the statements in paragraph 1.
MEMBERS discussed the several combinations of the alternative'
paragraphs and.ADMIRAL HILLENKOETTER again stated that, in accor-
dance with the National Security Act of 1947, the DCI must ex-
ercise coordinating authority over some phases of the National
COMINT effort, and that since this responsibility was being
delegated to USCIB, there must be appropriate statements in the
NSCID establishing USCIB to show that such responsibility is not
being avoided by the DCI.
GENERAL CH~-iMBERLIN said that the prologue to the NSCID cited
the National Security Act of 1947 and this seemed to him to
suffice. He said that he would appreciate being informed as to
what the DCI planned to do under the statements in the suggested
paragraph 1.
ADMIRAL HILLENKOETTER said he would function under such a
paragraph just as he has done in the past, adding that he just
wanted to have saving clausesrelating to his statutory responsi-
bilities when he went before Congress. He disclaimed any intent''
to "change things around" and said he contemplated that things-,
would go on as just as in the past.
ADMIRAL INGLIS asked whether the version of paragraph 5
appearing on the left side of page 2 of the enclosure to 412 was
considered by ID to be much more objectionable than the version
suggested by the latter.
GEI u'RAL CH2JABERLIN replied that it was; adding that he ob-
jected to coordination of COMINT activities by the Director of
Central Intelligence.
ADMIRAL HILLENKOETTER said he did not believe such co
ordination could be avoided, since the law requires it. He
added that this aspect of the law was the reason for the CIA's
request that the provisions of the law be brought into the pro-
posed NSCID.
GENERAL CHAim ERLIN said he believed such coordination could
be avoided by use of veto.
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ADMIRAL HILLENKOETTER said he doubted whether such action
would be sufficient to accomplish such an end. He added that
USCIB at present-exists outside the sphere of the National
Security Act of 1947; that Congress knows little or nothing
about USCIB. He said that the National Security Act of 1947
must be written into the proposed NSCID in order to confer
regularity upon the USCIB Organization and to permit the DCI
to satisfy the requirements of the law. He commented that
failure to include a reference to the law would put the DCI
in a position to be criticized by Congress.
GENERAL CHAMBERLIN observed that he had already found himself
in that position with respect to his Chief of Staff.
MR. ARMSTRONG asked GENERAL CHAMBERLIN whether he objected
most to the first or second part of paragraph 5: The General
replied "the first part."
GENERAL CHAMBERLIN said that all representatives on USCIB
have responsibilities under the National Security Act of 1947.
MR. ARMSTRONG said it seemed to him that the first part of
the paragraph was separable into two parts: 1) all policy and
2) consideration for the law.
GENERAL CHAMBERLIN said he didn't object to the first part,
but he did object to "spot lighting" the responsibilities of
the DCI. He expressed his conviction that other members of USCIB
have comparable responsibilities.
ADMIRAL INGLIS suggested that the version of paragraph 1
which appeared on the right side of the second page of the en-
closure to 4/12 be accepted and that the Air Force's version of
paragraph 5 be accepted; with the proviso that dissenters from
the last clause of the paragraph 1 would submit a memorandum
of comment to the National Security Cour.cil.
ADMIRAL HILLENKOETTER concurred with this suggestion.
GENERAL CHAMBERLIN asked whether ADMIRAL HILLENKCE TTER would
agree to deleting the words "by statute" appearing at the end of
the cited paragraph 1.
ADMIRAL HILLENKOETTER said he would agree to such deletion,
and GENERAL CHAMBERLIN said hA w^rild also agree to this version
of paragraph 1. ALT; OTHERS CONCURRED.
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DECISION: After a short summary discussion, all present AGREED
to accept a version of the draft NSCID which would be composed
of all those sections of the draft which had not been shown in
alternate form, plus:
a) The Air Force's version of paragraph 1, as amended
by deletion of the words "by statute."
b) The D/I, Ur Force's version of paragraph 5,
c) The CIA's version of paragraph 12.
It was agreed further that the DCI would prepare the
resulting draft NSCID; would submit it to the National Security
Council for consideration, and would keep those present at the
instant meeting informed of developments.
Item not on the Agenda - Thirty-first Meeting
of USCIB, held on 13 May 1948.
Subject: Intelligence Advisory Corimittee - Ad Hoc.
Colonel Carter W. Clarke advised the Board that General
Chamberlin had telephoned the request that Colonel Clarke convey
the message that General Chamberlin's comments, concerning the
role of the DCI, during the discussion of the proposed NSCID had
been completely impersonal. Colonel Clvrke was also asked by
General Chamberlin to emphasize the tatter's belief that the
proposed charter should vest the coordinating functicn .gin USCIB
rather than in an individual member agency.
The meeting ar" jc,urned at 1525.
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