BACKGROUND MATERIAL FOR THE 6-7 SEPTEMBER 1984 STAP MEETING

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• Document Release Date: August 15, 2008
• Sequence Number: 14
• Publication Date: August 31, 1984
• Content Type: MEMO

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DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
Science and Technology Advisory Panel
31 August 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Office of the DCI
Executive Secretary
Background Material for the 6-7 September 1984 STAP Meeting
Attached is a copy of the agenda for the forthcoming STAP meeting, along
with a summary of the topics to be considered by the Panel. I have also
enclosed a list of the current membership and a resume of the Panel's mission
and functions. The meeting will be chaired by --the first
since his recent selection as Chairman. The sessions will also mark
hfirst meeting as a STAP member. The Director is scheduled to
meet with the Panel at 1400 hours 7 September 1984. in Room 1S06 (first floor
conference roo
If I can be of further assistance, please call me at
Attachments:
a. SC 06300-84
b. STAP Membership List
c. STAP Resume
d. Meeting Agenda
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SUBJECT: Background Material for the 6-7 September 1984 STAP Meeting
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5 - STAP Subject
6 - STAP Chrono
7 - ICS Registry
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Summary of Topics
for the Quarterly
Plenary Session of the DCI's
Science and Technology Advisory Panel (STAP)
6-7 September 1984
The Information Explosion
Again, because of DDCI interest, STAP will initiate a review of issues
best subsumed under the general heading of "the information explosion."
Specific concerns center on programs to deal with the challenges and
difficulties posed by the expanding wealth of raw data available for analysis
(especially of S&T-related topics). The Panel will look at major disciplines
such as HUMINT, IMINT, and SIGINT, with an eye to gauging whether we have the
right programs in mind, and wrestling ultimately with the question of what the
answer to this problem is. Initial briefings on HUMINT and SIGINT issues will
be received at the September meeting. (S)
Non-Acoustic ASW
The Panel will continue its examination of this important topic. The
focus of discussion will be on Soviet efforts in this area, and will include
presentations from NSA, CIA, and Navy. (5)
STAP Procedures
With a new Chairman in the seat, STAP will review how it functions, paying
particular attention to spelling out procedures and methods for completing
actions. (U)
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DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
Science and Technology Advisory Panel
STAP RESUME
The Science and Technology Advisory Panel (STAP) was formed by the
Director of Central Intelligence in 1976. It serves the DCI as a source of
independent advice and expertise on a variety of scientific, technical, and
management issues. The membership includes renowned senior scientists,
executives, and other leaders from industry and academe.
The STAP meets quarterly in plenary session where, inter alia, formal
briefings are presented, reports approved, and direct consultation with the
DCI is effected. At other times small working groups or sub-panels are formed
to respond to DCI tasking, address specific issues, and provide STAP
participation in technical studies or other ongoing projects.
The STAP also responds to requests for assistance from any Deputy
Director or senior line manager who believes a STAP member's expertise may
contribute to resolving a difficult technical intelligence problem. STAP
assistance may be in the form of an informal discussion, a written memorandum,
or a formal study or report signed by the Chairman and forwarded to the DCI.
Principal functions of the STAP include:
To insure the DCI and senior Intelligence Community managers are
forewarned of significant advances in state-of-the-art technology and
in new applications of existing technology.
To identify and highlight the implications of current and future S&T
developments for intelligence activity.
To provide linkages and interactions between the intelligence
community and the scientific and technical communities in industry,
academe, and government, as appropriate.
To provide a quality control mechanism; an outside source for
objective evaluation of current and planned S&T-related intelligence
activity.
- To review evidence on existing S&T intelligence Heniomas" and to
introduce new thinking and suggest avenues for solving these
unknowns.
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DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
Science and Technology Advisory Panel
STAP Meeting
Thursday 6 Sentembpr 1984
0830-0900
0900-0930
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1030-1130 The Information Explosion
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(C/SIGINT Committee)
1130-1300 Lunch
Guest:
Dr. George A. Keyworth
(Director, Office of Science
and Technology Policy)
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1400-1500
Mr. Richard Haver
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Lt. Dave Cooney, USN
(Navy)
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1600-1630
General Discussion
Mr. Herbert E. Meyer
(Vice Chairman, National
Intelligence Council)
1800-2100 Cocktails and Dinner
Guest:
Blackhorse Tavern
STAT
Washington, DC
(Executive Director, CIA)
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Science and Technology Advisory Panel
0830-0900
0900-1015
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Information Explosion
(siAr txecutive Secretary)
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1130-1300
Lunch
Guest:
Miss Eloise Page
(Deputy Director,
Intelligence Community Staff)
1300-1400
Executive Session
Preparation for Meeting with DCI
STAP Members
and Planning Group
1400-1500
Executive Session
Mr. William J. Casey
Consultation with the DCI
1500-1600
Review actions and schedule
next meeting
STAP Members
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