LETTER TO JAMES A. WILLIAMS FROM ROBERT M. GATES

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• Document Creation Date: December 27, 2016
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• Sequence Number: 22
• Publication Date: September 5, 1985
• Content Type: LETTER

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National Intelligence Council
The Director of Central Intelligence
Washington. D.C. 20505
Lieutenant General James A. Williams, USA
Director, Defense Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
The Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20301
e/ic. CJir.no
I want to commend) lof DIA/DE for his outstanding
performance as the Defense Intelligence Agency representative for
NIE 11-3/8-84/85. DIA with great skill and
effectiveness in the coordination of this complex and important National
Intelligence Estimate. He displayed an excellent grasp of the broad range of
substantive issues covered by the Estimate. He worked hard on the
coordination issues and was very articulate in expressing DIA's position.
Please convey to him my appreciation for his outstanding performance.
Sincerely,
DIA/DE
Robert M. Gates
Chairman
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LETTER of Appreciation to LTG. Williams, DIA
Distribution:
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1 - NIO/SP
1 - NIC/Registry
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The Director of Central Intelligence
Washington, D.C. 20505
National Intelligence Council
5 September 1985
Lieutenant General James A. Williams, USA
Director, Defense Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
The Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20301
I want to commend of DIA/DE for his work on STAT
Chapter IV and the Projections Working Group of NIE 11-3/8-84/85. 0 STAT
again this year demonstrated great skill and effectiveness in discharging his
duties throughout the long process of producing this complex and important
National Intelligence Estimate. He consistently displayed the highest level
of professionalism and an excellent grasp of Soviet strategic force issues.
provided judgments about Soviet weapons programs and the effects of STAT
arms control constraints that proved invaluable for our projections of Soviet
strategic forces. In addition to his production team responsibilities, 0 STAT
_ also assisted the DIA representative at coordination sessions. He STAT
performed these additional responsibilities in an excellent manner. Please
convey t my appreciation for his outstanding performance. STAT
Sincerely,
Robert M. Gates
Chairman
DIA/DE
STAT
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LETTER of Appreciation to LTG. Williams, DIA
Distribution:
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1 - NIC/Registry
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STAT
STAT
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National Intelligence Council
The Director of Central Intelligence
Washington, D.C. 20505
5 September 1985
Lieutenant General James A. Williams, USA
Director, Defense Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
The Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20301
I want to commend) bf DIA/DE for his excellent STAT
performance as chairman of Chapter V of NIE 11-3/8-84/85. =:=~ provided STAT
the highest quality support throughout the long process of producing his
complex and important National Intelligence Estimate. He consistently
displayed the highest level of professionalism, an excellent grasp of the
broad range of substantive issues covered by his chapter, and very strong
drafting and interpersonal skills. clearly demonstrated his STAT
ability to work effectively in an interagency forum. Please convey to
my appreciation for a job well done. STAT
Sincerely,
Robert M. Gates
Chairman
DIA/DE
STAT
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LETTER of Appreciation to LT(;. Williams, DIA
Distribution:
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1 - DIA/DE
1 - Chm/NIC
1 - VChm/NIC
1 - NIO/SP
1 - NIC/Registry
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STAT
STAT
STAT
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The Director of Central Intelligence
Washington, D.C. 20505
National Intelligence Council
5 September 1985
Rear Admiral John L. Butts
Director of Naval Intelligence
Department of the Navy
The Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20350
I want to commend Lieutenant Richard M. Whitehurst for his performance as
the Navy representative for NIE 11-3/8-84/85. Lieutenant Whitehurst
represented the Navy effectively in the coordination of this complex and
important National Intelligence Estimate. He consistently displayed the
highest level of professionalism, an excellent grasp of the broad range of
substantive issues covered by the Estimate, and the ability to effectively
articulate the Navy position. I commend Lieutenant Whitehurst for the team
spirit he displayed during the preparation and coordination of the Estimate,
and for his diligence in working hard to produce the best possible Community
product. His support in ensuring conformity between NIE 11-3/8 and other
interagency products dealing with the Soviet Navy is especially noteworthy.
Please convey to Lieutentant Whitehurst, and to those who supported his
efforts, my appreciation for an excellent performance.
Sincerely,
Robert M. Gates
Chairman
cc: Lt. Richard M. Whitehurst, Navy/OP
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LETTER of Appreciation to RADM. Butts, Navy for R. Whitehurst
Distribution:
Orig - DNI
1 - R. Whitehurst, Navy/OP
1 - Chm/NIC
1 - VChm/NIC
1 - NIO/SP
1 - NIC/Registry
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The Director of Central Intelligence
National Intelligence Council
5 September 1985
Brigadier General James Shufelt
Acting Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence
United States Army
The Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20310
Dear General Shufelt:
I want to commend Dr. Robert L. Arnett for his performance as the
Department of the Army representative for NIE 11-3/8-84/85. Mr. Arnett
represented his agency with great skill and effectiveness in the coordination
of this National Intelligence Estimate. He displayed an excellent grasp of
the substantive issues covered by the Estimate and the ability to effectively
articulate Army's position. I commend Dr. Arnett for his diligence in working
hard to produce the best possible Community product. Please convey to
Dr. Arnett, and to those who supported his efforts, my appreciation for an
excellent performance.
Sincerely,
Robert M. Gates
Chairman
cc: Dr. Robert L. Arnett, Army
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LETTER of Appreciation to BG Shufelt, Army for R. Arnett
Distribution:
Orig - ACSI/Army
1 - R. Arnett, Army
1 - Chm/NIC
1 - VChm/NIC
1 - NIO/SP
1 - NIC/Registry
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The Director of Central Intelligence
Washington, D.C. 20505
National Intelligence Council
5 September 1985
Lieutenant General William E. Odom, USA
Director
National Security Agency
Ft. George G. Meade, Maryland
I want to commend) Ifor his outstanding performance as STAT
the National Security Agency representative for NIE 11-3/8-84/85. STAT
has again represented NSA with great skill and effectiveness in the
coordination of this complex and important National Intelligence Estimate. I
commend for the team spirit he displayed during the preparation and STAT
coordination of the Estimate, and for his diligence in working hard to produce
the best possible Community product. 's a highly effective NFIB STAT
representative. He displays an excellent grasp of the broad range of
substantive issues covered h he Estimate and the position of his agency on
the various issues. worked hard to overcome coordination problems STAT
and was articulate in expressing his agency's position. In addition to normal
NFIB representative duties, served as an advisor for classification STAT
of NSA material and played a key role in the final review of that material
after the final coordination session. He also diligently sought to improve
the clarity of the document. clearly deserved his reputation as STAT
one of the hardest working of the NFIB representatives. Please convey to
and to those who supported his efforts, my appreciation for an STAT
outstanding performance.
Sincerely,
Robert M. Gates
Chairman
LISA/AO51 STAT
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LETTER of Appreciation to LTG. Odom, NSA
Distribution:
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1 - VChm/NIC
1 - NIO/SP
1 - NIC/Registry
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The Director of Central Intelligence
Washington, D.C. 20505
National Intelligence Council
5 September 1985
Ambassador Morton I. Abramowitz
Director
Bureau of Intelligence and Research
Department of State
2201 'C' Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20520
I want to commend Mr. Robert D. Walpole and Mr. Vann H. VanDiepen for
their excellent performance as the INR representatives for NIE 11-3/8-84/85.
Messrs. Walpole and VanDiepen shared the NFIB representative duties for this
complex and important National Intelligence Estimate. Each discharged his
responsibilities with great skill and effectiveness. Both were diligent and
highly effective NFIB representatives. They displayed an excellent grasp of
the broad range of substantive issues covered by the Estimate and were
articulate in expressing the Department's position. Please convey to Messrs.
Walpole and VanDiepen my appreciation for their excellent performance.
Sincerely,
Robert M. Gates
Chairman
cc: Robert D. Walpole, State/INR
Vann H. VanDiepen, State/INR
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LETTER of Appreciation to Amb. Abramowitz, State/INR for R. Walpole and
V. VanDiepen
Distribution:
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1 - R. Walpole, State/INR
1 - V. VanDiepen, State/INR
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1 - VChm/NIC
1 - NIO/SP
1 - NIC/Registry
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The Director of Central Intelligence
Washington, D.C. 20505
National Intelligence Council
5 September 1985
Mr. Charles V. Boykin
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intelligence
Department of Energy
Forre tal Building
Wash j on, ptC.
I want to commend Mr. Anthony F. Todaro for his excellent performance as
the Department of Energy representative for NIE 11-3/8-84/85. Mr. Todaro
represented his agency with great skill and effectiveness in the coordination
of this complex and important National Intelligence Estimate. He consistently
displayed the highest level of professionalism, an excellent grasp of the
broad range of substantive issues covered by the Estimate, and the ability to
effectively articulate DOE's position. Mr. Todaro combined his technical
expertise and communications skills to clarify some of the most difficult
sections of the Estimate. In addition, Mr. Todaro's efforts resulted in the
national laboratories being integrated much more effectively into the review
process. Please convey to Mr. Todaro, and to those who supported his efforts,
my appreciation for an excellent performance.
Sincerely,
Robert M. Gates
Chairman
cc: Anthony F. Todaro, DOE
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LETTER of Appreciation to Mr. Boykin, DOE for A. Todaro
Distribution:
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