PRESIDENTIAL PRIORITIES

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• Document Creation Date: December 16, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 10, 2004
• Sequence Number: 35
• Publication Date: April 7, 1977
• Content Type: MF

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THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
National Intelligence Officers
SP - 94/77
7 April 1977
MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy to the DCI for National Intelligence
SUBJECT: Presidential Priorities
REFERENCE: DIA "Comments on Draft Presidential Priorities Paper,"
dated 4 April 1977
1. I suggest that you add the following entry as the first tick under
paragraph 11.9 "Soviet strategic forces questions":
--What are the objectives and practical expectations of Soviet
leaders for their strategic forces and capabilities relative
to those of the US during the next 10 years?
2. I have no problem with the thought behind DIA's suggestion (page 3
of Reference) that paragraph 11.9 include a reference to Soviet advanced
weapons research. However, I suggest that this entry be made the last tick
under paragraph 11.9 and be reworded in accordance with Key Intelligence
Question 4 for FY-1977:
--What progress are the Soviets making in advanced technologies
crucial to the development of weapon systems which could have a
significant influence on the USSR's strategic military posture?
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Howard oertz,
Na tonal I elligence Of icer
for Strategic Programs
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-- What are the prospects that the Soviets will
acquire an effective defense against bombers,
SRAMs and cruise missiles?
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10. Soviet civil defense: What is the pace and effectiveness
of Soviet civil defense preparations? How do Soviet
leaders assess the contribution of their civil defenses
to the USSR's strategic posture relative to the US?
11. Soviet space interference: What are the risks of Soviet
inte fe e ce wi h US pace s stems?
Sino-Soviet relations: Will here be an improvement in
state-to-state relations on such issues as trade, border
negotiations, and exchanges? Be alert for any changes in
military posture that could affect the Sino-Soviet balance
or indicate warlike intentions on either side. What
are the chances of hostilities? Are changing perceptions
of the Sino-Soviet-US triangle having any impact on
Moscow's or Peking's foreign policy? Are any leadership
changes developing in either Communist capital that will
significantly affect these relationships?
3. Impact of Soviet Economic Problems: In what specific ways are
urrent economic problems in the USSR likely to be reflected in key US
olitical, economic or SALT negotiations with Moscow?
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