RECEPTION AND INTERIM TRAINING, ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
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SECURITY INFORMATION 20 February 1952
MEMORANDUM FOR: TRAINING OFFICERS, OPC AND OSO
SUBJECTS Reception and Interim Training, Administrative
Procedure
1. Experience in the past ton weeks while this program has
been getting under way shows a need for the adoption of standard
procedure for handling administrative support. Individuals sent
to Training for reception training until cleared, or for interim
study between courses, are still under the administrative control
of their respective sections, but this fact appears not to be
realized by all of the Branch Chiefs and Training Liaison Officers.
Consequently, the trainees often call here to ask about pay checks,
per diem, leave to go home to fetch their families, and such
matters. Also, this office has been called not infrequently by
the sections for information about an individual's home telephone
or other personal data.
2. It is requested that the Training Registrar be notified
first of all persons to be sent over for reception or interim
study, and that a green-sheet training request be furnished at
once, in order that sufficient information may be in our hands
to plan a program of reading or research for each individual.
Too often lately no green sheet has arrived at all. At the same
time, it is recognized that some first interviews may have to be
held before a green sheet caz\ be prepared.
3. Although most of the trainees have been in touch with a
representative of the section to which they are being assigned,
and from which they will obtain administrative support, a few
assignment here, with infcarmation as to where he can be reached
during working hours. At present, and until the space now being
readied in R & S can be occupied, uncleared persons have to work
at home., or in one of the public or university libraries where
feasible. Only persons with experience in very large libraries,
or who have engaged in research at the graduate level, are assigned
to the Library of Congress. In a few cases? as when they are
taking clerical refresher tr p
, , #a rapid reading course,
they can be accommodated in l~ i at' hours which do not
bring them into contact with the members of Training Group "A".
have shown up with no idea of any person's name or any extension
number to which to report. In the future TAnis office will direct
each trainee to notify his section when he has been given an
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1. l.e you knew, ADSO ha approved the proposal to employ 050 poraounel
prior to fem . security clearance. Since this will require sous changes
in our #a n Plow, I am submitting herewith for your c~a i~dsoration
my plans for handling the training of these people.
25X1 A P estimates that but fifty percent of the pool will be
in the ' cel,erk-steno oateory (below CAr-7). TM remainder, (CAF-7 and above)
will be iu a,, repo to t and adk inistretive officers suited for
Washington and overseas positiow. The prograw for these two grmpe, in
go srsl terss~, will be as fob Vat
or nir to-IMR-MW I= ty. ders a'=*
wi]3 re
ci er3 tenor may have to r*Wdn in the pool for several w "Up
we plan to a uate their clerical and English usage abilities in
ardear to point out e~sloaeseex they can attogt to Improve* Also,
some u w"anal iod typing chores. will be gives tbaa bar Personnel.
Clerk-stenos recruited for the field wills fhrtbesmore be gil t
area reading assign nts and an opportunity to use appr+opC'iata
fang gc records.
be , rb 4 h etrativee Officers: The Progm
for MF- a e co o a Hue c SiBing Course and
tutorial. aasign mta.
a. Evaluation of Students: I. assume that we will have to
coat n students, psrtiaularly since the
present recruitir* drive may be bass selective than past
procedures. I also believe that the time to reject unsuitable
personnel is during the basic, unclassified training period
rather than after an advanced period of training. Therefore,
we will make every effort to devise programs that will test
and evaluate as well as Improve students in their understanding
and ability,
d. cApproximately 24sqo ft, of space has been assigned
us inacks ]la, mbich adjoins #13, where our classified train-'
ing will take place. Plans have been drawn to break up this
space into the proper number of c]as rooms s workrocme, offices,
and interview rooms for training purposes and for personnel.
processing and interviews. The fact that this space is so
close to our other training headquarters will lessen acbinistrative
Wobleae.
. Instructors I doubt that our present staff of instructors
aid r ws can handle the increased load of this nor
progrQ1s perticnlarly in view of the large proportion of tutorial
attention required. I also feel that this is the time to effect
a rec+ma endation of the Training Ct ittee; namely, that we
should run our Basic and Advanced Training Courses at the same
time Because of space and personnel limitatioxet, our present
pattern of courses (Basic -- four weeks, evaluations - one week,
Advanced - five and one-half weeks) takes eleven woke to completes
thus requiring men who report after a coarse has started to wait
an unduly long time before beginning their training. Further re,
this extended period of waiting results In a back--log of studentss
t a e+aldne our Basic and Advanced classes too large (fifteen
to twenty full,-time stints) for efficient instruction. The
present recruiting prograus of ceases may increase our load
to really unmanageable proportions*
f. suggested Increase in T/0: In order to run Basic and
Advanced at -the same time, I estimate that we will
need the following additional personnel:
has spoken to you, should males an emnllant choice
for this position.
1 a- Instructor, Reporting (CU?-11) s One of the
greatest weaknesses we note in recruits is their
inability to write clear, concise reports. I
therefore bel#reve we need one man to instruct in
bosio reporting and to supervise the writing of short
research papers. No candidate is in view.
3 -- Junior Instructors (C&P-7-9) t Younger era, without
field mcperisme, can profitably be used to handle the
d yu.to-dsy instruction of basic its. This teaching,
esperiOnce wauld also help develop men for ultimate
field assignments. candidates in rise.
3. The above estilmate my be too large or too sari' and say have
to be revised later on the basis of exparienae. I believe we could
handle a maximan of thirty (fifteen clericals and fifteen intollige~nas
officers) with this T/4 increase, nat. slly utilising some of our present
staff when possible. If you approve these general plans as outlined
and the proposed T/0 i norease, I request that you no indicate in order
that I can proceed further with detailed pla In-go
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Area Assignment #1
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Write a brief paper concerning the basic geographic
factors of your area. Do not attempt to cover all the data
which you acquired in the course of your studies. State
what you consider to be the basic geographic factors which
condition the economic, political, and military security of
the area involved. Give only a brief explanation of these
basic factors without trying to go into any details.
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Area Assignment #2
Prepare a brief but concise paper concerning the
sociological, ethnic, and religious stratification of
your area. Do not attempt to cover all the material
available on the subject. Include only what you consider
to-be the major problems and explain how they affect the
national policies of the area. Consideration should be
given to the influences or pressures brought to bear by
the minority @thnic and religious groups, as well as the
outstanding majority groups on the policies of the
country. Condense your materials into a paper of no more
than twelve pages.
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Area Assignment #3
Prepare a paper on the political stratification of
your area. Describe briefly each political party, including
all facts and aspects you believe to be important. Discuss
also other political organizations if they have significance.
In addition, indicate the relationships between various
parties and organizations.
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Area Assignment #4
Key Economic Factors
In this paper you are asked to discuss briefly the major
economic aspects of your area. Specifically state:
1. The factors upon which the basic economy of
your area depends; its major economic assets
and weaknesses.
2. The key economic problems of the country as they
relate to its national security.
3. The major economic interests of the United States
in the area and the relationship existing presently
between the economies of the two countries.
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Area Assignment #5
Prepare a paper explaining briefly the labor problems
of your area. Discuss the following aspects:
1. Major labor problems of the area.
2. Significant labor organizations:
a. Name and type of organization.
b. Program and actual aims and activities.
co Leadership,
d. Strength, influence, and possible
developments.
e. Political and religious affiliations.
3. Relationships between:
a. Labor and management.
b3 Labor and government.
c. Labor and legislative assembly.
d. Various labor organizations themselves.
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Area Assignment #6
Strategic Aspects
Prepare a paper covering the major strategic aspects of
your area. Discuss without going into specific details the
following topics:
1. The basic factors establishing or limiting
the strategic importance of the area.
2. The present strategy of the country defensively
and offensively. Does the present strategy
differ from that of pre-war strategy?. In
what major respects?
3. The strategic value of the area to major
foreign powers.
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Area Assignment #7
Relations with Foreign Countries
Describe in a summary way without going into specific
details the following topics concerning foreign relations
of your area:
1. The basic problems of the country determining
its relationship with foreign countries;
2. Its current relations with the major powerp:
a. The United States
b. The U.S.S.R.
c. Great Britain
d. France
3. Its current relations with all neighbor
countries.
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Area Assignment #8
Communications and Transportation Systems
Write a paper explaining briefly the communications and
transportation systems of your area. Discuss all types,
both governmental and privately owned systems. Summarize
the potential strength of the communications and transportation
systems in the total program of national defense.
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Area Assignment #9
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Prepare a brief survey of the police and security
agencies of your area. Without going into too specific
details, consider the following topics:
1.
Basic data on each police and security
agency (Federal, State, or Local):
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Authority and jurisdiction; place within
the governmental structure;
Functions, responsibilities, and types of
activities conducted;
Organizational structure and breakdown;
Ramifications with other agencies;
Present strength; reserve potentials
(for example, para-military and
auxiliary organizations);
Regional distribution;
Training and quality of personnel;
Specific operating techniques not falling
within the range of standard police methods
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as applied world-wide.
2. Relationship of police and security forces to the
military organizations of the country.
3. Coordination of police and security activities and
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high echelon control.
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Area Assignment #10
Military Forces and Capabilities
Write a short paper on the military forces and
capabilities of your assigned area. Attention should be
directed to the major military services and the present
strength and organization of each, as well as to the
over-all organization of the top command. All the factors
which tend to show the defensive and offensive capabilities
of the country should be considered.
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Area Assigrunent #11
Key Personalities
Write a paper on what you consider to be the 15 key
personalities of your area. Justify your selection in
sufficient detail. All the factors upon which you base
your selection should be clearly stated. Do not compile
a mass of Who's-Who information. The purpose of this
paper is not to copy mechanically from directories, but,
to make the student exercise judgment on the fundamental
problems and main forces in the area as they are reflected
in and represented by key personalities.
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Area Assignment #12
Bibliography
Compile an annotated bibliography on all significant
publications (books, articles, etc.) produced on your area.
The annotations should be brief and state the character,
content, and information value of each publication listed.
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Time Allocated for Written Assignments
1.
Geographic factors
1 week
2.
Sociological stratification
2 weeks
3.
Political stratification
1 week
4.
Economic factors
2 weeks
5.
Labor problems
1 week
6.
Strategic aspects
2 weeks
7.
Relations with foreign countries
2 weeks
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Communication and transportation systems
1 week
9,
Po ;ice and security organizations
2 weeks
10.
Military organization
1 woek
11.
Key personalities
1 week
12.
I3ibli o.,rapily.
1 woek
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Written Area Assignments
Every career intelligence officer undergoing basic training
will be required to write a series of brief papers in
connection with his foreign area studies. These written
assignments will, of course, have to vary in view of par-
ticu~ar area conditions. Each student will be briefed
specifically on his assignment. In general, he may expect
to complete papers on the following 1--l"topics:
1. Basic Geographic Factors
2. Social and Religious Stratification
~ Political Stratification
(A. Relations with Foreign Powers
Key Economic Problems
S. Strategic Importance of the Country
7. Communications and Transportation System
8. Police System
9. Military Organization and Capabilities
10. Key Personalities
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7. 'Domestic Policy:
Technological Facilities:
Technological developments in last 50 years; technological
training and manpower; research (facilities, financial
backing, fields of concentration); production facilities.
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Provincial and nationalistic tendencies; constitution and
form of government; organization and strength of federal
and provincial governments; political parties, their strength.
programs, significance, leaders, history; relationship ,
between political parties; problems of governmental cotton;
parliament: official role and actual significance; relation-
ship between parliament and cabinet; political opposition and
illegal organizations; current major problems of domestic
policy.
8. Military and Strategic Problems:
;trategic position of country, its natural isolation or
sensitivity; basic strategic conceptions; defense system:
fortifications and security belts; manpower problems;
organized, available, and potential reserva5t:a; para-
military organizations; present size of military forces;
military organization and efficiency; status of military
command within governmental structure; military equipment: ipis
g\ production a s; supply lines; communica-
tiont lines; special war-fare methods; coordination of military
services; military experiences in recent wars.
9. Foreign Relations:
Domestic factors determining and controlling foreign relations;
relations with all neighboring countries(in past and at
present); recept diplomatic history (last 30 years) ; current
relations to major powers: U.S.A., U.S.S.R., Great Britain,
Frarace.
10. General Conditions and Problems of Each of the Surrounding
Countries.
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Outline of Required Area Background
The intimate acquaintance with their ithpotherequforeign area
alifications,
with
of responsibility belongs, together
to the indispensable equipment of career nir_ lpreparationlfors.
They are expected to possess or to acquire
their assignments the essential information concerning the fol-
lowing topics:
1. Basic Geography:
Location, size, and shape of area; natural boundaries
and boundary disputes; physical geography; climate
and its resulting influence; natural resources.
2. The People:
National Characteristics; outstanding qualities and habits;
customs and taboos; education; language; national sy=mbols)
e-s and festivals.
3. History:
A general knowledge of entire history ofheOcountry;
thorough knowledge of recent history (last 50
years).
4. Sociological Stratifieation!
Geographic distribution of population; distribution of
fthge
groups; status of women; strength and significance
family; social groups, their strength, significance, and
relationship to each other; religious groups, their strength,
significance, and political influence; ethnical fa and the racialn;
groups, strength and significance in
critical minority problems.
5. Economic Affairs:
Economic character of country; exploitation dependency, natural
resources; economic self-sufficiency and major industries; commercial transportation and communica-
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tion systems; the control of the economic life of ythe
country, role of government; trends and including
their national
organized labor; ,balance of trade and payments;
ydebts and financial dependency; colonies
exploitation.
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NOTE: The course will be composed, where possible, of specific
elements selected for the individual student in cooperation
between TRS and the Branch.
Study assignments of area problems
Study assignments of General Intelligence Background
(World Geography, U.S. Foreign Policy, Communism,
U.S.S.R., World Strategy and Geopolitics, Inter-
national Economic Problems)
Tests: English, area knowledge, foreign affairs knowledge
test
Discussions:
a, On general problems of foreign affairs or
intelligence implications
b. On specific area problems
c. On specific books
Review of books (to be critiqued by an instructor who
is thoroughly acquainted with tiie book)
Written Assignments:
a. On specific areas (these assignments will be
critiqued either by a TRS member or by a
member of the Branch concerned)
1. Social and religious stratification
2. Political stratification
3. Relation with foreign powers
4. Key economic problems
5. Strategic importance of the country
6. Communications and transportation system
7. Police system
8. Military organization and capabilities
b. Studies of general problems relating to the
security of the United States
c. Other individual assignments