(Sanitized)) FORECAST OF LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-04360A000100020037-7
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: November 17, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 5, 2000
• Sequence Number: 37
• Publication Date: September 27, 1955
• Content Type: MF

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Logistical Requirements
REFXWCES: a. C/PPC Memo of 27 July 1955 on subject
b. Director of Logistics Memo of 21 September 1955
on subject
1. The primary purpose of Reference a. was not to prejudge the
requirement for logistical forecasts by the Area Divisions, but, primarily,
to establish t__ rinciple that existing planning-programming procedures
would be used to the maximum extent feasible to secure the necessary
logistical data... It is our view that, in accordanceywith this principle,
the Area Divisions would need to provide line item estimates only for
material of a special nature, needed in unusual quantities, or requiring
long procurement lead time.
2. A second important purpose of Reference a. was to avoid the
position in which, where we found ourselves last July, adequate advance
consideration has not been given to the procurement of essential logistical
planning data with the result that was the only feasible 25X1A
how we hoped to eliminate the need for all planning and programming docu-
ments except those which are an inherent part of the basic system.
1+. This Staff agrees on the need for further conferences with the
Office of Logistics and other interested elements on the problem involved.
temporary solution.
3. In development of the CS Planning and Programming System (-
full opportunity has been provided to all support elements
gr y through SSA-DD/S) to suggest inclusion of requirements for
data essential for support planning purposes. This is in accordance
with the principle that the basic Country Appendices and Programs would
provide the essential information for all concerned Staffs, including
Support elements. In the Cold War Planning Seminars, which have been
attended by representatives of the Logistics Office, we have explained
In order that such conferences may serve ose, it is recom-
mended that the draft of a substitute for be provided as an
agenda item.
axe': c;/t'rc memo trer. a. ) Coordination Staff
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