REVIEW OF THE GDIP EVALUATION OF DATA BASE ADEQUACY

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• Document Creation Date: January 4, 2017
• Document Release Date: April 17, 2008
• Sequence Number: 34
• Publication Date: January 11, 1984
• Content Type: MEMO

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ME' IORA4DUM FOR. . ADDI
1. Please sign the accompanying memorandum.:
manpower to tackle this kind of evaluation. I believe
that in the long term, as we do more work with'DIA"in
data base development, CIA could-gain some. insights from-
DOD, well as make some positive contribution.
2 advised us that he just doesn't'have the'
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GDIP Staff
Defense Intelligence Agency
SUBJECT: Review of the GDIP Evaluation of Data Base Adequacy
REFERENCE: GDIP Memo S-263/GD, dtd. 2 Dec 83, same subject
1. In response to reference, CIA and State/INR members of the Intelligence
Producers Council were invited to evaluate the GDIP Evaluation of Data Base Adequacy.
a. Unfortunately, in response to this endeavor, State/INR advised that resources
are not available to conduct a proper evaluation of the report. Their inability
to evaluate the report, however, should not be considered as prejudicial to the
content or objectives of the report.
b. CIA did not identify any major differences with the GDIP evaluation of data
base adequacy. The general narrative statements by topic and area appear
reasonable and the more specific key areas of concern appear appropriate. CIA
notes, however, that given different priorities, approaches to research, and
types of analysis requested, they cannot make direct comparisons between CIA
information needs, gaps, and holdings with those reflected in the GDIP
evaluation of data bases.
2. Despite the limitations of this first effort, the Intelligence Producers Council
appreciates the opportunity to exchange views on data base development.
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Chairman
Intelligence Producers Council
cc:l I DIA/VP
Mr. Thorne State/INR
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CONFIDENTIAL
DDI-00107/84
6 January 1984
NOTE FOR: C/IPC Staff
FROM C/CRES
SUBJECT : Review of the GDIP Evaluation of Data Base Adequacy
REFERENCE: Your Memorandum, Same Subject, IPC 044-83,
13 December 1983
1. As you know, the Agency does not attempt to maintain
voluminous, detailed order-of-battle data bases such as those
maintained by the DoD, nor do we normally become involved in the
microanalysis required within the DoD for tactical and contingency
planning.
2. Given our different priorities and differing approach to
research and the types of analysis requested of us, direct
comparison cannot be made between our information needs, gaps, and
holdings and those reflected in the GDIP evaluation of data
bases. Additionally, the method of presentation in the report
contributes to the difficulty of assessing it. The aggregated
approach to the evaluation of adequacy appears to ignore the
relative importance of any particular country and the adequacy or
inadequacy of significant aspects of any one substantive area.
3. In so far as we are able to comment on the report,
however, our review failed to identify any major differences of
data base adequacy. The general narrative statements by topic and
area appear reasonable-and the more specific key areas of concern
appear appropriate. Because of the differences and problems
outlined above, however, we do not believe it would be appropriate
for the Agency to concur in or endorse the report's findings.
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