LETTER TO GARY B. WILLIAMS(SANITIZED)

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• Publication Date: February 14, 1985
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
WASHINGTON. 0. C. 20505
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Phone: [phone]
14 February 1985
Major Gary B. Williams
USAF
National Defense University
Armed Forces Staff College
Norfolk, Virginia 23511
Dear Major Williams:
:;:.:wuutive Registry
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This is to confirm that Associate Deputy Director for Intelligence
Richard J. Kerr will address the National Defense University Armed Forces
Staff College on Monday, 29 April, in Norfolk.
As you requested in your letter, Mr. Kerr will begin the lecture at
10:00 a.m. with 45 minutes of remarks followed by a 15 minute break and 45
minutes of Questions and Answers. He will also be able to stay for lunch
and discussion with your students and faculty members.
According to Mr. Kerr's office, he plans to fly to Norfolk in the
morning and return to Washington after the luncheon in the afternoon. It
would be appreciated if you could provide transportation for Mr. Kerr to
and from the airport. We will let you know when we have the exact arrival
and departure times.
Enclosed is Mr. Kerr's biography. Unfortunately, Mr. Kerr's office did
not have a good photograph available. I am sure that Mr. Kerr's address on
intelligence will be most enlightening to your career officers. We wish
you a most successful meeting. Please feel free to call me if you have any
further questions on [phone].
Sincerely,
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Richard J. Kerr
Associate Deputy Director for Intelligence
SIS-5
Mr. Kerr was born on 4 October 1935 in Fort Smith, Arkansas and has 22
years service with CIA. He is married to Janice Sinclair of Roseburg, Oregon,
and they have four children.
Mr. Kerr was awarded a BA degree in History from the University of Oregon
in 1959, and did graduate work at the University from 1959 to 1960.
Mr. Kerr entered on duty with CIA in 1960 in the Industrial Register of
OCR. From 1961 to 1962 he was a Southeast Asian Analyst in OBI; from 1962 to
1968 he was an analyst in OSR. He served as the DDI Representative in
Honolulu from 1968 to 1970, and returned to Headquarters as the Chief of the
China FE Branch in OSR. From 1971 to 1974, he was Chief of a DDI Special
Study Group, and from 1974 to 1976 was the Deputy Chief of the COMIREX
Staff. On 1 September 1976, he became the Executive Officer of the
Intelligence Community Staff; on 13 March 1978, Deputy Director, ORPA (later
OPA); and in November 1979, Director, Office of Current Operations.
With the reorganization of NFAC on 1 October 1981, Mr. Kerr was named
Director, Office of East Asian Analysis.
On 3 July 1982, Mr. Kerr was appointed the Associate Deputy Director for
Intelligence.
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The Honorable William J. Casey
Director of Central Intelligence
Washington, D.C. 20505
13 DEC 1964
Dear Mr. Casey:
I am honored to invite you to address our students. We have reserved
Monday, April 29, 1985, for your visit, but will accommodate your schedule
if this date is not acceptable.
Our lectures normally begin at 10 a.m., followed by a short break, then
a concluding 45-minute question-and-answer period. We would be honored
to have you remain as our guest for lunch with several students and faculty
members after the auditorium session.
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your deputy. If you or your deputy can accept this invitation, Major Gary B.
Williams, USAF, Chief of my Executive Support Office (telephone
04-444-5422/5109), will coordinate the administrative details of your visit
1,Wwith your staff.
NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY
ARMED FORCES STAFF COLLEGE
NORFOLK. VIRGINIA 23511 _6097
Executive Registry
84. 10324
I realize that your schedule is extremely demanding, and if you are
(, unable to visit the Staff College, we would be most pleased to hear from
I look forward to welcoming you to the Staff College.
Sincerely,
. 31more
Major General, USA
Commandant
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PAO 84-0505
29 January 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR: Richard Kerr
Assistant Deputy Director for Intelligence
FROM: George V. Lauder
Director of Public Affairs
SUBJECT: Invitation to Address the National Defense University Armed
Forces Staff College
1. Action Requested: Accept or decline an invitation to address
students of the National Defense University Armed Forces Staff College in
Norfolk, Virginia, on Monday, 29 April.
2. Background: Commandant of the College Major General K. A. Jolemore
(USA) has invited the DCI to speak at one of their seminars. Mr. Casey has
declined, but indicated that a top Agency official should participate. I
believe you would be a welcomed and effective representative. The suggested
format is 45 minutes of remarks to begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a
15-minute break and 45 minutes of Questions and Answers. If your schedule
permits, you are asked to remain after the auditorium session for lunch with
students and faculty members. According to the University, you can fly to
Norfolk on an early morning plane and leave in the afternoon.
? You could expect an audience of approximately 280 students that would
include Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps Majors, Lt. Commanders,
and Lt. Colonels. Fifteen U.S. Government officials from
defense-related agencies as NSA, DIA, CIA, State Department and
civilians from the armed forces would also be present. The average age
of the students is 35, with about 13 years of military experience; some
65 percent have advanced degrees (for additional information on methods
of instruction see Attachment A). All participants will have TOP
SECRET clearances. Although. officers from allied nations attend the
course, they will not be included in this meeting. It is a rule of the
College that the speaker determines the make-up of the audience.
? You have been asked to speak on "Intelligence and the Role of National
Security." Also of interest to this audience would be your views on
the appropriate relationship between the Agency and the military.
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SUBJECT: Invitation to Address the National Defense University Armed
Forces Staff College
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General John Vessey, Chief of Naval
Operations Admiral Thomas Watkins, and Russian expert Mfr. Dimitri Simes will
speak to the class during the year. (For additional information on the
college see Attachment B).
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George V. Lauder
ACCEPT: Luncheon:
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ATTACHMENT A
Two primary methods of instruction are employed. The.students are assigned
to seminars of 20 officers each (with mixed specialties and backgrounds), and this
group becomes, in effect, a miniature "joint staff." In this environment, the
officers learn much from each other while also absorbing together the heart of the
school's curriculum. The other method of instruction is a dynamic guest lecture
program, in which the major military commanders in all the services, including
the members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, address each class of students and then
participate in wide-ranging question and answer periods.
The average age of the officers sent to the school is 35, with about 13 years
of service experience. Typically, about 65% have advanced university degrees in
their areas of specialty.
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ATTACHMENT B
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ARMED FORCES STAFF COLLEGE
Public Affairs Office, Norfolk, Va., 23511 (804) 444-52311444-1411
The Armed Forces Staff College is a part of the National Defense University
operated by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Its mission is to prepare selected mid-
career officers for joint and combined staff duty.
It was established in Norfolk, Va., in August 1946, at the direct recommendation
of General Dwight D. Eisenhower (then Army Chief of Staff) and Admiral Chester W.
Nimitz (then Chief of Naval Operations). In planning the Normandy Invasion of WWII,
Eisenhower had been frustrated by the critical shortages of staff officers with
joint and combined planning experience. He wanted a permanent school to insure a
ready supply of joint-oriented officers in any future conflicts.
The ..:hool conducts two 5~-month courses each year, with each class containing
some 280 students. In each class there are approximately equal numbers of officers
(major/lt. commanders, it. colonels/commanders) representing the Army, the Air
Force, and the Navy/Marine Corps. Each class also contains about 15 U.S. government
officials from several agencies involved in national defense matters, and about 15
officers from several allied nations (Australia, Canada, France, Great Britain,
Japan, Korea, New Zealand, and West Germany).
The course of study concentrates upon the makeup, capabilities and missions?
of each of the military services, and detailed step-by-step development of the
joint and combined planning process. Given military scenarios, the students are
taught how to bring together the various units of the Army, Navy, Air Force and
Marine Corps for a successful joint operation, to include both. the transportation
and supply requirements to sustain the mission.
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4 January 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Central Intelligence
FROM: George V. Lauder
Director, Public Affairs Office
SUBJECT: Invitation to Address the National Defense University Armed
Forces Staff College
1. Action Requested: Accept or decline an invitation to address
students o the National Defense University Armed Forces Staff College in
Norfolk, Virginia, on Monday, 29 April, or a mutually convenient date.
2. Back round: Commandant of the College Major General K. A. Jolemore
(USA) has invited you to speak at one of their seminars. The suggested format
is 45 minutes of remarks to begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a 15-minute break
and 45 minutes of Questions and Answers. If your schedule permits, you are
asked to remain after the auditorium session for lunch with students and
faculty members.
? You could expect an audience of approximately 280 students that would
include Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps Majors, Lt.
Commanders, and Lt. Colonels. Fifteen U.S. Government officials from
defense-related agencies as NSA, DIA, CIA, State Department and
civilians from the armed forces would also be present. The average
age of the students is 35, with about 13 years of military
experience; some 65 percent have advanced degrees (for additional
information on methods of instruction see Attachment A opposite).
All participants will have TOP SECRET clearances. Although officers
from allied nations attend the course, they will not be included in
this meeting. It is a rule of the College that the speaker
determines the make up of the audience.
? You have been asked to speak on "Intelligence and the Role of
National Security." Also of interest to this audience would be your
views on the appropriate relationship between the Agency and the
military. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General John Vessey,
Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Thomas Watkins, and Russian expert
Mr. Dimitri Simes will speak to the class during the year. (For
additional information on the college see Attachment B opposite.)
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SUBJECT: Invitation to Address the National Defense University Armed
Forces Staff College
3. Recommendation: The Armed Forces Staff College would be a good group
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for us to a ress. However, you may wish to defer to the DDCI or
Georg V. Lauder
ACCEPT: Luncheon:
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DECLINE:
16 JAN 1985
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NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY
ARMED FORCES STAFF COLLEGE
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23511 -6097
13 DEC 1984
The Honorable William J. Casey
Director of Central Intelligence
Washington, D.C. 20505
Dear Mr. Casey:
Executive Registry
84- 10324
MW I
I am honored to invite you to address our students. We have reserved
Monday, April 29, 1985, for your visit, but will accommodate your schedule
if this date is not acceptable.
Our lectures normally begin at 10 a.m., followed by a short break, then
a concluding 45-minute question-and-answer period. We would be honored
to have you remain as our guest for lunch with several students and faculty
members after the auditorium session.
I realize that your schedule is extremely demanding, and if you are
unable to visit the Staff College, we would be most pleased to hear from
your deputy. If you or your deputy can accept this invitation, Major Gary B.
Williams, USAF, Chief of my Executive Support Office (telephone
804-444-5422/5109), will coordinate the administrative details of your visit
with your staff.
I look forward to welcoming you to the Staff College.
Sincerely,
( 4. ~ . 4Jeote
Major General, USA
Commandant
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ARMED FORCES STAFF COLLEGE
Public Affairs Office, Norfolk, Va., 23511 [phone]/444-3411
The Armed Forces Staff College is a part of the National Defense University
operated by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Its mission is to prepare selected mid-
career officers for joint and combined staff duty.
It was established in Norfolk, Va., in August 1946, at the direct recommendation
of General Dwight D. Eisenhower (then Army Chief of Staff) and Admiral Chester W.
Nimitz (then Chief of Naval Operations). In planning the Normandy Invasion of WWII,
Eisenhower had been frustrated by the critical shortages of staff officers with
joint and combined planning experience. He wanted a permanent school to insure a
ready supply of joint-oriented officers in any future conflicts.
The .,:hool conducts two 5's-month courses each year, with each class containing
some 280 students. In each class there are approximately equal numbers of officers
(major/lt. commanders, It. colonels/commanders) representing the Army, the Air
Force, and the Navy/Marine Corps. Each class also contains about 15 U.S. government
officials from several agencies involved in national defense matters, and about 15
officers from several allied nations (Australia, Canada, France, Great Britain,
Japan, Korea, New Zealand, and West Germany).
The course of study concentrates upon the makeup, capabilities and missions
of each of the military services, and detailed step-by-step development of the
joint and combined planning process. Given military scenarios, the students are
taught how to bring together the various units of the Army, Navy, Air Force and
Marine Corps for a successful joint operation, to include both. the transportation
and supply requirements to sustain the mission.
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Two primary methods of instruction are employed. The students are assigned
to seminars of 20 officers each (with mixed specialties and backgrounds), and this
group becomes, in effect, a miniature "joint staff." In this environment, the
officers learn much from each other while also absorbing together the heart of the
school's curriculum. The other method of instruction is a dynamic guest lecture
program, in which the major military commanders in all the services, including
the members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, address each class of students and then
participate in wide-ranging question and answer periods.
The average age of the officers sent to the school is 35, with about 13 years
of service experience. Typically, about 65% have advanced university degrees in
their areas of specialty.
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