ec~~no,e-.~-(b~(~~s- ~b)~3) (b)(6) ~~~3~~ i~t~ ~~~# ~ ~~. ~'~ ~~ # ~~ ~:~ ~~ ~ r~~~s~ f ?~:~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ `~. APPROVED FOR RELEASE DATE: 06-Jul-2011 `Z :~~ GiJ-Z.~~ Gv Mc,~ ~ - ~ ~~~ ~C?o/YJO.e G-~nJ. des ~ ~~ ~~ # - COMOR-D-69/45 (CETF-D-1 /1) 7 October 1965 SUBJECT: Re-Evaluation of Satellite SIGINT Intelligence Requirements 1. Responsive to the direction of the Board that there be a cost-effectiveness study of satellite SIGINT conducted by COMDR with the assistance of outside consultants, aCost-Effectiveness Task Force (CETF) was organized and met for the first time on 9 June. It was the consensus of the consultants that a key to studying the requirements in better perspective might be to realign them in a format that would lend itself better to acost-effectiveness study. The forms attached at Tab A are the product of this effort. As you will note, the format for COMINT is different from that for ELINT. The additional copies of the forms sent to you at this time are to permit you to pass them to pertinent ELINT and COMINT consumers within your area and to allow each of these to comment individually and informally. 2. This format is based on the need to identify each major intelligence objective, `?identify its function, and describe where possible the radiators or emitters which constitute the principal intelligence targets. Following this is identification of the intelligence gap and finally, as in COMDR-D-69/32, the technical parameters necessary to satisfy the requirement are specified. 3. All answers are to be submitted by 22 October, and some explanation may be in order as to why this paper has only atwo-week deadline. We do not elicit your comments of the format chosen nor do we intend that you feel that within the time available you should produce either a new study or a detailed critique of the emitters chosen, the intelligence gaps named, or the identification parameters specified. The attached is purposely given on a limited deadline to a variety of consumers, many with quite limited requirements, with two principal objectives in mind. These are as follows: Copy ".~'~_ of 88 ~T P~FfRffi- COMDR-D-69/45 (CETF-D-1/1) a. In your own field and based on your own knowledge, comment frankly as to where there are other methods of collection which are more efficient or more timely, or adequate but much less costly. Where security permits it is requested that these other methods of collection be identified. It is again emphasized that it is the frank evaluation of your particular branch, division, or office which is requested. It will be one of a number of opinions and will be treated as an input to the CETF and not the opinion of an office or agency. Should you have-knowledge of oncoming or operationally sensitive collection devices which could do the better job, identify these insofar as security permits. b. Whenever it appears to you appropriate, grade'; he targets shown under the "Intelligence Gap" column in order of importance. As a logical complement to this specify which of the "Identification Parameters" are essential to each of these "Intelligence Gap" targets. For instance, should you consider that the prime target is "reliability, "indicate which of the technical measure- ments are essential and at what tolerances. 4, As the principal objective of this phase of the CETF Study is to get rapid and informal responses, it is acceptable that they be returned in the form of notes on the attachments, to the extent that space permits, rather than as formal memoranda. It is requested that the replies within your area be returned to the CETF without any attempt at consolidation or revamping into an agency mold. As stated in paragraph 3a, the chief benefit of this phase of the Cost-Effectiveness Study is to receive as many comments on the need for various elements of satellite SIGINT information as can be obtained. - 5: The current plan of the CETF is to proceed as follows as soon as the attached forms are returned to this office: a. Beginning on or about 25 October, the results will be given to the consultants under the chairmanship of Dra Perry. They will review them preliminary to TOP Tna cGr~GT COMOR-D-69/45 (CETF-D-1/1) b. A CETF meeting on 27 or 28 October dedicated primarily to final determination as to the adaptability of this format as part of acost-effectiveness study, or c. The advisability of recasting the infor- mation received in simplified formats more pertinent to cost-effectiveness. 6. To assist you, attached to this memorandum as Annex I is an introduction to Tab A. Attachrr~ents: Annex I Tab A William A. Tidwell Chairman Committee on Overhead Reconnaissance r~P sFC~FT COMOR-D-69/45 (CETF-D-1/1) Annex Z As a matter of definition the following is included This problem will vary v,~idely from target to target9 most important here is a close working relation between the intelligence systems analyst working with the collateral information (photography, for example) and the ELZNT system designer in order intelligently to effect design compromises between what i,s desi.red and vahat is practical to achieve fi COMDR-D-69/45 Annex I ~9P-SEEf~E~ Q W ~ H W ~I I i 1 ~I W ~ H I - C~" W c.7 ,i l _ .--i n_ _ J ~ ~~ ~~ 1 ,--.~ Q ~ B Q , r- r r~_, r U U ,'s 1 A H U o - N r~ tIl i i d' O~ ~ ~O ~ i i i ~ A i ~A } r~ ' O w ~ ~ W - O U U I m ~M ~ ,-. rn A ' .q ~ ' O W ~ ~ OW U U H W ~- ~ - Q H W U _ i i i i i A W H W U N ~n ~t+ ~ ... rn s .-~ A oq ~ ' O ~+ ~ ~ OW U CJ E,.i W N N COMOR-D-69/45 (CETF-D-1/1) USIBmD~41. 14/263 QCOMORmD~69/44) 20 September, 1965 Specaal Lirraited~ Da stribution SUBJECT e Requirements for SIGINT Satellite Collection 1, The attached memorandum on the subject for the Director, National Reconnaissance Office QNRO) from the Chairman, Committee on Overhead Reconnaissance QCOMOR.)9 dated 18 September 19659 i.s circulated herewith for information of the United States Intelligence Board (USIB). 2. It is not planned to schedule the Enclosure on the agenda of a USIA-meeting unless so requested by a Board Member by close of business Thur.sday9 23 September. In the absence of such a request9 the .Enclosure will be recorded as having been "`noted" by the Board on that date. AMES S. LAY, JR. ~ecutive Secretar Ericlo sure USIB-D-41. 14/ 263 (COMDR-D - 69 / 44) 20 September 1965 Special Limited Distribution MEMORANDUM FOR: Director, National Reconnaissance Office SUBJECT o Requirements for SIGINT Satellite Collection 1. The attached requirement for SIGINT satellite collection was approved by COMDR at its meeting on 16 September. The informa- tion is especially important to projected OXCART operations but is also needed for SIOP and SR-71. The deadline of 1 February was questioned but appears to be valid at this time. We shall, of course, keep you advised on this point. 2. This memorandum is forwarded to you for action and as official affirmation of the requirement in the attachment. W e request that you keep us advised if any operational or technical problems arise which might interfere with the fulfillment of the requirement. (Signed) Signed 18 Sept 65 William A. Tidwell Chairman Committee on Overhead Reconnaissance Attachment: Tab A ~~ to sure Tab A USIB-D-41. 14/263 (COMDR-D - 69 / 44) 20 September 1965 Special Limited Distribution Requirements for SIGINT Satellite Collection Enclosure Tab A USIB-D-41. 14/263 (COMDR-Dm69/44) 20 September 1965 Special Limited Distribution 5. Accordingly, the NRO should be requested 6. The value of information acquired by this mission is directly related to the timeliness of processing and reporting. In order to achieve the maximum benefit from the intercepted data, it is requested that these data be processed on a priority basis and initial reporting be made within fter launch. m -~- rn

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RE-EVALUATION OF SATELLITE SIGINT INTELLIGENCE REQUIREMENTS (W/ATTACHMENT)