LETTER TO KEMPTON DUNN FROM ROBERT M. GATES

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP90G01353R001900040010-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: December 23, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 13, 2012
• Sequence Number: 10
• Publication Date: January 27, 1988
• Content Type: LETTER

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The Deputy Director of Central Intelligence
Washington. D. C. 20505
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January 27,. 1988
Mr. Kempton Dunn
Secretary for Membership Affairs
Council on Foreign Relations
The Harold Pratt House
58 East 68th Street
New York, New York 10021
I have known Vice Admiral Clyde R. Bell professionally
over a period of years as he has been appointed to a
succession of more senior and responsible positions in
the Department of Defense, military service and the
intelligence community. He has been a key contributor
and participant in the development of systems and
policies of enormous importance to the United States.
His perspective, balance and insight on a wide range of
national security issues would greatly benefit the Council.
I believe he would be a valuable contributor and asset
to the Council and therefore I am honored to second the
nomination made by R. James Woolsey for Admiral Bell's
membership on the Council.
Regards,
STAT
R bert M. Gate-
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14 January 1988
Dear Bob,
I understand that Jim Woolsey is nominating me to become
a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. I would be
indebted and appreciative if you would consider seconding
that nomination.
I have taken the liberty of including a biography and
strawman that you might consider using to second the nomination
for my membership on the Council.
Most sincerely,
R. B L
Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy
Mr. Robert M. Gates
Deputy Director
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington DC 20505
Enclosures
(1) Biography
(2) Strawman Letter
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VICE ADMIRAL, U.S. NAVY
VICE DIRECTOR OF
STRATEGIC TARGET PLANNING
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
Clyde Roberts Bell was born in Baltimore, Maryland on 12 April 1931. He
served in the Naval Reserve prior to entering the U. S. Naval Academy in 1949.
He was graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree and commissioned an Ensign
with the class of 1953.
After graduation from the Naval Academy, Vice Admiral Bell was assigned to
the USS YORKTOWN (CVA 40) as assistant navigator and then as fire control
division officer. He then attended the Naval Submarine School in New London,
Connecticut in June 1955.
During the period January 1956 through July 1958, Vice Admiral Bell was
assigned to the diesel submarine USS SIRAGO (SS 485) as the Engineer Officer
and was also designated "Qualified in Submarines." He was then assigned as
operations and missile officer in USS TORSK (SS 423) until reporting to the
Navy Nuclear Power School in April 1959. From July 1960 to October 1962, he
served as engineer officer on board USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (SSBN 602). In
November 1962, he was assigned as executive officer on the nuclear attack
submarine USS SHARK (SSN 591).
Vice Admiral Bell was assigned as executive officer on board the ballistic
missile submarine USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSBN 642) in September 1964 and served in
that capacity throughout construction and initial deployments until receiving
orders to the Bureau of Naval Personnel where he was assigned as
Submarine/Nuclear Placement Officer in April 1967.
Vice Admiral Bell assumed command of USS GURNARD (SSN 662) in May 1970 and
operated in the Pacific. In June 1973, he originated the Type Commander
Representative billet in shipyards and was assigned that billet at Puget Sound
Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington.
In May 1975, Vice Admiral Bell was assigned as Commander Submarine
Squadron THREE, serving until October 1976, when he was ordered as Executive
Assistant and Naval Aide to the Under Secretary of the Navy. While serving in
this capacity, he was selected for promotion to the rank Rear Admiral in
February 1977 and received orders to his initial flag officer assignment as
Director, Naval Communications (OP-941) in the office of the Chief of Naval
Operations from July 1977 to July 1980.
Vice Admiral Bell was Commander Submarine Group EIGHT, Commander
Submarines Mediterranean, and Commander Area Anti-Submarine Warfare Forces,
U.S. Sixth Fleet from July 1980 to August 1982. In these capacities, he was
assigned additional duties as Commander Task Forces 64, 66, and 69,
responsible to the Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet in a U.S. Capacity; and as
Commander Task Force 439, responsible to Commander Naval Striking and Support
Forces, Southern Europe, in a NATO capacity.
Upon Vice Admiral Bell's return to Washington in September 1982, he was
assigned to the office of the Chief of Naval Operations in the newly
reestablished billet of Deputy Director, Naval Warfare (OP-095B).
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In June 1985, Vice Admiral Bell assumed his present assignment as Vice
Director, Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff at Offutt Air Force Base,
Nebraska.
Vice Admiral Bell's decorations include the Legion of Merit with four gold
stars in lieu of the fifth award; the Meritorious Service Medal with two gold
stars in lieu of the third award; the Navy Commendation Medal with three gold
stars in lieu of the fourth award; and the Navy Achievement Medal with one
gold star in lieu of the second award.
Vice Admiral Bell's hometown is Cincinnati, Ohio. He is married to the
former Carol Ann Murphy, also of Cincinnati.
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