IEG REPORTS MANUAL

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IEG Roports Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Cover Data for Third-Phase Reports and Briefs
Data Control Blocks
Abstracts
Basic Imagery Interpretation Reports
3asic Imagery Interpretation Briefs
Briefs Designating Basic Reports
Photographic Interpretation Reports
Photographic Interpretation Briefs
Photographic Interpretation Memorandums
Cables
Briefings
Briefing Boards and Models
Briefing Board Notes
Black Book Items
Graphics
Tables
Changes and Corrections
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PREFACE
September 1969
The purpose of the reports produced at the National Photographic
Interpretation Center (NPIC) is to provide photographic intelligence
for the use of US policy makers and the intelligence community. This
manual describes these various reports--their requirements, contents, formats,
dissemination, etc.--in order to establish greater uniformity of standards
and style. The manual also considers other means by which photographic
intelligence is disseminated, such as cables, briefing boards and notes,
and models, and describes the procedures for changing or correcting
published information.
This manual does not supersede any portion of The NPIC Editorial
Style Manual or any IEG Reporting Guideline. Rather, it is a supplement
to these instructions and guidelines in order to clarify what is expected
of the PI and editor in the written presentation of an intelligence
manuscript.
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Titles
I. COVER DATA FOR THIRD-PHASE REPORTS AND BRIEFS
The native forms of geographic place and installation names as
reflected in the Basic Encyclopedia (BE) and Target Data Inventory
(TDI) will be used in cover titles. If a native place name and/or
functional designator is unacceptable (i.e., substantial evidence
indicates a geographic or functional name should be changed), a re-
vised title can be given parenthetically under the official BE and
TDI name.
Report Identification Numbers
RCA and BCA numbers for Basic Imagery Interpretation Reports (BIIRs)
and Briefs (BIIBs) are assigned by the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting
Staff, Requirements and Analysis Division. The elements of these report
identification numbers are used to identify the type of report, the orig-
inating agency, the National Tasking Plan (NTP) functional area for the
subject of the report, the acquisition source
and the fiscal year in which the report is produced.
For example, in the number RCA-01/0001/69, RCA identifies the report
as being a BIIR (R) produced by NPIC (CA) concerning deployed strategic
SSM facilities (01); 0001 indicates it is the first report in that func-
tional area during the fiscal year
and 69 identifies it as a report written in
fiscal year 1969.
Document Security Control Numbers
control numbers for BIIRs and BIIBs are assigned by the
Publications Standards and Planning Branch of the Production Control
Staff of IEG.
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Additional Entries Required
The following additional entries are usually required on the cover
of third-phase reports and briefs:
1. Special control and handling inStructions
2. Classification downgrading instructions
3. Publication date (month and year)
4. NTP functional area
5. Identification of producing agency and office
6. BE number
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II. DATA CONTROL BLOCKS
Data control blocks are included in Basic Imagery Interpretation
Reports and Briefs (including designated basic reports) and, whenever
possible, in direct support Photographic Interpretation Reports (PIRs)
and Briefs (PIBs). They consist of the following entries (see attached
samples for style and format):
1. Installation or Activity Name--Refer to Section IX ("Names")
of the NPIC Editorial Style Manual for the proper forms of geographic.
place and installation names.
2. Country--Enter the two-character country code as given in
the Basic Encyclopedia (BE).
3. UTM Coordinates--Enter this geographic reference point as
identified by the geographic coordinates.
4. Geographic Coordinates--Enter the appropriate coordinates
obtained from the map used as a reference in preparing the report.
5. Category Code--Enter the appropriate five-digit category
code as given in the BE.
6. BE Number--Enter this ten-digit number if the installation
name is included in the BE. If the installation or activity does
not appear in the BE but is in the NIETB, the latter interim BE
number must be used.
7. COMIREX Number--Enter the COMIREX collection requirement
number if one has been assigned to the installation.
8. NIETB Number--Enter the combined World Area Code (WAC)
and NPIC number. This number appears only in the NIETB and is assigned
by NPIC.
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9. Map Reference--Reference the map used in acquiring image-
derived geographic coordinates. Entries should include the publishing
agency, name (optional) and number of the series, sheet number,
edition, date of publication, scale, and classification and controls.
If the classification and controls of a map or chart are higher than
the overall classification of the report, only the map/chart series,
sheet, and scale need to be referenced. This form avoids specifying
the chart number or edition which would require specifying the class-
ification and controls.
10. Latest Imagery Used--Enter the date and mission number of
the latest photography used in preparing the report or brief.
11. Negation Date (If Required)--Enter the date and mission
number of the latest photography on which there is no evidence of
the installation.
12. Requirement?Enter the appropriate requirement number.
(This entry is included as part of the data block only in direct support
PIRs and PIBs.) See samples 3-5.
13. NPIC Project--Enter the appropriate NPIC project number.
(This entry is included as part of the data block only in direct
support PIRs and PIBs.) See samples 3-5.
If information does not exist for an entry, enter"None" in the space
provided. If an entry does not apply in a particular case, enter "NA"
(for "not applicable"). See sample 3.
If it is necessary to include multiple entries in any part of the
data block (as in the case of complexes with multiple sites), enter "See
below" in the space provided and include the information in tabular form
directly below the data block. See sample 2 for style and format.
If it is essential to explain further any data block information,
enter a footnote reference directly below the data block (not at the
end of the page). The asterisk should be after the specific entry to which the
footnote applies. This form of reference should be used only when it is
absolutely necessary to provide explanatory information about a data block
entry.
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Basic Imagery Interpretation Reports and Briefs
Sample 1
INSTALLATION OR ACTIVITY NAME
Bryansk Ammunition and Agricultural Machine Plant Seltso 121
CATEGORY I BE NUMBER
UTmCOORDINMES
36UWE75517'8
GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES
53-23-30N 034-07-20E
COUNTRY
UR
I COMIREX NO.
I NIETB NO
MAP REFERENCE
ACIC. usAar 200, Sheet M0167-18HL, 3d ed, Mar
67, scale 1:200,000 (SECRET
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INSTA LLATION OR ACTIVITY NAME
Rail-to-Road Transfer Points at SS-9 ICBM Complexes
COUNTRY
UR
UT m COORDINATES
NA
GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES
See below
I CATEGORY
MAP REFERENCE
BE NUMBER
See below
AMS Map, Series E504, Sheet 0125-09925, scale 1:250,000
COMIREX NO
See below
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NEGATION DATE OI ,
NA
Complex RTP
Geographic Coordinates BE No COMIREX No NIETB No
Aleysk
Dombarovskiy
Imeni Gastello
Kartaly
Uzhur
Zhangiz-Tobe
52-28-20N
51-01-31N
51-06-10N
53-01-10N
55-16-)#5N
49-12-15N
o82-41-34E
059-48-ooE
o66-17-1oE
060-34-20E
089-44-20E
081-08-20E
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Direct Support Photographic Interpretation Reports and Briefs
Sample 3
INSTA I.LATION OR ACTIVITY NAME
Assembly Buildings Under Construction at Lukhovitsy Airfield
COUNTRY
UR
UTM COORDINATES
NA
GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES
54-54-18N 039-01-35E
CATEGORY BE NUMBER
011: a0 a
MAP RE FERE NC E
ANS. US Air Target Chart, Series 200, Sheet 0166-6, scale 1:200,000
NEGATION DATE III required)
NA
REQUIREMENT
None
NPIC PROJECT
124319NI
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INSTALLATION OR ACTIVITY NAME
Summary of Equipment
UTM COORDINATES
NA
MAP REFERENCE
ACIC'Chart, Series
at Eight Missile Support Facilities*
COUNTRY
UR
GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES
See table
I CATEGORY
BE NUMBER
See below
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See below
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200, Sheet 0581-25, scale 1:200,000
NEGATION DATE III requited)
NA
REQUIREMENT
GMAIC 03-69
NPIC PROJECT
250091
Missile Support
Facility
Geographic Coordinates
BE No COMIREX No NIETB No
Balta
Berdichev
Bobrovskiy
Glazov
Novaya
Mezinovka
Surovatikha
Tambov
Toropets
47-50-52N
49-56-34N
56-40-41N
57-51-36N
53-30-47N
55-43-06N
52-27-36N
56-21-39N
029-53-50E
028-17-59E
061-04-49E
053-16-35E
026-55-25E
043-52-32E
041-27-50E
031-38-40E
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rear depots, and in one instance (Glazov) as a missile support facility annex
to a regional military storage installation.
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III. ABSTRACTS
Abstracts prepared for third-phase basic PI reports should be of the
combined informative-indicative type. This combination-type abstract will
provide research analysts with a brief statement of the substance of the
report and will also indicate the contents and the type of presentation.
The abstract may permit an analyst to satisfy his requirements without
reading the entire report. In any case, it should permit the general
reader to determine whether the entire report should be read.
In preparing the abstract, the informative elements--what the
installation is, what it consists of, and what its significance is--
should come first. The indicative information--the type of coverage
and the fact that functions of facilities and measurements are given--is
provided separately in a final short paragraph.
Currently, an abstract provides a manageable version of a third-
phase basic report for storage in the automated data base. Entering
the abstract into the data base seems desirable until determination
can be made as to whether to include a substantial portion of the
entire report into the data base.
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Samples of Combination Indicative and Informative Abstracts
Sample 1
This SA-2 surface-to-air missile (SAM) site in North Korea is a fixed
site with an operational capability. It has six revetted launch positions
in an irregular configuration, a revetted central guidance area, a probable
acquisition radar position, and an administration/housing area.
This report provides a detailed imagery-derived analysis of the site
from January 1966 to April 1966. Based on high-resolution photography, the
report includes a detailed line drawing, photographs of the area, mensura-
tion of significant features, a chronology of site construction and
occupancy, and reference data.
Sample 2
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for the water basin and 3,000 feet of quayed shoreline, and contains 25
buildings. Three W-class submarines and approximately 15 minor naval
vessels are usually stationed at the base.
This report, based on high-resolution imagery, includes a functional
analysis, mensuration, a detailed drawing of the facility, photographs of
the installation and surrounding environs, and a reference data list.
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IV. BASIC IMAGERY INTERPRETATION REPORTS
A Basic Imagery Interpretation Report (BIIR) is the publication by
which third-phase exploitation information is disseminated. It contains
basic information of community-wide interest, but should be prepared to
report only on targets for which NPIC has responsibility under the National
Tasking Plan (NTP). Also, information for a BIIR must exceed both sides
of a single sheet of letter- or legal-size paper. Otherwise, a Basic Imagery
Interpretation Brief (BIIB) should be prepared.
In some cases, NPIC may disseminate third-phase exploitation information
which does not fall into its area of NTP responsibility by issuing an
interim BIIR. This type of report may be self-initiated or requested, but
permission to publish the report must be Obtained from the agency having
NTP responsibility for disseminating the information.
Requirement and Initiation
Normally, COMIREX specifies the targets to be reported and the frequency
with which they are to be reported. As an answer to a specific requirement,
a BIIR answers specific Essential Elements of Information (EEI) as set forth
by the NTP.
Content
A BIIR contains a data block, abstract, introduction, basic description,
graphics, and references. A preface or table of contents may be added when
either is deemed appropriate. This type of report presents the results
of a thorough analysis and interpretation of all pertinent photography of
a specific target or group of targets.
An interim basic report, in addition to the information presented
above, contains the following statement which appears at the bottom of
the first page:
"This report is published as an interim basic report in response to
a COMIREX-approved requirement and with the concurrence of (the
responsible NTP organization)."
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Format
A BIIR must include the following parts:
A. Report Cover and Data Control Block
See section I, "Cover Entry Data and Data Control Blocks," in
this manual.
B. Abstract
The abstract is to furnish the reader with a brief description
of the report's salient information and also to indicate the contents
and type of presentation (see section III, "Abstracts," in this manual).
The abstract, along with the data block, is entered into the automated
data base.
C. Introduction
The introduction contains all of the information relative to
location and identification, environment, and related installations.
This portion of the report may be divided into specifically titled
sections when the amount of information warrants separate treatment
of one or more elements. The introduction normally is one or more
pages long. In it, the subject is explained, the purpose of the
report is stated, and the development of the main body of the report
is summarized. In a short report, important findings can be summarized
in the introduction. In any case, a statement of purpose or significance
is usually presented in the first paragraph.
D. Basic Description
This section contains all of the information relative to the
physical characteristics of the installation, the operational functions
observed, the status of the facility and its components, activities
underway, and all information which concerns vehicles, equipment, and
other objects of a nonfixed stature. The nature of the subject, plus in-
terpretability of the photography and extent of coverage, will dictate
the content, organization, and length of this section. This section
will include detailed significant findings and conclusions and is the
single most important segment of the report. It may be divided into
two or more specific parts dealing with individual components.
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E. References
The references normally include both imagery and other references
in the following order:
1. Imagery References
Include all information necessary to identify the mission--
imagery project, mission number, date of pass, pass number
(if applicable), camera (if applicable), frame and index numbers
(if applicable), and classification and control information.
Imagery is always listed in reverse chronological order (i.e.,
the most recent mission first). Only imagery from which
information is extracted should be referenced. Whenever a
photo interpreter finds it necessary to refer to information
in an earlier report and does not reexamine the photography,
the earlier report will be referenced under "Documents."
Small format imagery is entered with sufficient information
to source and identify fully. (See section X of the NPIC
Editorial Style Manual for additional information regarding
format and elements of imagery references.)
2. Map and Chart References
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The map and chart references should be the same as those
entered in the data block except that maps other than those
used to determine the imagery-derived coordinates may be listed
as appropriate. (See section X, NPIC Editorial Style Manual,
for additional information regarding simplified map references and
classification.)
3. Document References
Textual information in the body of the report based on sources
other than imagery is referenced under "Documents." A document
reference is indicated in the body of the report by placing
the appropriate reference number as a superscript immediately
after the sentence to which it applies. The reference citation
includes the issuing agency, report letters (if any) and numbers,
title, date of issue, date of information, accession number
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if available, and classification and control information.
(See section X, NPIC Editorial Style Manual, for additional
information regarding document referencing.)
G. Requirement and Project Number
The COMIREX-approved requirement number and the NPIC project
number are the last items in the report and are formatted as follows:
REQUIREMENT
COMIREX BR-J/001-69
NPIC Project 210477
Distribution
One hundred and twenty-six copies of a BIIR are disseminated. Twenty
of these are distributed throughout NPIC of which ten are retained by IEG.
Detailed distribution of a BIIR is as follows:
Internal Distribution
External Distribution
Addressees
No of Copies
Addressees
No of Copies
D/NPIC
1
TCO/CIA
1
Ch/IEG
1
Special Center
28
IEG/MSD
2
TCO/DIA
55
IEG/SD
3
TCO/NSA
2
IEG/EGD
2
TCO/STATE
1
IEG/WGD
2
Records Center
10
PSG/AID/TPDB
1
Vital Records
1
PSG/RD/GB
1
Total 98
R&RD/ESS
2
IAS
2
COMIREX
1
SPA])
1
DIAXX-3C4
1
Total
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V. BASIC IMAGERY INTERPRETATION BRIEFS
Purpose
A Basic Imagery Interpretation Brief (BIIB) is the publication by
which third-phase exploitation information of community-wide interest is
disseminated on a target for which NPIC has responsibility under the National
Tasking Plan (NTP). Essentially, it is produced in answer to a requirement
levied on NPIC for new information on an established target. A BIIB is
limited to both sides of a single sheet of letter- or legal-size paper.
If the information exceeds these limits, a Basic Imagery Interpretation
Report should be considered.
In some cases, NPIC may disseminate third-phase exploitation information
which does not fall into its area of NTP responsibility by issuing an
interim BIIB. This may be self-initiated or requested, but permission to
publish this type report must be obtained from the agency having NTP
responsibility for publishing the information.
Requirement and Initiation
COMIREX specifies the targets to be reported and the frequency with
which they are to be reported. As with the basic report, NPIC initiative
is not involved. The basic brief is produced in answer to a COMIREX
requirement and answers specific Essential Elements of Information (EEI)
as set forth under the NTP.
Content
A BIIB normally contains a data control block (see section II, "Data
Control Blocks," in this manual), introduction, basic description, and
references. It presents the results of a thorough analysis and interpre-
tation of all pertinent photography of a specific target or group of targets.
The interim basic brief, in addition to including the above information,
contains the following statement which appears at the bottom of the first
page:
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"This brief is published as an interim basic brief in response to a
COMIREX-approved requirement and with the concurrence of (the respon-
sible NTP organization)."
Format
The format of the BIIB requires that the following information be
included (however, section headings may be omitted if the amount of information
is minimal):
A. Brief Cover and Data Control Block
See section I, "Cover Entry Data for Third-Phase Reports
and Briefs," and section II, "Data Control Blocks," in this manual.
B. Introduction
The introduction contains all of the information relative to
location and identification, environment, and related installations.
C. Basic Description
The basic description contains all information relative to the
physical characterists of the installation, the operational functions
Observed, the status of the installation and its components, activities
underway, and all information concerning vehicles, equipment, and other
Objects of a nonfixed nature.
The nature of the subject plus interpretability of the photography
and extent of coverage will dictate the content, organization, and length
of this section which includes details of significant findings and
conclusions.
D. References
The references normally include both imagery and other references
in the following order (if the references are short, they may be
eliminated from the formal reference page and referred to only in the
data control block):
1. Imagery References
These include all information necessary to identify the
mission, date of pass, pass number (if applicable), frame and
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index numbers (if applicable), and classification and control
information. Imagery is always listed in reverse chronological
order (i.e., the most recent mission first). Only imagery
from which information is extracted should be referenced.
Whenever a photo interpreter finds it necessary to refer
to information in an earlier report and does not reexamine
the photography, the earlier report will be referenced under
"Documents." Small format imagery is entered with sufficient
information to source and identify fully. See section X
of the NPIC Editorial Style Manual for additional information
regarding format and elements of imagery references.
2. Map and Chart References
The map and chart references should be the same as those
entered in the data block except that maps other than those
used to determine the imagery-derived coordinates may be
listed as appropriate. See section X of the NPIC Editorial
Style Manual for additional information regarding simplified
map references and classification.
3. Document References
Textual information in the body of the report based on sources
other than imagery is referenced under "Documents." A document
reference is indicated in the body of the report by placing
the appropriate reference number as a superscript immediately
after the sentence to which it applies. The reference citation
includes the issuing agency, report letters (if any) and numbers,
title, date of information, accession number if available,
and classification and control information. (See section
X of the NPIC Editorial Style Manual for additional information
regarding document referencing.)
E. Requirement and Project Number
The COMIREX-approved requirement number and the NPIC project
number are the last items in the brief and are formatted as follows:
REQUIREMENT
COMIREX BR-J/001-69
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The dissemination for the BIIB is the same as that of the Basic
Imagery Interpretation Report.
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VI. BRIEFS DESIGNATING BASIC REPORTS
Existing reports which meet the
cited by publishing as Basic Imagery
of the targets and the reports which
The briefs are published by category
scheduled. This means that not more
be produced each quarter.
requirements for basic reports are
Interpretation Briefs (BIIBs) a list
satisfy the particular requirements.
in the quarter the basic report is
than 12 publications of each type would
The originating division should hold all BIIBs of this type until
approximately the first of the last month in each quarter of the fiscal
year (i.e., I March, 1 June, 1 September, and 1 December). At that time,
all such BIIBs in each National Tasking Plan (NTP) area category should
be packaged in the production branch of each division and forwarded for
printing as single publications, one for each category. If more than one
division shares targets in a single NTP area category, the divisions should
pool their BIIBs and arrange to have them consolidated for issuance as a
single publication.
There are two versions of this type of brief, one consisting only of
a notice of the existing publication and the other containing some photo
readout under the title "Basic Description." Both versions can be included
in the consolidated publication as long as the basic description is brief
and the readout insignificant. In rare cases, when the readout is longer
than one page or the information is significant, a brief of this type should
be issued separately. If the information exceeds the length established
for a brief, it is likely that the presentation is unnecessarily elaborate
or the information is so voluminous and complex as to require the preparation
of a new basic report.
No more than three reports may be listed in a BITE designating previously
published reports as still valid. If the analyst must search for information
in four or more previously published reports, the information must be
reformatted and/or updated and issued in a single publication.
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Purpose
A Photographic Interpretation Report (PIR) is for the dissemination
of third-phase information for which a direct support or self-initiated
requirement has been approved. It is prepared when the amount of infor-
mation exceeds both sides of a single sheet of letter- or legal-size paper.
If the information does not exceed this length, a Photographic Interpretation
Brief (FIB) should be considered.
Requirement
The requirement for a PIR may be a direct support request from another
agency or may originate in NPIC.
Initiation
A PIR is created on the basis of requirements levied on NPIC for
new information on an established target, but can be initiated and approved
by NPIC.
Content
A PIR may contain any information which is not specifically assigned
to other offices under the National Tasking Plan. It will include sufficient
graphics and text to tell the story clearly.
Format
The report should resemble a Basic Imagery Interpretation Report
(BIIR). It normally contains an abstract, introduction, basic description,
and references. Also, it usually contains a data block for input into
the automated data base (see section II, "Data Control Blocks," in this
manual). A PIR presents the results of a thorough analysis and considered
interpretation of all pertinent photography of a specific target.
In general, the specifications for handling references, including
photo references and entries for the requirement and NPIC project number
are the same as those for a BIIR.
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Normally, 127 copies of a PIR are disseminated to selected addressees.
Of these, 18 are disseminated internally (including IAS and SPAD) of which
nine are retained in IEG. Externally, most reports of this type (57 copies)
go to TCO/DIA. Eight PIRs receive foreign distribution. Detailed dissemination
is as follows:
Internal Distribution
External Distribution
Addressees
No of Copies
Addressees
No of Copies
D/NPIC
1
TCO/OSA
1
Ch/IEG
1
ICES
1
IEG/MSD!
2
Special Center
24
IEG/SD
3
TCO/OBGI
2
IEG/WGD
2
TCO/DIA
57
IEG/PHD
1
TCO/NIC
1
Ch/PSG
1
TCO/USAF
3
PSG/AID/TPDB
1
TCO/Navy
1
R&RD/ESS
2
TCO/NSA
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:AS
2
TCO/State
1
SPAD
1
Records Center
8
Vital Records
1
Total
101
Total
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VIII. PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION BRIEFS
Purpose
The purpose of a Photo Interpretation Brief (FIB) is to disseminate
second- or third-phase information for which a direct support or NPIC-
initiated requirement has been received.
Requirement and Initiation
The requirement is either a direct support request from another
agency or is initiated and approved by NPIC.
Content
Any pertinent information may be included in a second-phase brief.
The third-phase brief may include any information except that for which
other agencies have NTP responsibility. A FIB should be based on the
findings of a single recent mission. Anything more detailed should be
considered for a Photographic Interpretation Report (PIR).
Format
A FIB normally contains a data block for input into the automated
data base, a basic description containing the new or additional information,
and references.
Distribution:
Normally, 127 copies of a FIB are disseminated to selected addressees.
Of these, 18 are disseminated internally (including IAS and SPAD) of which
nine are retained in IEG. Externally, most PIBs (57 copies) go to TCO/DIA.
Eight PIBs receive foreign distribution. Detailed dissemination is as follows:
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Addressees
D/NPIC
Ch/IEG
IEG/MSD
IEG/SD
IEG/WGD
IEG/PHD
Ch/PSG
PSG/AID/TPDB
R&RD/ESS
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1
1
2
3
2
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1
1
2
2
1
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Addressees
TCO/OSA
ICRS
Special Center
TCO/OBGI
TCO/DIA
TCO/NIC
TCO/USAF
TCO/Navy
TCO/NSA
TCO/State
Records Center
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Total
1
1
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2
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1
3
1
2
1
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IX. PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION MEMORANDUMS
Purpose
The purpose of a Photographic Interpretation Memorandum (PIM) is to
disseminate second-phase information for which an NPIC-initiated requirement
has been approved. It is not to be regarded, however, as a convenient
vehicle for disseminating information concerning targets for which other
offices have National Tasking Plan responsibility.
Requirement
No formal requirement exists. A PIM is published on the basis of
critical items or conditions existing at a particular time and the information
presented is usually "highly perishable."
Initiation
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or by working level employees with management approval.
Content
A PIM contains not more than two single-spaceltypewritten pages. Only
a few maps and photos should be included. Those selected should be highly
functional and should have visual impact and unusual communicability. A
PIM usually contains timely information about a single target, but can
include a summary of information on numerous targets. It does not usually
contain detailed measurements or specifications.
Format
The PIM format is informal. It consists of a newspaper-type headline
with the body of the report written in newspaper style. No photo references
are included other than those generally or incidentally mentioned in the
text.
The NPIC project number should be included as the last item, immediately
after the textual portion of the report.
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Normally 128 copies of the codeword version of a PIM are disseminated
to selected addressees; 322 copies of noncodeword PIMs are distributed
Of the 128 codeword PIMs, 18 are disseminated internally (including
IAS and SPAD) of which nine are retained in IEG. Externally, most PIMs
(57 copies) go to TCO/DIA. Eight codeword PIMs receive foreign distribution.
Detailed distribution is as follows:
Internal Distribution
External Distribution
Addressees
No of Copies
Addressees
No of Copies
D/NPIC
Ch/IEG
IEG/MSD
IEG/SD
IEG/WGD
IEG/PHD
Ch/PSG
PSG/AID/TPDB
R&RD/ESS
IAS
SPAD
Vital Records
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
TCO/OEL
TCO/OSA
ICRS
Special Center
TCO/OBGI
TCO/DIA
TCO/NIC
TCO/USAF
TCO/Navy
TCO/NSA
TCO/State
Records Center
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1
1
24
2
57
1
3
1
2
1
9
Total 18 Total 102
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1 - Aircraft
2 - Missiles
3 - Radars
4 - Missile Facilities and Ranges
5 - R&D Facilities
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Of the 322 noncodeword PIMs disseminated, 15 are retained within the center
of which three are kept in IEG. Detailed distribution is noted below.
Internal Distribution External Distribution
Addressees No of Copies
D/NPIC
PPBS
Ch/IEG
IEG/PHD
Ch/PSG
PSG/AID/TPDB
R&RD/ESS
IAS
SPAD
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1
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1
1
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No of Copies
FIB/OCR
2
GR/OCR
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OCR/HULA
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OCR/PUB
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ONE/AD
1
DIR/NSA
10
State/INR
6
DCS
1
RI/DDP
4
FBIS/AD
1
AD/OSI
4
OTR/IS/IP
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1
TCO/OSA
1
Special Center
23
TCO/OBGI
1
TCO/DIA
3
TCO/NIC
2
TCO/Navy
1
Vital Records
1
Reserve Stock
51
DIACO-3
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X. CABLES
Purpose
The basic purpose of cables is to disseminate information on which
early action may be required and which therefore requires faster dissemination
than that available via courier.
OAK and OAK Supplement Cables
Purpose
These cables are used to make quick dissemination of the data which
will be included in the hard-copy OAKs and OAK Supplements.
Requirement
The dissemination of OAK and OAK Supplement information by cable is
made pursuant to a requirement of COMIREX.
Initiation
All OAK and OAK Supplement data is disseminated by cable.
Content
Content is noted under "Initiation" above.
Format
OAK and OAK Supplement cables are formatted according to the requirements
established under "The National Standard Message Format for Electrical
Transmission of First- and Second-Phase Exploitation" (WWIPIR). For details
regarding this format, refer to COMIREX-D-31.2/11, 1st Revision, January 1969.
Distribution
OAK and OAK Supplement cables are disseminated according to the standard
distribution list for the OAK.
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These cables are used to disseminate selected information derived
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IPIRs are generated in response to a COMIREX requirement.
Initiation
IPIRs are initiated as required as the result of analysis of material
from
Content
Content is established by current reporting requirements.
Format
The IPIR format is established according to WWIPIR requirements (see
under "Format" for OAK and OAK Supplement).
Distribution
Distribution is established by current reporting requirements.
Preliminary Cables
Purpose
The purpose is to provide early notice of significant readout from
Requirement
No formal requirements exists. The dissemination of a preliminary
cable was self-initiated by NPIC and has continued for some time.
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Initiation
Preliminary cables are self-initiated by NPIC.
Content
Preliminary cables consist of Contributions from TW divisions based
on their initial scan of the film from Unlike
the OAK, a preliminary cable is not detailed, but contains highlights of
significant data derived from early analysis.
Format
The data is grouped by functional areas (e.g., "Missile and Space
Activity") and within these groupings by country (e.g., USSR).
Distribution
Preliminary cables go to all OAK recipients.
Continuing Photographic Interpretation Reports (CPIRs)
Purpose
The purpose is to disseminate information derived from
in support of specific tactical requirements.
Requirement
CPIRs are generated in response to an arrangement with DIA.
Initiation
CPIRs are initiated as required as the result of analysis of material
from
Content
Content is established by current reporting requirements.
Format
CPIRs are written according to a standard DIA reporting format.
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XI. BRIEFINGS
Briefings are intended for the dissemination of information from any
phase of exploitation.
Requirement and Initiation
A request for a briefing can be either formal or informal. A self-
generated briefing can be given when NPIC management feels there is suf-
ficient interest in a subject or development to warrant it. Also, many
photo interpreters attend various committee meetings which deal with
intelligence problems, and generally conduct briefings as a regular part
of their committee duties.
Normally, requests for briefings to be given outside NPIC should be
made formally, in writing, through the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting
Staff, Requirements and Analysis Division. When such a request is received,
an NPIC project number will be assigned and a formal requirement levied.
Just as with any other project, briefing requirements can, and will, be
handled on a priority basis if necessary.
Content
Content depends on the subject being briefed. Normally, in addition
to the subject of immediate interest, some background or history is presented
to put the material in proper context and to aid the understanding of
those being briefed.
Format
This depends on the person who is briefing. Briefings can, and do,
reflect individual styles. In general, most briefings follow a similar
outline. The purpose of the briefing is usually presented almost
immediately--e.g., right after the briefer has established his credentials
(told who he is, explained his expertise in the subject, etc.). Following
these introductory remarks, the development of the subject is explained and
background given. Then, the current status and activity of the target and
measurements and specifications (if not overly detailed) are given. Finally,
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briefer normally answers questions after his presentation.
Distribution
Distribution or presentation depends on requirements and community
interest which, of courro v y widely.
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XII. BRIEFING BOARDS AND MODELS
Boards
Purpose
Briefing boards are produced for rapid, limited dissemination of
important information. They are used to disseminate information derived
from any phase of exploitation and other information of particular interest.
Requirements and Initiative
Except in the case of special, limited distribution boards, no formal
requirement exists. The production of "routine" boards is initiated by
NPIC on the basis of findings made during the exploitation of photography.
In addition to boards which show only information derived from a current
mission, developmental or comparative boards are also made showing signifi-
cant changes in the target as observed over a series of missions.
Special, limited distribution boards are produced in response to
specific requests from NPIC groups and divisions as well as from other
agencies. The inhouse requests are usually for boards depicting output,
organization, systems, and methods. Requests from other agencies involve
subjects of specific and particular interest to the requester.
Content and Format
A briefing board contains, with any accompanying notes, all the
information required to explain significant developments. A board normally
contains the following items of information: 1) the best print available
showing the significant item; 2) title information including the BE/TDI-
approved installation name, geographic coordinates, mission number, BE
number, and the date of photography; 3) an annotated location map; 4) a
direction indicator (north arrow); and 5) annotations of significant items.
Newly identified items are designated by a red arrow; other known signifi-
cant items are designated by a yellow arrow. Also included, as appropriate,
are such supplemental items as ground photos, legends, scale bars, etc.
Briefing board notes, which are made for "routine" boards but not
usually for specials, include enough information to adequately explain
the accompany board. (See section XII, "Briefing Board Notes," in this
manual.)
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, Usually, in the case of "routine" boards, one hard copy is made for
CIA and one for DIA. General distribution is made in the form of prints
and Vu-graphs.
Special boards are usually made in one hard copy only which is disseminated
to the requester. One Vu-graph and one print are retained in NPIC files.
As mentioned above, notes are not normally prepared on special boards.
Models
Purpose
Models are used as briefing aids when more detail is required than is
normally shown on a print. They are occasionally used as analytical tools
to aid photo interpreters in their work.
Requirement and Initiative
Models are usually made as the result of an 1EG request. Normally
only one model is made per request; i.e., a model is made only for the
requester with no automatic distribution to other offices.
The requirement flow is initiated when the requirement is presented
to the graphics section for estimating the cost and manhours required.
The final decision on whether a model should be made rests with the NPIC
Production Management Board (PMB). If the PM B approves the request,
graphics personnel are informed, a photo interpreter is assigned to the
project, and work begins. All previous reports and the best photography
available over the target installation are used in preparing the model.
Content and Format
These are as required and are determined by the size and placement of
individual units as observed on photography.
In addition to providing a better perspective of the arrangement and
dimensions of an installation, models are often used to demonstrate and/or
test theories as to the workings of certain types of equipment.
Usually, no notes are prepared for a model.
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National Substantive Briefing Aids Collection for study and briefing by
NPIC personnel Occasionally, models are loaned to other agencies for
use in briefings or for study.
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XIII. BRIEFING BOARD NOTES
:Briefing board notes are written to point up the significance of the
items being briefed. They are formatted and contain collateral as well
as photo-derived intonation.
Requirement and Initiative
The requirement and initiative are the same as for a briefing board.
Notes accompany briefing boards which are produced by NPIC on the basis
of events or significant items as deemed appropriate.
Content and Format
Content and format include the following:
1. Title information--including geographic coordinates and mission
dates
2. Significance of the graphic
3. Location of the activity
4. Remarks--including history and development
5. Collateral--including pertinent information from other reporting
agencies and sources
6. First identification
7. Negation date
8. Subsequent coverage
9. Dimensions and specifications
10. Mission readout--including observations at the installation on
the current mission, logical conclusions drawn from what is
observed on the current mission, and OB information at the end
of the mission readout.
11. References--a final line of mission readout including the mission
number, date, pass/frame, and conditions
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XIV. BLACK BOOK ITEMS
Black Book items are prepared to disseminate material from any phase
of exploitation suggested or specifically requested for use in the "Black
Book." The material is disseminated to the community by the Office of
Current Intelligence (OCI) in an easy-to-read, nontechnical form.
Requirement and Initiation
No formal requirement exists, only nominations of items considered to
be pertinent at any given time. OCI may request specific information for
inclusion in the "Black Book," but, normally, items are coordinated by
CCI and NPIC management.
Content
Items of a sensitive or tightly controlled nature are primarily included.
OSR often writes item or analyses, based on photography, of installations
or facilities.
Format
One or more paragraphs, usually with an accompanying map or photograph,
are written in a clear, comprehensive manner.
Distribution
Fewer than fifty copies of the "Black Book" are sent to top-level
officials.
Preparation of Black Book Items
All Black Book items are due as soon as possible on the day for which
they are scheduled. Unless exceptions are made, they should be received
in the Production Control Staff (PCS) of IEG not later than noon on the
day of transmittal.
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Two copies of text and photos will be prepared, one copy for CIA
and one for DIA. Any annotations should be done on overlays.
The division having substantive responsibility for the item will
place the photo orders. For purposes of close control and coordination,
PCS should be alerted so the proper procedures for logging out and delivering
the item may be implemented. Black Book items sent to the Production
Services Group (PSG) must always be identified so as to ensure proper
handling.
No controls are required for text and/or photos that are secret or
confidential, but some identification is essential. For text, an NPIC/
IEG memorandum number should be used as an identifier. Accompanying
photos, if any, can be labeled on the back as attachment 1, etc. to
NPIC/IEG-00/69. No copy numbers are needed. If only photos are being
transmitted, they should be identified by mission number and frame.
These identifiers are usually in the margin of the photo.
The finished text and/or photos, after approval by the division chief,
should be hand carried to PCS for group office approval. There, the
entire day's collection will be assembled and sent to PSG for delivery
to CIA and DIA.
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XV. GRAPHICS
Graphics used in reports include maps, photographs, charts, graphs,
schematics, flowcharts, drawings, sketches, or any other illustrations
which serve a purpose which cannot be adequately served by textual
material alone: GrThics should not be used merely as devices to embellish
a report, but Should be an integral part of the publication. A basic
principle governing the use of graphics is do not show too much at one
time. Graphiclmaterial will lose its effectiveness if too much is
attempted. For example, the effectiveness of a map designed to show the
location of grOund order of battle will be impaired if the map includes
unnecessary industrial details of the area.
All graphics titles are typed on a single sheet of paper and forwarded
to the Production Services Group with the report manuscript. See section
- XIII of the NPiC Editorial Style Manual for additional information on
captions.
Types of Graphics
A. Location Map
The location map is almost always the first illustration or a small-
scale inset to the first graphic. It may be a small-scale map with the
location of the subject of the report clearly annotated or it may be a
large-scale map, with coordinates, showing environmental and natural
features as well as the location of the subject. The need to present the
reader with either general or precise location will determine which map
will be used.
B. Photographs (Aerial)
Depending on the significance of the item being presented, a photograph
may be either annotated or unannotated. If annotated, the annotations must
correspond to the text; that is, annotations and text must carry precisely
the same identifications and information in the same words. Generally,
unannotated photos are of doubtful functional value.
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Lines or symbols may be superimposed on a photograph to isolate or
draw attention to specific items. PArt of the photograph may be blown
up to larger scale and used as an im..et to show details of a particular
item. Two or more photographs may be combined as one graphic for purposes
of comparison.
C. Line Drawings
A line drawing is drawn as nearly as possible to scale and includes
conventional map symbols. It may have a bar scale or legend. In most
cases, it includes a north arrow and annotations. Any item of sufficient
importance to be included in the text should be annotated on the drawing
if the item is not otherwise obvious. If numerous annotations are required,
the items should be numbered and keyed to the text or to a table. Insets
may be used on line drawings; e.g., tables, photographs, larger-scale
drawings, etc.
D. Perspective Drawings
A perspective drawing can be included in a report to provide a description
of items of unknown or undetermined function. It may also be used to
portray features or objects which are difficult to describe. However,
making these drawings is time consuming and expensive. Therefore, they
should be included only when the object depicted is of potential significance.
E. Schematic Drawings
These are diagrams consisting of lines and specialized signs and
symbols to depict typical or generalized plans and relationships. Frequent
use of schematic drawings is made in photo interpretation reports to
illustrate power networks, but many other subjects can be illustrated by
this type of graphic--e.g., utility systems, transportation nets, pipelines,
etc.
F. Collateral Photographs or Drawings
These are graphics drawn from sources other than the photography
on which the report is based. These graphics can be ground photos,
illustrations taken from publications, and drawings made by eyewitnesses.
A collateral graphic may be used, if especially needed, to illustrate
the appearance of a typical facility rather than the specific facility
being reported.
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Fold-ups and/or fold-downs should not, as a rule, be used in NPIC
reports. Proposed exceptions to this rule should receive the approval
of the group chief's office before any implementation is undertaken. Any
exceptions will normally be proposed in the planning phase.
It is essential that all concerned realize that the addition of
graphics, including photographs, can add substantially to the cost of
the report. Division chiefs are responsible not only for the textual
content of reports, but, also, for ensuring an economical and judicious
selection of graphics in the reports.
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XVI. TABLES
Tabular material should be included in a report only when it serves
a useful purpose. Tables can be used in several different ways. They
may be substitutes in part for textual material, they may complement the
text, or they may effectively summarize the conclusions of the report.
The photo interpreter and editor must be sure, therefore, that tables
not only are of the most appropriate type, but also contribute to the
significance of the report.
Aside from the obvious necessity for absolute accuracy and clearness
in tabular material, no specific requirements can be established. The
nature of the material will vary with the requirements of each report,
and blanket rules would be of little value.
Tables can be included in the body of the report if they are intended
to clarify text on a specific page or they can be presented in appendixes
to the report.
Tables will be numbered consecutively in the order of their inclusion
in the text. The title will be in topic form, briefly indicating what the
table is presenting. If the table is part of an illustration, no table
number is required.
Column headings in tables should be brief with any units of measurement
placed in parentheses after or under the appropriate heading. To save
space, abbreviations may be used if they are understandable. If data
on a particular item is missing or not applicable, dashes should be entered
in the row under the appropriate column. Footnotes may be used, but should
appear at the end of the table rather than at the bottom of the page. However,
as an aid to the reader, the phrase "see footnote (or footnotes) at end of
table" should be placed at the' bottom of any page of a table that continues
to another page. This phrase will appear without an asterisk.
If possible, items of similar purpose or size should be grouped within
the table. Examples:
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Item Description
Dimensions Total Roof
(ft) Cover
(sq ft)
1-7 Storage bldgs 125 x 70 (each)
8 Admin bldg 200 x 100
9-11 Barracks 40 x 200 (each)
or
1-7 Storage bldgs Varies from
100 x 65 to
200 x 85 (or
simply varies)
8 Admin bldg 200 x 100
9-11 Barracks Varies from
40 x loo to
50 x 175 (or
simply varies)
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XVII. CHANGES AND CORRECTIONS
Changes and corrections to disseminated reports are to be issued
in memorandum form (see attached samples). The format herein presented
,replaces that previously used for addenda, notices, and errata.
Memorandums of this type should reflect significant changes in
substance or document control or classification. They should not be used
as vehicles for the perfunctory correction of insignificant errors. Each
memorandum should include the pertinent part of the incorrect or incomplete
passage or facts as well as the revised statement(s) so that the recipient
will be able to assess the significance of the change without having to
refer to the original document. In most cases, it will be necessary, or
at least helpful to state briefly the reason for the change or correction.
IEG divisions should observe the following procedures in preparing
memorandums for changes and corrections;
1. Type the change or correction in final form on paper preprinted
with the same classification, codewords, and controls as the report
being corrected and submit it to the Production Control Staff.
2. A completed Project Control (bluA) Card (including the initials
of the person approving the item) must accompany a memorandum. State
the reason for the change or correction under "Remarks."
3. A memorandum in a controlled system must have its own
or other control number. Contact the Dissemination Branch, Research
and Reference Division, Production Services Group
for the appropriate control number. (A correction or change to a
bearing an R number will not require a separate number.)
report
4. The heading information must include the NPIC publication
number, RCA or BCA number (if applicable), publication title, type of
report, and publication date of the material being changed or corrected.
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SAMPLE 1
10 April 1969
MEMORANDUM FOR: Recipients of
SUBJECT:
OAK, KH-4 Mission 0000-2
31 March-7 April 1969
Dated April 1969
1. "USSR AND OTHER COUNTRIES" Section, page 13, DAMASCUS AIRFIELD,
COMIREX Further interpretation of photography reveals that "NO
CHANGE IN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY OBSERVED" should be changed to "THE
SINGLE-BAY AND DOUBLE-BAY HANGARETTES ARE IN THE MIDSTAGE OF CONSTRUCTION
NEAR THE ENDS OF THE RUNWAY." Also, change the order of battle from
"NONE OBSERVNO" to "5 POSSIBLE AIRCRAFT."
2. "CHINA AND NORTH VTFTNAM" Section, page 7,
IThe frame line for this target was inadver-
tently omitted due to mechanical problems during processing. It is as
follows:
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SAMPLE 2
MEMORANDUM FOR: Recipients of
SUBJECT:
10 April 1969
RCA-01/0000/69
Bryansk Ammunition and Machine Plant (USSR)
Basic Imagery Interpretation Report
Dated April 1969
On page 1, under "Basic Description," change the first sentence to
read as follows (adding a third area, the munitions loading plant, and
its location):
"The plant consists of three areas: the main plant area, a muni-
tions loading plant 3 nm northwest of the main plant area, and a large
explosives/munitions storage area 2 nm west of the main plant area."
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SAMPLE 3
MEMORANDUM FOR: Recipients of
SUBJECT:
30 April 1969
RCA-09/0000/69
Perm Rocket Engine Test Facility (USSR)
Basic Imagery Interpretation Report
Dated March 1969
Please substitute the attached pages 7 and 8 for the original pages
7, 8, and 9 disseminated with the referenced report and adjust the page
number notation on the cover. Also, note that the classification of the
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now applies to the
entire report. The material omitted from the original text eliminates
development of a hypothesis concerning the possible function of the rocket
engine test facility which was based on questionable data. It does not
change the conclusion of the report.
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