INTERIM PROGRESS REPORT INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM FOR CASE PROCESSING

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP85M00364R000400590049-4
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 21, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 21, 2008
• Sequence Number: 49
• Publication Date: January 12, 1983
• Content Type: REPORT

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CONFIDENTIAL
January 12, 1983
INTERIM PROGRESS REPORT
INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
FOR CASE PROCESSING
DOD is developing an automated data communications, storage
and retrieval system for use in processing requests for disclosure
of classified military information, munitions and dual-use ex-
port cases and COCOM cases. The system,-called the Foreign
Disclosure and Technical Information System (FORDTIS) by DOD,
will store only those cases referred to DOD for coordination.
FORDTIS will permit Commerce, State, Defense, DOE, Customs and
the intelligence agencies to retrieve case data or reference data
over remote terminals located in their respective organizations.
This will improve case processing efficiency and speed by giving
all parties immediate access to the latest data on each case under
consideration, reducing mailing delays. It will also allow greater
consistency in case processing by making it easier to review past
cases similar to the case under consideration.
FORDTIS' initial operating capability was demonstrated in
June 1982 for use in processing requests for classified military
information and munitions export cases. The system is being
tested for use in processing dual-use export cases. DOD, each of
the services, and DIA have terminals. The State, Commerce, CIA,
NSA, DOE, and Customs installations will begin in 1983. Eventually,
100 terminals at 40 sites are planned.
DOD will fund for cryptographic equipment, communications
equipment, and installation costs. Users_ will pay for the com-
munications line as a normal part of their telephone service.
Users will be responsible for providing electricity and site
security.
A Memorandum of Understanding to define what data will be
exchanged and who will provide software interfaces has been
drafted by DOD. Coordination at the working level will begin
shortly. No problems are anticipated.
NSC review completed.
CONFIDENTIAL
DECL: 1/12/89
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