TARGET CENTER ((Sanitized) PROJECT)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP81T00990R000100150013-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 6, 2002
• Sequence Number: 13
• Publication Date: June 28, 1966
• Content Type: MF

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RAM M FCR : Director for Photographic Itatelligence, CIA
TBROi Br Chief, Imagery Analysis Division, CIA
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25X1 A W'CT:
Target Center
Project)
1. After attending several meetings regarding the proposed establishment
of a Clandestine Reconnaissance and Targeting Capability in Southeast Asia,
and after numerous discussions with people baling ideas on the subject, a few
observations can now be made which could hem some import in high-level
decision making.
25X1A 2. In working paper (see Attachment, p.2, para. 4)
the implication is clear that the assets for the proposed Target Center
shall have a long range utility for the Agency. The discussions to date
for the proposed Target Center have been in terms of a move or less permanent
installation to be constructed A real problem in this 25X1 A
approach exists in the area of to lab paoeessingfpirintfrii/duplica,tang.
If a future contingency called for timely redeployment of the Target Center
assets the aircraft and personnel (including Pis) could readily m"ve; the
photo lab facilities could not likewise be available for redeployment.
3. Consideration might profitably be given to the use of photo
processing vans in support of an Agency reconnaissance and targeting capability.
The military has used this technique with a meas of success and its
advantages in terms of overseas deployment are undeniably considerable.
25X1A if I and/or DAB' envisions a to stay (3 to 5 years) the 25X1A
construction of a permanent installation (inclu n8 photo lab facilities) is
probably the best approach to the im diatte problem. However, the DCI might
want to consider the "trailer" concept as it applies to Ito processing in
any plans to develop a recce/targeting capability. The PIe with their
fly-away kits are highly mobile and can be housed in a tent if need be;
mobility and timely deployment for the photo lab portion of any proposed
capability is entirely a different story.
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25X1 A 4. Assu propasai gets the go-ahead from the DCI,
I beve the scope of the operation will soon require the know-how and
1 gt,Ti dge of other Agency personnel witl iiPIC. Inputs will undoubtedly
have to be made by P&nC and PSD; their inclusion into the project is now
possibly in order. Touch work will have to be done in the area of photo lab
equipment and photo lab personnel; appointment of self- ted Individuals to
particular problem rs.ht soon be required to provide with the 25X1 A
information he needs.
5. Representing the m fiery 1 ,2ysis Division at I 25X1 A
Ainffs es me in the position of receiving whatever requests for support
25X1 A deems necessary from EPIC. Tse requests will be promptly
passed to you for YOW consideration arA reemiendations. Until notified
otherwise I shall, continue to provide with the information be 25X1 A
needs -- only after it has been reviewed you.
25X1A
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A telephone request for briefing materials of the Chinese Missile Test
, Office of Security by
IAD on Monday 27 June. This materill,'t'o include
X1A briefing
- In response to this request,I
are being prepared from materials ex
to Headquarters via special courier.
I
recent' KH-14
]two 1966 KH-4 boards
sting n MEB/IAD and are to be forwarded
rqui'd noon on Tuesday. No attempt':was
made to "sanitize" the KH-4 boards, -hotirevre th,', 'PCS' numbers and classifica-
tions are so affixed that they can 1b rer,io?red providing permission is received
from the Director to release this material.
in a "sanitized form" is to die ured in joint DD/P and DDS&T
on Tuesd.-afternoon at Langley.
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