INTELLIGENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE PROGRESS REPORT

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? Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP?5P003 2 2Qp0200140022-0 Security Information IAC-PR-23 21 April 1952 INTELLIGENCE ADVISORY.COMP-IITTEE PROGRESS REPORT PROJECTS COMPLETED 3. NIE-27/l: Chinese Communist Capabilities and Intentions with Respect to Taiwan, published 1 April 1952. 4. NIE-49: Sweden's Position in the East-West Conflict, published 26 March 1952. 1. SE-23: Prospects for an Inclusive Middle East Defense Organization, published 17 March 1952 2. SE-24: Communist Charges of US Use of Biological Warfare, published 25 March 1952. 5. NIE-60: Civil Defense in the USSR, will be published approximately 24 April 1952. 6. Dissemination of National Intelligence to Foreign Governments 7AC-D- 0-F5 2 ? Revision of NSCID 1 clarifying 25X1 the authority for such release was approved by the NSC on 28 March. The procedures for obtaining IAC approval have been adopted, and agreement has been reached with respect to the release of the four cases that were pending (IAC-D-453). 9. Foreign Intelligence and Related Activities (IAC-D-29/8, M-67) IAC approved Annex 6 for the revision of NSC 114 series. S-E-C-R-E-T IAC-PR-23 21 n-nri l l Q50 Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85SO0362R000200140022-0 ? Approved For Release 2003/02/27: CIA-RDP 5S0R3?2 Op0200140022-0 Security Information IAC-PR-23 21 April 1952 10. NIE-1+5: Likelihood of a Soviet Attempt to Promote a Broad Relaxation of Tensions Status: Initiated by ONE and authorized by the DCI on 29 August. In view of undue delay in preparation of draft and the workload imposed by the recent scheduling of NIE-614 (Parts I and II) and NIE-65, the Board of National Estimates on 14 April cancelled this project sub- ject to approval of IAC. Should State submit a draft at a later date, the estimate can be rescheduled. A. Intelligence Estimates 11. SE-25: Communist Short-Term Intentions in Korea ? Priority: Urgent Status: Scheduled by the IAC on 114 April. Target date, 2+ 1April. IAC representatives will meet on a draft on 22 April. 12. NIE-140: Potential Military, Economic, and ;Scientific Accretions to the USSR Resulting from the Acquisition of Western Europe before Mid-1952 Priority: Routine* Status: Scheduled by 0/NE in late may (see Item 114, IAC-D-1, dated 1 November 1950). Referred for action to EIC in June, 1951. Preliminary drafts have now been received. EIC draft being finalized. 13. NIE-1+7: Communist Intentions and Capabilities in Asia Priority: Routine 0 *Priorities i n - order of urgency are: Crash, Urgent, High, Routine and Deferred S-E-C-R-E-T - 2 - IAC-PR-23 21 April 1952 Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85SO0362R000200140022-0 ? 25X1 Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP?5.?0@3?2tAp0200140022-0 Security Information IAC-PR-23 21 April 1952 14. NIE-52: Probable Future Orientation of Japan Priority: Routine Status: Initiated by ONE and authorized by the DCI on 11 October. Contributions have been received and a draft is being reviewed in ONE. 15. NIE-53/1: Review of "Probable Soviet Courses of Action with Respect to Germany During 1952" in the Light of Recent Soviet Tactics Priority: Urgent Status: ONE draft will be discussed with IAC representatives on 23 April. ? 16. NIE-56: Likelihood of Loss of Important Economic r;e~ es in Selected Foreign Areas Priority: Routine Status: A series of estimates to cover this subject author- ized by the IAC on 11 October at the request of G-2. Con- tributions to Part I (Economic) are being handled through the EIC. Contributions to ONE on the first areas are expected about 23. April. IAC representatives agreed that Part II (Factors Affecting Availability) and Part III (Conclusions) would not be taken up until contributions to Part I had been received. 17. NIE-58: Relations between the Chinese Communist Regime and the USSR: Their Present Character and Probable Future Courses Priority: Routine Status: Approved by the IAC (see Item 1, IAC-D-1, dated 1 November 1950) and scheduled by ONE in early November 1951. All contributions have been received. A draft is being prepared in ONE. -3- 0 S -E -C -R -E-T IAC-PR-23 21 April 1952 Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85S00362R000200140022-0 ? ? Approved For Release 2003/02/27: CIA-RDPS8 QA~62 00200140022-0 Security Information IAC-PR-23 21 April 1952 18. NIE-59: Relative Strategic mpd:.-tance of East-West Trade to the Soviet Orbit and to the Rest of the World Priority: Routine Status: Initiated in response to NSC requirement (see NSC memorandum to Special Committee on East-West Trade, dated 8 October, enclosing memorandum, dated 4 October from Mr. Dulles to Executive Secretary, NSC). On 16 Nov- ember, the Project was referred to the EIC by the IAC representatives. Deadline for submission of final con- tribution to the EIC working group is 29 April. Target date for submission of working group draft to EIC is 29 May. Target date for review of final paper and presentation to ONE by EIC is 15 June. 19. NI:D-61: ConseSL~tences of Communist Control over the Indian Subcontinent Pri ority: Routine Status: Authorized by the IAC on 20 December at the re- quest of the Department of State. IAC representatives met on terms of reference on 28 March. Contributions are due on 25 April. 20. NIE-63: Frances's Prospective Ability to Play a Major Role in the Western Security System Priority: Routine Status: Authorized by the IAC on 13 March at the sugges- tion of the Board of National. Estimates. IAC represen- tatives met on terms of reference on 7 April. Contributions are due on 13 June. 21. NIE-6I Soviet Capabilities fo G 1 W r e (Part I): nera aI through 1V11d-1953 Priority: High Status: Authorized by the IAC on 13 March at the sugges- tion of the Board of National Estimates. Target date: 15 May. IAC representatives met on terms of reference on 4 April. Contributions are due on 28 April. ? S-E-C-R-E-T IAC-PR-23 21 April 1952 Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85SO0362R000200140022-0 0 Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP8JQ,gQq200140022-0 Security Information IAC-PR-23 21 April 1952 22. NIE-64+ (Part IT): Probable Soviet Courses of Action, through Mid-1953 Priority: High Status: Authorized by the IAC on 13 March at the, suggestion of the Board of National Estimates. Target date: 15 June. Terms of reference are being prepared in ONE. 23. NIE-65: Soviet War Potential, ma-1953 Mid-1957 Priority: Routine Status: Authorized by the IAC on 13 March at the suggestion of the Board of National Estimates. Terms of reference are being prepared in ONE. 24. NIE-66: Probable Developments in Argentina Priority: High Status: Requested by the Department of State and authorized by the IAC on 27 March. Target date: 1 May. IAC representatives met on terms of reference on 7 April. All contributions received except State Department's, which is due on 21 April. 25. NIE-67: Prarbable De re l nta in VaneZuela, with Part;, aular US of Strategic Materials zbility to the Priority: Routine Status: Requested by the Department of State and authorized by the IAC on 27 March. Target date: 1 July. Terms of reference will be considered by IAC representatives on 22 April. 26. NIE-68: Probable Developments in Chile with Particular Reference to the Implications of the Electoral Period -~' Priority: Routine Status: Requested by the Department of State and author- ized by the IAC on 27 March. Target date: 15 July. Terms of reference are being prepared in ONE. 5 S -E -C -R -E -T IAC-PR-23 21 April 1952 Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85S00362R000200140022-0 ? ? Approved For Release 2003/02/27: CIA-RDP8 W_VFRpgO200140022-0 Security Information IAC-PR-23 21 April 1952 Except as otherwise noted, the following projects were initiated by CIA and approved by SIC for production. 27. Foreign Activities and Potential in Cloud Explosives Estimated Date of Publication: May 1952 Status: Initiated by SIC in May 1951. CIA is producing draft with assistance of SIC agencies. 28. Soviet and Satellite Activities and Potential in the Production and Use of Catechol Estimated Date of Publication: 1 May 10.52 Status: Requested by Air Force in May 1951. CIA draft, including Navy and Air Force contributions, forwarded to SIC agencies for review and concurrence. Concurred in by SIC agencies on 17 March 1952. Being published. 29. Status of Soviet Medical Research Estimated Date of Publication: July 1952 Status: First draft under preparation by CIA. Contributions being received from SIC agencies. Will be coordinated through the JMSIC. 30. Status of Soviet Developments in the Field of Physics Estimated Date of Publication: May 1952 Status: Contributions have been received from SIC agencies. First draft will be circulated to SIC members on 2 May. 31. Status of Soviet BW Program Estimated Date of Publication: May 1952 Status: Prepared by CIA. Contributions have been received from the SIC agencies. First draft has been reviewed by JBWIC. Final. draft under preparation by CIA. 32. Status of Soviet CST Program Estimated Date of Publication: June 1952 ? status: Under preparation by CIA with the assistance of SIC agencies through the JCWIC Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85SO0362R000200140022-0 Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP,@5 1000200140022-0 ? Security Information IAC -PR -23 21 April 1952 33. Sta tus of Soviet Metallurgy Program Est imated Date of Publication: November 195 2 Sta tus: Terms of Reference approved by the ad hoc committee on 1 N ovember 1951. Contributions from SIC age ncies are expected by 1 September. (The part of this paper which covers Powder Metal- lur dra 34+. Dev gy requested by SIC in May 1951 will be a ft form in May.) elopment and Utilization of Science in th vailable separately in e Soviet Union Est imated Date of Publication: September 19 52 Sta tus: CIA is producing first draft with a ssistance of SIC agencies . B. Other Items of Concern to the Committee 35. Economic Capabilities for War of the USSR and Its Satellites ? 36. List of Indicators of Soviet intentions to Initiate General War ITC-D-33, D-33 1, D-33 2, IAC-M- r3, M-50 Scheduled by IAC on 30 August at the request of G-2. Report of ad hoc committee tentatively approved 1 November. The views of each agency resulting from further study have been received, and a report prepared for the IAC. 37. Coordination of Intelligence in Panama (IAC-M-61, M-62) A mutually satisfactory formula is to be worked out by State Department and the Military Services. 0 S -E -C -R -E-T IAC-PR-23 21 April 1952 Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85SO0362R000200140022-0 25X1 25X1 ? Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85SO0362R000200140022-0 S -E -C -R -E -T Security Information IAC-PR-23 21 April 1952 38. 39. Paper Mills and Fabrication (IAC-M-66) An IAC group, headed by SO, is currently studying the problems involved in this question. S -E-C -R-E-T IAC-PR-23 21 April 1952 Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85SO0362R000200140022-0 25X1 Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85SO0362R000200140022-0 Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85SO0362R000200140022-0 9 ed For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85SO0362R000200140022-0 .DC S-E-C??'-E-T Securi ormation IAC-PR-2l. 3 June 1952 INTELLIGENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE PROGRESS REPORT PROJECTS COMPLETED 1. SE-25: Military Indications of a Possible Large-Scale Communist Attack Korea in the Immediate Future 2 April 1952, , published 2. SE-27: Probable Effects of Various Possible Courses with Respect to Communist China, to beof Action June 952, published about 3. SE-28: Cons e quences of the Future Revelation of the Contents of Certain Government Documents Limited Distribution Officials Only; published May 1.952. - US NIE-52: The Probable Future Orientation of Ja an 29 May 1952. , published 5. NIE-531: Review of Probable Soviet Courses of Action with Respect to Germany During 19 2 in the Li ht of Recent Soviet Tactics, published 1 May 1952. 6. List of Indicators of Soviet IAC-D-33 Series Intentions to Initiate General War , M- 3, M-50, M-70 Approved by the IAC on 15 May. The Watch Commi arrange for appropriate research to be under akenee will 7. Pa er Mills and Fabrication (IAC-M>66) An IAC group, headed by SO, has been established to work on these problems on a continuing basis. 8. Procedures for Reducing Intelligence Deficiencies in National Intelligence Estimates 1 MAV 7oc, ,._ __ is Agreed that IAC representatives will produce Jointly ments of intelligence deficiencies in a estimates smateand that such statements need not be forrwardeda to tIAC for formal action, S E C R E T IACPR-2 r Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RRId80G2R000200140022-0 Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85SO0362R000200140022-0 9 PROJECTS IN PROCESS S-E-C-R-E-T Security Information IAC-PR-24 3 June 1952 Intelligence Estimates 10. SE-29: Offensives on t s ies of the Chinese Nationalists, and. Probable Reactions to a US Decision to Pre re the Nationalists for Offensive Operations against the Chinese Communists Priority: High* Status: Initiated by ONE on 5 May at the request of the Steering Committee of the NSC Senior Staff. Target date for draft to IAC is 5 June. IAC representatives met on Board draft on 3 June. 11. SE-30: Probable Soviet Courses of Action with Res--- ct to Berlin Priority: Crash Status: Scheduled by the IAC on 29 May. Estimate is to be considered by IAC on 5 June. 12. NIB-40: Potential Military, Economic, and Scientific Accretions to the USSI? Rest~lti:Zg from the Acquisition of Western Europe in the Foreseeable future Priority: Routine Status: Scheduled by 0/NE in late May 1951 (see Item 14, IAC 1, dated 1 November 1950). Referred for action to l in June. EIC contribution has been received; a draft is being prepared in CANE. Priorities used in decreasing order of urgency ?re Crash, .Urgent, High.-Routine and Deferred S-E-C-R-E-T - 2 - IAC -PR Approved For Release 2003/02/27: CIA-RDPi5JJM6ZROV0200140022-0 25X ? Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85SO0362R000200140022-0 S-E-C-R-E-T Security Information IAC-PR-24 3 June 1952 13. NIE-45: Probable Attitudes and Policies of the Free World toward the East-West Conflict Priority: Routine Status: At the IAC meetings on 14 and 24 April (IAC-M-67, para. 6, and IAC-M-68, para. 1), it was agreed that an estimate on this general subject would replace NIB-45, cancelled by the IAC. Terms of reference were prepared by ONI and submitted to 0/NE on 5 May. On 13 May the Board circulated these with recommendations for modifi- cations. All agencies have concurred. Revised terms of reference are being prepared in C/NE. 14. NIE-47: Communist Intentions and Capebilit3.es in Asia Priority: Routine ? 15. NIE-56: Likelihood of Loss of Important Economic Resources in Selected Foreign Areas Priority: Routine Status: A series of estimates to cover this subject authorized by the IAC on 11 October at the request of G-2. Contritu :ions to Part I (Economic) are being handled through the EIC. EIC contribution on Near, Middle and Far Eastern and South Asian. areas was received on 24 April. 0%TE is drafting terms of reference on Parts II (Factors Affecting Availability) and III (Conclusions) for these areas. RIC contribution on Latin America and Africa is due 15 July. 16. NIE-58: Relations Between the Chinese Communist Regime and the USSR: Their Present Character and Probable Future Courses Priority: Routine 0 Status: Approved by the IAC (see Item 1, IAC-D-l, dated 1 November 1950) and scheduled by 0/NE in early November 1951. All contributions have been received. A draft is being prepared in 0/NE. S -E-C-R-E-T - 3 - IAC-PR-24 Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85g09 ?R99900140022-0 Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85SO0362R000200140022-0 S -E-C-R-E-T Security Inform tion IAC- PR-24 3 June 1952 17. NIE-59: Relative Strategic Importance of East-West Trade to the Soviet Orbit and to the Rest of the World Priority: Routine Status: Initiated in response to NSC requirement (see NSC memorandum to Special Committee on East-West Trade, dated 8 October, enclosing memorandum, dated It October from Mr. Dulles to Executive Secretary, NSC). On 16 November, the Project was referred to the EIC by the IAC representatives. Target date for EIC review of final. paper and presentation to ONE has been moved to 31 July. 18. NIE-61: Consequences of Communist Control over the Indian Subcontinent Priority: Routine Status: Authorized by the IAC on 20 December at the request of State. IAC representatives mer on terms reference on 28 March, Contributions, due on 25 April, were all in by 8 May. A draft is being prepared in O/NE and will be available for Board consideration about 9 June. 19. NIE-63: France's Prospective Ability to Playa Major Role in the Western Security System Priority: Routine Status: Authorized by the IAC on 13 March at the sug- gestion of the Board of National Estimates. IAC repre- sentatives met on terms of reference on 7 April. Con- tributions originally due on 13 June now due 30 June in view of scheduling of NIE-69. 20. NIE-64 (Part I): Soviet Capabilities for General War, through Mid-1953 Priority: High Status: Authorized by the IAC on 13 March at the suggestion of the Board of National Estimates. Target date was 15 May. IAC representatives approved terms of reference on It April. All contributions have been received. A draft is being prepared in O/NE. a7E - IAC -PR-2 Approved For Release 2003/02/27: CIA-RDP85J;2FJ@ 200140022-0 Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85SO0362R000200140022-0 S-E-C-R E-T Security Information IAC-PR -24 3.June 1952 21. NIE-64 (Part II): Probable Soviet Bloc Courses of Action, through Mid-1953 Pri ozity: High Status: Authorized by the IAC on 13 March at the sugges- tion of the Board of National Estimates. Target date: 15 June. IAC representatives approved terms of reference on 2 May. Subject to IAC approval for postponement of deadline to IAC from 15 June to 3 July, the contributions are due on 2 June. Defense contributions have been received. 22. NIL-65: Soviet Bloc Ca abilities, through 1957 Priority: rity: Routine Status: Authorized by the IAC on 13 March at the sugges- tion of the Board of National Estimates. IAC represen- tatives will meet on draft terms of reference on 6 June. 0 NIE-66: Probable Developments in Argentina Priority: High Status: Requested by State and authorized by the IAC on 27 March. IAC representatives met on a draft estimate on 26 May and on a revised draft on 2 June. On IAC agenda for 5 June. 24-. NIE-67: Probable Developments in Venezuela Priority: Routine Status: Requested by State and authorized by the IAC on 2( March. Target date: 1 July. IAC representatives approved terms of reference on 22 April. Defense contri- butions have been received. Awaiting State contribution which was due on 15 May. 25. NIE-68: Probable Dev l e opments in Chile Priority: Routine Status: Requested by State and authorized by the IAC on 27 March. Target date: 15 July. IAC representatives approved terms of reference on 29 April. Defense contri- butions have been'received. State contribution is due on 13 June. Approved For Release 2003/02'/27: CIA-RDP ? Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85SO0362R000200140022-0 S -E-C -R -E -T Security Information IAC-PR-24 3 June 1952 26. NIE-69: Probable Developments in French North Africa, Spanish Morocco, and Libya Priority: High Status: Initiated by O/NE and authorized by the IAC on 221 AApri1. Target date for completion: 1 July. IAC representatives approved terms of reference on 1 May. Defense contribution due 9 June; State contribution due 16 June. 27. NIE-70: Conditions and Trends in Latin America Affecting US Security Priority: Routine Status: Initiated pursuant to paragraph 2f. of Estimates program of the Board of National Estimates circulated 5 May 1952 and IAC action on ONE memo dated 29 April. Target date: 1 August. IAC representatives approved terms of reference on 13 May. Defense contribution due 40 16 June; State contribution due 23 June. 28. NIE-71: Probable Outlook for Italy Priority: Routine Status: Initiated pursuant to paragraph 2d. of Board Program of National Estimates for Remainder of 1952, dated 5 May 1952. Target date: 1 September. IAC representatives approved terms of reference on 20 May. Contributions are due on 20 August. 29. NIE-72: Probable Developments in the Union of South Africa Priority: Routine Status: This estimate was projected in the Program of Estimates for the Remainder of 1952. On 21 May the IAC concurred in scheduling the estimate. Target date: 1 September. Terms of reference are being prepared in ONE ? S-E-C-R-E-T IACPR--2! 3 June 1952 Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85SO0362R000200140022-0 Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85SO0362R000200140022-0 S -E-C-R-E-T Security Information IAC-PR-24 3 June 1952 Except as otherwise noted, the following projects were initiated by CIA and approved by SIC for production. 30. Foreign Activities and Potential in Cloud Explosives Estimated Date of Publication: July 1952 Status: Initiated by SIC in May 1951. CIA draft produced with assis- tance of SIC agencies will be circulated to SIC members by 15 June for comment and/or concurrence. 31. Soviet and Satellite Activities and Potential in the Production and Use of. Catechol CIA,SI 5-52 Estimated Date of Publication: 15 June 1952 Status: Requested by Air Force in May 1951. CIA draft, including Navy and Air Force contributions, forwarded to SIC agencies for review and concurrence. Concurred in by SIC agencies on 17 March 1952. Edited;'being published. 32. Status of Soviet Medical Research Estimated Date of Publication: July 1952 Status: First draft under preparation by CIA. Contributions have been received from SIC agencies. Will be coordinated through the JMS IC. 33. Status of Soviet Developments in the Field of Physics Estimated Date of Publication: July 1952 Status: Contributions have been received from SIC agencies. First draft will be circulated to SIC members by 15 June. 34. Status of Soviet BW Program Estimated Date of Publication: July 1952 Status: Prepared in CIA on basis of contributions received from the SIC agencies. First draft has been reviewed by JBWIC. Revised draft under preparation in OSI. Publication date extended to incorporate recently acquired data. -7 S -E -C -R -E-T IAC-PR-22 Approved For Release 2003/02/27: CIA-RDP85S000660140022-0 37. Development and Utilization of Science in the Soviet Union Estimated Date of Publication: November 1952 Status: Upon completion of the foregoing reports, CIA will write first draft for SIC consideration. 3a. RDB Re uest for Intelligence Estimate of Soviet Scientific and Technological Capabilities IAC-D-51) Status: Proposal will be discussed by the IAC June 5. Other `ems of -)ncern to the Committee 39. Economic Capabilities for War of the USSR and Its Satellites 5X1 5X1 0 Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85S00362R000200140022-0 S -E-C-R-E-T Security Information IAC-PR-2l 3 June 1952 35. Status of Soviet CW Program Estimated Date of Publication: July 1952 Status: Under preparation by CIA with the assistance of SIC agencies. ?Jill be coordinated through the JCWIC. Status of Soviet Metallurgy Program Estimated Date of Publication: November 1952 Status: Terms of Reference approved by the ad hoc committee on 1 November 1951. Contributions from SIC agencies are expected by 1 September. (The part of this paper which covers Powder Metallurgy requested by SIC in May 1-051, will be available separately in CIA draft by 15 June. 36. Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85 00140022-0 ? Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85SO0362R000200140022-0 S-E-C-R-E-T Security Information IAC-PR-24+ 3 June 1952 41. Dissemination of National Intelligence to Foreign Governments IAC-D- 5 Series a. In addition to items listed in IAC-D-458, the foliwoing item has been approved for release: 5X1 42. Critical National Intelligence Objectives with Respect to Communist China IAC-D-50, ICI-71 S-E-C-R-E-T IAC-PR- 3 June 1952 Approved For Release 2003/02/27 : CIA-RDP85SO0362R000200140022-0