NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER REVISION AND REASSIGNMENT OF MISSIONS AND FUNCTIONS

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• Collection: General CIA Records
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• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: October 26, 2005
• Sequence Number: 26
• Publication Date: March 13, 1963
• Content Type: REGULATION

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NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER
NO. 1-130-17
13 March 1964
REVISION AND EASSIGNMENT OF MISSIONS AND FUNCTIONS
RECISSION: NPIC NOTICE N . 1-130-16, dated 24 July 1965
1. Mission and Funct ons Statements for NPIC Staffs and Divisions
are amended or issued as i dicate.d in the Attachments.
2. A new division, t e Information Processing Division, is being
created by reassigning fro TID and CSD those activities and personnel
directly involved in the 4 and 1401 computer operations and the Minicard
activity. The activation o this new division will take place shortly
after the necessary approva s have been obtained.
3. Upon formal establ shment of the Information Processing Division,
a new Organization Chart an List of Key Personnel for the Center will
be published.
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NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER
1. AUTHORITY
The National Photographic Interpretation Center (NPIC) was
established by National Security Council Intelligence Directive No. 8,
dated 18 January 1961 and functions under the executive direction of
the Director of Central Intelligence.
The National Photographic Interpretation Center is charged with
producing photographic interpretation reports, providing photographic
intelligence services in support of the national intelligence effort,
furnishing such additional support to departmental and Agency interests
as can be provided without degradation of national responsibilities, and
promoting an integrated and coordinated interdepartmental effort in the
exploitation of photography for intelligence purposes.
3. FUNCTIONS
The National Photographic Interpretation Center shall:
a. Produce photographic interpretation reports in support of the
national intelligence effort and approved Priority National Intelligence
Objectives to include preliminary, rapid interpretation of photographic
detail and comprehensive photographic analysis, utilizing whenever
possible related collateral information.
b. Provide as a service of common concern to the Intelligence
Community photographic intelligence services in support of the national
photographic intelligence effort, and, whenever practicable, furnish
additional support to departmental and Agency interests.
c. Maintain on a selective basis a consolidated central file of
photographic data.
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d. Arrange for the exchange of photographs and photographic data
with other photographic collections in the Intelligence Community.
e. Make recommendations where appropriate to facilitate the
coordinated development of compatible codes, indexes, and mechanized
systems for the efficient recovery, selection and collation of
available photographic data.
f. Prepare photographic and photogrammetric intelligence support
requirements.
g. Provide analytic and technical photographic intelligence
services in support of special collection and exploitation require-
ments.
h. Engage in or sponsor, as appropriate, the development of
specialized equipment for the intelligence exploitation of photography,
and shall provide information about such specialized equipment to
interested elements of the Intelligence Community for their own
possible use or further adaptation.
i. Provide and maintain accommodations and facilities within the
Center for photographic intelligence units of Intelligence Board
components involved in national and departmental activities.
j. Examine and make recommendations to the U. S. Intelligence
Board, as appropriate, as to any special security controls required.
k. Consult, as appropriate, with individual departments, agencies,
and committees of the U. S. Intelligence Board on matters related to
photographic intelligence exploitation activities.
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ASSISTANT FOR ADMINISTRATION
The Assistant for Administration is responsible for supporting the Director,
NPIC, in the organization, management, and financial planning of Center
operations; for providing a comprehensive Center wide program of management
services and administrative support; and for serving as-principal advisor
to the Director in matters pertaining thereto.
The Management Services Staff is responsible for supporting the Director and
all levels of NPIC management in the development of sound and efficient
management programs and techniques; performing or coordinating analyses.of
organization and management activities, production efforts, and.manpower
utilization as requested by the Director or division or staff chiefs; providing
a comprehensive management information reporting program; and administering
the financial planning, budgeting, and accounting activities of the Center.
FUNCTIONS
The Management Services Staff shall:
1. Develop and recommend plans, programs, and procedures to promote
the efficient and economic management of NPIC activities and resources.
20 Work with operating components in a continuing survey of management
activities and practices in NPIC,
3. Undertake studies and analyses of selected activities and production
efforts within the Center as may be directed by the Director.
4. Operate a management information program to provide all levels of
Center management with needed statistical information,. such as that
pertaining to the status of work on projects, the volume and type of products,
and the utilization of manpower.
5o Administer the financial planning and budgeting activities of the
Center, including the formulation of NPIC budget submissions and other
financial presentations required by higher authority.
6, Develop and maintain effective financial accounting records and
prepare periodic analyses and reports on the financial status of the Center,
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7. Administer the NPIC regulatory system and provide a central
repository for issuances.
8. Provide staff support to the Assistant for Administration and the
Office of the Director, NPIC, as required.
SUPPORT STAFF
The Support Staff is responsible for providing a complete program of
administrative support and services to NPIC in matters relating to personnel,
training, travel, contracting, supply, and other logistical support. Further,
it executes a comprehensive security program in support of NPIC.
FUNCTIONS
The Support Staff shall:
1. Develop, recommend, and implement plans, programs, and procedures
in assigned administrative fields in support of NPIC activities.
2. Operate a personnel administration program in conjunction with the
other staffs and divisions of the Center to include: the preparation of
staffing complements, job standards, and position descriptions; the assignment,
utilization, and promotion of CIA personnel; and the development of recruit-
ment, career rn n,axement., and eninlovec; relations r ro Y:rus.
3. Establish, direct, and supervise a comprehensive NPIC training
program utilizing in-house, Office of Training, other Government agencies, and
contractual assets.
4. Develop and implement a complete program of logistical services
including guidance and support in procurement matters, implementation and
follow-up of contractual actions through appropriate procurement channels,
administration and management of NPIC building space, and operation of supply
activities,
5. Formulate and execute a comprehensive physical and personnel
security program for NPIC including security of the Center installation,
security indoctrination of personnel and visitors, investigation of security
breaches, supervising industrial security on NPIC contracts, and safety matters.
6. Coordinate and support NPIC foreign and domestic travel programs.
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ASSISTANT FOR ADMINISTRATION
The Assistant for Administration is responsible for supporting the Director,
NPIC, in the organization, manageme t, and. financial planning of Center
operations, for providing a compre ensive Center-wide program of
administrative support and. for se ing as principal advisor to the Director
in matters pertaining thereto.
Administration, is responsi
support and, services in ma
planning and. accounting, p
contracting, supply, and,
a comprehensive security
FUNCTIONS
er the direction of the Assistant for
le for providing management and administrative
ers relating to organization, manpower, financial
rsonnel, training, travel, records management,
her logistical support. In addition, it executes
rogram in support of the mission of NPIC.
The Administrative Staf shall:
1. Develop, reco end., and implement plans, programs, and, procedures
in all administrative fields in support of NPIC activities.
2. Operate a pe sonnel administration program to include preparation
of staffing complem ts, job standards and position descriptions, recruitment,
assignment, utiliza ion, promotions, employee relations, and, career
development.
NPIC budget submittals as required. by the Executive
her, CIA.
and maintain effective financial accounting records and
c reports on the financial status of the Center. v
q-
e support and. services to NPIC foreign and, domestic travel j
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7. Develop and operate a complete program
logistics services
including guidance and support to procurement
and follow-up of contractural actions through
channels, administration and management of NPTC
operation of supply activities.
tivities, implementation
ppropriate procurement
building space, and,
8. Formulate and execute a comprehensive physical and. personnel
security program for NPIC including security of the Center installation,
briefing of personnel, and, handling of s urity breaches in coordination
with appropriate authorities.
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ASSISTAT' FOR OPERATIONS
MISS ION
The Assistant for Operations is responsible to the Director, NPIC, for
providing staff support and services to Center operations, guiding and
coordinating the efforts of the NPIC support divisions in the fulfillment
of service requirements and for serving as principal advisor to the
Director on matters pertaining thereto.
OPERATIONS STAFF
The Operations Staff under the direction of the Assistant for Operations
is responsible for receiving all requirements for reports and services
levied on the Center, guiding and coordinating the efforts of the NPIC
support divisions in the fulfillment of service type requirements,
providing a statistical measurement program for the analysis of Center
operations, conducting and supporting briefing programs, maintaining a
communications facility and furnishing support to the NPIC Advisory
Committee and the Photographic Analysis Group.
FUNCTIONS
The Operations Staff shall:
1. Receive and process all requirements submitted to the Center for
photographic analysis and support services and maintain information on the
status of requirements.
2. Guide and coordinate the efforts of the NPIC support divisions
in the fulfillment of service requirements levied on the Center.
3. Conduct liaison with collection organizations in order to obtain
information necessary for effective operation of the Center.
4. Conduct liaison with USTB agencies and committees as required.
5. Develop and maintain statistical information for analysis of
operations, produce statistical reports on production and manpower
utilization and prepare status reports on projects in work.
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6. Provide guidance to Center components on security classifications
and controls required on photographic intelligence materials processed in
the Center.
7. Maintain the main Center briefing facility, conduct briefings as
required and support the Director, NPIC, in the conducting of briefings.
8. Operate the NPIC communication facility and provide for the receipt,
dispatch and coordination of cable traffic.
9. Provide support to the Photographic Analysis Group as required.
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ASSISTANT FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS
MISS -OT
The Assistant for Photographic Analysis is responsible to the Director,
NPIC, for the production of photographic interpretation reports and the
provision of photographic interpretation services in support of the
national intelligence effort and for serving as principal advisor to
the Director on matters pertaining thereto.
PHOTOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS GROUP
SION
The Photographic Analysis Group, under the direction of the Assistant
for Photographic Analysis, is responsible for the timely analysis of
photography, utilizing pertinent collateral information, the scheduling
and production of national photographic interpretation reports, and for
providing photographic interpretation services.
F CTIONS
The Photographic Analysis Group shall:
1. Perform photographic analysis and prepare reports on targets
of national significance utilizing selected all source photography
and pertinent collateral information.
2. Prepaxe production programs and procedures for the timely
analysis of photography and the production of photographic interpretation
reports.
3. Determine production scheduling of national photographic
interpretation reports and task NPIC divisions for the type, amount
and timing of support services necessary for the accomplishment of
the production schedule.
4. Provide photographic analysis support and liaison to USIB
agencies, committees, and consultant groups in the preparation of
national estimates and finished intelligence.
5. Conduct substantive briefings on photographic analysis matters
as required.
6. Provide photographic intelligence personnel to domestic and
foreign field activities as directed.
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ASSISTANT FOR PLANS AND DEVELOPMENT
MISSION
The Assistant for Plans and Development is responsible to the Director,
NPIC, for the preparation of planning studies, for insuring that the
Center is technically oriented and equipped to meet its production
requirements and for serving as principal advisor to the Director on
matters pertaining thereto.
PLANS AND DEVELOPMENT STAFF
MISSION
The Plans and Development Staff, under the direction of the Assistant
for Plans and Development, is responsible for supporting the Director
and NPIC components in the planning for present and future Center
activities, conducting a comprehensive technical equipment development
program for the intelligence exploitation of photography, providing
technical evaluations and support to photographic collection systems
activities and providing an equipment maintenance service for the
Center.
FUNCTIONS
The Plans and Development Staff shall:
1. Prepare planning studies as required by the Director, NPIC, and
Center components.
2. Maintain a current awareness of plans and developments in
photographic collection programs to determine their potential effect
on photographic intelligence exploitation activities.
3. Provide technical advice and assistance to and develop equip-
ment for NPIC operating components.
4. Serve as the focal point for coordinating and presenting to
collectors NPIC views on proposed photographic and
systems.
5. Manage the technical responsibilities of NPIC for procurement
of equipment and services including development of specifications, contract
monitoring, and inspection and acceptance.
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