MINUTES OF THE 14 DECEMBER 1981 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING: CORE RECOMMENDATIONS

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP83M00914R002400100034-2
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 6
• Document Creation Date: December 20, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 26, 2007
• Sequence Number: 34
• Publication Date: December 21, 1981
• Content Type: MEMO

CONFIDENTIAL
Approved For Release 2007/02/28: CIA-RDP83MOO914ROO
MEMORANDUM FOR: Executive Committee Members
21 December 1981
0100034-2
ThJ,J. 6c.
NFAC2 2'-,
FROM: Robert M. Gates
Director, DCI/DDCI Executive Staff
SUBJECT: Minutes of the 14 December 1981 Executive Committee
Meeting: CORE Recomendations
1. The Executive Committee met on 14 December 1981 to review nine
recommendations of the Agency's Cost Reduction and Efficiency (CORE)
Committee. Admiral Inman chaired the session; participants included Messrs.
Fitzwater (DDA), Stein (DD0), Hineman (DD/NFAC), Taylor (ADDS&T), Lipton
(Comptroller), Briggs (IG), Sporkin (GC), Gates (D/OPP), and several DDA
representatives. (AIUO)
2. Mr. Lipton reviewed the background of the CORE exercise.
(DD/OL) then amplif' recommendations (see attachment). in response
to a DDCI question, (OC) said that accelerating the secure voice
program (Recommendation would not improve secure communications with other
intelligence community components. Admiral Inman noted that he considered
such improvement his first priority in this area. The DDCI also asked for
clarification of Recommendation 9 on commuted rate travel for TOYS.
explained this might result in spending more on travel but could save accounting
costs. Admiral Inman then requested members' views on the recommendations.
(C)
3. Mr. Stein opposed consolidating micrographics-(Recommendation 4)
on security grounds. He noted the need to ensure that employees were not hurt
financially if commuted rate travel were adopted. He also questioned where
the funds required to implement the recommendations could be obtained given
the number of priority unfunded requirements. Mr. Gates'expressed similar
concerns, deferring to the Deputy Directors who would have to absorb the
costs. Mr. Briggs alluded to the long history of the concept of consolidating
micrographics and said that he thought it could be done. He also noted that
the Information Handling Systems Architect (IHSA) should be kept informed of
developments in this area. Regarding the "Blue Blazer" Protective Force
(Recommendation 8), Mr. Briggs observed that a recent inspection of the Office
of Security surfaced more than just cost problems with the security guard
force. (AIUO)
4. Mr. Lipton opined that the Agency could not afford to accelerate
the secure voice program at this time. He favored procuring the new printing
equipment (Recommendation 3) if possible, which might free up slots to shift
to internal TEMPEST testing (Recommendation 2). He endorsed the remaining
recommendations. Mr. Hineman explained that NFAC opposed consolidating
micrographics because the $8 million-ADSTAR system was about to become opera-
tional. He also noted that NFAC needed to control its genigraphic equipment
(Recommendation 5), which supports intelligence production. He, Mr. Taylor,
and Mr. Fitzwater echoed earlier remarks on the stringent budget picture.
Mr. Fitzwater also said that he endorsed the recommendations presented, but
did not think they represented a strong response to the DCI's charge. (C)
163a
I
CONFIDENTIAL
Approved For Release 2007/02/28: CIA-RDP83M00914R002400100034-2
 CONFIDENTIAL
Approved For Release 2007/02/28: CIA-RDP83M00914R002400100034-2
5. Admiral Inman noted that he was not surprised at the results, given
the drawdown in Agency resources over the last 10 years. Under the circum-
stances, he concluded that the committee had done well. He suggested that
the Comptroller continue the CORE effort as the Agency begins to build its
FY-1984 program, looking for areas where substantial investments might free
financial and human resources in the out years. As general guidance, he
requested members to avoid relying on reprogramming to solve future resource
problems and called instead for more long-term planning and discipline. He
also noted his belief that common user services can and should work, and the
security concerns of DDO in the micrographics-case should be able to be
accommodated in a consolidated arrangement. (AIUO)
6. The DDCI then reached the following decisions on the specific
recommendations:
-- Recommendation 1 (secure voice) was not approved, and improving
secure communications with outside agencies is to be considered a
priority.
-- Recommendations 2 and 3 were approved, subject to the availability
of funds.'
DDO concerns LUKt s
report its findings by 15 Margin
-- Recommendations 5, 6 and 9 were approved.
-- DDA is expected to implement Recommendation T-when it can by
using advanced planning.
-- A'decision on Recommendation 8 will be postponed, pending DDCI
review of the Inspection Report on the Office of'Secur ,ty. (C)
7. The meeting was then adjourned. (AIUO)
how microqraphics could be consolidated and accommodate NFAC and
-- The
o er . a
Attachment:
CORE Recommendations
2
CONFIDENTIAL
Approved For Release 2007/02/28: CIA-RDP83M00914R002400100034-2
 Approved For Release 2007/02/28: CIA-RDP83M00914R002400100034-2
N
EXCOM 81-9056
Distribution:
1 - DCI
1 - DDCI
1 - D/NFAC
1 - DDO
1 - DDA
1 - DDS&T
1 - Comptroller
1 - IG
1 - GC
1 - D/OPP
1 - EXCOM Chrono
1 - EXCOM DDA File
1 - ERvi
1 - DD/OL
1 - EXCOM inu es i e
Approved For Release 2007/02/28: CIA-RDP83M00914R002400100034-2
 Approved For Release 2007/02/28: CIA-RDP83M00914R002400100034-2
Approved For Release 2007/02/28: CIA-RDP83M00914R002400100034-2
 Approved For Release 2007/02/28: CIA-RDPI D1?~~10
2 6 JAN 1382
MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director for Intelligence
Deputy Director for Operations
Deputy Director for Science and Technology
FROM: Harry E. Fitzwater
Deputy Director for Administration
SUBJECT: Micrographics Consolidation
REFERENCE: Memo for EXCOM from Director, DCI/DDCI Executive
Staff, dtd 21 Dec 1981, Subject: Minutes of the
14 December 1981 EXCOM Meeting: CORE
Recommendations (EXCOM 81-9056)
1. Recommendation 4 from the Agency Cost Reduction and
Efficiency (CORE) briefing to the Executive.Committee (EXCOM) on
14 December called for the consolidation of the Agency
micrographics facilities. The EXCOM did not concur in the
recommendation, but asked the CORE Working Group to study the
issue further to determine how micrographics could be
consolidated to accommodate the concerns of the involved
components. The EXCOM also asked that during the study the
Information Handling Systems Architect (IHSA) be kept advised.
The CORE Working Group is to report its findings to the Committee
by 15 March 1982.
2. In order to comply with the EXCOM request that the
micrographics consolidation issue be studied further, it is
necessary that a task group be established. The task group
should address the following issues:
a. Current resources (personnel, space,
equipment, etc.) and production requirements of the
individual component micrographics facilities.
b. Redundant services that could be provided
in a consolidated facility.
C. Planned expansion.in, or decrease of,
component micrographics services.
Savings (if any) in
equipment,
and operatingcoststhatcanbeederrived~by pconsolidation.
.
11
Approved For Release 2007/02/28: CIA-RDP83M00914R002400100034-2
 Approved For Release 2007/02/28: CIA-RDP83M00914R002400100034-2
- it,
W
SUBJECT: Micrographics Consolidation
e. Impact of consolidation on customer service.
f. Impact of consolidation on existing component
micrographics systems.
.. g. Impact of consolidation on micrographics personnel
career development.
h. Any other items identified/and agreed to by task
group members.
3. If there are no objections from the components involved,
it is requested that a task group be established under Office
istics (OL) chairmanship. I have nominated 25x1
who has recently been designated Chief, printing an 25x1
Photograph Division, OL (P&PD/OL), to chair the rou . In addition
to P&PD/OL, and Office ofd
Information Services, will represent the Directorate of
Administration.
4. It is requested that each directorate nominate a
representative to the The names of the nominees
should be provided to by 29 January 1982. Any
questions concerning this memorandum or the task group should
also be directed to him. He can be reached on extensions
cc: IHSA
C/P&PD/OL
I OIS
I-- a7 t;. 7a ter
25X1
25X1
25X1
25x1
Approved For Release 2007/02/28: CIA-RDP83M00914R002400100034-2 For Release 2007/02/28: CIA-RDP83M00914R002400100034-2