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# SECTION D(When Filled In)## NARRATIVE DESCRIPTIONAward for Heroic Action or Acceptance of Hazard: Was act voluntary? Describe why act was outstanding, and if it was more than normally expected. Explain, why, and how. If an aerial or marine operation, describe type and position of craft, crew position of individual, and all unusual circumstances. Indicate results of the act. Enclose unclassified citation.Award for Achievement, Service, or Performance: State character of service during period for which recommended. (Give complete description of administrative, technical, or professional duties and responsibilities if not covered in Section C; include dates of assignment and relief.) What did the individual do that merits the award? Why was this outstanding when compared to others of like grade and experience in similar positions or circumstances? If appropriate, include production records and assistance rendered by other persons or units. What obstacles were encountered or overcome? Indicate results of achievement, service, or performance. Include reference to Fitness Reports, Letters of Commendation, or other documentation already on file which supports this recommendation. Enclose unclassified citation.Mr. David L. Christ is recommended for the Intelligence Medal of Merit in recognition of his career of especially meritorious service which has contributed significantly to the missions of CIA.Mr. Christ joined CIA in November of 1950 as the first research and development electronics engineer in what has evolved as TSD. He created an Applied Physics Branch setting high standards for himself and the R&D engineers he recruited. His accomplishments included the anti-disturbance mine and the time pencil, both of which are still Agency stock items, and an IR beacon. As a pioneer in audio surveillance devices, he recognized very early that the use of systems concept would be most productive in meeting Agency needs. As part of his development program, his efforts led to the establishment of specialized contract facilities such as Baird Atomic which in 1953 was the first Agency source of transistorized equipment.[^4]In early 1957, Mr. Christ was made Chief of what is now the Audio Operations Branch of TSD and, realizing that a drastic upgrading of the caliber of field technicians was required, began aggressively recruiting and training graduate engineers. His high standards and efforts in this area are reflected in the fact that the majority of TSD Audio mid-management personnel were recruited by him. In September 1960, he and two associates were apprehended while on an operation inCONTINUED ON ATTACHED SHEET46. ENCLOSURES (List individually) IF ORIGINATOR IS NOT AN EYEWITNESS OR DOES NOT HAVE PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE ACT OR PERFORMANCE. ATTACH AFFIDAVITS OF EYEWITNESS OR INDIVIDUALS HAVING PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE FACTS.1. PROPOSED CITATION2. 3. 47. RECOMMENDATION INITIATED BYRobert M. ChapmanRobert M. ChapmanSECTION E RECOMMENDATION FORWARDED THROUGH OFFICIALS CONCERNED FOR THEIR INFORMATION50. R CAREER SERVICEHEAD OF(Career service of nominee)TITLE AND SIGNATURECarl E. Duckett, Deputy Director for Science and TechnologyDATE51. DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CAREER SERVICETITLE AND SIGNATURECarl E. Duckett, Deputy Director for Science and TechnologyDATE52. DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF OPERATING COMPONENTTITLE AND SIGNATURECarl E. Duckett, Deputy Director for Science and TechnologyDATESECRET48. TITLE AND SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEE MAKING RECOM-    MENTIONDirector of Research and Development49. DATE2 NOV 1970[^4]:  There is a superscript 24 next to the word equipment, I assume it is a footnote, but the text doesn't have a footnote section. Provide assistance with this ambiguity.