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# SECRET## Section DNarrative DescriptionAward for Heroic Action or Acceptance of Hazard: Was act voluntary? Describe why art was outstanding, and if it was more than normally expected. Explain, why, und how. It an cerial or marine operation, describe type and position of croft, crow position of individual, and all unusual circumstances. Indicate results of the act.Award for Achievement, Service, or Performance: State character of service during period for which recommended. (Give completo description of administrative, technical, or professional duties and responsibilities il not covered in Section C; include dates of assignment and relief.) What did the individual do that merite 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? Indicute results of achievement, service, or performance. Include roference to Fitness Reports, Lotters of Commendation, or other documentation already on file which supports this recommendution.40. From early December 1965 through May 1966, Messrs. James W. McCord, Jr., Ainn F. Petit, and William M. Marcy of the Technical Division, Office of Security, conceived and developed a unique technique for the use of a small portable X-ray machine which has been placed in extensive use in the Agency's Audio-Countermeasures Program. Experimentation during these months indicated that X-ray combined with a fluoroscopic screen had distinct advantages in terms of time and effort over the considorably more expensive X-ray film and processor. Along with this, they designed an innovation in the form of a fluoroscopic cloth which has the distinct advantage of flexibility over the fluorescent screens currently available on the commercial market.The combination of the X-ray and the fluorescent cloth make it possible to rapidly scan in "real time" large wall surfaces and furnishings, a capability the Agency has not had before.The Technical Division has greatly enhanced the world-wide use of this equipment in that they designed and developed a packaging plan whoreby using two attache cases they are able to easily transport the X-ray fluoroscopic equipment, wall racks, and motor units making it possible to inconspicuously carry it into offices, residences, and safehouses.These men have shown initiative, ingenuity and great imagination in the application of fluoroscopic scanning with X-ray.This technique, much of which required many off-duty hours to develop, has greatly enhanced the Agency's capability to detect clandestine microphones and other devices targeted against the Agency both domestically and oversеля.41. ENCLOSURES (Liat individually) If arginator is not an eyewitness or does not have personal knowledge of the act or performance, attach affidavits of ayowitness or Individuals having personal knowledge of the facts.1. PROPOSED CITATION2. 3. 42. RECOMMENDATION INITIATED DY    ERMAL P. GEISS    Ermal P. Geiss## Section ERecommendation Forwarded Through Officials Concerned For Their Information49. Head of53Career ServiceDirector-of-Security-Deputy Director of Operating ComponentDeputy Director of Career Service45. TITLE AND SIGNATURE OF OFFICIAL MΜΑΚΙΝG RECOMMENDATION    Deputy Director of Security (PTOS)Director for SupportSECRET44. DATE    22 JUN 1366