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# SECTION DSECRET(when pilled In)NARRATIVE DESCRIPTIONEPFAward fre Herok Aition of Acceptance of Motard. Motard Was att voluntary? Describe why art wor ov'itpading, and if it was more than normally copariad.Explain, why, and how. It un serial or marine operation, deuribe type and position of craft, crew sunsion of individual, and all unusual circumstances,ste results of the cat. Enclose unclassified citution.Award for Achievement, Service, of Performance, State character of service during period for which recommended. (Give complete dexription of odmin.istrative, technical, or professional duties and responsibilities if not covered in Section C; include dales of assigriment and relief.) What did the individualdo that merite the award? Why was this outstanding when compared to others of like grade and experience in similar positions or circumstances? Ifappropriate, Include production records and assistance condered by other persons or units. What obstacles were encountered or overcome? Indicate results of achievement, service, of performance. Include reference to fitness Reports, Letters of Commendution, or other documentation already on file whichsupports this recommendation. Enclose unclassified citation.Mr. Joseph B. Smith has made an outstanding contribution to CIA opera-tions for the past 21 years. He has consistently received strong/outstand-ing efficiency reports in a wide variety of assignments, including two inthe Far East (Singapore/Malaya and Manila) and two in Latin America (BuenosAires and Mexico City). At Headquarters he served as Chief of the Malaya/Australia Branch in FE Division, on the CA. Staff, in WIl Division on the Venezuelan Desk and the Division CA Staff, and in OTR on a rotational tour.Mr. Smith is a recognized authority on Covert Action. While with OTRhe was commended for his efforts in completely revamping the CA curriculum.In close coordination with the CA Staff he organized two totally new CAseminars, both of which evoked a very positive response. He also receivedpraise for organizing and conducting a training course for military officersdestined for Saigon where they were to conduct psychological warfare opera-tions. s. In Argentina he worked in liaison with local services on Covert Ac-tion operations. This work with liaison was rated as outstanding. He de-veloped a long-time agent in one of the services to a point where the pro-duct was considerably improved. Political contacts at all levels developedby Mr. Smith in Mexico City have been instrumental in developing dissemin-able intelligence. In all his assignments his rating officers have consis-tely pral praised his imagination, flexibility, enthusiasm, perception andprofessionalism.Mr. Smith's career has been one of exceptional achievement and he hasmade an outstanding contribution to the Agency's Covert Action program andto Agency training. His record of commendations and sustained superior performance of duty of value to the Agency throughout his career make it fittingthat he he awarded the Career Intelligence Medal upon erit TACHO SHEET40. ENCLOSURES (Liat individually) IF ORIGINATGH IS NOT AN EVENITNEST DA DOLS ADI WAVE PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE ACT    IR PERFORMANCE, ATTACH AFFIDAVITS OF LYEWITNESS ON INDIVIDUALS NAVING PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE FACTS.1. PROPOSED CITATION2. :s.47. RECOMMENDATION INITIATEL OYTheodore G. ShackleySECTION E48. TITLE AND SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYLE HAYING RECO    MENDAZIOChief, WH Division49. DA1417/2/7350. RECOMMENDATION FORWARDED THROUGH OFFICIALS CONCERNED FOR THEIR INFORMATIONDHEAD OFCAREER SENVICECareer corvice of nominee)TIILE AND SIGNATUNESee Item 52DATEDATEDEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CADECH 8HVICESEPUTY DIRECTOR OF OPERATING COMPONENTTITLE AND SIGNATURESee Item 52Deputy ofrectorSECRETCATETorPlans3. Mu