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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

WASH/NM-ON 

OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY 

MEMORANDUM FOR {}}NRO STAFF 

SUBJECT: Responsibilities of the 44.4NRO Communications Staff Officer and 

{.S. NRO Executive Officer 

Reference is made to my memorandum of 9 March 1964, "Responsibilities of 

the Staff." This memorandum supplements the reference, and the attachment 

replaces paragraph 4, "Responsibilities of the Executive Officer (SS-2)," and 

paragraphs 6e(4) and 6e(5), "Responsibilities of the Deputy for Satellite 

Operations (SS-4)." 

The responsibilities of the (S)NRO Executive Officer encompass those of 

the."(...8NRO Communications Staff Officer (Captain Jones). Captain Jones will 

continue to be assigned overtly to DCS/Operations, Hq AFCS, and covertly/ 

functionally to the Executive Office,"{-8}NRO Staff. 

,CEN L. MARTIN, JR. 

Brigadier General, USAF 

Director 

-(e+NRO Staff 

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4. Responsibilities of the Executive Officer (SS-2). 

a. Office Manaqement. Assists the Director, 47.&)NRO Staff, in 

overall office management. Evaluates policies and procedures; recommends 

management improvements to the Director and implements, as directed. 

b. Manpower and Personnel Services. Advises and acts for the 

Director tntl\TRO Staff, on staff manpower requirements and personnel matters. 

In performing these duties, coordinates closely with Administrative Services 

(SAFAA) and the Air Force Military Personnel Directorate (AFPMP) to: establish and man authorized manpower spaces; provide personnel services for 

all military and civilian members of the staff; and develop and be knowledgeable of personnel policies and procedures. 

(1) Takes key manpower and iminning actions for the Director 

of Special Projects (SAFSP). 

(2) Handles SAFSP/AFSC personnel. control rosters. 

c. Communications Services. 

(1) Insures that the Director, 46.4 NRO Staff, is advised of 

all matters having a significant impact on NRO communications. 

(2) Provides the principal +€4NRO Staff action on all communications matters referred to the {5+DNRO for 

consideration or action. 

(3) Plans and programs communications services to meet-(75-} 

NRO requirements, as required and directed. In carrying 

out these duties coordinates closely with Hq USAF, Hq 

AFCS, and major air Commands to arrange: leasing or 

procurement of circuits and equipment; and provision of 

manpower authorizations and properly cleared/trained 

personnel to operate and maintain NRO communications 

facilities. 

(4) Supervises communications security for USAF-operated 

-(-£1 NRO communications facilities, developing a high 

level of security consciousness, knowledge, and discipline at each communications center. 

(5) Interprets -404-NRO communications security policy and 

criteria for detailed application to operating procedures. 

(6) Establishes regular inspections of Air Force operated 

{-g-}NRO communications facilities to insure operating 

procedures are in accordance with security policy. Reports 

results of these inspections to the Director,464NRO Staff. 

(7) Provides semi-annual briefings for the Director, +6+NRO 

Staff, on the overall status of, and plans for, the 

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(8) Supervises and operates the special communications 

center utilized by the -(-e+NRO Staff and Program 

Director D. 

d. Administrative Services. Provides administrative services 

for the '("e-}NRO Staff, including: 

(1) Preparation of presentation aids. 

(2) Control, handling (processing for distribution and 

accountability of all incoming and outgoing correspondence (including messages-WHIG only). 

(3) Records storage. 

(4) Posting of destruction certificates for classified 

material destroyed by all elements of the-8W+NRO 

Staff (excluding messages). 

(5) Establishes and maintain - NRO and 'eei.NRO Staff 

policy directives and administrative procedures, 

consistent with direction of the Director, 't4)NRO 

Staff. 

6. Responsibilities of the Deputy for Satellite Operations (SS-4) 

e. Other Responsibilities. 

(4) Is responsible for the destruction of SS-4 classified 

• material. 

(5) Is responsible for the administrative control and accountability of incoming and outgoing, nessages. 

(6) Is responsible for publication and control of operations 

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(7) Provides adequate floor space for the special +4}NRO 

communications center. 

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