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26 January 1968 

MEMORANDUM FOR DR. FLAX 

SUBJECT: Functions of Deputy for Space 

As I am about to enter my new job in your office, I 

thought it might be useful to put down. a few thoughts on 

my forthcoming areas of responsibility. Since the functions 

of the Deputy for Requirements, carried out by Frank Ross, 

have been either divided among the other deputies, temporarily 

suspended, or eliminated, it appears to be necessary to reassemble those which I understood would be functional responsibilities of my office. Since I am not, completely familiar 

with all the things Frank Ross was doing, the discussion will 

be naturally incomplete. 

Unless there are serious administrative obstacles, I 

would suggest that the 'position be renamed - Deputy for Space. 

If that is not possible or desirable, it is still my understanding that this, in fact, is the proper description. 

The Air Force space work is divided into three major 

groups; i.e., SAFSS, SAFSL, AFRDS. Within each group, the 

development work and planning seem to be proceeding very well; 

however, I believe that there is a need for a greater amount 

of coordination of planning activity among the three groups. 

This then may lead to a more profitable expenditure of Exploratory and Advanced Development funds, as well as SAFSP resources 

which are applied in advanced areas. 

To provide the necessary access to NRO activities and to 

obtain full cooperation from the SAFSS/SP staff, it is recommended that I also be designated a Special Assistant to the 

DNRO for space matters. There is no intention on my part to 

impinge on Harry 'Davis' activities in any way. On the contrary, 

I might be able to relieve some of his or the DNRO's burden, 

particularly in the non-electronic areas. 

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In the area of MOL, I assume I will be your principal 

monitor of the program. I hope to be able to expedite all 

MOL matters requiring your attention. I will have an arrangement with General Stewart to participate in all important MOL 

meetings such as the Executive Council, Program Review Council, 

Policy Committee, important technical contractor reviews, and, 

if possible, selected SAFSL staff meetings. Also, General 

Stewart advises me he has an understanding with you to use me 

on MOL matters as time permits. 

In the rest of the Air Force space program, I assume I 

will be the SAFRD focal point for all of General Hedrick's 

activities. There are a number of program elements that have 

been divided muong the other SAFRD Deputies. I believe they 

can all be collected back together again to provide for a 

single channel to General Hedrick. This, however, may be too 

burdensome or impractical. If there are exceptions, then it 

would be advisable that I at least become involved to the 

extent necessary to maintain a total familiarity of the Air 

Force space program. As an aid in reviewing this matter, a 

list of program elements which were under AFRDS jurisdiction 

last year is attached. (Atch 1). Because of the division of 

certain booster elements among the space offices, such as 

Titan-III family (AFRDS),Titan-IIIM (SAFSL), Agena (SAFSP), 

one of my major efforts probably should be to assure an orderly 

and coordinated booster program. 

I expect to retain my good personal relationship with 

John Kirk and through this channel provide for a better coordination of all Air Force space matters with DDR&E. 

Because of my past association with NASA, I believe that 

I can be most helpful in maintaining the Air Force-NASA tie 

by participating in as many matters involving NASA as practical. 

There are several formal NASA-DoD coordination bodies, as well 

as many informal working groups. I will review desirability of 

my participation in them at an early date and will make recommendations as required. I am presently a member of the Manned 

Space Flight Panel of the AACB. I believe it is appropriate 

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for me to continue that membership, since I can adequately 

represent HOL from my new position. I also expect to get 

involved in NASA's space station planning activities, if that 

effort grows in scope, as it seems to be doing. I also expect to participate in some of the major NASA program reviews, 

such as Apollo, AAP and the Administrator's Reviews. I would 

appreciate your opinion on my involvement in the NRO/NASA exchanges. Haybe I could help in terms of facilitating a better 

understanding between the two agencies. 

The above discussion is only a very superficial summary 

of my thoughts, and certainly will need more detai led amplification as the daily problems arise. I would like the opportunity to discuss some of these points with you prior to my 

moving, since depending on your decision, some administrative 

actions must be taken. A list of some of these actions is 

attached. (Atch 2). 

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