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2 July 1973

NOTE FOR DR. NcLUCAS

I have discussed this at length with

Lt Col Hofmann and suggest this approach.

Please note that Dr. Hall's memo (Tab B)

only asked for a point of contact. I

suggest that the NRO volunteer a member

to the steering group and that the

appropriate level is Bob Singel. Fritz

Hofmann will be the NRO point of contact

for working matters. Since Bob was on

leave last week I have not spoken to him

about this.

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Mr. Robert D. Singel, Deputy Director, National

Reconnaissance Office will be our member of the group

supporting the "Study of Reconnaissance Operations."

Lt Colonel Frederick L. Hofmann will be the contact point

on the NRO Staff for providing specific inputs as they are

needed in the conduct of the study.

Although the title of your letter refers to peripheral

reconnaissance activities, I note that our primary area of

responsibility is overhead reconnaissance of denied territories.

It is in this context that we forecast our activities to the

40 Committee and will provide inputs needed for your study.

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WASHINGTON, D.C.

THE NRO STAFF

June 29, 1973'

MEMORANDUM FOR DR. McLUCAS

SUBJECT: Study of Reconnaissance Operations

The memorandum from Dr. Kissinger (TAB A) asks for a

fairly comprehensive look at reconnaissance operations.

Dr. Hall's memorandum at TAB B asks for our support.

The ASD(I) people are presently assembling data for the

study; specifically, the characteristics of specific collection

systems, the relative worth of different collection platforms

and costs. Teams have been established to look at the volume

of data collected versus requirements and alternatives for

better satisfying requirements. Additional teams may be formed.

The letter at the right appoints Mr. Singel to serve with

General Davidson. Because several people on the Staff will

probably be required to provide inputs to the study, a single

working point of contact is named.

RECOMMENDATION: That you sign the letter at the right.

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SUBJECT: Study of Reconnaissance Operations

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The President has-directed that a study be made of our reconnaissance

operatiOns to insure the va)idity and priority of the intelligence requirements, that collection requirements are at a level consistent with those

. requirements, and that risks to vulnerable collection operations are

properly assessed and kept under review prior to and during the

missions involved.

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should cover those airborne, surface, overhead

econnaissance operations currently subject to rnont.. .

c 40 Committee and those operated in Southeast Asia. It should

consider justification for COMINT, ELINT and imagery collection, the

' potential for use of overhead and unmanned platforms in lieu of periphoral and manned ones, the balance of priority and merit against risk

and cogs, response to incidents, and other'topics pertinent to establishing confidence that the operations proposed serve essential purposes

and arc conducted with maximum effectiveness..

Since the bulk of the reconnaissance operations are conducted in respons

to the reiuirements of the Unified and Specified Commands,.the Sccrcta

of Defense is requested to organize and conduct this study, insuring that

the Director of Central Intelligence is consulted with regard to the useft.

mess of the . intelligence product derived from these operations. The

completed study, with findings and recornmenddtions, should be submitt

o by July 30, 1973, to the 40 Committee for review and preparation of P.

WpOrt to the President.

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MEMORANDUM FOR DIRECTOR, NATIONAL RECONNAISSANCE OFFICE

SUBJECT: Study of Peripheral Reconnaissance Activities (U)

-(9) Dr. Kissinger has tasked the Secretary of Defense to take

the lead in organizing and conducting a "Study of Reconnaissance

Operations". This study should address those resources reported in

the Monthly Reconnaissance Book which are subject to approval by the

40 Committee as well as all SEA. reconnaissance activities.

(U) Secretary Clements has asked me to initiate this effort,

and in response to his tasking, I am establishing a Steering Committee

to assure that the proper inputs are provided, milestones achieved and

that the product is responsive to the White House needs. Lieutenant

General Davidson, DASD(R$ZM), will serve as chairman of this group.

He, or other committee members, will be asking for support from your

office.

(U) I have requested assistance from the Director, NSA and

the Chairman, JCS in this review. I would appreciate it if you would

provide all possible support and assistance. Please provide the names

of your points of contact to Lieutenant General Davidson as soon as

possible.

NMI C Hall

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