of
of the data link
ie Goll, earth, whichever is the product
“ie ‘choice 48 possible, we would prefer

end. one duplicate negative



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an) 60-4719 Cl

“JUN 29 1960

Department of the Air Force
Washington 25, D. ee S:

“SUBJECT: Reconnaissance Data from SAMDE RSD (U) 7
T0: Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence ”

1.. Reference your letter, 10 June 1960, subject as above, file
AFCIN. op A as .

: tographic images from the in-
itial R&D SAMOS orbits is to: be Le. Colonel Charles W. Allen, Technical

Branch, Collection Division; OACSI, Pentagon Room 28457, Telephone Ox-
ford 74700. ho eee nee

2. The Army recipient for the ‘phd

3. at this ‘time Aray has no need to be placed on the initial
distribution of the R&D SAMOS ELINT signals, as the Aray will work
with the National Security Agency in defining its ELINT requirements.

(s88.) John w. Wiliess

JOHN M, WILLEMS
Major General, 6s
ACofS for intelligence



. aasitijmar sitoratin end experience is aoquired

conserning ‘the BANOS systen, the ¢ Inthliigence
. Center will qzend the the requisemate f for ic materials
") 88 needed... Phe BTA: Oftice OF Scientific Intelligence will also
% ¢ requirements for ELINP date.

SGRED



se *. ee, “
‘Tast month, ‘identical letter
“the Arniy, Depart ent of the Navy; Na
and the ‘Central’ Intelligence Agency
distribution requirements for SAMOS

fere:and -the se ‘are attached ‘Bo you
on before your'18 July ‘meeting. The
ient.of the Ne y has not ‘been received.

) - (8,; 28 expressed, will be satisfied.* I think
they exhibit thé ‘réal need of the Intelligence agencies for
photography with any usable resolution and all usable ferret
data as well as confidence in Air Force capabilities.

| : Te 4 Atch .
JAMES/H. -WALSH ve 1,. AFCIN ltr to ACS/I, D/Arny ~
Major°General, USAP - "dtd 10 Jun 60, same subj.
Assistant Chief of Staff, 2. ACSI-CS ltr, 28 Jun 60,

Intelligence : : game subj. ” .

7 3. CIA letter, 5. Jul 60,

same subj. :

4. NSA letter, 6 Jul 60,
same subj.

ae:



3 ‘ba on distritution for both the
c images on‘roll film as

in Your Jeter. Request we be advised when the 45
ponitive film baccnes’avallante

ie designated as recipient
by phone on Code 168,



tera were sen to “Department of |:
thy Mavy, “Mettoaat Bocurity Agency

Tete idewnce ‘Agency ne ecific
* Geterni 8
: , ato) M c nd ae “

foymation befors yo ,ouly The
Departeent’ o not ‘been received.

@xpieesed, will be satisfied. 1 think
oft Intelligence agencies for
lution and all usable ferret

Air force capabilities.

uso "a 2S AROMN Ate to AC8/I, D/Army
JAMES E. WALSH ae ,
Major Genera?,. USAF - “hy (@td 10 Jun 60, sane subj.
‘ Assistant Chief of Staff, vs, Be” ACBI-CB ltr, 28 Jun 60,

ce game subj.
Intelligence _ CHA letter, 5 Jui 60,
a sane subj,
RBA letter, 6 Jul 60,
same subj,



Sacre Tee
Assistent: Cnied of
Boparteest of the Aray
Waghington 25,:D. C, rd oe
2 By The first ‘SAMOS launch is now scheduled in September
eos 1960, If RAD objectives are met, a limited anoynt:of .

; Feconnaissauce data will be recorded on film and magnetic

itape. The photographic image.to be vecorded on Simm positive
‘I42m can be reproduced, without. titling, or reasseabled on
- 83 finch f4ln and'titled before distribution. The Elint Data
recorded on magnetic tape must be-calitbrated prior to distri-
.. ‘bution. ‘The signals will be in digital form and may be
., distributed on IBM tape.or cards, .

2. As an interim measu: an order to make use of the
' data collected by the RAD flights, the Air Force is pre-
paring to reproduce and distribute to Intelligence Organiza-
_ tions al) usable photographic images on 93 inch roll film
and all usable Elint Signals on JBM tape and cards.

3. Tho Intelligence Collection Requirements for a SAMOS
Operational System are being reconsidered by the Satellite
qatelligence Requirements Committee. However, if you

you designate your recipient and point of contact fon”
@ppropriate detailed planning.

“YOR THR CHIBY OF Brarr:

/s/ JAMES H,. WALSH ac
Major General,: USAF.
Assistant Chief: of:'S

Intelligence po