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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

MEMORANDUM

June 15, 1973

MEMO FOR DR. MCWCAS

SUBJECT: GIB Staff Study

It appears that the answer being prepared jointly by the ASD(I) staff will

treat all intelligence programs in the

same manner. This, of course, is another

step in the direction of normalizing the

NRP. I have discussed this matter with

Gen Allen and he feels that it is not only

appropriate but expected that the NRO

respond separately. Since we have already

made a commitment to the ASD(I) to provide

inputs to their joint response we will

continue in this direction. However, it

appears appropriate that a separate memorandum from you to Gen Allen suggesting

a direct NRO participation in those matters

affecting the HMO would be appropriate.

At my request, Lt Col Hofmann has prepared

this package.

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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

MEMORANDUM FOR DR. HALL, ASD(I)

SUBJECT: OMB Staff Report

While our staffs are working to prepare the coordinated

response to General Allen's letter of May 8, 197341110227/73),

I feel that we should also answer General Allen's le er directly.

I have, therefore, revised by original memorandum and sent it to

him. A copy is attached.

John L. McLucas

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MEMORANDUM FOR GENERAL ALLEN

SUBJECT: OMB Staff Report

I appreciated the opportunity to read the OMB Staff

Report forwarded by your letter of May 8, 19731111,110227/73).

While I find that we might question some of the results

and conclusions in the OMB Study, I think that overall it

represents a thorough and thought-provoking study. Your plan

of action seems to be a step in the right direction toward

attacking some of the problems that have been identified

either previously or in the OMB Study.

The NRD Staff is working with Dr. Hall's people in preparing a consolidated review of the OMB Study and our comments

will be reflected in that response. In addition, I think it

is appropriate that the NRD be a fully participating member

in intelligence community efforts to carry out your plan and

rectify identified problems. Because of the interplay between

conventional and overhead collectors and to insure that capabilities are accurately reflected, I believe that NRO participation should be extended into the cross budget resource analysis

area.

We look forward to fully supporting the Intelligence

Community Staff in this endeavor.

John L. MoLucas

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