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NATIONAL RECONNAISSANCE OFFICE 

WASHINGTON. D.C. 

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR 

28 December 1966 

MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR, MOL 

SUBJECT: Policy Relating to MOL Astronauts 

Attached is a directive entitled "Policy .Relating 

to MOL Astronauts", which is applicable to the selection, 

training, and operational use of Department of Defense 

MOL astronauts. This policy is designed to reduce risk 

to program security and negate the possibility of any 

international incident unfavorable to the United States 

Government. 

I consider this directive to be an important 

interpretation of national°policies related to the mattes 

-of overhead reconnaissance, as. they pertain to the DOD 

MOL Program. It is requested that you effect an early 

and careful implementation of its provisions. 

Alexander H. Flax 

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To prescribe policy applicable to thg selection, training, 

and operational use of Department of Defense Manned Orbiting 

Laboratory (MOL) astronauts, designed •to reduce the risks of . 

security compromise or embarrassment to the U.S. Government . 

to an acceptable minimum without impairing mission objectives.., 

IIf SITUATION 

The Department of Defense MOL is not a covert or clandestine overflight program, although the primary mission is 

covert. Under national policy applicable to the U.S. satellite: 

reconnaissance program, the reconnaissance mission of MOL is 

controlled under policies and procedures consistent with all . 

projects of.the National Reconnaissance Program. Security 

protection is afforded:the reconnaissance mission, within the 

BYEMAN system of security as project DORIAN. Compatible with. 

the publicly acknowledged military development objectives 

MOL, MOL astronauts will retain their status in the military 

• service. In all probability, a modest public information 

release will be associated with at least the initial fUlly 

• manned MOL launches. • 

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Department of Defense MOL.astronauts, selected to date, 

have been publicly .izientified. • The extent of their exposure. 

to the public, however;* has been controlled in keeping with 

the strict security prescribed - under this program. Those 

selected to date have. undergone a.careful selection. procese,. 

which included evaluation against selected security criteria 

prescribed in Section III, A of this directive. These 

:security criteria are well within the standards preecribed 

for access to BYEMAN,:as well as specially compartmented 

intelligence products: • 

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The nature of the primary mission of the Department of 

Defense MOL Program, which is the acquisition of high resolution reconnaissance photography, is such, that the on-board • 

presence of man, as an integral part of. the intelligence 

collection system, is intended to provide benefits to the 

effective accomplishment of this mission.not technically 

possible through the use of an unmanned satellite. Initial 

studies suggest that the inclusion of man will enhance such 

benefits with respect to providing: (1).a manual backup 

for complex automated functions especially in the develop-. 

ment phase; (2) manual repair or adjustment of sensor 

elements, controls and displays during on-orbit operations; - 

(3) a greater percentage of cloud-free photography; (4)' a 

possible quick reaction intelligence read-out capability; 

and (5) target selectivity. 

The. full realiZation of these benefits will require 

training of MOL-astronauts to include a thorough familiarization with the operation of the space laboratory and associated camera equipment, in addition to intelligence target 

recognition and selected aspects of photographic intelligence. 

interpretation. In addition, it is apparent that MOL astronauts will require access 'to target cue materials -- probably 

during mission -- which currently require security handling 

under special compartmented control systems prescribed for 

certain intelligence products, The denial 'of such training 

and access for MOL'astronauts would.severely limit the use 

of man as an integral part of the MOL intelligence' ollection 

system. 

Certain calculated risks are assumed coincidental with. 

receipt of this training and access by the MOL astronauts. 

• These risks stem from the fact that they, as publicly identified figures, will be more easily targeted by individuals, 

groups of foreign intelligence organizations intending to. 

acquire classified information; and from the possibility, 

however remote, 'of a.system malfunction of such nature as 

to place. them in peril of hostile interrogation. The prob- 

. ability of a system malfunction of such nature extremely 

slight, with the,greatest incidence of.risk - associated with 

.launch activities, wherein through'a partial boostersfailure. 

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In addition, it is believed that under the MOL oprogram, 

the best interests.of the United States would be served by 

• careful avoidance of circumstances which .could result, in the 

capture of. MOL astronauts with incriminating intelligence 

mission products, with armament which might be construed. 

.as hostile and with devices designed to.bring. about their 

_voluntary or directed self destruction.. 

.III. POLICY: 

The following stated policies are intended to preclude 

practices in conjunction with .selection,- training and operational use of MOL astronauts, which could result in unnecessary 

risk of security compromise or international embarrassment to 

the United States government as highlighted in the aforegoing% 

background discussion. 

A. Selection 

Security criteria to be/applied to the selection 

process are those. previously established by .. D/NRO which..are. 

restated below:.' 

7Security criteria .for selection of MOL ..- 

.astronauts will be applied as an integral part. 

of the selection processes and are so designed 

- as to cause an assessment of the,individual in 

terms of the total security risk factor as 

related to the sensitive tasks the individual 

.might be required to perform, rather.than being 

restricted to evaluation in•terms ,of suitability 

for access to classified and special access . . 

information. 

. Candidates will meet the personnel security 

criteria prescribed in USAFINTEL 201-1, TOP 

SECRET, without waiver, and of AFB 205-34 

relating' to Ultra Sensitive' Positions. 

A current security background investigation 

consistent with 'USAFINTEL 201-1, TOP SECRET, andAnt'205:-.34will be initiated.and a careful 
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. in the case of all candidates. Both the investi- 

:v. gation and the psychological and psychiatric 

examinatibn will be of such detail as to provide 

.a basis to assess the candidates' ability and 

compunction to ,perform a wide variety of sensitive 

. tasks as might be assigned to the MOL program 

under unusual military security restrictions. All 

facets of the candidates' behavior, conscience, 

motivation and personal affairs that might have 

a bearing upon.hiS ability. to so perform should 

be carefully'explored." 

The final decision with respect to'the selection of 

MOL astronauts rests with the Director, MOL Program. As has : 

been prior practice, he may be assisted in this regard•by a 

MOL astronaut selection board upon whose recommendations he 

acts. However, any such selection will•be consistent with 

the security criteria stated above. 

Each candidate will be reviewed by competent authorities against the requirements-of USAFINTEL TOP'SECRET, 

without waiver and AFR 205-34, and the certifications of these , 

authorities made .a matter of record. Inasmuch as the criteria 

stated above go beyond that included in the cited AF regulations, the final review of:the investigative files, security 

'certifications, and the. psychiatric assessments must be made 

at no less level of authority than the'MOL:astronaut selection 

board constituted'by the Director, MOL -Program— A project • 

.DORIAN cleared professional security officer'and psychiatrist . 

will be present to assist the board in the interpretation of 

these materials. 

B. Training and Operational USe 

. . 

Whereas the identities and'general background of.. 

MOL astronauts may be released publicly, their - exposure 

to the public will otherwise be limited and controlled in 

keeping with the security requirements of this program. 

Personal appearances.'before public groups and'.interviews 

with representatives Of the news media or writings for 

publication, therefore,are not to be. authoriied. 
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Access on the part of MOL astronauts to classified 

and specially compartmented information will be controlled., 

on a strict "must-know" basis as required to training and 

..the successful and full'accomplishment of their mission.' 

MOL astronauts will be required at all times to 

*maintain a high standard of moral, ethical and'military 

conduct. 

MOL astronauts will receive periodic briefings on 

the subject of their responsibilities to the program and:to 

program security (to include its basis in national policy) 

in addition to defensive security briefings similar to that 

prescribed under AFR 205.-21. Periodic debriefings of all 

MOL astronauts will be conducted by program security and 

psychiatric personnel with particular emphasis upon events. 

transpiring in the personal life of the astronaut and his 

family which might have a bearing on security of the program.. 

• 

Special security. arrangements will be invoked at 

such time as the astronaut's training program requires his 

prsence at facilities indicative of the program's intelligence mission (e.g.:.camera contractors and the National 

Photographic Interpretation Center)-in order that such 

mission may not be compromised to unauthorized personnel 

or the public by virtue of the astronaut's presence at the 

facility. In general, Such.facility visits will be' avoided 

if at all possible, and.will in each' instance.require the 

approval of the D/NRO. 

MOL astronauts will be provided with no instructions, 

devices or equipments for purposes of_bringing about their 

' personal destruction.in the event-of incident. 

Any equipments provided to astronauts for purposes 

of survival, will undergo careful-screening against a standard . 

of practical application, to insure that the purpose of such • 

equipments can logically be defended. as not intended to bring 

about the death or injury of other-individuals,' or to induce 

such individuals to act in a manner contrary to. their 

allegiance. 

It is planned that MOL astronauts will return to 

earth in the GEMINI vehicle with a substantial portion o2 

the mission:photographic product on-board. *.Ebwever, the 

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appear, due to some emergency .circumstance, that the impact 

of the GEMINI will occur in'an area where U,S. forces cannot 

exercise prompt control. 

MOL astronauts, in the absence of other U.S. personnel, will attempt in anon-violent manner to exercise 

U.S. sovereignty over all MOL.equipments both'while in space 

:and on the earth's surface. 

Ail MOL astronauts will be instructed' that in the 

event of incarceration or interrogation by a foreign govern- . 

ment, they will provide no information other than name; rank, 

serial number, date:and place of birth, places of residence 

and the fact of their occupation as'MOL astronauts. Under 

such conditions the astronauts should request to.be placed in 

contact with representatives of the U.S. Embassy or Legation, 

or in the absence of any U.S. representation, the international. 

Red Cross. Astronauts will be advised that.the U.S. Government 

-in:such event will make every. effort.tosecure their prompt, 

release through - regular diplomatic channels. 

The instruc'ions contained in this directive, to 

be applicable to MOL:astronauts,•are,intended to supplement,. 

rather than substitute for.Department of Defense directives:" 

'and military service. regulations related to .the per'sonal: 

and official. conduct.. personnel.- 

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NO. 67-1 

JANUARY 1967 

HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 

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POLICY. RELATING TO MOL ASTRONAUTS 

JANUARY 1967 

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JAMES ..ERGUSON 

General, USAF 

'Director, MOL Program 

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This directive sets forth policy relating to MOL astronauts. 

Its purpose is toenhahce the achievement of MOL Program objectives by avoiding a security compromise or unfavorable international incident as a result of astronaut activity. 

This directive contains two parts: 

Part I is the policy relating to MOL astronauts as 

established by the D/NRO. 

Part II contains the implementing instructions. The 

channel for actions which requires the review Or approval of the 

D/NRO or the MOL Program Director will be through the MOL Program 

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MANNED ORBITING LABORATORY (MOL) ASTRONAUTS 

A. PURPOSE 

To prescribe policy applicable to the selebtion, training, and 

operational use of Department of Defense Manned. Orbiting Laboratory 

(MOL) astronauts, designed to reduce the risks of security compromise or embarrassment to the U. S. Government to an acceptable minimum without impairing mission objectives. 

B. SITUATION 

The Department of Defense MOL is not .a covert or clandestine 

overflight program, although the primary mission is covert. Under. 

national policy applicable to the U. S. Satellite Reconnaissance 

Program, the reconnaissance mission of MOL is controlled under policies . 

and procedures consistent with all projects (, 'rie National Reconnaissance Program. Security protection is afforded the reconnaissance 

mission, within the BYEMAN system of security as project DORIAN. 

Compatible with the publicly acknowledged military development objectives of MOL, MOL astronauts will retain their status in the military 

service. In all probability, a modest public information release will 

be associated with at least the initial fully manned MOL launches. 

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Department of Defense MOL astronauts, selected to date, have. 

been publicly identified. The extent of their exposure to the pUblic, 

however, has been controlled in keeping with the strict security prescribed under this program. Those selected to date have undergone a 

careful selection process, which included evaluation against selected 

security criteria prescribed in Section C, 1, of this directive. 

These security criteria are well within the standards prescribed for 

access. to BYEMAN, as well as specially compartmented intelligence 

products. 

The nature Of the primary mission of the Department of Defense 

MOL Program, which is the acquisition of high resolution reconnaissance photography, is such that the on=board presence of man, as an 

integral part of the intelligence collection system, is intended to 

provide benefits to theeffective accomplishment of this mission not 

technically possible through the use of an unmanned satellite. Initial 

studies suggest that the,inclusion of man will enhance such benefits 

with respect to providing: (1) a manual backup:for complex automated 

functions especiarly,inthe development phase; (2) manual repair.or • 

adjustment of sensor elements, controls.and displays during on-orbit, 

operations; (3) a greater percentage of cloud-free photography; 

(4) apossible quick reaction intelligence read-out capability; and 

(5) target selectivity: , 
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The full realization- of these benefits will require training of 

MOL astronauts to include a thorough familiarization with the opera--. 

tion of the space' laboratory and associated camera equipment, in 

addition to intelligence target recognition and selected aspects of 

photographic intelligence interpretation.' In addition, it is apparent 

that MOL astronauts will:require access to target cue materials--

probably during mission--which currently require security handling 

under special compartmented control systems prescribed for certain 

intelligence products._ The denial of such training and access for 

MOL astronauts would severely limit the use of man as an integral 

part of the MOL intelligence collection system. 

Certain calculated risks are assumed coincidental with receipt 

of this training and access by the MOL astronauts. 'These risks stem 

frat the fact that they, as publicly identified figures, will be more 

easily targeted by individuals, groups or foreign intelligence organizations intending to acquire classified information; and from the 

possibility, however remote, of a system malfunction of such nature as to 

place them in peril. of hostile interrogation. The probability of.a 

system malfunction'oftuch nature is extremely slight, with the greatest incidence of risk associated with launch activities, wherein 

through a partial booster;failure the vehicle Might fail to achieve 

orbit. 

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In addition, it is believed that under the MOL Program, the best 

interests of the United States would be served by careful avoidance 

of circumstances which could result in the capture of MOL astronauts 

with incriminating - intelligence mission products, with armament which . 

might be construed .as hostile and with devices designed to bring about 

their voluntary or directed self destruction. 

C. POLICY 

The following 'stated policies are intended to preclude practices 

in conjunction with selection, training and operational use of MOL 

astronauts, which could result in unnecessary risk of security compro-' 

raise or international embarrassment to the United States Government as 

highlighted in the aforegoing background discussion. 

1. Selection 

Security criteria to be applied to the selection process are 

those previously established by DitRO which are restated below: 

"Securityeriteria for selection of MOL astronauts 

will be applied as an integral part of the selection 

processes and are so designed as to cause an assessment 

of the individual in terms of the total security risk. 

factor as related to the sensitive tasks the individual 

might be required to perform, rather than being restricted 

to evaluation in terms of suitability for access to classified and special access information.. 

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prescribed in USAFINTEL 201-1, TOP SECRET, without, waiver, 

and of AFR 205-3I. relating to Ultra-Sensitive Positions. 

"A current security background investigation consistent 

with USAFINTEL 201-1 TOP SECRET, and'AFR 205-34, will be 

initiated and a careful psychological and psychiatric. 

examination made in the case of all candidates. Both the 

'investigation and the psychological and psychiatric exam-. 

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ination will be of such detail as to provide a basis to 

assess the candidates' ability and compunction to perform 

a wide variety of sensitive taski as might be assigned to 

the MOL.Program under unusual military security restrictions. All facets of the candidates' behavior, conicience, 

motivation and'personal affairs that might have a bearing 

upon his ability to so perform should be carefully explored." 

The final decision with respect to the.selection of MOL astro-. 

nauts rests with the Director, MOL Program. As has been prior practice, 

he may be assisted in this regard by a MOL 'astronaut selection board 

upon. whose recommendations he acts. However, any such selection will 

be consistent with.the security criteria stated above. 

Each candidate will be reviewed by competent authorities 

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and AIR 205-34, and the certifications of these authorities made a 

matter of record. Inasmuch as the criteria stated above go beyond 

that included in the cited AF regulations, the final review of the 

investigative files, security certifications, and the psychiatric 

assessments must be made at no less level of authority than the MOL 

astronaut selection board constituted by the. Director, MOL Program. 

A project DORIAN cleared professional security- officer.and. psychiatrist 

will be present to assist the board in the interpretation of these 

materials. 

2. Training' and Operational Use 

a. Whereas the identities and general background of MOL 

astronauts may be released publicly their exposure to the public 

will otherwise be limited and controlled in keeping with the security 

requirements of this program. Personal appearances before public . 

groups and interviews,. with representatives of the news media or writings 

for publication, therefore, are not to be authorized. 

b: .Accesa on the part of MOL astronauts to classified and 

specially compartmented'information'yill be controlled on a strict 

"must-knov" basis as required to training .and the successful'and full 

accomplishment of their mission. 

c. MOL astronauts will be required at all times to maintain 

a high Standard of moral, .ethical and military Conduct. 

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d. MOL astronauts will receive periodic briefings on the 

subject of their responsibilities to the program and to program 

security (to include its basis in national policy) in addition to 

defensive security' briefings similar to that prescribed under AIR: 

205-21. Periodic debriefings of all MOL astronauts will be. conducted 

by program security and' psychiatric personnel with particular 

emphasis upon events transpiring in the personal life of the astronaut 

and his family which might have a bearing on security of the program. 

e. Special security arrangements will be-invoked at such 

time as the astronaut's training program requires his presence at 

facilities indicative of the program's intelligence mission (e.g., 

camera contractors and the National:Photographic Interpretation Center) 

in order that such mission may not be compromised. to unauthorized 

petsonnel or the public'by virtue'of the'astronaut's.presence at:the 

facility. In general, such facility visits will be avoided if at all 

possible, and will in each instance requite the:approval of the D/NRO. 

f. MOLaStronauts will be provided with no instructions, 

devices or equipments for purpoSes of bringing about their personal 

destruction in the event of incident. 

g. Any equipments provided to astronauts for purposes of 

survival will undergo careful screening against a standard of practiCal 

application to insure,. that the purpose of such equipments can logically 

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be defended as not intendedto bring about the death or injury of 

other. individuals, or to induce such'individuali to act in a manner 

contrary to their allegiance. 

h. It is planned that MOL astronauts will return.to earth 

in the Gemini vehicle with a substantial portion of the mission photo- . 

graphic product- on-board. However, the operational plan will provide • 

for an exception to the prodedure related to the return of film, in 

the event it would appear, due to some emergency circumstance, that 

the impact of the Gemini will occur in an area where U. S. forces 

cannot exercise prompt control. 

i. MOL astronauts, in the absence Of other U. S. personnel,. 

will attempt in a non-violent manner to exercise.U. S. sovereignty over 

all MOL equipments both while in space and on the earth's surface. 

j. All MOL astronauts mill be instructed that in the event 

of incarceration or interrogation by a foreign government, they will 

• provide no information-otherthan name, rank, serial number, date and 

place of birth, places.of.residence and the fact of their occupation 

as MOL astronauts. Under such conditions the astronauts should request' 

to be placed in contact with representatives of the'U. S. Embassy or 

Legation, or in the absence of any U.. S.' representation, theInternational Red Cross. Astronauts will be advised that the U. S. 

Government,.in suchevent will make every effort to secure their 

prompt release through regular diplomatiC channels. 

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k. The instructions contained in this directive, to be 

applicable to MOD astronauts, are intended to supplement rather than 

substitute for. Department of .Defense directives and military service 

regulations related to the personal and official conduct of military 

personnel. 

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PART II 

IMPLEMENTDiG INSTRUCTIONS. 

This part consists of extracts of Part I with appended implementing 

instructions. 

A. ATTENDANCE AT ab'FICIAL ACTIVITIES 

whereas the identities and general background of MOL astronauts 

may be released publicly, their exposure to the .public will otherwise 

be limited and controlled in keeping with the security requirements of 

this program. Personal appearances before public groups and interviews 

with representatives of the news media or writings for publication, 

therefore, are not to be' authorized." 

Attendance of MOL astronauts at official activities where 

they may be subject to pressure for interviews by news media. 

representatives is subject to, prior .approval by the Director 

of the MOL Program. 

B. BRIEFINGS AND DEBRIEFINGS 

"MOL astronauts will receive periodic briefings on the subject oftheir responsibilities to the program and to program security (to 

include its basis in national policy) in addition to defensive security 

briefings similar to that prescribed under AYR 205-p.. Periodic 

debriefings of all MOL astronauts will. be conducted by program security 

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and psychiatric personnel with particular emphasis upon events.transpiring in the personal life of the astronaut and his family which might 

have a bearing on security of the program."' 

. 1. The briefings and debriefings required by this paragraph 

will be administered or arranged by the MOL Program Office (SAF-SL) 

as follows: 

a. An astronaut's first defensive security briefing. mill 

be given at the time he receives his SI/TKH clearances, .Followup defensive security briefings will be given each six months 

thereafter and prior to any foreign travel. 

b. TsyChological interviews and security debriefings will 

be conducted at least. once each year. The psyChological and 

security meetings Will .be conducted separately.. 

2. Records of psychological debriefing; interviews will remain 

in the confidential files'of the Program Psychiatrist. Records of 

security debriefings will remain in the confidential files of the 

• Program Security Officer. The records of all such debriefings. 

will be permanently retained in'their respective offices and made 

available for program use as approved by the Director of the MOL' 

Program. 

3. The security officer and psychiatristare - authorized to 

. compare findings after each debriefing. 'Any information detrimental 

to the objectives or security of the program will be reported to 

the Program Director. 

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C. VISITS TO FACILITIES 

"Special security arrangements' will be invoked at'such time as 

the astronaut's training program requires his presence at facilities 

indicative of the program's intelligence mission (e.g., camera contractors and the National Photographic Interpretation Center) in. 

order that such mission may not be compromised to unauthorized 

personnel or the public by virtue of the astronaut's presence at the 

facility. In general, such facility visits will, be avoided if at all 

possible, and will in each instance require the 'approval of the D/NRO." 

Requests Tor approval of visits to the type of locations' 

referenced in this subparagraph will be . 'submitted to arrive at 

.SAF-SL at least seven (7) working days prior to the intended 

visit(s). The request will include names of astroanut(s), location(s) to be visited, date(s) of visit, reason for visit and 

proposed security arrangements. 

D. SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT. 

"Any equipments provided to astronauts for purposes of survival 

will undergo careful screening against a standard of practical application to insure that the purpose of such equipments 'can logically be 

defended as not intended to bring about 'the death or injury.of other 

individuals, or to induce such individuals to act in a manner contrary 

to their allegiance."' 

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The list of the proposed contents of the astronaut's survival 

package will be forwarded to SAF-$L for. approval. 

E. CONTINGENCY OPTION(S) FOR EMERGENCY FILM RETURN 

"It is planned that MOL astronauts will return to earth in the 

Gemini vehicle with a substantial portion of the mission photographic 

product on board: However, the operational plan will provide for an 

exception to the procedure related to the return of film, in the event 

it would. appear, due to some emergency circumstance, that the impact. 

of the Gemini will occur in an area where U. S. forces cannot exercise 

prompt control."' 

The MOL mission planning dOcument will set forth contingency 

option(s) to cope with the emergency circumstance described- in 

this subparagraph. If necessary, the Gemini B Spacecraft will be 

engineered to accommodate any special requirements to accomplish 

such contingency action. 

ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN INEVENT OF INCARCERATION OR INTERROGATION 

-.BY A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT 

"All MOL astronauts will be instructed that in the event of 

incarceration or interrogation by a foreign, government, they-will provide no information other than name, rank, serial number, date-and 

place of borth, places of residence and the fact of their occupation 

as MOL astronauts. Under such conditions., he astronauts should request 

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to be placed in contact with representative's of the U. S. EMbassy or 

Legation, or in the absence of any U. S. representation, the International Red Cross. Astronauts will be advised that. the U.. S. Government, in such event, will make every effort to secure their prompt. 

release through. regular diplomatic channels." 

Instruction required by this subparagraph will be covered as 

part of the defensive security briefings. In. addition, the preflight training schedule will provide a.blOck of time to be 

devoted to full review of this topic and to satisfy any related 

briefing requirements of other Government agendies. Provision 

for these briefings will be made by SAF-SL. 

G. PERSONAL AND On1CIAL CONDUCT 

"The instructions Contained in this directive, to be applicable 

to MOL astronauts, are intended to supplement rather than substitute 

for Department of Defense directives and military service regulations 

related to the personal and official, conduct of military personnel." 

Review of pertinent military service regulations and directives 

related to the personal and official conduct of military. personnel 

will be included in the defensive security briefing program. 

(See Section B.1.e.:; above). 

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