McMillan says LIM is trying within limits; want coussnittee to look

at all facets of the problem.

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1. Failure of mission -- there was telemetry switch that fatted (LMSD).

There is no dispute re separation. Separation is sure but reentry command

is uncertain. It may be SO to 200 mile orbit. After 2 rev telemetry did not

show. Telemetry due Thursday.

But explanation "film did not cot" forces to break would explain

trajectory. AGENA is now still stable and in orbit but need too much gas

this is consistent with film breakage hypothesis.

In a few days we will have data on possible landing

McMillan will appoint committee to investigate.

Wheelon concerned not hard enough. Re does not

know the reliability game.

McMillan if LlotSC made planes they would be in trouble. Engineering

is poor.

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Telephone security. McMillan raises the issue expressing concern

at a number of code words improperly used. •

McMillan suggests directive on management of Corona M. Proposing

a new draft in defining responsibilities. Most important is that DICO milt -•

approve major changes. Meanwhile CIA contract officer is needed nude:

Greer. It is proposed that DCI nominate such contract officer.

Carter objected to old proposal because too much was turned over to

Greer.

Carter says this may not meet objections.

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Assuming a two source - let us start a program

L W) and E (C. M. ) whose commitment is to go Upend.

Another way to have Greer

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integration. (2) Establish Greer as a joint CIA-DoD staff*/ at appropriate

level established. CIA deputy for Greer. Send to operating level feed that .: -

intelligence La ths purpose of this program and no other. MO should be

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Wheelon. First impression was another erosion - but was found that • •

Worthington handles contract and there is a crack there. Now CIA has not -

exercised option supplying technical leadership. for about a year. This •

absence created climate that needs a change. We need a better solution.'

(1) Let Greer have it all except for security and contracts - has a • .

"sole source" defect - McMillan says the bridge has been crossed). AU sole

McMillan says his idea is roughly to follow routs Whalen 11 53 bet to

do this only for operation and minor changes - Greer would have no Corona

prime responsibility. We will listen to their ideas. hicllillan says .

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Greer. 770 would include all programs using Thor and TAT.
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Instead of a vertical structure for R&D-410MM= wefts R&D in

NRO. He wants. however, a "deputy staff director for*R&D in Greer's

staff to supervise all R&D work being tasked by NRO to Greer.

hichfillan doesn't want to abdicate R&D to either CIA or Greer.

He waste to retain it where he can task everybody.

Wheelong says that this makes things look mach better.

" Fubini asks for R&D funds to be separated out.

McMillan sonvilling to put any money in a 'blank check" basis.

Wbeelou , says that he is not willingt to exclude CIA people from

"daily health" program.

Carter. Under McMillan he sees no CIA inputs.

McMillan says he seeds strong technical kelp in the daily health but

sees no need for CIA background. It's an advantage but net essential.

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made. An alternative is chosen but Greer will then have development

responsibility.

Mission says we don't agree that daily health program should be •

conducted by Greer only. We agree that daily health is a overate problem.

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Wheelon. Want to talk Oxcart vulnerability. Since this is a small

section suggest special clearance.

ram director meeting January 20 week.

Fubini. Let's have bi-weekly meetings.

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