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USCIB: 12./8 

COMSEC: 2-/9 

REFS~S'6090 

21 October 1954 

MEMORANDUM FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE: U.S. COMMUNICATIONS INTELLIGENCE BOARD 

U.S. C()lMUNICATIONS SECURITY BOARD 

Subject: 

References: 

Procedures for Dealing with Requests from Foreign 

Governments for COIIBILunication Security Assistance 

(a) USCIB 12./6 (COMSEC 2-/8) of 17 September 1954 

(b) USCIB 12./4 (CCMSEC 2-/6) of 20 August 1954 

1. Further to the decision recorded in reference (a) and in the 

absence of the regularly elected Chairman of USCSB, the draft memorandum 

for the Chairman, S-D MICC included with reference (b) was modified to 

accommodate signature by the Executive Secretary for the Chairman, USCSB 

and sent on 17 September 1954. A copy of that memorandum is enclosed 

herewith for information and file. 

2. It is understood from the S-D MICC Secretariat that this matter 

is still under consideration in S-D MICC. 

3. In order to assist in clarifying the intentions of USCSB 

I furnished to Mr. Robert N. Margrave, Deputy Chairman S-D MICC, a copy of 

reference (a) and called upon him to discuss the matter inform.ally. 

4. Mr. Margrave expressed the opinion that, aside from jurisdictional aspects, it would be beneficial to all concerned to continue to 

include S-D MICC in actions involving decisions to release classified 

COMSEC information to foreign countries. He pointed out on one hand that 

S-D MICC is likely to be in a position to supply useful information perhaps not otherwise known to USCIB and USCSB on the entire security of the 

foreign country involved and on the other hand that S-D MICC must take 

into account the effect of any release agreed upon by USCSB and USCIB on 

the entire national disclosure policy. Mr. Margrave is of the opinion, 

and I agree with him, that S-D MICC can be included in deliberations 

involving release of classified COl~SEC information without unduly delaying 

such decisions and without violating any requirement for the segregation 

of COMSEC or CCl~INT information from other classified infonnation. 

5. It is suggested therefpre that I be authorized to negotiate with 

the Deputy Chairman, S-D MICC a mutually acceptable modification to the 

enclosure with reference (a) a+id submit the result to USCSB/USCIB for vote 

sheet approval. It is beli~ved that such action may result in avoiding 

USCIB: 12./8 

CCMSEC: 2-/9 

Declassified and approved for release by NSA on 02-12-2014 pursuant to E. 0. 1352B 

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USCIB: 12./8 

COMSEC: 2-/9 

Subject: 

REf6Fi'JNN6 6 0 9 0 • 

21 October 1954 

Procedures for Dealing with Requests from Foreign 

Governments for Communication Security Assistance 

the necessity for more formal action and its attendant paper work by both 

S-D MICC and USCSB/USCIB without detriment to the main objective. In 

short, it appears to me that a mutually satisfactory arrangement can be 

achieved by a few simple procedural changes. 

6. If there is no objection to the suggestion set forth in paragraph 5 above by the close of business, Monday, 1 NovE1I1ber 1954, I will 

consider myself authorized to proceed as indicated. 

Enclosure 

CSB # 003 dtd 17 Sep 1954 

USCIB: 12. /8 

COMSEC: 2-/9 

tain, • • Navy 

tive Secretary, USCIB/USCSB 

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CSB # 003 

17 September 1954 

SEieRm 

MEMORANDUM. FOR THE CHAIRMAN 2 STATE-DEFENSE MILITARY INFORMATION 

CONTROL COMMITTEE: 

Subject: Responsibility for Policies on Disclosures of 

Communications Security Information to Foreign 

Governments 

1. A National Security Council directive on communications 

security (CCMSEC) dated October 20, 1953 (NSG 168) delegates responsibility for policies and procedures affecting the security of Federal 

telecommunications to the United States Communications Security Board 

(USCSB). This responsibility includes disclosures of COMSEC information to foreign governments. 

2L In view of the National Security Council directive, the 

United States Communications Security Board requests that you take 

the necessary actions to remove the responsibility for disclosures of 

classified military communications security information to foreign 

governments from the terms of reference of S-D MICC. 

3. It is recognized that decisions by the USCSB might have some 

bearing on disclosures of information which might be considered by 

S-D MICC. The Executive Secretary, USCSB, will supply S-D MICC an 

information copy of decisions of USCSB which approve disclosures of 

classified information to foreign governments. 

4. It is suggested that details concerning the mechanics of 

this change of responsibilities and the exchange of the necessary 

information in connection with the change should be as agreed between 

the secretaries of the two bodies. 

5. The USCSB would be grateful for information as to what action 

is ta.ken by your Committee in regard to this request. 

6. '!'he USCSB Secretariat can be reached on EXecutive 3-6115 

(dial code 143), extension 3065 and the address is as follows: 

Captain R.L. Taylor, USN, Executive Secretary, 2430 11E11 Street 

N.W., 2054 Temp. Que Bldg., Washington 25, D.C. 

FOR Tiffi CHAIRMAN, tnUTID STATES co:r-a.nnuCATIONS SECURTIY BOARD 

(SIGNED) 

! 

; 

RUFUS L. TAYI.OR 

Captain, U. S. Navy 

Executive Secretary, USCSB 

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