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RF.sEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD 

Washington 25, D. c. 

OOriFIDENTIAL 

MAR 20 1951 

:MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR, ARMED FORCES SECURITY AGENCY 

SUBJECT: Special Cryptologic Advisory- Group 

REFERENCE: Memorandum. for the Chairman, Research and Development Board, 

Serial 00104 AFSA-OOB/jow, from Rear Admiral Earl E. Stone, 

U. s. Navy-, Director, Armed Forces Security Agency-, dated 

23 February 1951 

1. Your proposal and plans to establish a Special Cryptologic Advisory Group (SCAG) sponsored jointly- by AFSA and RDB appear to be very 

advantageous. These plans are similar to those of the Special Technical 

Advisory Group (STAG) which has recently been established jointly by- JCS 

and ROB in the field o£ electronic countermeasures. This type arrangement 

has proven very satisfactor,y and has made it possible to obtain the services 

of highly competent personnel which otherwise might not be available. 

2. I would, therefore, suggest that we proceed in accordance with the 

main points of your memorandum., namely: 

a. That a Special Cryptologic Advisory Group (SCAG) be 

sponsored jointly by AFSA and the RDB. 

b. That provision be ma.de by RDB for payment of subsistence 

and travel expenses, as well as consultant fees, in 

accordance with existing policies. 

c. That no formal charter is necessary- at this time. 

d. 'l'bat the SCAG will operate on an informal basis, providing 

expert technical assistance to AFSA by serving as consultants in mathematics, computing machinery, and other 

fields of special concern to AFSA. 

This doeument contains information affecting 

the national defense of the United States within 

the meaning of the Espionage Laws, Title 19, 

Declassified and approved for release 

PY NSA on 04-01-2014 pursuantto 

::.o. 13526 

U. S. c., Sections 793 and 794. The transmission or the revelation or its contents in any 

manner to an unauthorized person is prohibited 

by- law. 

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3. As soon as the choice of qualified personnel has been agreed 

upon jointly by AFSA and RDB, I would recommend that your Agency make 

the initial contact and explain the work required. '!hereafter the RDB 

can process the necessary papers to have such individuals designated 

as consultants with provision fqr payment or travel, per diem and 

appropriate fees. I believe Mr. Speakman has had some prelilnina.ry 

discussion with Capt. Harper on this subject, and he is ready to assist 

you in working out the necessary details. 

4. If the RDB can be of further assistance in this matter, please 

let me know, as the importance of the work in this field justifies increased emphasis. 

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Win. Webster 

WILLIAM WEBSTER 

Chairman 
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REFERENEE: 

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Memorandum for the Chairman, Research and Development Board, 

Serial 00104 AFSA-OOB/jow, from Rear Admiral Earl E. Stone, 

U. S. Navy, Director, Armed Forces Security Agency, dated 

23 February 1951 

1. Your proposal and plans to establish a Special Cryptologic Advisory Group (SCAG) sponsored jointly by AFSA and RDB appear to be very 

advantageous. These plans are similar to those of the Special Technical 

Advisory Group (STAG) which has recently been established jointly by JCS 

and RDB in the field of'. electronic countermeasures. This· type arrangement 

has proven very satisfactory and has made it possible to obtain the services 

of highly competent personnel which otherwise might not be available. 

2. I would, therefore, suggest that we proceed in accordance with the 

main points of your memorandum, namely: 

a. That a Special Cryptologic Advisory Group (SCAG) be 

sponsored j

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ointly by AFSA and the RDB. 

b. That provision be made by RDB for payment of subsistence 

and travel expenses, as well as consultant fees, in 

accordance with existing policies. 

c. That no formal charter is necessary at this time. 

d. That the SCAG will operate on an informal basis, providing 

expert technical assistance to AFSA by serving as consultants in mathematics, computing machinery, and other 

fields of special concern to AFSA. 

3. As soon as the choice of qualified personnel has been agreed 

upon jointly by AFSA and RDB, I would recommend that your Agency make 

the initial contact and expl~in the work required. Thereafter the RDB 

can process the necessary papers to have such individuals designated 

as consultants with provision for payment of travel, per diem and 

appropriate fees. I believe Mr. Speakman has had some preliminary 

discussion with Capt. Harper on this subject, and he is ready to assist 

you in working out the necessary details. 

4. If the RDB can be of further assistance in this matter, please 

let me know, as the importance of the work in this field justifies in-

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i)eputv i!Usodate Oi~ctm for Poiic:y and~ /s/ Wm. Webster 

v'JILLIAM WEBSTER 

Chairman 0n20!}.C1 3t tir ~ 

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