USCIB: 9.'J/27 

~ID:~323 

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18 February 1955 

Ml!MORANDUM FOR THE MEMBERS OF USCIBEC: 

Subject: USCIB Master Requirements List. 

Reference: USCIB 9.3/26 of 18 February 1955. 

1. The e-.nclosure herewith is Tab C to the reference and should be 

attached. thereto. 

2. Attention is invited to the NOTE TO RECIPIENTS and the FORWARD 

to the list contained in the enclosure. 

Enclosure 

· a/s 

USCIB: 9.3/27 

aptain, • Navy 

__ . ...,,c.u.,,,ti ve Secretary, USCIB 

Declassified and approved for release by NSA on 04-04-2014 pursuant to E. 0. 1352B 

SECRET 
NOTE TO RECIPIENTS: 

REF ID:A5~23 

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1. You will note that various marginal conun.ents have been made 

in ink in this proposed draft list of requirements. These comments 

are necessitated by the fact that, in some cases, coordinated overall review by competent and responsible officers within CIA has not 

yet been completed. 

2. It is felt that USCIBEC 1 s consideration and further coordination of the draft list may be facilitated by the marginal comments 

which the CIA itself feels necessary to include. 
S~~ ID:A57~23 

DRAFT •ocI 0829/55 

FOREWORD 

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1. DCID 4/4, Priority National Intelligence Objectives, approved 14 December 1954, have been established pursuant to NSCID No. 4, 

paragraph 2, "as a guide for the coordination of intelligence 

collection and production in response to requirements relating to 

the formulation and execution of national security policy." 

2. In implementation of this directive, CIA has prepared a draft 

list of requirements (attached) as an initial step in the 

formulation of coordinated national intelligence requirements. 

These requirements are intended (a) to identify the crjtical 

elements ~ intelligence that must be produced by intelligence 

research to meet the priority objectives, and (b) to provide a 

basis for the coordinated allocation of overall collection 

responsibilities and resources, and the development of detailed 

information requirements by each agency for specific source 

material. 

3. The National Inteiligence Objectives in DCID 4/4 are listed in 

three levels of priority, and each objective within a given 

category bears the same priority as the other objectives in that 

priority category. Requirements will bear the same priority as 

the objectives to which they relate. 

4. In accordance with DCID 4/4, the Priority National Intelligence 

Objectives will be reviewed for revision at least semi-annually by 

the Board of National Estimates. Immediately after such review, 

it is proposed that the requirements will be reviewed and 

appropriate revisions incorporated. 

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~Rf't:A5732~ ..... ., .. _. . 

"NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - I a 

Soviet overaall politicoamilitary strategy, 

intentions, and plans, particular~ Soviet 

intentions and ~la.us to initiate hostilities 

using Soviet or Satellite armed forces. 

REQUIREMENT..§_ 

OCI-o8l9/55 

EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

NarE: Order or listing of the requirements is a matter of\ convenience in presentation and h9S no significance with respect to the rela.tive\priority of the individual requirements for ear-h objective within a. priority category. 

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E.O 3.3(h)(2) 

PL86-36/50 USC 3605 

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EQ3.3(h)(2) 

NATIONAL INTELLIDENCE OBJECTIVE ... I b 

Chinese Communist over-all politico-military 

strategy, intentions, and plans, particula.rly 

Chinese Communist intentions and plans to 

initiate hostilities using Chinese Communist 

armed forces. 

NOTE: Order of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presen• 

tatl"on and has no significance with respect to the relative priority ot the indi• 

vidua.l requirements for ea.ch objective within a priority category. 

PL 86,,.36/50 USC 360 

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PL.86-36/50 USC 3605 

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REF ID:A57323 

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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - I c 

Soviet development, production, disposition, 

and employment o:f weapons and other components 

of weapons systems requisite tor nuclear attack 

on the United States and/or k.ey'US overseas installations or for defense of the Soviet Bloc 

against air attack. Particular reference is 

made to the development, production, and employ .. ment of: (1) nuclear weapons; (2) delivery 

systems·, including aircraft, guided missiles, 

and relat~d base facilities; and (3) the 

components of the Soviet air defense systems. 

REQUIREMENTS 

EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL86-36/50 USC 3605 

NOl'E: Order of listing o:f the requirements is a matter of convenience in presena 

ta.t!'on and ha.a no significance with respect to the relative priority of the indi• 

vidual requirements for each objective within a priority.category. 

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NIO - I c 

EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

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EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBiJECTIVE - I d 

Soviet capabilities, plans, and intentions for 

the clandestine de1ivery of nuc1ear1 bio1ogica1, 

or chemical weapons. 

REQUIREMENTS 

NorE: Order of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presen- -ta.tion and has no significance with respect to the relative priority\ Of the individual reqμirements f'or each objective Within a. priori"L7 category. 

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3.3(h)(2) 

REF !D:A5732~ 

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NA'l'IONAL INTl!:LLIGENCE OBJECTJim -· II a 

The Soviet <.;Stlmo.te of US o.nd allied capabilities 

and intentions, of US and allied economic and 

political stability, and of the strength, cohesion, 

and probabie development of Lhe NATO Bloc. 

86-36/50 USC 3605 REQUIREMENTS 

NOTE: Order of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presenw 

rafon a.nd has no significance with respect to the relative priority of the individual requirements for ea.ch objective within a priority category. 

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E03.3(h)(2) 

PL 86c:36/50 USC 3605 

NIO ._ II u 

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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - II b 

Major Soviet internationa.1 political objectives and courses of action, including economic policies and actions, with particular 

reference to courses designed to weaken and 

disrupt the NATO alliance or to :f'omen:t 

antagonism between Western a.nd Asian powers. 

REQUIREMENTS 

EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

NCY.l'E: Order of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority of the indiv:f.dual requirements for each objective within a priority category. 

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eE8ftET EO 3.3(h)(2) • 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

NIO - II b 

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EO 3.3(h)(2) 

• sMK~,ID : A5 7 32 3 

CUl!LI. • 

NNrIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE w II c 

- Soviet political strengths and wealtnesses: the 

actual locus of political power in the USSR; 

actual or potential personal or policy conflicts 

within the ruling group; Soviet-Satellite relations, with particular reference to the 

character and degree of Soviet control; the 

strengths and wealmcsses of the Soviet and 

So.telHte apparatus or police control; the 

extent of actual disaffection and of potential 

resistance in the Soviet and Satellite populations. 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 REQUIREMENTS 

NOTE: Order of' listing of the requirements is a. matter of convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority of the indtvidual requiren:ents for each objective within a. priority category. 

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EO 3.3(h)(2) 

NIO - II c 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

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EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

NIO - II c 

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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE .. II d 

EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

The character of the Soviet (inc1uding Satellite) 

economy, with particular reference to its ability 

to support a major war; the motivation, character, 

and magnitude of current economic development programs, their implementation, and their effect upon 

the economic, political and military strength of 

the Soviet Bloc. 

REQUIREMENTS 

NOTE: OrdeJ~ of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority of the indi· 

vi.dual. requirements for ea.ch objective within a priority category. 

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EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - II e 

Soviet and Satellite scientific and technical 

strengths and weaknesses affecting Soviet econo~ 

mic and military capabilities. 

REQUIREMF..NTS 

NOTE: Order of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presen 

tation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority of the indi 

vidual requirements for each objective within a priority category. 

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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - II r 

The strength, composition, disposition, capabilities, and weaknesses 0£ the Soviet and Satellite . armed forces, including their strategic and 

tactical doctrine, their political reliability, 

their logistical support, and military production 

and stockpiling. 

~UIREMENTS 

~: Order or listing or the requirements is a matter of convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority of the individual requirements for each objective within a priority category .• 

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REF ID:A57326 

SEGRET 

EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - II g 

The Chinese Communist estimate of US capabilities 

and intentions with respect to the Chinese Commu· 

nist regime and to the situation in the Far East. 

REQU.mEMENTS 

NOTE: Order of listing of the reqi..lirements is a matter of convenience in presentatioit and b.as no significance with respect to the relative priority of the individual reqμirements for each objective within a priority category. 

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ti [ftf r__ID : A5 7 32 .. d LI 9 

NA!l'IONAL "INTELLIDENCE OBJECTIVE - II h 

Major Chinese Communist international political 

objectives and courses ot action, with particular reference to courses designed to toment 

antagonism between Western Asian powers and to 

extend the area of Communist inf1uence and 

c~ontrol. in Asia. . 

REQUIREMENTS 

NOI'E: Order of listing of the recr11irements is a ma:tter of' convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority of the individual requirements tor each objective within a priority category. 

EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - II i 

EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

1

rhe internaJ. political strengths and weaknesses 

of the Chinese Communist regime: actual or 

potential personal or policy conflicts within the 

ruling group; the strengths and -weaknesses of 

the Chinese Communist apparatus of police control; 

the extent of actual disaff'ection and or potential 

resistance in the population of mainland China. 

REQUIREMISHTS 

NOTE: Order of' listing of' the requirements is a matter of convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority of the individual requirements for each objective within a pl'iority category. 

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REF ID:A57323 

!ECRET ~ EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

NATIONAL INrELLIDENCE OBJECTIVE - II j 

Sino...Soviet relations, with particular reference 

to the degree of Soviet influence or control, the 

extent of Chinese Communist freedom of action, 

and actual or potential strains on the relatio:Q• 

ship. 

REQUIREMENTS 

NOTE: Order of listing of the reqμirements is a matter of convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority of .the individual: requirements for each objective within a priority category. 

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The. strenzchs and wealmesses of the Chinese ~or.u1JL1.­

nist economy; p.J.,w~ I'ol' 1 t::; deveJ.opn.cnt, and 

pro~resf: therein; scientific and technologico.l 

strengths and wcalmcsseo a.i'.t ec Lins economic aucl 

.mil i. tfl,ry capo.blh ties; the capabili l i.Ps and YUlnerabili tj.cs of Chinese Communist i.nternR.1 corr.muni -

cations and cowrr.uniC'ntions wl th t.he USSR. EO 3.3(h)(2) 

Pt 86-36/50 USC 3605 

Order of 1is1,ing of the rcquirE"'rccnts is a matter of convenience in presenand has no significance with resp3cL tu the relo.tivc priority of t.hc indl .. 

requirements for each object.ivr: within a pr.:i.ority category. 

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PL86-36/50 USC 3605 

NIO - II k 

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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - II 1 

- - ~~he strength, composition, disposition, capabili-

·ties, and weaknesses of the Chinese Communist 

armed forces, including their strategic and tactical doctrine, their political reliability, al:ld 

their logistical support. 

EO 3.3(h)(2) 

REQUIREMENTS PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

NOTE: Order of' listing of' the requirements is a matter of convenience in presente.tion and has no signif'icance with respect to the relative pr'iority of the individual requirements for each objective within a prior.ity category. 

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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - II m 

The politica1 and economic strengths and weaknesses of the North Korean regime, and the 

relative degree of Soviet and Chinese Communist 

influence or control in North Korea. 

EO 3.3(h)(2) 

Pl 86-36/50 USC 3605 

Rll:QUmEMENTS 

NO!'E: Order of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority of the individ f b ~e o 

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OCUfiLI PL86-36/50 USC 3605 

NIO - II m 

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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE ... II n 

The strength, composition, disposition, capabilities, and weaknesses of the North Korean armed 

forces, including their political reliability 

and their logistical support. EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

REQUIREME:ttrS 

NOTE: Order of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority of the individual requirements for each objective within a priority category. 

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~7323 EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

NATIONAL mrELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - -II o 

The political and economic strengths and weaknesses 

of the Viet Minh regime, the nature of its political relationships with the USSR and with Communist 

China, and its political and military objectives. 

NOl'E: Order of listing of the requirements is a matter of conv&ll1ence in presentation and bas no significance with respect to the relative priority of the individual req;uirements for each objective within a priority category. 

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PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

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NATIONAL INFELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - II p 

The strength, composition, disposition, capabilities, and weaknesses of the Viet Minh 

armed forces, including the nature and amount 

of 111ilitary aid received from Communist China 

and the USSR. 

REQUIREMENrS 

NOTE: Order of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority of the individual reqi1irements for each objective within a priority category. 

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.~rID:A5732~ 

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NAT'.rONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE • II q 

1

rhe political,, economic, and military strengths 

and weaknesses of non...Communist regime in Vietnam,, Laos,, and Cambodiao EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

REQUIREMENTS 

NOTE: Order of 1isting of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presen- tation and bas no signific8llce with respect to the relative priority of' the individual requirements for each objective within a priority category. 

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~ ~~iE:AS132. EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

NATIONAL mL'ELLIGENCE OBJEC'.rJ:VE - II r 

The reactions of the governments and peoples of 

South and Southeast Asia to developments in Indochina and to the general threat of :f'Urther Communist aggrandizement in the region,; Commcinist 

political and subversive capabilities in those 

countries. 

REQUJimlMl!lNTS 

NOTE: Order of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority ~the individual requirements for each objective within a priority category. 

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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - II s 

The stability and orientation of I I; the 

ef'f'ect thereon of economic dif'f'iculties, events 

in Southeast Asia, the increasing power Of nuclear weapons, and progress in I I rearmament. 

EO 3.3(h)(2) 

REQUIREMENTS PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

Na.rE: Order of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presentation end has no significance with respect to the relative priority of the individual requirements for each objective within a priority category. 

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-NA.TIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - II t 

The reactions of governments and pe les in 

Western Eur e articular the 

to the increasing --------:::------.....-------' 

power of nuclear weapons and to increasing 

Soviet nuclear warfare capabiJ.ities; the effect 

of such reactions on the coherence and effectiveness of' the NATO allia.nce. 

REQUIREMENJ!S 

EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3 

Na.rE: OrdE~ of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in 

presentatic:m and bas no significance with respect to the relative priority 

ot the ind:lvidual requirements for each objective within a priority category. 

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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - II u 

REQUIREMENTS 

·EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 

NOTE: Order of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority Pf' the individual. requirements for each objective within a priority category. 

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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - II v 

REQUIRDmNTS 

EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

NOTE: Orde!r of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority of the individual requirements for each objective within a priority category. 

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PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

NATIONAL mTEll.IGENCE OBJECTIVE - II v 

The strength, composition, interrelationships, 

capabilities (political, subvere:f.ve, and clandestine), and vulnerabilities of major Communist 

parties outside the Soviet Bloc and of international Co:mrmm.ist :front/Organ.izations, particularly the political and paramilitary capabilities 

and yulnere.b:llitirs/bf the Communist parties in I trends in global and local 

Communist party tactics. 

REQUIREMEMS 

NOTE: Order of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative pribrity of the individual req\11rements for each objective within a priority category. 

1. Strength and composition as indicated by: (a) discipline, 

ideoJ.ogics.1 maturity and class composition of membership.; 

(b) identity, policy orientation and calibre of leadership; 

(c) organizational efficiency, communications channels, methods 

of fj.nancing and structure; (d) size and ratio of hard-core 

membership to sympathizers. 

2. :Policies and objectives as indicated by: (a.) programs,, 

inte1'118.l publications and propaganda.; (b) readmissions and 

purges of "deviationists," and changes in leadership; (c) emphasis 

a.ccoi·ded to various types of activity; (d) significant additions 

or dE,letions in Sov:Let7comm.unist propaganda. output. 

3. Interrelationships between major Communist parties and policy 

direction of these parties and of international Communist groups 

as indicated by: (a) major Soviet or Cominform. ideological 

pronc>uncements relating to national, regional or int""'!:"Ilational 

Comnnmism; (b) contacts with and indications of instructions 

from high level Orbit or non-Orbit party personalities.; (c) ind.1-

caticms of the extent and t1m.1ns of Orbit financial support; 

(d) t!imilarities or divergencies in tactics, propaganda and 

objecltives of major Communist parties and international front 

organizations; ( e) financial support rendered to Cmmm.mist parties 

by i'l:-ont organizations. 

4. Capabilities as indicated by: (a.) appropriateness of policies 

and tactics and general receptiveness thereto; (b) degree of 

inf'i1tra.tion and strength in labor movement, professional associations,, government institutions, armed forces; (a) size a.nd 

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E'o 3.3(hJ(2j 

tra.j.ning of organized sabotage an~ para.mill ta.ry uni ts; 

(d) size and :f'ina.ncial health of national and local press 

and clandestine publication facilities. 

5. Vulnerabilities as indicated by: (a) degree and effectiveness of anti-Communist control measures; (b} effectiveness 

of Western counterpropaganda1 policies 8.nd aid; ( c} potential 

or ELCtual internal doctrinal conflicts or personal rivlaries; 

( d) internal organizational weaknesses 1 such as inadequate 

communications channels between center and provinces, inadequate 

covert organization; (e) public awarene~s_- of control from 

Moscow,; (f) increasing strength of anti-Communist unions. . 

The f'ollowing list of "major Communist parties" has been com.piled 

on the basis of': (a) the strategic importance of'. the country to 

the USSR; (b) the party's size and capabilities, and (c) the 

par1~y•s position within the international Co:mmu.nist movement: 

Iran 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

Burma. 

Indonesia 

I 

'Ihe following international organizations, and those national 

organizations operating under their auspices, are considered 

major: 

The World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) (Including 1

.rra.de Departments or Trade Union Internationals) 

The International Union of Students (IUS) 

The World Federation of' Demcratic Youth (WFDY) 

The Women's International Democratic Federation (WIDF) 

The World Federation of Scientific Workers (WFSW) 

The International Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL) 

The World Federation of' Teachers ' Unions (FISE) 

The International Organization of Journa.1ists (IOJ} 

Th.e International Broadcasting Organization (OIR) 

The International Federation of Resistance Fighters (FIR) 

The World Peace Council. (WPC) 

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• 

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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - III a 

The policy of th~ ~government, with particular reference to its position in the global bale.Dee 

of' power, its relations with Communist China and 

the USSR, and its attitude toward. devel.opments in 

Southeal:!t Asia. 

EO 3.3(h)(2) 

REQUIREMENTS PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

NOTE: Order of' listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presentitron and has no significance with respect to the relative priority of the individual requirements tor each objective within a priority category. 

1. Of't'icia.1. and popular reactions to: (a} \Asian policies 

and activities of the United Nations, Western\ powers, USSR, 

and Communist and non-Communist Asian countries; (b) official visits and meetings with high level Communist personalities; (c) expansion of Communist control. in South and 

Southeast Asia; (d} SEATO and Communist efforts to develop 

an organization of Asian nations. 

2. Plans and activities ofr----1 government~ \\(a} gain 

Asian or Western Europe sup~r a Third Force (nonCamm.unist, non-Western Bloc); (b) expansion of trade with 

Communist countries; (c) e.jepa.nd its own milita.I'y capabilities; (d) acceptance of economic, military or technical aid from Communist countries; ( e) improve internal 

economic conditions to preclude necessity of seeking aid 

from. Western or Communist/Blocs; (f) devel.opnent of internal political. and econom.ic programs to build popular 

support of the government; {g) strengthen effectiveness 

of border troops; (h) /degree to which liberal-col'lServative factionalism within the ruling I latfects 

the governments capabilities for preparing and im.plemen· 

ting above activities. 

3. Indications of official recognition of dangers of 

Communism! I (a) tightening of' controls over 

Communist Party; (b) tightening of controls over activities of official. representatives of Communist countries. 

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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - III b 

The stabi1ity of the Government of Iran, with 

particular reference to Tudeh strength and 

capabilities. 

REQUIREMENTS 

EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

NarE: OrdE!r of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority of the individual requirements for each objective within a priority categorf. 

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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - III c 

Ara~ lrelation1:1 1 'W'~~h particular reference 

to the possibility of an outbreak o:f' open warfare. 

EO 3.3(h)(2) 

BEQUIBEMENTS PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

NCl.rE: Ordeir of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority of the individual requirements for each objective within a priority category. 

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. .EO 3.3(h)(2) 

e Pt 86-36/50 USC 3605 

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - III d 

The stability and policy of the Egyptian government, with particular reference to developments, 

relating to Middle East defense plans, the Suez 

base, and the Sudan. 

REQUIREMEN.rS 

NCYrE: Ordt!r of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority of the individual requirements for each objective within a priority category. 

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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - III e 

Nationalist unrest iJ I\ and 

Cammmist connections therewith. 

RF.QUIREMENTS 

lmi: Order ot listing ot the requirements is a matter ot convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority ot the individual requirements tor each objective within a priority category. · 

1. Strength and activities oi' nationalist groups: 

(a) reactions tol P.ograms and policies; (b) \.de- ~ 

gree of control maintained b1+eaders; (c) participa- ~ " 

tion in governments; (d) coordiniltion of plans and\activi- ul (,1-..... ties of various groups; (e) evidence of Communist \ • 

connections or control; (f) inteFonS je>war ________ d·. __ future __ cooperation and collaboration with_ _ (g) identification of leaders; (h) attitude toward localr.i-ench 

population; (i) support by foreign nations, particu.l,$rly 

Egypt. 'Eo 3.3(h)(2) 

2. Strength and activities of Communist, terrori~t andPL 86-

36150 USC 3605 

other subversive organizations: (a) comp0s:ltion and leadership; (b) source of finances and &;'ll!Sj (c) plans and 

coordination of activities; (d)/relationship with and 

degree of control by nationaj.ist or foreign elements. 

3. Strength of! lc~~~ol: (a) strength and loyalty- of armed forces _imd-- police; (b) degree of responsibill ty 

aft::JoclJ,1:1.ndividuals or groups; (c) effectiveness 

of economic and political reforms; (d) effectivene o ontrol over popular morale and over nationalist 

groups mi leaders; (e) control over foreign propaganda. 

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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - III f' 

The stabi1ity and policy of' the Govermnents of' ,___ ____________ ___,!,. the general trend 

of popular opinion in those countries, and the 

trend in parliamentary politics. 

EO 3.3(h)(2) 

REQUIREMENTS PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

NO!'E: Order of' listing of the requirements is a matter \of convenience in presentation and bas no significance with respect to the relative priority of' the individual requirements for each objective within a priority\category. 

1. Composition, strength, plans and activities of political. parties and factions and pressure groups with particular reference to: (a) degree of' popular support; . (b) 

strength and following of individual leaders; ( c) \efforts"' .. ? 

to combat effectiveness of' overmnen: s es• (d)\ ability ...,...._,,.,7 

to inf'luence govermnen: measures; e) placing of members 

in strategic government and military positions; (g) \ attitudes on government foreign po1icies (particularly on EastWest trade, NATO, SEATO), economic issues, and Europel'.D, 

defense; (h) general attitude toward Commun~t Pe.J:::ty; -- ( i) attitude in the East-West struggle and to_ I 

sovereignty. 

2. Policies and strength of government: (a) ability 

to control internal opposition; (b) popular support; 

(c) control of armed forces including police; 

(d) effectiveness of economic controls and reforms; 

(e) foreign policies, particularly on Ea.st-West tr~de, 

NATO, SEA.TO; (f') ability to develop support of' minority parties; (g) effective control of Communists and 

Communist propaganda; (h) ability to increase national 

prestige and influence; (i) increased relationships with 

Communist countries; (.1) control of labor organizations. 

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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - III g 

Scientific and technological developments in 

REQUIREMENTS 

EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

NarE: Order of listing of the requirements is a.matter o:f' convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to.the relative priority of the individual requirements for each objective within a priority category. 

1. Planning and control of scientific and technical research 

and development inl I (a.) organization, locations, 

fUnctions, and key personalities of controlling or supervising 

age11cies; (b) allocation of funds and materials; (c) foreign 

affiliations or influence in each principal field of science; 

(d) availability or shortage of scientific manpower and facilities in each field of basic science; (e) objectives, achievements and potential of higher education in ea.ch principal field 

of science. 

2. Research and development activities (including tests, 

successes, failures), installations and facilities, and key 

personalities related to: (a) nuclear BW and CW weapons; 

(b) guided missiles and rockets; (c) aircraft armored 

vehicles; artillery, combat weapons, naval vessels; (d) 

transportation equipm.ent; (e) electronic equipnent; (f) 

optical photogrammetic and aerial photographic equipment; 

(g) meteorological, hydrographic instruments and methods; 

(h) industrial, agricultural and mineralogical machinery and 

methods. 

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BATIOllAL IllTELLIGUCE OBJEa?IVE - III h 

The stability and orientation ot the Yugoslav 

Government, its strategic intentions in the event 

ot war, and the strength, canposition, disposition, 

capabilities, and weaknesses ot its armed forces. 

EO 3.3(h)(2) 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

NOTE: Order ot listing ot the requirements is a_ matter ot convenience in present&tron and has no significance with respect to the relative priority ot the individual requirements tor each objective within a priority categol'f. 

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PL.86-36/50 USC 3605 

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NATIONAL INTELLIDENCE OBJECTIVE - III i 

The development of militant nationalism in La.tin 

America and Communist exploitation of this trend. 

REQUJBEMENTS 

NOTE: Order of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority of the individual reqi.1irements for ea.ch objective within a priority category. 

l. Reactions and activities of govermnent, political parties, 

and organizations with reference to: (a) U.S. economic 

policies which conflict with national interests; (b) policies 

and practices of foreign owned firms located in country; 

(c) real or potential foreign exploitation of natural resom·ces; (d) efforts to increase political and economic 

independence of u. s. through domestic developments, increasing 

ties with other foreign nations, and policy on control of 

offshore waters. 

2. Exploitation of nationalistic issues by Communist front 

organizations by: (a) use of radio, newspapers and other 

propa.ga.nda media; (b) attempts to form popular front movements. 

3 •. Effectiveness of Communist-exploitation of nationalism as 

indicated by degree of influence on government and party policies 

and on organized business and labor groups. 

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NA!rIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - III j 

Economic conditions and trends in backward countries, particul.a.rly as they affect vulnerabilities 

to Communist propaganda on the one hand and 

attitudes toward the United States and the West 

on the other. 

REQUIREMEJ.IJTS 

HarE: Order of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority of the individual req~irements for each objective within a priority category. 

1. Attitudes, capabilities and activities of government in 

regard to: (a) economic developments, modernization and _,,.__,-/.--L 

mechanization; (b) increasing business and commercial rela- ~-:-. 

tions and securing aid from. US or Western nations; Communist ~ ll. ')f. 

nations; (c) developing tindeveloped areas; (d) control and 

development of natural resources; (e) effectual control of 

labor; (f') control or counteractions to Communist or Western 

propaganda; (g) detrimental effect of natural phenomena. 

2. Popular reaction to: (a) government policy on economic 

issues; (b) aid from Western or Communist nations; (c) Communist efforts to create and exploit economic difficulties; 

(d) modernization of methods and machinery; (e) exploitation 

of natural resources by foreign nations. 

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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE - III k 

Non-Soviet nuclear energy research and development; the production of fissionable materials 

and the use of such materials tor weapons or 

other purposes. 

REQUIREMENI'S 

NCY.rE: Order of listing of the requirements is a matter of convenience in presentation and has no significance with respect to the relative priority of the individual requirements for each objective within a priority category. 

1. Research, developments, production, in any non-Soviet 

country related to nuclear energy: (a) locations, sizes 

e.nd capabilities of installations am.d facilities; (b) type 

at fissionable materials produced, amounts and distribution; 

(c) ·type of foreign aid received and identification of 

country supplying same; (d) degree of government control. 

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