TS7TEs Babooak ee we 73 oe a4 r wut UNGL FIED March 19, 1959 - NUMBER S-5100.19 aa Department of Defense Directive SUBJECT Implementation of National Security Council Intelligence Directive No. 7 Ref; (a) National Security Council Intelligence Directive No. 7, _ "Critical Intelligence Communications", (b}) JCS “Plan for Timely Tratsmission of Critical In- '  telligence Combined with kmproved Communications Support of Communications Intelligence", (Short Title: CRITICOMM), a8 approved and modified by Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum dated August 22, 1958. . L AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE Reference (a) designates the Secretary of Defense as the Executive Agent of the Government to provide for the establish- ment, operation, and perfection of communications means neces- sary to provide the most timely transmission of critical intelli- gence to higher authorities, Reference (a) further directs that the Secretary of Defense shall effect coordination with other Govern- ment agencies in order that their communications facilities may be utilized to the extent deemed practicable, This directive is issued for the purpose of implementing these provisions of refer- ence (a) within the Department of Defense. e ’ a ee, es ~ : i. IMPLEMENTATION A. A Critical Intelligence Communications System (short title; CRITICOMM) is hereby established by the Secretary of Defense acting as Executive Agent of the Government, The CRITICOMM system will consist of those facilities currently allocated for COMINT communications augmented and modified in accordance with reference (b) to handle critical intelligence communications and effect necessary improvements in COMINT communications. An overriding priority will be accorded in the system to critical intelligence messages, In the implementation . i EEA PER FROAD ALTOS Lie q! . oe BenGe nines 1) : . ; "  §47. ds =f |: Dh e, re J See ee em ee ee ee smeen ppeban aes ttle, Poeads Doubs Jem tes
of reference (b), changes in operational detail necessary to meet changed conditions and variations in requirements may be made in accordance with the functions and responsibilities specified in para- graph Ul. B., below, B. As specified in reference (a), the system will also utilize, — " as practicable, certain communications facilities to be furnished by other agencies of the Government. C. Substantial completion of the CRITICOMM system is desired by the end of 1961, DI. FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. General The Secretary of Defense is responsible for providing for the establishment, operation and perfection of the Critical Intelligence Communications System and for effecting coordination with other Government agencies concerning utilization of their communications facilities to the extent practicable, Be Specific 1. Th ista ecretary o nse (Special Speratinag), in collaboration with other elements of the Office of the Secretary of Defense as appropriate, a. Advise and assist the Secretary of Defense in the evaluation and meeting of requirements for the transmission of critical intelligence. b. Issue instructions and forward information to appro- priate components of the Department of Defense as necessary to the implementation of this directive. c. Maintain continuing review of the establishment and operation of the CRITICOMM system to assure effective execution of the responsibilities of the 8 Secretary of Defense under reference (a). --d, Advise and make recommendations to the Secre- a _. tary of Defense concerning any determination oi * >. necessary with respect to implemeatation of the ny a a Ga oe owe uw * - s . - 7 . 7 . . aZe 2 oe .
Mar 19, 59 ass | S-5100.19 Sf CRITICOMM systern which significantly affect or chance: (1) the cost of the system. (2) its conformance to pertinent Department of Defense policies and directives. (3) the capability of the system to meet the re- quirements placed upon the Secretary of Defense under reference (a). (4) the time schedule for completion of the system. The Director of Defense Research and Engineering will ensure technical compatibility within the CRITICOMM system and between this system and other comrnunica~ tions systems operated or planned within the Department of Defense. The Assistant Seéretary of Defense (Supply and Logistics), in accordance with his assigned responsibilities for tele- communications, will: a. Review and approve the programs of the military departments for provision, augmentation and im- provement of communications facilities for the CRITICOMM system. b. Effect necessary policy agreements with other Government agencies concerning use of their com- munications facilities in the CRITICOMM system. The Joint Chiefs of- Staff, in accordance with their assigned responsibilities and established relationships, will; ° a. Supervise and coordinate the provision, augmenta- tion and improvement of communications facilities authorized for the CRITICOMM system. | | b. Keep the Secretary of Defense advised and informed on CRITICOMM matters within their area of respon- sibility. , c. Consult with the military departments and the National Security ‘=a ; the development of the system. «3-
5. The Director, National Security Agency, will: ' @. Control the traffic and cryptographic operations of the CRITICOMM system. _ b. Establish, after coordination with the organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and other appropriate agencies, the operational) procedures for handling COMINT and critical intelligence traffic within the CRITICOMM system. c.. Keep the Secretary of Defense advised and informed on CRITICOMM matters within his area of respon- sibility. 0 6. The Secretaries of the military departments will: Provide, within normal budgeting, funding, and per- ‘sonnel allocation procedures, for the establishment, operation and maintenance of those communications facilities in the system for which they are responsible under reference (b), including tributary and trunk channels, automatic switching centers, and relay facilities, IV, EFFECTIVE DATE This Directive is effective immediately, (i wi AA na LY Secretary of Defense a4 oe