1 Sot 9a RP SE SS bee st manradied ea Pee mo Perreerearrerenrerst awe Ls BTA _¢f the National Academy class. Hereafter the fingerprints will - February 22, 1960, the President is making an official visit PERSONAL ATTENTION - SAC LETTER NO. 60-9 NITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION f i In Reply, Please Refer to February 9, 1960 - wasniniron 25, D. G. Fils No. : . . _ (A) FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY -- In the past the fingerprints of National Academy students have been taken on the opening day ve-Ctaken in the field and.forwarded.to the Bureau_for_ search. prior to the issuance of the invitation for the officer to attend the Academy. This program will be implemented as follows: 1. As each applicant is interviewed by the SAC, ‘following the suomission of the application, the fingerprints will be taken and forwarded to the Bureau with the application and interview form. 2... The prints of those applicants who are presently being investigated for the 65th Session (beginning March 21, 1960) should be taken immediately and forwarded to the Bureau by routing slip, attention, ‘raining and Inspection Division. ~-- 3.° The pLints® of: chose applicants who have been- interviewed but who are not being investigated for the 65th Session will bé taken at. such time as the “Bureau orders the investigation of the applicant for a particuiar session, and . forwarded by routing slip to the Bureau, attention, Training and Inspection Division. . 2/9/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60-9 3 (B) PRESIDENT'S TRIP TO SOUTH AMERICA-1960 -- Beginning to the Following countries: Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. The President will return to Washington on March 6, 1960. The President will make overnight stops in both directions at Ramey Air Force Base, Puerto Rico. At the request of the White House, a Bureau representative will accompany the White House group on this trip. He will handle Bureau matters with both the White House staff and the United States Secret Service. You are instructed to alert your sources for information that may be of interest to the White House group prior to and during the President's trip. You should be particularly alert for information concerning the activities of the Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico. Furnish pertinent information to the Bureau expeditiously and in a form suitable for dissemination. using. above: caption, ee 26 Page 1295
(Cc) FORMS - SURVEY -- A detailed review should be conducted of all forms specifically approved for use in your office. Delete forms serving no useful purpose, consolidate forms with similar functions, and revise forms to improve and streamline operational procedures in your offices. Forms propesed for adoption, revision, consolidation, or deletion must be accompanied by a communication justifying gproposals ard requesting Bureau _2pproval in accordance .with Manual of Rules and Regulations, Part-It;-Section-8, -G;- 1. Results of your survey, including all forms proposals, should be incorporated in one letter which must reach the Training and Inspection Division not later than February 19, 1960. 2/9/60 : . SAC LETTER NO. 60-9 oe (D) LEAVE - STATUS OF EMPLOYEES -- It is the responsibility of each employee to know the status of his own leave account. and employees should therefore be encouraged to maintain their own leave records. It is not the responsibility cr supervisors to notify employees how mucn leave they nave to their credit or will ' - “tose if- they:do net use it by the end of the year. Of course, any employee with a question in regard to his leave status may make inquiry concerning same. . 2/9/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60-9 - (E)'' SPECIAL ACCIDENT AND “HAVEL INSURANCE ~ SATI -- Renewal applications for present members ov cartioned group have been Sent out covering the new policy year which began February 8, 1960. This accident protection is ayailable to all FBI “employees and in addition, che wife of @ member can be covered at the same rates. Ateneo peeks Ca tetete “ SATI affords prctection twenty-four hours a day, anywhere in the world, against all general accidents. In addition to the ‘basic policy covering accidental death, dismemberment or permanent total disability, medical reimbursement and weekly . accident indemnity coverage iS also available. These provisions provide for reimbursement in full. up to the limit of protection 4 . purchased, for medical expenses resulting from an accident and for weekly indemnity payments i? you are unable to work due to an accident. This_ boiicy offers protection on a full-time basis against accidents cecurr= Se “Ast in tne ¢ 2 office, While on Bureau pusiness, “while driving or riding “n any automobile or as a pedestrian, as well aS accidents that occur around the house, - in the WOrkKSnOD, a ae ce eet d on vacation, on hunting or 2iShing TEs, & eke. . 2/9/60 . oO | . SAC LETTER NO. 60-9 (em 2 NW 35044 Doold: 329895 age 360
Brochures setting forth full details as to coverage and rates are being made available to all field offices. The vallabllity of this protection should be brought to the attention of att-employees. The premium for the coverage offered is very reasonable and-it—is._worthy of consideration _ by any employee who desires this type of protection. ___ . ee All applications should be forwarded to Parker and Company, 1300 Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D. C. Further information can be secured if desired by contacting Mr. Frank Wright at the above company. AC LETTER NO. 60-9 -3- NW 35044 Docld: 32939526 Page i301 7 — _
(F) BUREAU APPLICANT MATTERS - CLERKS - SUMMER EMPLOYEES -~ The following policy has been adopted regarding summer employment of clerical employees at Seat of Government this year. In view of limited need for such employees, only those applicants will be _ @onsidered who have previously worked for Bureau as summer . employees, with satisfactory work records, fulfilieda their agreements to work at least 90 days, or their entire vacation (__* pertod;~and-who~egree—to-worle-during - eoming summer for. minimum. of 90 days, or their entire vacation period. In addition, sons and daughters of sureau employees wno have not previously been employed by the Bureau will be considered for summer employment. ._There will be no exceptions to this policy. All applications for summer employment snouid clearly refiect that applicant is interested only in employment during summer months, and such information should also be reflected on the interview sheet in every instance. 2/9/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60-9 - (a) . BANK ROBBERY MATTERS ~~ The recommendations of all Special ‘Agents: in Charge concerning the dissemination program in bank robbery matters instituted by SAC Letter 59-43 (J), dated July 7, 1959, have been analyzed by the Bureau. Effective immediately . the office of origin at the outset of the investigation in unsolved violations of the Federal Bank Robbery and Incidental-— Crimes Statute will furnish to surrounding offices and other offices deemed pertinent by appropriate communication a succinct summary of the modus operandi and descriptions of the unknown subjects involved. Appropriate leads may also be set forth in this communication. In cases of an aggravated nature, such as those in which a large amount of loot is taken, a shooting ‘occurs or a hostage is taken, the office of origin should H prepare an appropriate communication for all continental offices. | ‘Unless some reason to the contrary exists, there will not be any necessity to furnish copies of such a communication to the : Anchorage, Honolulu or San Juan Divisions. f Photographs and descriptions of subjects apprehended in violations of the Federal Bank Robbery and Incidental Crimes Statute should be furnished by the office of origin to those offices previously advised under this program, Ey $.2/9/60 rr nee SAC LETTER NO, “60-9 a
i and to any other pertinent offices developed during the investigation. Copies of communications concerning dissemination need not be furnished to the Bureau; however, an appropriate statement that the dissemination has been made should be set forth in the cover pages to the report| submitted by the office of origin. Manual and Handbook change’ are *orthcoming. - ne Very truly yours, : John Edgar Hoover Director +, 2/9/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60-9 ~ °° = 5 -) S~ £ a Rnarace Oe yon HORA A SOE D OS LSE RPP RE SRE PEE BE SS FSR ES 8 FE ES SSE Hy 2323989526 Page 1303
PERSONAL ATTENTION - SAC LETTER NO. 60-10 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to _(A) FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM - FIELD SERVICE FROGRAM -~ One-day training sessions relating to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program will be conducted within each Civil Service’ Commission région in the’ immediate future’.—These sessions will cover: 1) a review of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Act of 1959; (2)- proposed regulations; (3) discussion of some of the agency responsibilities; and (4) other pertinent infor- mation currently available. Regional Offices of Civil Service Commission will contact our field offices to determine identity of person or persons selected to attend these training sessions and to arrange for such attendance. Persons to attend training should be those assigned responsibility for the program in the field and those who will train and counsel other employees. Larger offices may want to designate several persons; smaller offices may desire to designate only one individual. Each office should have at least one ranking clerical employee, such as Chief ..@lerk or Assistant Chief Clerk, attend these sessions. February 16, 1960 WASHINGTON 25, D. c. Within five days of receipt of this letter, every office should inform the Bureau as to the identity of the person or persons selected for this training, and unless you-are advised to the contrary by the Bureau, it will be satisfactory for such ~~ personnel to attend the sessions. ; 2/16/60 oo ’ . SAC LETTER NO. 60-10 ae (B) ‘ PHYSICAL EXAMINATION MATTERS - WEIGHT STANDARDS ~ FBI FORM - BOOK -~- Previous weight standards are now discontinued. New weight standards for Bureau male investigative employees and applicants for Bureau investigative positions are incorporated. in che revised FD-300, which is the attachment to SF-88, "Report of Medical : Examination." One of three copies attached should be placed in the FBI Form Book and additional copies are being sent separately for immediate use upon receipt. The new standards are based upcen the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company table recently prepared foliowing its current detailed study. | Tie only revision to FD-300 constitutes substitution o the new weight chart for the old one. This new chart makes no provi-~ _ ‘gfon for maximum weights and.it lists only desirable weight ranges -.$or respective heights and frames. Employees not within desirable _ WW b5044 Docld: 32989526 Page 1304 '
Bey ee iceman nN A Mannan Biv moe 2/16/60 ohh mene ed Aceves a Yin sz waver . -SAC LETTER NO. 60-10... we 2m t, “aS 50d — Does BO989526—_B ageL303 <* < * anemeees a weight ranges will be listed as overweight. The goal! of having no overweight agents with all within desirable limits! will eontinue. Administrative procedures for reporting overweight eases, following on conditions, certifying weights reported and faalyzing those who are delinquent will continue as set forth n SAC Letter 59-68. Each dtvision-head must -insure-that..thi program is given close personal attention so that employees will maintain the highest degree of' physical fitness and desirable appearance. ; 2/16/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60-10 (C) FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY - RETRAINING SESSIONS -- By SAC Letter 59-63 fA) you were advised that there would be no retraining session for FRI National Academy graduates in Washington during 1960 and you should, therefore, continue with the present procedure of holding state and regional retraining sessions for the graduates in. your area. The Bureau_should be advised by June 30 or 30 days in advance of the retraining session, whichever is: earlier, as to the dates and place of yourl960 retraining session, together with the detailed program to be followed. You are again reminded that: in preparing your program you should place emphasis upon the training aspects of these retraining sessions and the program should be one that will be interesting, valuable, and timely. Those eizgible to attend are National Academy graduates in good standing and actively engaged in law enforcement or regularly retired therefrom. SAC “LETTER NO. 60-10 o. 4 “(D) TRAINING -' POLICE ~ USE OF STUDY ‘QUESTIONS BASED UPON "FBI LAW ENFORCEMENT - BULLETIN" REPRINTS -- One office has had excellent results at police training schools by distributing Reprints from the "FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin" pertinent to various scheduled topics. The unusual feature, however, is that. each Reprint is accompanied by a list of questions, based upon the contents, for the officers to answer after reading the article. This practice encourages the officers to read the Reprint with a purpose in mind and stimulates profitable study. Consider adopting this technique in your police schools for subjects to which it is applicable. 2/16/60
(E) VISIT OF CHANCELLOR KONRAD ADENAUER OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY TO THE UNTTED STATES ~- Chancellor Konrad Adenauer of West Germany will arrive in New York City by special plane on Maren 12, 1960: He will arrive in Washington, D. C., on March 15, 1960, to confer with President Eisenhower. He plans to leave Washington, D. C., on March 17, 1960, for the West Coast of the ____United—States from_whence he will depart for Japan. __—C In connection with Adenauer's visit, all offices should be alert for any data indicating anti-German demonstrations ‘which may be fomented by Communist Party or nationality ¢ roups in the U. S., data indicating a threat to the personal safety of the Chancellor or members of his group and any intelligence data regarding proposals which may be discussed at the fort shooming conference, together with amy related data revealing the reactions of any foreign. Government to such matters. s Sources and informants in a position to acquire the above~mentioned data should be alerted to.the necessity of prompt reporting and the Bureau should be immediately advised if any such’ data is received. we an. - 2/16/69 ‘SAC LETTER NO, 60-10 . (F) U. S. ATTORNEYS - SUGGESTIONS -- The U. S. Attorneys’? Conference at the Seat of Government will be held on Apri 4 and 5, 1960. One purpose of this conference is to give U. S. Attorneys an opportunity to resolve questions concerning the operation of their offices and the prosecution of their cases. Should any suck problem concern the work of the Bureau, advance knowledge at Bureau headquarters should be of help in solving the difficulty during the forthcoming comrerence. Let” Each Special Agent in Charge should arrange a personal contact between himseif and each U. 8. Attorney in his field | office territory in the near future. Any purely local problem or criticism offered by a U. S. Attorney should be made cliear in . all its details, and resclved promptly either by you or by referring the matter to the Bureau. Each contact, regardless of whether the U. S. Attorney has suggestions or problems, must be reported toa the Bureau in a separate letterhead memorandum on each U. S. Attorney contacted. Submit an original and two copies of each memorandum by cover letter to the Bureau, attention Training and Inspection Division, not later than March 18, 1960. This deadline must be met. . . — PG BABG/60 9 Be SAC LETTER NO. 60-10 -3- a —HW 55044 —Doclds 32989526 Page_i1s06-...- - a Pe ; a - oi ge
» If there is any doubt concerning the advisability of contacting a given U. S. Attorney, this fact should be brought promptly to the attention of the Bureau with the SAC's recom- mendation. If the U. S. Attorney has been contacted very recently and such_a discussion was then held, another contact will not be required if you reel tértain he has -no~problems-to-—bring—up. -~ Tf this is the case, the Bureau should be so advised. 2/16/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60-10 Po . - (G) FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY - 66TH SESSION -- By SAC Letters 59-28 (E) and 59-38 (D) you were advised of the starting and ending dates of the 66th Session of the FBI National Academy. The Bureau is changing the starting and graduation dates so that this class will now begin on Monday, August 15, and will graduate on Wednesday, November 2, 1960. — 2/16/60. ed bate SAC LETTER NO. 60-10 (H)- FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY - PILOT AND AIRCRAFT RECORDS -~ The . Federal Aviation Agency has advised that pilot and aircraft records are being transferred from Washington, D. C., to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on or about March 1, 1950. The address will be: Examination and Records Division Bureau of Flight Standards Federal Aviation Agency Home State Life Building 621 North Robinson Avenue Oklahoma City 2, Oklahoma It is anticipated that operation at the new headquarters will begin by March 10, 1960. Washington Field Office can handle requests for infor- mation regarding pilot certificates and ownership of aircraft through February 22, 1960, after which time such requests should _ be directed to Oklahoma City. * Dope enn ne eemnerateen ewenmnnt eenanh hom aber e The Medical Records Branch will remain in Washington, D. C., and leads to review medical records should continue to be i furnished to Washington Field. ‘ sy APR awe. 7 2/16/60 | SAC LETTER NO. 60-10 -~4. ‘ “NW -SS30d4—Beetd-GOGS9526_Rage 1307 » = |
Sante eee ASSO Doetd32989526—Rage 2308 ‘ — a J . EMPLOYEES - FBI FORM BOOK -~ In connection with recruitment of (I) BUREAU APPLICANT MATTERS ~ APPLICANTS SUGGESTED BY BUREAU Bureau applicants, the Bureau has prepared for distribution to ail Bureau employees, a form on which names and pertinent data ¢) suggested applicants can be set forth. Upon receipt of these orms, copies should be immedtatety—distributed--to-your—_employses Jopies should also be furnished to all new employees as they enter on duty. There are enclosed three copies of FD-322, one of which should be placed in the FBI Form Book. An ample supply is being forwarded to you under separate cover. (Security Letters on attached page) 2/16/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60-10 . -5-
' Enclosures for (3) & 2) ~ J). GESELLSCHAFT FUR KULTURELLE VERBINDUNGEN MIT ven gustan - Society for Cultural Relations with Foreign countries) -- A number of SACS have indicated receipt by persons in haar ter- ritories of copies of a form letter on the letterhead of C:sellschaft fur Kulturelle Vérbindungen mit dem Ausland (Society or Cultural Relations’ with Foreten Countries) ,-Berlin,--Eas: ermany. This letter indicates mailing list obtained from Koba Bakery in Dresden, Germany. This bakery is famous for its fruit- cakes which are shipped all over the world. A copy of this letter — has been translated by Bureau and consists of nostalgic reminders of life in Germany with communist propaganda overtones. It appears to be designed to influence recipients to come to East Germany. These letters should not be sent to Bureau unless unusual circumstances involved. : 2/16/60 _ ee SAC LETTER NO. 60-10 i . (K) © INFORMANTS AND SOURCES, CHANNELIZATION OF INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM -- When a Stencil is" prepared to channeiize information re- — ceived from: informants and sources to various files in the field office, the. block stamp may be typed on the stencil. In such instances, the date to be used in the block stamp is the date the typing was completed. — For the information of those offices having multilith equipment, the Chicago Office has advised that the muitilith company markets "duplimat stamp pad ink." Chicago has used such Stamp pad ink in a regular stamp pad and has used a regular block- stamp machine in stamping the block stamp upon the multilith’ material before it is duplicated. The special ink thus block stamped on the material is fully reproduced when the material is run off. This special ink cannot be used for mimeographed reproduction. If used, the above procedure should be confined to copies for use within your own office. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director 2 /16// 60 SAC LETTER NO. 60-10 -~ 6 -
PERSONAL ‘NO NUMBER SAC LETTER 60-D UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION i . In Reply, Please Refer to February 29, 1960 WASHINGTON 25, D. CG. File No. RE: BUREAU CODES ~ AFSAM 7 In order to avoid undue correspondence with the field, hen an employee IS henceforth authorized” to receive cipher ———---— machine training, you should insure that the training is handled promptly and the Bureau notified within a period of not more than 30 days that the employee is fully qualified to use the equipment ‘and is thoroughly familiar with the AFSAM 7 Manual of Operation and Routine Maintenance. | , Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director ve ne a ee ~ Se . 7 wT M IR NE 35044  Doold:i 32989526 Page i310 | . . = Te a ae Sen
, PERSONAL ATTENTION “SAC LETTE NOL 60-11 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Ploase Refer to February 19, 1960 WASHINGTON 25, D. G File No. ; . (A) PERSONNEL MATTER - LIMITED DUTY AGENTS - PREMIUM OVERTIME --. I am concerned over the number of Special Agents whose physical. limitations prohibit them from discharging the normal, everyday ———responsibilities expected_of_our_agent_personnel. In many instances physical limitations not only restrict such agents from performing arduous duties but also result in only token compliance with overtime requirements toward premium pay. You should of course insure that each limited duty agent is assigned duties consistent with his physicai limitations. Each SAC should immediately review the performance of all limited duty agents within his office to ascertain in what respects the agent's physical limitations prevent him from handling all duties and overtime responsibilities inherent in the Special Agent position. In thoseinstances where it is found that the Special Agent's physical disability prevents him from completely “discharging normal acent.duties. including equitably sharing the office overtime, you should carefully analyze his case to determine if he is, in fact fulfilling all requirements necessary to qualify for premium overtime pay. Should it appear that his physical condition precludes his meeting all necessary reduirements to qualify for premium pay benefits, he should not continue to be certified for such benefits. Particular attention shculd be given ' to those who are consistently below the office average overtime. . The mere fact that he performs the amount of overtime necessary to qualify for premium pay is not sufficient. He must meet the necessary requirements as to frequency and type of overtime called for by the Fringe Benerits Act. This would include availability for weekend and emergency duty beyond normal working hours. You should immediately submit your comments to the Bureau as to each limited duty agent in line with the foregoing, together with your recommendations concerning. his continued eligibility for premium pay benefits. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover | Director
- GS 5 positions in the ftetd officestenographic—pools.--It is—. Any ah ie nme Fie —leomntiienireay SEE " or On very general instructions. ~ PERSONAL ATTENTION - i SAC LETTER NO. 60-12 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Pleaw: Refer to February 23, 1960 WASHINGTON 25, D. G. File No. (A) POSITION CLASSIFICATION MATTERS - GRADE GS 4 AND GS 5 FIELD STENOGRAPHER POSITIONS ~- Enclosed are two copies each of master descriptions for Clerk-Stenographer GS 4 and Clerk-Stenographer desired that the GS 4 position be utilized in lieu of existing ~* GS 4 stenographer positions in the stenographic pools. This will permit use of one standardized-type position description for all field offices instead of having individual positions on record for each office. Forward to the Bureau the two copies of the properly executed Position Description Form FD-243 (i.e., have appropriate employees sign lines 5, 6 and 7) and identify by official position title and number position(s), occupied or vacant, which are to be absorbed by the master description. Bureau records will be adjusted to reassign the employees occupying the positions listed. Bureau has secured Civil Service Commission approval for a.GS 5 straight stenographic position in the field office steno- graphic pools. Duties of position are set out in the enclosed position description for Clerk-Stenographer GS 5. Principal distinctions between the GS 4 and the GS 5 positions are: (1) the GS 5 takes somewhat more complex dictation at 120 words per minute as compared with 80 words per minute for the GS 4; (2) production of the GS 5 normally exceeds that of the GS 4 stenographer in a given field office by 20 to 30% or more; (3) the GS 5 makes less frequent reference to the stenographers! manual and requires less supervision; (4) the GS 5 must have served approximately a year as a GS 4 Bureau stenographer; and (5) the GS 5 prepares certain forms, airtels, letters, memoranda, and the like, on own initiative Forward to the Bureau the two copies of properly executed FD~243 and identify the: employees who are qualified for and whom you recommend for promotion to the grade GS 5 position. Include the 120 word-per-minute stenographic test, information regarding production, and usual justification for those who are to be promoted. ‘The new Clerk~Stenographer GS 5 position will replace the position of Confidential Clerk (Stenography) GS 5 referred to in SAC Letter 58-42 (B) in offices having such a position unless there are cir-~ * cumstances in any particular office which would make such action undesirable. In the absence of such circumstances Bureau will adjust its records to show that all incumbents of the existing Confidential Clerk position are assigned to the Clerk-Stenographer GS 5 position when the latter is placed on record. If all incumbents _..0f the Confidential Clerk (Stenography) GS 5 position do not presently meet production. and other requirements of new Clerk-Stenographer GS 5 a a a a
—~by.-the Bureau.,_marked_ to_attention_of..Personnel_Section,_ within Bureau's experience two essential characteristics for prospective - trainees are motivationand above-average intelligence. To propose (2/23/60 ee ete ’ NW 55044 Doold:32989526 Page 1313: position, you should advise the Bureau and take immediate steps to see that employees become qualified. Duties as set forth in the master descriptions are not to be amended or changed in any way; however, this does not preclude using the incumbents on commensurate grade-level duties of temporary emergency nature. Your replies are to be received 30 days after receipt of this letter. 2/23/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60- 12 i (B) | FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING PROGRAM -- It has been incumbent upon us to gradually extend this program for purpose of assuring our investigative responsibilities are discharged effectively. You should know, however, that results of field-wide surveys con- Gucted during past year for candidates to attend foreign language Schools - excepting case of Spanish - have been disappointing with regard to both quantity and quality of personnel, and fol- lowing items being brought to your attention at this time. Selection of Agents for training is a most important aspect which involves several considerations. First, it is Bureau's desire to train volunteers whenever possible Since volunteers more than likely will have essential degree of interest. In addition, emphasis is placed on language background, scholastic achievement, availability, initiative, physical fitness, Reserve Status and general over-all Bureau performance. Finally, con- siderable weight is given your personal recommendation with respect to whether you feel candidate can successfully assimilate training. Bearing in mind our investigative staff is composed primarily of lawyers and accountants rather than linguists, it has been employee for some other reason such as first-office Agent because he will soon be due for transfer accomplishes nothing. To propose employee who already has another language skill used from day to Gay would certainly appear questionable if thereafter Bureau would have to train replacement. Careful selection of candidates is basis of successful program. This important step must be initially resolved in field. You are in by far best position to recommend most promising candidates. Ali necessary measures being taken to anticipate and fill future needs for personnel capable of handling such specialized work by continuing Program of instruction. Bureau intends to SAC LETTER NO. 60- 12 - 2 -
maintain sufficient staff to provide for rotation on several types of assignments involved in foreign language field and avoid, for example, situaticn where Agent remains for tndue period on technical surveillance because no other qualified e ployee available to handle job. Quite to contrary, realizing J areau must derive equal returm-on—investment. by—using—for easonable time skills these men heve acquired at Government axpense, language training should in no way adversely affect Agent by interfering with administrative advancement or uitimate transfer to office of preference. In this continuing program, divisions with appreciable work in foreign language field should have enough qualified personnel to meet their needs, thereby re-~ ducing to minimum movement of Agents on special assignment from one office to another. From realistic standpoint, however, there must be surficient work to keep employee gainfully occupied in foreign language field.and preclude gradual loss of linguisti fluency. From Agent's individual standpoint, successful ccempletion of Bureau school in which he becomes equipped to capably handls foreign language assignments is not only gratis education in itself but one for which he has actually been paid substantial salary .F0 acauire, and benefits Agent personally by broadening his back- ground and experience. Agents with capacity in foreign langueges are invaluable to Bureau and decided assets to field's investigative potential. By volunteering for such intensive training, howaver, I realize Agent demonstrates most commendable attitude in offering to assist Bureau and Bureau does not intend to overlook this. As result of recent survey to determine Bureau's languege needs projected over next two years, arrangements being made for following courses at Army Languege School, Monterey, California: Albanian; Chinese, Mandarin dielect; Chinese, Tovshnan dialect; Czech; Hungarian; Polish; Rumanian; Serbo~Croatian. These require forty-seven weeks except Rumanian which is of thirty-seven weeks' duration. Candidates must be available without qualification and-must execute agreement to remain in Bureau for three years upon completion of training. Canvass all Agents and furnish Bureau, attention FBI Laboratory, by March 15, 1960, names of those interested in above schcols together with comments on: (1) availability of each man; (2) his motivation, initiative, physical fitness, language background, Reserve status; (3) whether you feel he could success- fully assimilate training; (4) your personal recommendation ac- companied in unfavorable cases by reasons therefor. . 2/23/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60-12 -3- = SOW Doct: S2989526—Rage tsa
nett Sad —Povcic S29go526—Bagela1ga (Cc) REPORT WRITING - FBI FORM BOOK -- Henceforth, ai material which may become testimony is to be put on one form, a revised FD-302. These forms are being prepared and a supply will be sent to the field in the near future. Enclosed are three copies, o .e of which should be placed-in the FBI Form Book. (Security Letter on attached page) ‘2/23/60 OO SAC LETTER NO. 60-12 a
~ « o < ~ (D) INVESTIGATIONS OF SUBVERSIVE ORGANIZATIONS - INTERNAL SECURITY -- Recent anti-Semitic incidents have received nationwide publicity. ; The Communist Party (CP), always alert to capitalize on any event which may cause or increase discord among the so- “@alled minority groups, and for any evidence of the revival of fascism, has deen publicizing those incidents. It is possible the CP may form front orcanitzations—to-further-—spread the publicity efforts of the CP. Also, those incidents may stimulate the formation of organizations similar to the former German- American Bund. You should be alert to the formation of any subversive organizations in this regard. Information relating to such organizations should be submitted to she Bureau promptly under - eaption of the individual organization. Your communication should set forth all: information available concerning the organization, together with your recommendation as to wnesher an investigation should be initiated under the provisions of Section 87 E of the Manual of Instructions. No investigation should be initiated without prior Bureau authority. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director Enclosures for (A) & (C) _ ' 2/23/60 | | --.°. SAC LETTER NO, 60-1200 # BO * ae Pie
. 4 ee mk , ‘ . = 7 7 = met . . au ow . : —~ wes one wba ee Sn rn near Senne PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER NO. 60-14 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to March 8, 1960 WASHINGTON 25, D. G. Fite No. (A) REGISTERED MAIL - POST OFFICE RETURN RECEIPT CARDS -~ Survey reflects Bureau currently receiving from field approximately 250 "——“preves-of registered—maii—per_month.with Post. Office return_ receipt cards attached for which no apparent need can be discerned requiring use of such receipt cards. These cards cost 10 cents each. . Existing manual instructions require only that Post Office return receipt cards be used for transmission of confidential blue slips, vouchers and reports on confidential funds, items of evidence in unusual cases, and for Secret or Top Secret National Defense material being sent outside the Bureau. In the interest of economy, be certain that Post Office return receipt cards are used only where necessary. 3/8/60 SAC LETTER” NO. 60-13 me (B)': RADIO - POLICE RADIOS IN BUREAU CARS --"Due to the increasing meed for additional communications channels, the Federal Com~ munications Commission (FCC) has ruled that state and local po agencies must fully convert tc narrow-band (split-channel) operation on or before November 1, 1963. In order to accomplish’ this, existing police frequency wide-band equipment must be modified or replaced with new narrow-band equipment. One provision of the FCC ruling requires that police departments operating on frequencies above 42 mc. must reduce transmitter deviation to plus or minus 5 ke. on or before August 1, 1960. This is only a partial transition to full narrow-band operation and can be accomplished in most instances by adjustment of the modulation control on wide~band transmitters. While this is the only requirement which must be met by the August 1, 1960, date, it is possible that some police agencies will take additional - steps to improve operational efficiency and some agencies will probably make the full narrow-band conversion by that date. Other agencies, particularly those operating on frequencies below 42 me., possibly will not fully convert to narrow-band operation until the November 1, 1963, deadline. The Bureau equipment operating on police frequencies must be modified or replaced with narrow~band equipment at such E ... time as the change to narrow-band operation is made by the respective | i i H { i "NWS SO Dere Ech: BEG 89526 — Page d
Ta a ee a ine amie ea etme enorme S | WW: : age 1318 - police agencies. It is contemplated that Bureau equipment will be changed to the same extent and at the same time as the change is made by police agencies. Since the receiver conversion is the most expensive phase of the change from wide-band to full narrow-band operation, itis expected that many—potice-egencies will -not-fully conver: wide-band receivers until sometime after August 1, 1960. How- ever, minor changes to increase the audio recovery of receivers 111 probably be necessary wnen the transmitter deviation is reduced to plus or’minus 5 ke. Some of the Bureau equipment operating on police frequencies is nearing the end of its useful life. _ Therefore, 4t is anticipated that after July 1, 1960, some of the older units can be replaced with new equipment. In view of this, any narrow-band modifications made to the older equipment, i.e., General Electric Model 4ETR6B, should be only to the extent necessary to continue operation on the police frequency until . Such time as new equipment can be furnished. You should maintain close iiaison with police agencies si. wnose frequencies Bureau equinment is operating so as to be aware of the steps to be taken toward narrow-band conversion by the police agencies. This information, as soon as available, -— should be furnished the Bureau with the number, make and model of Bureau radios which must be modified or replaced in order to continue operations on the police frequency. There is attached further information regarding narrow- band conversion of mobile radio equipment presently in usé by ‘the Bureau on police frequencies. This attachment should be brought to the attention of your Electronics Maintenance Technician or other interested personnel for use in requesting narrow-band conversion kits from the Bureau when needed. 3/8/60 : SAC LETTER NO. 60-14 oR 1 * {C) IDENTIFICATION MATTERS - FORMS - SUBMISSION OF PHOTOGRAPHS - FBI FORM BOOK -- Form FD-198 is being discontinued; remove from FBI 'Form Book and destroy supply. In the future, photographs should be submitted by routing Slip (legible longhand satisfactory) - to the attention of the Identification Division. SAC LETTER NO. 60-14  ~= = "#7" UD e
4 ry oe eS, Department of Commerce, beginning April 1, 1960. In addition to ‘information normally required in such a census, occupants of SE Web Aide taeranati a aN yd Dade eeteyeobir talib S Ra ee joven Each photograph should contain on reverse side the name of the subject, his FBI or other identifying number and the name of office submitting. ; 78/60 ~~ Ae corren NO. 60-14 ise (D) 1960 CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING ~-~ A census of population and housing is to be taken by the Bureau of the Census, one out of every four housing units will be required to furnish supplemental data relating to employment. Principally the em- ployment information will relate to the name of the employer, kind of business, kind cf work, place of employment, number of weeks worked in 1959, earnings in 1959, and whether employment is by private enterprise or by Governmental agency. Material made available by the Bureau of the Census shows that inquiries made in connection with the taking of. the census as a matter of law must be answered completely and ac- curately and, of course, the Bureau desires its employees to respond correctly to authorized inguiries of census enumerators. At the same time all employees should be reminded of the con- fidential nature of the Bureau's official information. In the event any attempts are made by census enumerators to obtain confidential Bureau information or otherwise unauthorized infor- mation, the Bureau should immediately be advised. 3/8/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60-14 -~3- RocldzR@GRG526 Page 1319
(E) FEDERAL TRAIN WRECK STATUTE MATTERS (NEW CLASSIFICATION) -- Federal Train Wreck Statute matters are now Supervises in the Investigative Division. ——___iIn all future correspondence carrying the character ederal Train Wreck Statute the classificatidén 160 should be ased. In all new cases opened under this character, the clas- sification 160 should be used. Changes for manuals and handbooks are being prepared and will be forwarded to your office. (Security Letters on attached pages) 3/8/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60-14 ~ kn mnHWMGS0M4—— Dacian 32989526 Page 1320
ay Sari (F) SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS -- Security sub- jects who are past or present members of the Communist Party or other basic revolutionary organizations have obtalined Christmas season employment at post offices and have' falsified Sheir employment applications by denying subversive affiliations. Znese violations of Title.18,IL_S. Code, Section 1001, will nob be brought to the attention of the Bureau at the Seat of Government or in the field automatically because national agency checks are not made on these applicants. Violations will be discovered usually by a check of post office records during security investigations. Christmas post office employ- ment applications (Form POD 1744) are maintained by postmasters ror one year and consideration should be given to checking them in the course of security investigations. Note that violators have included housewives and persons who held other full-time employment. 3/8/60 | SAC LETTER NO. 60- 14 - ig) -ESPIONAGE - DOUBLE AGENT PROGRAM - CREATING COVER STORIES £0 SUPPORT THE DOUBLE AGENT ---A recent development in an espionage operation involving a Bureau double agent has il- iustrated the importance of creating proper cover stories to __ Support statements made by a double agent to his principal and his acquisition of information passed to the principal. In this instance, the double agent had. furnished information which he had obtained from a third person whom he had recruited in accordance with the instructions of his principal. After he had passed the information, the principal asked a number of ‘searching questions such as: 1. Where and how did he (the third person) keep the notes of his observations until he passed them on to the double agent. 2. To obtain information, what type of people does he intend to contact and does he intend to Start with a specific person. 3. In what manner was the data obtained which related to the displacement of a ship which was in port. 4. How does he explain to his family when he takes & trip, bo obtain information for “us" and does his family know about “our business." This is furnished for your guidance and you must insure that adequate and appropriate cover stories are developed to support every double agent operation and to support all of the information “acquired" by the double agents for passage to their Frincipals. . 2/8/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60~14 -~5- WSS 044-—D : © 1321 |
-minimize the hazardous effect of an accident involving nuclear r———~the-nuclear and nonnuctear—cemponents-of-an-atomic—artillery. (H) NUCLEAR ACCIDENT CONTROL ~ DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ~~ The Department of the Army has prepared a procedure for use of. United States Continental Army Command to control and/or weapons (an atomic warhead with its adaption kit, the nuclear and nonnuclear components of an atomic demolition munition, or shell). An accident of this type is defined by the Army as an event involving a nuclear weapon or component resulting in loss or serious damage to the weapon, detonation of the weapon, radioactive contamination, or public hazard. Each Continental Army Command is instructed to notify the nearest local FBI office upon the occurrence of a nuclear accident. The Bureau will not investigate these accidents as such, since this is responsibility of Joint Nuclear Accident Coordinating Center (refer to SAC Letter Number 58-79 (C), December 9, 1958. If facts as reported by a Continental Army Command indicate violation of statutes within Bureau's jurisdiction (for example, Sabotage, Federal Train Wreck, Destruction of Government _ Property, Espionage, Atomic Energy. Act of 1954, and so forth), ‘institute’ investigation to resolve’ matter. PiciapoLly advise oe Bureau if Continental Army Command refers accidents of this type to your office. Procedures have also been adopted by the Army for — handling of incidents (defined by the Army as minor occurrences) ~ involving nuclear weapons, but these are not to be referred to the Bureau by a Continental Army Command. a | Very truly yours, ee %. John Edgar Hoover Director Enclosure for (B) 3/8/60 0 eee ee ee Socom NO. 60- a : - 6
gy een Es cre oath ———_____-___—_(2}--Adding-a-new-crystal. — Narrow-Band Conversion of Mobile Two-Way Radios General Electric Transmitter Model 4ET6B1, 2, 3. Conversion involves: (1) Changing crystal multiplication factor from 24 to 12 (3) Adding a posilimiier filter | . | (4) Reducing modulation setting Only item 4 must be completed for frequencies above 42 mc. by August 1, 1960. Full conver'sion (all items) must be completed for all police frequencies by November 1, 1963. Conversion Kit PL-4032566-G3 provides all components, except crystal, for making full narrow-band conversion. Crystal #4032125-P1 also required. General Electric Receiver “Model 4ER6B1, 2, 3. Conversion involves: = TN epee mE? TL SMO pines oe (1) Changing low IF frequency to 455 ke. _ (2) Replacing low IF transformers (3) _ (8) Replacing discriminator transformer , (4) Replace second converter crystal with new erystal cut to 5545 ke. 0 (5) Increasing gain of audio amplifier to compensate for the lower audio recovery by the receiver discriminator (6) Modifying squelch circuit to compensate for the reduced noise level at the discriminator output resulting from the narrower pass-band Conversion Kit #4032571-G1 contains all necessary parts, including crystal, to convert receiver to narrow-band operation, Motorola Model FMTR-140D-C3R3(A) 1D. Transmitter chassis #PA8693B - (suffix 11 and higher do not require kit #8K9468). Conversion involves: (1) Reducing modulation setting (2) Adding audio filter kit (a chassis #PA8693B with suffix below 14) Audio Filter Kit is Motorola part #9K9468. ‘Receiver chassis #PA9244R3. Conversion involves: . (1) Replacing filter with narrow-band “Permakay" £ filter QQ) Audio/ squelch modification - 7 Conversion Kit #SK9483 contains all necessary parts for receiver narrow~ band conversion.
— } . PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER NO. 60-16 UNILED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE i TRDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ' Ae rateepte 15S ena rats In Reply, Please Refer to March 22, 1960 .- WASHINGTON 25, D. C. File No. (A) FBI FORM BOOK -- Enclosed are revised Tables of Cohtents for #2, and 13 Volumes I and II, and pages 1 through 6, & through 10, of the Index for the FBI Form Book. The forms listed below have —--bee' revised by change in format, by transfer to Optional Form 10, "Uy .ted States Government Menoraridum'-treptacing- Standard_Form. 64, "O fice Memorandum - United States Government"), or both: «FD-1b -~- Assignment Card -FD-5 ~~ File - Serial Charge Out “FD-65 -- Fugitive Form Letter ‘FD-67a -= Acknowledsement of Transfer Orders and Contemplated Departure and Arrival Dates fD-85  -- Error Form (Field and SoG) . ¢FD-109 -~ Records Transferred of Agent Transferred *FD-111 -~ Semiannual Motor Vehicle Report, Cost of operation ; and Accrued Mileage of Bureau-owned Vehicles «FD-122 --~ Recommendation for Preparation of, or Change in, _ .. Security Tndex Card . 4FD-132 -- Request for Approval of Local voiice School and/or Assignment of Bureau Instructors _ 4FD-184 -- Record cf Preliminary Checks and Interview Concerning . . Plant Informant +FD-196 -- Request for Search in National Fraudulent Check File 4FD-197 --~ File Locate . +FD-200 -~- Request for Stencgraphers #FD-208 -- Ilinesses and Deaths FD-220 -=- Deserter Fugitive Airtel +FD-~220a -~ Deserter Fugitive Airtel (copy for Armed Forces) ‘ +EFD-227 -= Request for Mail Cover Authorization vFD-298 -=- Letter Instructing the Cincinnati Office to Request Search of Company Files *FD~305 -- Insert to Cover Pages in Security Index Cases Accompanying Reports to the Bureau 4FD-316 --~ Request for Name Check and Fingerprint Searches on Pield Maintenance Employees Place one of the three enclosed copies of each of the - revised forms in your FBI Form Book. Present supplies of these forms will be depleted before revised forms are distributed. Form FD-30a, “General Appearance Form," has been dis- continued and replaced by Form 1-68a, which will be used exclusively by the Identification Division. Remove FD-30a from the FBI Form Book -.. and destroy all copies. Page NW 35044 Doold: 32989526
(B) ADMINISTRATIVE - FILING SYSTEM -- A time-saving sug- gestion has recently been adopted in a field division. It involves using a Kardex in lieu of a 3 x 5 card index box, . which is now generally used throughout the field, for assign- ing new case numbers by the clerical employee who opens new ——— eases. _The advantage ts the time-saved by-merely flipping a Kardex pocket rather than having to pull a 3 x 5 card for each new case number. Kardex pockets are labeled by classification number. Consider utilizing the Kardex system if you feel it would be advantageous in your office. 3/22/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60-16 ; (Cc) VOLUNTARY OVERTIME - PREMIUM PAY BENEFITS -- It has been noted during a review of the records of overtime performance by Special Agents over an extended period that in many instances the average voluntary overtime of individuals is consistently sub- _ stantially. below that of the office. In some instances this is Apparently due to physical disability; in other instances since the individual appeared able, it was apparently due to lack of ‘inclination. These Agents were being certified by their Special Agents in Charge to receive premium pay benefits. The payment of these benefits to Agents who either cannot or do not carry their fair share of the workload is manifestly unfair to the vast majority who Willingly and cheerfully accept their responsibility. , If'an Agent is unable to perform the average overtime being performed by his office, or being able does not do so, he should not be assigned work that would require overtime and should - not be certified to receive premium pay benefits. This must be accepted as a personal responsibility to be looked into by the division head. Instances of consistently below-average overtime should be discussed by the division head with the individual. Instances where there is no probability that physical condition will permit - equitable sharing of the workload should not be certified. Instances involving ability but apparent lack. of inclination to do so should likewise not be certified. Appropriate spot checks will be made by the Bureau to insure that this responsibility is being carried out. 3/22/60" SAC LETTER NO. 60-16 --2 - MW 35044 Doold: 32969526 Page 1325 ete et A re i 8 a ea A innate aarnnstanmmniini een _—nennee
Hw 33044 DoclId 329859526 Page 1326 ' (D) REPORT WRITING - FORM FD-302 -- SAC Letter 60-12 (C) in-- structed that henceforth all material which might become testimony is to be put on one form, a revision of Form FD-302. In the interests of economy, you may continue to use any existing supplies of the old FD-302 in reporting interviews which might become testimony. The latest revision of FD-302 (Revised 1-25-60) ‘should be used for material which might become testimony other than interviews, such_as_ results of crime scene search by an agent or similar data which might be used as testimony formerly recorded on form OF-10. When your supplies of the old form are exhausted, then the latest revision should be used for both types of material. In the event you have supplies of plastiplate preprinted masters of FD-302, you should continue using them where needed for reporting interviews, or you may find it practi- cable to use correction fluid in blocking out the words “Interview Report” at the top| of the form, and the words “Interview With" and "Special Agent" at the bottom. This would provide a plasti- plate master substantially like the latest revision of the form. 3/22/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60-16 (z).. POLICE COOPERATION - STRESSING ITS IMPORTANCE -- . Recently, there have been several public: statements indicating that many people are not aware of the outstanding cooperation which exists at all levels among law enforcement agencies throughout the Nation. Such. inaccurate appraisals can be a definite threat to effective law enforcement. As the recognized leader in establishing and fostering better cooperation in the law enforcement field, it is imperative that we not allow the American people to be unaware of this cooperation. We must insure that all law enforcement agencies are fully acquainted with all of our cooperative functions and that the public is informed regarding our accomplishments in this regard. Too, we must not create or allow to exist any impression that we do not receive excellent cooperation and assistance from other law enforcement agencies. Each Bureau speaker and police instructor should en- Geavor to work into every appearance some reference to cooperation, citing, where practical, actual cases in which success has been realized as a result of members of different agencies working together. The various booklets, reprints, interesting case write- ups and Similar items which are sent to you from time to time contain a wealth of excellent material which can be used in this regard. In addition to stressing the topic of cooperation in . 3/22/60 . SAC LETTER NO. 60016 a
. Mi 55044 Boold: 329895276 Page i327 3/22/60 fe eS aS a I. public appearances, each Special Agent should be alert for opportunities to emphasize the proven value of cooperation among law enforcement agencies during his daily contacts. With respect to the booklets and reprints which are ’ssued at the Seat of Government, these are of no value whatever miess they are placed -in—the—hands—of—persons—who—have—an interest in the contents. Many of these items are written especially for police officers, prosecuting attorneys, United States attorneys and other persons associated with law enforcement work, and whenever there is a change of personnel in these positions, the new individuals should be furnished copies. . As new and revised booklets and reprints are sent to you, they should be distributed to all appropriate persons. One of the best methods of informing the public about the extent of cooperation between the FBI and other agencies is through feature stories in newspapers and other publications. You should immediately take steps to encourage newspapers’ in your area to publish feature articles which point out the effectiveness cf socoperaticon in the fight against crime. Friendly local. authorities should be encouraged to "talk up" cooperation during their daily contacts and especially in their dealings with representatives of the press. SAC LETTER NO. 605 10° OC" ae
Action To Be Taken By SAC (F) ‘DESTRUCTION OF AIRCRAFT OR MOTOR VEHICLES -~ Recent major commercial aircraft disasters and their resultant tragic loss of life are matters of grave concern. In view of their importance and the necessity that the Bureau be in a position to investigate any violations arising from such disasters efficiently and ag~ @ressively, the Following procedures are to be placed into effect immediately. The SAC will 1. Immediately advise the Bureau by telephone of any major commercial aircraft disaster; 2. Immediately thereafter proceed to the scene of the Gisaster in order to develop any information indicating a Federal violation within the Bureau's Jurisdiction. To this end he will a. Establish close liaison with local law enforce- ~ ment officers and Civil Aeronautics Board -{(GAB)--> authorities in order to insure that evidence is properly identified and protected. This will materially aid those responsible for examining the evidence among whom will be a representative ~-— of the Bureau Laboratory. b. Closely follow investigation by CAB authorities to insure that full scale Bureau investigation is initiated immediately. upon receipt of indication that a violation has occurred: c. Arrange to obtain a passenger manifest and initiate whatever inquiries are necessary to _determine sufficient background data concerning each passenger so that an immediate and efficient check may be made of Bureau indices and the indices of the field office covering the residence of the passenger. This action will assist the Bureau Disaster Squad in its efforts to positively identify passengers killed or injured in the erash, and develop at the earliest possible moment i pertinent data in Bureau files indicating the ' possibility of an actual violation. - 3/22/60 Latte _ SAC LETTER NO. 60-16 °° =5- i NW 55044 Docld:32989526 Page 1328:
Personally direct appropriate investigative activity of any matters within our jurisdiction to insure same is handled expeditiously. | e. Afford on-the-spot direction to logical immediate investigative activity_pertinent to determining whether a violation within Bureau's jurisdiction has occurred. Consideration should be given to the following: (1) Preparation of appropriate photographs of and sketches of the scene of the crash and photographs of pertinent portions of the aircraft. (2) Interviews with survivors, eye witnesses, individuals who heard the plane before the erash, _i.Press Ingquiriés | The Special Agent in Charge should respond to any press inquiries received by indicating that he has arrived at the scene to develop any information indicating a Federal violation. It should also be stated that the Special Agent in Charge is extending the cooperative facilities of the FBI Laboratory and Identification Division. Action To Be Taken By Laboratory Representative Henceforth in connection with each major commercial air- craft disaster, a representative from the FBI Laboratory will accompany members of the Bureau Disaster Squad to the scene. The representative of the Laboratory will’ 1. Effect technical liaison with interested Government representatives. 2. Render all possible assistance on the scene to such authorities and where desired arrange for the use of the facilities of the FBI Laboratory. 3. In relation to the Bureau's interests, evaluate technical problems associated with Laboratory matters and evidence at the scene. 3/22/60 °° ot ee bs 3/2 (60 NO. 60-16 (= 6 = WW 55044 Docld:32989526 Page 1329
‘ ay a 4. Keep the Special- Agent in Charge advised of pertinent developments in the technical in- vestigation so that if a violation is indicated investigation may be initiated at the earliest possible moment. The Bureau desires and expects thé Special Agent tn- Charge to personally take command in relation to the Bureau's interests in these instances; however, necessary action cannot be delayed due to his absence. These matters must be handled in a vigorous and expeditious manner to insure that the Bureau's interests are fully protected. LS a . arr (Security Letter on attached page) a “3/22/60 ce ta sa are De SAC LETTER NO. “60-16 -~7- a, MSS 044—Boekd32989526—Bage 1330
(G) 1960 CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING ~ SECURITY INFORMANTS ~ CRIMINAL INFORMANTS - PLANT INFORMANTS -- SAC Letter 60-14 (D) instructed that all Bureau employees answer census inquiries accurately but that they should be reminded of the confidential nature of the Bureau's official information. Our confidential _..__informants are not Bureau employees and for this purpose can well be regarded as indépendént Coritraétors: ALL informants- should be alerted, however, that they must answer inquiries of census enurierators but any questions should be answered without disclosing their relationship with the Bureau. ope owen Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover - Director Enclosures for (A) ah ad ¥ 3/22/60 on eaves “SAC LETTER NO. 60-16 | -~ 8. z _D po2989526 Page i331
In Reply, Please Refer to ' File No. attention FBI Laboratory, this has been done. MW 55044 Docld:32989526 Page 1332 fat Try a [ . 1 NO NUMBER SAC LETTER 60-E UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE |. FLDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | April 27, 1960 WASHINGTON 25, D. RE: BUREAU CODES | AFSAM 7 ~One.set-.of AFSAM~/-key—lists—for-months—of—dune;—Jduty;-——___— nd August, 1960, is being forwarded separately to all divisions except Washington Field which will receive none; three copies being furnished Bureau's Emergency Relocation Site; and three copies Seat of Government Code Room. Acknowledge receipt of key lists promptly by routing slip, indicating serial numbers which appear thereon; return address label of individual tamperproofed envelope containing keys even though torn when package opened; and destroy, by burning, each monthly sheet thirty days after last effective date thereof, advising Bureau promptly by routing slip, Tt is essentiai address label mentiuned above be returned in. order to control security of shipment. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to May 10, 1960 WASHINGTON 25, D. G Fils No. RE: BUREAU CODES You should make the following manual changes in your —__-KAM-1/TSEC,. Repair and Maintenance Instructions for TSEC/KL-7 (AFSAM 7) -~ Joint: 1. page 117, paragraph 6405; Tine 4, chargé "4-1/2" to "2-1/2"; 2. page 118, paragraph 6501, line 1, after "31-D" add “and figure 58" 3. page 118, paragraph 6501C, after last sentence, add "Tips of pressure contacts K6 and those of the A, D, and E-prefixed groups should require 2-1/2 to 8 ounces to depress the tips flush with upper surface of contact panel."; 4. page 118, paragraph 6504, line 2, change "4-1/2" to "2-1/2"; and 5. pages 227-228, figure 31-C, change "4-1/2" to "2-1/2. On page 5, Record of Corrections, above-mentioned manual, enter appropriate information reflecting that the changes have been made and advise by routing slip, attention FBI Laboratory, upon completion. : “ . ~~ pee : Very truly yours, ‘John Edgar Hoovér Director anki i : $9526 Page 1333
Nw 55044 Doold: 32989526 ee Pia UINPSTS vt SAC LETFER NO. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - : FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | In Reply, Please Refer to June 21, 1960 WASHINGTON 25, D. ¢. , File No. (A) ‘PERFORMANCE RATINGS - QO0-DAY WARNING -- You snowhé appraise the services of all non-investigative personnel for whom annual performance ratings normally would be due September 30, 1960, to ‘insure that 90-day warning for unsatisfactory performance is given ir. appropriate cases. Adhere-strictly to instructions contained 31.-Part I, Section 5,.ofthe Manual_of_Rules.and Regulations ‘inety-day warning does net guarantee 90 days' grace to an em- Jloyee when position is such that substantive imorovement. could be reasonably expected eérlier.: Emplsyees can be separated for unsatisfactory performance during 90-day period but cannot be given Unsatisfactory annual rating sooner than 90 days after warning. , 6/21/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60-30 ! (B) ‘PHYSICAL EXAMINATION MATTERS ~- WEIGHT STANDARDS -- There have been some recent indications that all Special Agents are not aware of the Bureau's weight standards and requirements, new weight chart as contained on FD-300 revised 2-9~6C, and Burcauts desire that all Special Agents be within desirable weight limits. It should... .be the goal of every Special Agent to remain within desirable weighs limits. Insure that all Spscial Agents and officials are well. aware of these aspects as contained in SAC letters 59-68(I) and — 60-10(B). In the future, lack of knowledge on the part of any Special Agent as to the Bureau's weight standards and weight goal will not be accepted as an excuse for failure to comply. The Bureau has noted too many recent instances of division heads lackadaisically submitting medical reports concerning Special Agents where the report clearly shows that the employee exceeds the desirable weight limit and no action has been taken or recommendation made. It is again reiterated that it is your prime responsibility to take the appropriate action or submit an appropriate recommendation in such cases. You should take steps to insure that either you or the ASAC has medical reports in such cases referred to you before triunsmittal to the Bureau to insure such action rather than leaning on the Bureau to initiate the appropriate action. It will be necessary to consider admini- ‘ strative action in the event future failures are noted. (Security Letter on attached pages) Page 1334
! (c) SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS ~- vesmnve monet -- The presently constituted Communist Index will henceforth be known as the "Reserve Index." _... Institute a review of the Reserve Index. In conducting his review the following minimum steps-are-to. be-taken-in-all instances. 1. Verify residence and employment. 2. Conduct an indices search and file review to determine whether investigation is warranted at this time or whether an interview with the individual is Geemed desirable. Interviews with the individuals will be handled in accordance with current Bureau instructions set forth in Section 87D of the Manual of Instructions. _ 3. If additional investigation is conducted or - Af there is unreported information of a subversive nature contained in the files, a report must be submitted. The re-examination of the Reserve Index may be made in equal monthly divisions for one vear. Advise the Bureau quarterly of your progress. — a Recognizing that some individuals included in the Reserve Index represent a greater potential threat in time of an emergency than do others, this Reserve Index is being divided into two sections, Section A and Section B. Each is discussed separately herein. SECTION A Section A of the Reserve Index is designed to represent @ special group of individuals who should receive priority con- Sideration with respect to investigation and/or other action fol- lowing the apprehension’of our Security Index subjects. , ' Section A of the Reserve Index should include those individuals whose subversive activities do not bring them within the Security Index criteria, but who, in a time of national emergency, are in a position to influence others against the national interest or are likely to furnish material financial aid to subversive elements due to their subversive associations and ideology. Included in Section A will be those individuals falling within the following categories: _ 6/21/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60-30 -~ 2.
. 6/21/60 me, SAC LETTER NO. “60-3000 0) oe 3 : 9596 Page 1336 . . - Professors, teachers and educators. . Labor union organizers or leaders. . Writers, lecturers, newsmen, entertainers and others in the mass media field. fe Lawyers, doctors and scientists. - Other potentially influential persons on a local or national level. Individuals who could potentially furnish material financial aid. we Whe ov During the course of the re-examination of the Reserve Index, those individuals falling within the above criteria for inclusion in Section A should be selected therefrom, handled in accordance with the above instructions and, thereafter, nominated for inclusion in Section A of the Reserve Index. Appropriate formes for this purpose will be forwarded all offices in the ~ immediate future. Attached to the form recommending the inclusion of the individual's name in Section A of the Reserve Index should be a succinct summary sétting forth the basis for your recom~ mendation. If no ‘further investigation is warranted in the case at. this time or if no report is accompanying the recommendation, a statement to that effect should appear on the page containing the succinct summary. Investigations of individuals listed in Section A of the Reserve index are to be brought up to date annually, and they are to be considered for Security Index status or retention in the Reserve Index. As a minimum, the previously mentioned investigative steps will be taken, including the submission of reports in the event additional subversive data is developed. ~ Changes in residence and/or employment should be submitted to the Bureau on forms to be furnished the field in the immediate future. The administrative handling of the reopening of these © cases Should be similar to that in the case of annual reports in Security Index cases. Section A of the Reserve Index will be maintained in the field and at the Seat of Government in the same manner as our Security Index except that this Index will be maintained only alphabetically. A copy of the Index will be relocated away from headquarters city in the same manner as the Security Index and at the same location. To avoid confusion with the Security Index, howevér, distinctive colored cards and forms used in connection therewith will be utilized.
SECTION B Section B, containing the names of the remaining individuals included in the Reserve Index, will be maintained ——_—-in-the field in. the. same_manner_in which the Communist Index is now being maintained. Upon the deletion of 2 subject's name from the Security Index based upon the application of the Security Index criteria, it will be necessary to consider whether his name should then be placed in Section A of the Reserve Index. If his name should so be included, submit an appropriate recommendation. If the facts do not justify the inclusion of his name in Section A, the canceled Security Index card should be filed in Section B in accordance with current practice. Standards for Inclusion of Names in the Reserve Index .. The standards for inclusion of individual's names in the Reserve Index were discussed at the Internal Security - ‘Espionage Conference composed of representatives from certain field cffices and Bureau supervisors and officials held at the Burean on June 9-10, 1960. The Conference recommended revision of our present standards for the inclusion of individual's names— in the Reserve Index to insure that it fully represents a list of individuals who should be considered for investigation and/or other action following apprehension of our Security Index subjects. The revised standards follow: 1. Membership in a basic revclutionary organization sub- sequent to January 1, 1949, together with some indication of sympathy or association with such an organization or a subversive front organization subsequent to the reported membership and no reliable evidence of defection. 2. Investigation has failed to substantiate allegations of membership in a revolutionary organization within the past five years, coupled with seme evidence or information indicating activity, association or sympathy for the subversive cause within the same period, and no reliable evidence of defection. 3. The individual, within the past five years, by his as- sociations, writings, financial support or conduct in relation to and support of subversive organizations or the international communist movement is in a position to influence others at the time of a national emergency and no: ’ reliable evidence of defection, 6/21/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60-30 ~ Ho HWw550 : : age 1337 — ;
4, Leadership or substantial activities in a major subversive front group over three years ago, together with some evidence of continuing activity, association or sympathy f vr the subversive cause within three years and no reliable + sidence of defection. 5. Membership in a subversive front organization within the past three years and no reliable evidence of defection. It is not desired that a wholesale review of closed security cases be conducted in efforts to identify additional individuals whose names should be included in the Reserve Index under the revised standards. However, such names should be added as the cases come to the attention of Agents handling security work, Very truly yours, vm sae one . John Edgar Hoover Director 6/21/60 | 7 SAC LETTER NO. 60-30 ~ 5 ~ Page 13358 NW 35044 Doold: 32989526
JUNTS ’ PERSONAL NO NUMBER SAC LETTER 60-¢ UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to July 1, 1960 WASHINGTON 25, D. c. File No. RE: THE CONCEALED AUTO TRANSMITTER (CAT) The Bureau has developed a small radio transmitter, dé signated™as~the Concealed—Auto—Transmitter (CAT), especially a designed for secret installation within an automobile. “The GAT may be installed either to broadcast conversations in a subject's vehicle for reception and recording by Agents in a surveilling car or to broadcast a musical tone which can be of assistance in a physical surveillance of the subject's automobile. Due to the excellent results obtained from some of these installations and in anticipation of increased requests for use of this technique, selected Bureau personnel in five offices have been trained to make authorized installations of this equipment. These Laboratory-trained employees, located at Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, will handle CAT instal- lations in their own or nearby territories. » For a CAT installation a secure area must be provided, ‘such as a garage where heavy tools and a car lift or set of jacks are available. Approximately five hours are required for a CAT installation and secure possession of the subject's automobile for such a period of time is essential. CAT installations are currently in use in the highest level security and criminal cases. Since disclosure of these installations brought about through promiscuous use would be highly undesirable, CAT installations are normally approved only in those cases wheré extremely important information is anticipated. Should it appear that a CAT installation would be productive in @ particular case, you should submit complete justification to the Bureau and request authority for its use. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director NW 25044 DoolTd: 32989526 rage et Le
Ta . .f ; : N . . Jt fe ‘ #., re a PERSONAL ATTENTICN - | SAC LETTER NO. 60-32 * UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE’ . ' FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer ta June 28, 1960 _ WASHINGTON 25, D. ¢. ' File No. (A)' PERSONNEL - PERSONNEL ACTION RECOMMENDATIONS -- When submitting recommendations for any type of personnel action in respect to in- vestigative personnel, if the most recent medical report containing the latest available weight shows that employee exceeds the desirable weight limit- under the new weight standards effective since February—~ 9; 1960, it will be mandatory that you supply employee's current ; weight, height and frame when forwarding such communications to the Bureau. If such employee is found to be over the desirable weight limit, also advise concerning his intentions, insuring that he under- stands any weight reduction should be under medical Supervision. 6/28/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60-32 (B) PERSONNEL - SURVEY OF SPECIAL AGENTS. -- The Bureau has a need for Special Agents possessing creative writing ability. Each SAC should survey the personnel of his office and submit the names of men who have exhibited ability and a flair for writing. The men should be adept in the handling of correspondence and interested in administrative advancement. The results of the survey should be submitted by letter under the caption, "Survey of Special Agents-- Writing Ability, Research (Crime Records)," no later than July 8, 1960. — 6/28/60 SAC’ LETTER NO. 60-32 (c) “FORMS ~ FBI FORM BOOK. -- Future revisions of the Table: of .Contents and Index for the FBI Form Book and pertinent instructions thereto will be forwarded to your office by cover sheets rather than by SAC Letters. File these cover sheets as a last section in the FBI Form Book for ready reference... Forms matters requiring immediate distribution with specific instructions will be forwarded by SAC Letter or Routing Slip, Form 0-7. Record and file the routing slips as a permanent record for future reference. 6/28/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60-32 (D)~ PRESIDENT'S APPEAL FOR CHILE DISASTER RELIEF ~- The President has made an appeal to help the stricken people of Chile. This is an emergency solicitation appeal as provided for by Federal Fund- Raising Policy. The accounting and reporting procedures prescribed. by Federal Policy are waived for this appeal. However, an employee 7 Who desires to keep his gift private may place it in an envelope of
his choice. No goals or quotas have been assignéd and you should insure that, in accordance with SAC Letter 59-58 (D), all contributions are voluntary. —_____________Contributions—_of-_personnel_outside the. Washington area _ are to be forwarded to the local chapter of the American Red Cross. Upon request, the local chapter will furnish posters and instructions regarding the solicitation period, required reports, and delivery of contributions. Advise the Bureau of the results of solicitation. (Security Letter on attached page) 6/28/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60-32 -~2. W@ 55044 Poold:32989596 Page 1341
~ (E) SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS - INDIVIDUALS TRAVELING ABROAD - TOUR GROUPS -- When information is received that an individual - with a subversive background is forming a tour group for foreign travel or an organization which is considered subversive is sponsoring such a tour, take the following action: Advise—appropriate—of fices—under-~-the--caption-of the ———____ tour name or the organization sponsoring the tour, of the identities of the individuals participating in the tour. Also furnish the Bureau a memorandum suitable for dissemination to the State De- partment, the Central Intelligence Agency and appropriate Legal Attaches, ine luding therein all readily available information pertaining to the tour, such as itinerary, pertinent dates, names of individuals making up the tour with addresses, if available, and a thumbnail sketch of the organization or individual sponsoring the tour. In the event additional pertinent information relative - to the tour is received at a later date, it should also be submitted to the Bureau in form suitable for dissemination. ad oo. Memoranda relating to the tours will be ‘disseminated by the Buréau with a statement that as individuals participating are identified recipients will be furnished with memoranda under individual case caption where these individuals are found to have subversive backgrourds. Therefore, it will be incumbent upon the’ field to immediately identify and submit individual memoranda — prepared in accordance with provisions in Section 87D of the Manual of Instructions concerning individuals traveling abroad, with the one exception that the details of travel will be replaced by a reference to the memorandum previous ty prepared under the. caption of the organization sponsoring the tour. The fact that the individual who formed the tour group has a subversive back- ground or that the organization which sponsored the tour is con- sidered subversive does not constitute a basis for the preparation of individual memoranda in the absence of subversive information on the individual traveling. In addition to the submission of individual memoranda on all members of the tour group with subversive backgrounds, each | - office should submit a letter to the Bureau, under the organization caption, listing therein the names of those individuals residing within its territory who are traveling with the tour group and on whom no subversive information was found. . Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover he sot sae - s. a7 a ¥ oO . fo ", o Prag ny cee L — oF Mate aos - _ +e a “Director , 6/28/60 . SAC LETTER NO. 60-32 -3- MW 3p044  Doold: 32889526 Page 1342
PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETEERTNO. 60-33 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ; | In Reply, Please Refer to July 5, 1960 WASHINGTON 25, D. c. File No. ' ; : - Ty (A). TRAINING - POLICE ~- You have previously been instructed con- cerning the necessity of operating our Police Training 'Program with an economical use of manpower. . Occasionally, Bureau finds it ——-de drable to direct.a letter to_a field office pointing out it a peared a certain police instructor, generally one assigned to a F :sident Agency near the locality cf a particular school, should *andle instruction in the school rather than the instructor riginally scheduled to do so. Bureau is well aware that some police instructors are particularly well qualified to handle certain subjects because of their background, training, or experience. Also, Bureau is aware of the desirability of planned rotation of instructors in our police schools so as to achieve a degree of freshness and at the same time broaden the instructor's experience. In instances wherein you wish to use a certain instructor in a-particular police school, even though another apparently qualified instructor is assigned nearer vné locality of the schook, you should set forth the specific reasons why you are assigning that instructor to handle the instruction, and indicate he will bé used unless advised to the contrary by Bureau. Bureau will then consider the assignments on the basis of justifi- cation set forth. _ You should keep in mind the necessity of economical use of manpower in police training; however, it is not desired that economy be arbitrarily practiced to the sacrifice of the other considerations mentioned herein. . 1/5/60 - Dee | SAC LETTER NO. 60-33 t . | 8 (B)- SUPPLIES - BUREAU PURCHASES - TRADING STAMPS -- As you are aware, various business firms throughout the country offer trading Stamps which are redeemable for merchandise. The Comptroller General of the United States has ruled that such stamps are in the nature of a discount, rebate, or reduction in the price paid, and that it would be in the best interests of the Government to redeem stamps received for Government purchases. However, he has further ruled that the disposition of such stamps is to be handled with the least administrative burden. Pursuant to decisions made by the Comptrolle: General of the United States concerning trading stamps, the General Services _ Administration (GSA), by Circular Number 190 revised, dated May 19,
1960, advised Federal agencies as to the disposition to be made in connection with trading stamps received for Government pur- chases. As a result of the instructions issued by the GSA, the ——..._~«~S« Ureau desires that all trading stamps received by you and the employees of your office @ who have oteaston to make~-purchases—on. behalf of the Bureau be collected, and on a monthly basis turned over to the nearest Federal hospital or other similar. Federal institutions operated, managed, or supervised by any one of the following: (1 Veterans Administration, (2) Public Health Service, and (3) Department of Defense. Of this group, preference should be given to the institution which your office uses for physical examinations. Prior to the transfer of such trading stamps, you should determine that the proposed recipient is prepared to _ receive and utilize stamps. The transfer of stamps is to be ‘made without reimbursement or accountability. However, you should _retain in your files minimum data for record purposes, to show “the disposition made of théif by~your office. ~ - . (Security Letter on attached 7/5/60 SAC LETTER NO. 60-33 +) nae HERER Ro on ae ewe : NW 35044 Doold: ay
0) Thain Ageney Comaecin 7/5/60 i : eo TER NO. 60-32 55044 Doold: 32989526 Page i345 . | . feo a . Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director
(H) COVERAGE OF SOVIET-BLOC OFFICIALS IN THE UNITED STATES -- At a conference at the Bureau held on June 9-10, 1960, attended by representatives of the offices handling the major port sion of the Bureau's security work, the problem of coverage of Soviet-bloc officials was thoroughly discussed. In light of the U-2 incident L @d subsequent developments, the conference recommended that the F ureau endeavor to apply tloré préssure’ against the-Soviet-bioc— ntelligence services in an effort to neutralize or disrupt their activities. In this connection, it was suggested that action be taken to focus attention on and curtail the repeated traffic violations of Soviet-bloc personnel. It was noted that Soviet- Oloc officials are notoriously speedy drivers and have indicated utter disregard for traffic laws. In the future, when you observe Soviet-bloc officials violating traffic laws, you are authorized to call such violations to the attention of the local police authorities who have the responsibility of enforcing traffic laws. These authorities may desire to write to the State Department concerning such violations thus providing the State Department with ammunition in considering the harassing tactics employed against our atvaches and officials who travel ‘in Soviet-bloc countries. - It is believed that the above-suggested action if handled judiciously can result in partial disruption of Soviet intelligence activities and inthe reduction of hazards involved in surveillance as well as the danger to lives of American citizens. You should advise the Bureau in each instance where you contact local authorities in this matter and furnish the Bureau the results thereof so that information regarding this matter can be correlated. - You should specifically inform the Bureau whether the violations : have been noted in the police records which are available to the I press. ee a . Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director Enclosures for (D) an9/60 SAC LETTER No. 60- “36 ~ 6 - Lon_ssa i : ‘ Page 1360