87A ~ B SECTION 87. INVESTIGATIONS OF SUBVERSIVE @ ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVI ry 7. Investigations and contacts with individuals connected with institutions : of learning ( ae Prior. FBIHQ approval:is required to: SS (1) Institute investigation of a faculty member or an organization connected with an educational institution. (2) Interview any student or faculty member who is not an established source. (Requests to conduct interviews must inclide individual's name, position, and an assessment of his reliability and discretion.) be Contacts with established sources in an administrative’ capacity may be made on campus. Contacts with other established sources, @ege, students and nonacademic employees, should be made off campus. 8. Use of officers from other agencies Members of other law enforcement or intelligence agencies are not to accompany Agents handling these investigations without specific approval by the SAC. . . tB- INVESTIGATION OF ORGANIZATIONS . : , 1. Purpose ~ . [ To develop evidence of any violations of Statutes enumerated in Ae 1. “oy -above and to keep the Department and other agencies and officials of the Executive Branch apprised of information developed which pertains to their areas of interest and responsibility. 2. Responsibility to initiate investigations When information is received indicating an organization may be engaged in subversive activities or may be a front-.group for subversive organization, _field office should initiate preliminary investigation confined to established sources.e Notify FBIHQ that investigation has been undertaken. ‘Within 45 days submit results by letter with recommendation as to ‘whether or not further investigation is warranted. 3. Scope of investigation “ Pertinent data concerning following items should be obtained and reported: ( ae Origin and scope Date and circumstances of founding including any incorporation.data. Identities of organizers. Location of headquarters and chapters or affiliates, if any. be Stated aims and purposes, especially any information showing advocacy of violence or illegal activity. . ce. Officers ; Principal officers and/or leaders with succinct resume of subversive backgrounds, if any. de Membership . Total active membership, including logical breakdowns by organizational i ‘structure and geographical area, if applicable. If exact membership [ .figures are not available and estimates are given, be certain they are | plainly shown as estimates. In cover pages or cover communications, include evaluation of reliability of membership figures cited, as well as comments concerning any significant factors involving membership , eeg., increases or decreases, notable shift in composition of group by age, sex, nationality, etc. Be certain to secure accurate description of all lists referred to so as to avoid confusion as to exact identity or significance of such lists. ee Publications All publications of group with emphasis on any which clearly depict subversive character of organization. . f™ NW 55072 Docld:32989529 Page -1866 ae OO 4
NW 55072 Docld:32989529 Page 1867 SECTION 87. INVESTIGATIONS OF SUBVFRSIVE ORGANIZATIONS AND IND: e- Furnish FGIHQ with copy of publications which portray subversive character of group or which advocate violence. Ascertain sources of funds for publications. When it is operated as distinct entity, a separate investigation should be initiated concerning the publication. Finances Sources of funds and nature of expenditures, in particular whether any income is received from or contributions made to foreign elements. Connections with other groups Develop pertinent information concerning ties with other subversive elements including material and/or moral support given or received. Be especially alert to detect connections with foreign subversive elements or indications of foreign allegiance or control. Also determine and report any significant Connections or cooperation with nonsubversive groups. : Activities . . Describe activities of group. Afford special emphasis to any under-_ ground operations or activities involving violence or threatened violence. Include any pertinent data showing success or failure of organization in achieving its stated goals. Infiltration of nonsubversive groups ae General When information is received indicating that subversive group is seeking to systematically infiltrate and control a nonsubversive organization, available data should be submitted by letter with recommendations as to initiating active investigation. Recommendation to undertake investigation should be supported by available background information concerning target organization (including name and locations, estimated membership, principal officers, and nature of activities) and resume of extent of subversive infiltration efforts (including identities of known subversives who have joined target organization and positions held), provide brief statement as to investigation planned. If approved by FBIHQ conduct discreet investigation limited to determining and reporting activities which are related to or in furtherance of subversive infiltration. These instructions apply to local chapters or affiliates as well as national organization. . Caption and preface . Captions of communications should show that subversive infiltration of target organization is objective of investigation, not organization itself, e.g., "Infiltration of (Name of target organization) by (Name of subversive organization).'! All communications prepared for dissemination should carry prefatory statement which clearly conveys this point, e.g., "This investigation is directed solely towards establishing the extent of infiltration, domination, or control of the (Name of nonsubversive organization) by the (Name of subversive organization). It is not concerned with the normal activities of the (Name of nonsubversive organization)."' In addition, preface should succinctly show the predication for out investigation of the subversive group involved.. Limitations on investigation (1) Other than with established sources, no interviews should be initiated with members, leaders, or officers of infiltrated organization without prior FBIHQ approval (except where they can be handled by suitable pretext). However, this does not preclude accepting information volunteered to FBI. 6-6-73 x Re
{ L Fe mmipremironimmen pee timenrmmmy ponent mormon paeanyreeney peor pomen facet para pen pecan gate peareeyrameny prey pm pane pemenyreeenimaey —fmemrafnie—yftron pasar pmeyeumrnygpeer yon fen fom yore meer aa feat PS fy Pe Pn ry NW 55072 87B Docld: 32989529 Page i868 SECTION 87. INVESTIGATIONS OF SUBVERS*VE an @ ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVI Y (2) Informants and sources should not be directed by FBI to join or participate in activities of target organization. “ However, if subversive group requests informant to do so, latter may comply. €3) Be certain all persons interviewed, including informants, are aware that FBI is not interested in normal activities of target organization but solely in efforts to influence or control the organization by subversive elements. d. Conversion to full scale investigation . If target organization becomes completely dominated and controlled by subversive elements, advise FBIHQ on UACB basis that full investigation is being initiated as subversive organization. Drop infiltration ° designation from title of case. Subversive publications Each office should review such publications produced in its territory to determine whether any advocate subversion, violence, or violations within FBI jurisdiction. If so, submit available information by LHM to FBIHQ with copy of pertinent material and make recommendations as to further action. Insure that FBIHQ is aware of all subversive publications with brief identifying data. Investigative steps Efforts should be made to develop reliable informants at ail levels and in all segments of subversive organization. -Live informant coverage should be supplemented by other logical investigation including review of appropriate public records and publications, interviews with former members of group and, on selective basis, through such techniques as physical and photographic surveillance. . Administrative and reporting procedures a» Reporting requirements and status When necessary data has been developed concerning organization's activities (See B. 2. above), submit report. After initial report, reports should be submitted semiannually (unless FBIHQ has instructed otherwise in individual cases). LHM may be used to provide FBIHQ or other interested agencies with significant data of immediate interest on an interim basis between reports. be. Informant coverage - Cover pages of reports should include a brief summary of informant coverage available with respect to the organization, identifying informants who report on the group's activities by symbol number and showing specifically which informants are members of .the group. ce. Topical headings Both reports and LHMs should be organized under logical headings. de Character Ail cases should use character "Internal Security," e.ge, "Communist Party, USA; Internal Security." In case.of subsidiary or front group, character should show name or abbreviation of the parent organization, Gege, "Young Workers Liberation League, Internal Security ~ CPUSA"; "Young Socialist Alliance, Internal Security - SWP.™ Caption of subversive infiltration cases should include name of subversive group and target organization, e.ge, "Infiltration of (Name of target organization) by Socialist Workers Party, Internal Security - SWP." ee Classification - 100 6-6~73 oN
¥ ~ SEC ay 87. INVESTIGATION OF SUBVE: aE - _ -87B~C 7 ORGANIZATIONS AND INDI V@™ALS : - ‘ ” f. Copies Furnish 5 copies of reports and LHMs except where instructed other~ wise in individual cases. g- Closing of case In it is determined subject organization is not currently engaged in subversive activities, submit pertinent facts in closing report. os C. INVESTIGATION OF INDIVIDUALS . 1. General policy ; ‘ a a. Purpose To develop evidence of any violations of the statutes enumerated in A. 1. above and keep the Department and other agencies and officials of Executive Branch advised of information developed which pertains to their areas of responsibility and interest. be Individuals to be investigated . Investigations should be conducted to fully identify and determine the activities and affiliations of persons who: . Are reported to be engaged in activities which may result in a violation of statutes enumerated in A. 1. above. This includes individuals who are current active members of subversive organization or movement. Where formal membership in a subversive movement does not exist, it includes individuals who are actively supporting the subversive goals of the movement. . ; Priority investigative attention should be given.to individuals who are known or suspected of being involved in subversive activities which are of a clandestine, underground, or violent nature. Limitations on investigations : . All investigations conducted should avoid nebulous or sweeping inquiries which are not relevant to objectives. Under no circumstances should an investigation be conducted of any individual merely on the basis. that such individual supports unpopular causes or opposes Government policies. ad. Investigations requiring FBIHQ approval Obtain FBIHQ approval for investigation of: © (1) U. Se Government employee (2) Officials or employees of United Nations or other public international organizations of a governmental or quasi~ governmental nature. ; (3) Officials or employees of foreign diplomatic establishments or governments. (4) Faculty members of institutions of learning. FBIHQ approval is not required for investigation of student Ox nonacademic employees of institutions of learning in the absence of unusual circumstances. If during a pending investigation it is discovered that the subject fits one of above categories, suspend active investigation and advise FBIHQ with recommendation as to further action. e. Members of United States armed forces. No investigation should be conducted of active or retired members of of United States military forces. If it is determined that a subject fits in this category, terminate investigation and promptly furnish pertinent data to appropriate counterintelligence branch of United States armed forces. Advise FBIHQ in form suitable for dissemination. Fn nn i nn ra a ft Fr Fe Re a Fo a nema fn ree Fe Fre my a perms aren ey permany,  prmeeen Sam porn emerson peer, ie] e os, oe * 6=6=73 -NW 55072 Doocld:32989529 Page 37865 Leis eaten a hhc sheatd te ANAS OA d Ree a ii nek estan Lien bannienaorendntnd esl Ldebedeies nla dscitvntaataedeinaecat sin aided aaueta eae ee eee ete) ‘ ‘ [Rss nhe na kiehd Aves hadnt adic dades she helaeeeted on hr Kalatcarsaasnasteindisoninys anu dana ata Ses EPO OP EEN LETT P PT PEL Oe HEN PPT PESTA MPS PTS ITT EIU ORNS COMET