104-10406-10136 ’ r. | -_ | / - DOI 50-10 es DDO INSTRUCTION = | OPERATIONS-CENERAL .. NO. 50-10 , | 4 September 1973 | . *\° | 3. DEFINITIONS Within the context of this instruction, the definitions listed below will apply. | . ' + Speeial note must be taken of the fact that the key term “operational use”. . me * _ employed throughout this instruction has been defined in the most succinct os i) ". manner consistent: with clarity. It has not been feasible; however, to cover in © ep a definition the entire scope of possible variations in operational circumstances , which may be encountered in DDO activities. The definition of “operational use” is intended to provide guidance for the majority of cases, and must be i employed with responsible operational judgment. Issues involving a deter- , i) mination of “operational use” which cannot be resolved with reasonable as- _ . | surance by the responsible operating comporents will be referred to the a : Deputy Director for Operations for decision, | ’ ; a. Operational Use © . P So . Operational use is interpreted to mean the recruitment, utilization, or. train- : ae ing. of any individual or group for DDO purposes on either a witting or ©) unwitting basis by or on’ the’ behalf of an element of the Operations Direc = ee torate. Utilization is made of an individual or group whenever that in- pb dividual or group, responding to the direction or solicitation of a DDO pee element, provides information, performs services, provides cover, or supplies financial, material, or other support necessary for the accomplishment of | DDO operational objectives either directly or indirectly, to or for an ele- | ment of the Operations Directorate. b. DDO Element | Any person or group who or which is responsible to, owned or controlled . either directly or indirectly by the Operations Directorate. Included under this definition are employees or members of Agency proprietary mech- c. Operational Contact ne pe Aay association having as its purpose the initiation or furtherance of DDO 7 2.) oo operations. . . oe tba . RESTRICTIONS ON OPERATIONAL USE _ a. Restrictions.on the operaticnal «se of individuals or groups are ‘of four types a ee ' and cover twenty five separate categories as outlined below. and as described ee OE in greater detail in paragraphs 5 through’ 8 of this instractions) © SF (1) Operational Use is Prohibited (see paragraph 5): 3 debe aa re Le - wt a Lo. (a) Members and trainees 0: i () | Se ~{ SECRET
13-00000 (k} (4) Operational Use Requires Approval by Chief of Area Division (see paragraph 8): een 1 is ; 7 C "SECRET C ‘ DOI 50-10 mo DDO INSTRUCTION | OPERATIONS-GENERAL _ - NO. 50-10 4 September 1973 - - (0) fficials or employees of the __ G (d) “Oficial, employees, or FO Ae — (e) Employes of Ug) 3 a (2) Operational Use “Requires Special ” Extra-Agéncy Concurrenice (see 4 paragraph 6): And AtpLOVAE OF -SHfADOO., .« awe de (a) Employees of ather U.S. Government agéncies;] 7 (b)i DDO agents’ or assets| | 7 (c): 7 NS \ (a): | oe, .. (e)i | foe oo (8) Operational Use Requires Special Approval by the DDO (see para- re 27 $ (e) ae (os é | (£) a! (g) 4h °), ‘Non-U.S.” citizen delegates or- employees! (eh - b Operational use of an individual who comes under more than one type ‘of ; restriction will be controlled by the highest type of restriction applicable a in his particular case. 3 SECRET Ae EP OF SP ER ratey OBER oe Tee Fup a gino Glee at
13-00000 lt}. L ? DOI 50-10 DDO INSTRUCTION OPERATIONS-GENERAL | NO. 50-10 . 4 September 1973 . 5, OPERATIONAL USE PROHIBITED a. Members and Prainees “of (1) It is Agency policy that members and trainees sof fw not be _. used in any capacity, with or without remuneration, by the Agency . or by organizations under its jurisdiction.-(The ternf “members of___] | will be understood to mean anyone employed by or associated |: (2) It is Agency policy that former members\ of. may be em- “ployed or used by the Agency or by organizations under its jurisdiction only in accordance with the following: (a) Except as stated in (b) below, a former{ mainber of! ) may be employed or used operationally by any element of the _ Agency only if.a period. ¢ of five full years has elapsed s since his. | separation from ; (b) Am Agency-controlled: organization may hire a former member of ne [___~} but only for duties related to the overt purposes of such since his separation from (c) The employment or use of a former miember of: under the provisions of subparagraph (a) or (b) above must have the specific prior approval of the Deputy Director for Operations. (3) Former 'trainees whose! service included duty or training]over-. seas are subject to the rules governing employment. or use of former (members of | ___ subparagraph (2) | above).\Forriier traitvees/ who did not serve at any time(as mefibiers of ~~ Jand whose(______J) service did not include duty (or t¥dining overseas may be employed or used operationally by DDO elements provided the specific prior ap- proval of the Deputy Director for Operations is obtained. (4) A former ‘member or trainee of | |whose employment or use is permitted by subparagraph (2) or (3) above may not be assigned to or used in a country for which en (fa ainedor t} to which he had been assigned while with \ (5) Information may be received by the Domestic Collection Division from private corporations and other organizations employing former personnel, notwithstanding the fact that the information may originate with former; personnel. However, any direct brief- " ing or debriefing of or contact with former members or trainees of. is subject to the following: (a) The specific prior approval of the Deputy Director for Opérations must be obtained. SECRET - organization, if a period of at least.twenty-four months has elapsed * j monte temin 9 sD RRA PES Bopief OR rR Wie eter & te t
13-00000 r . C "SECRET < C oo DOI 50-10 7 - DDO INSTRUCTION OPERATIONS-GENERAL NO. 50-10 4 September 1973 (b) If the individual is a former member of| ] or a former ° ' “trainee whose service included duty or training over- ‘seas, five years must have elapsed since his separation from | service included duty ort (training; overseas should be un- avoidable during the required five year, waiting period, the Deputy Director for Operations may request an exception from the Director : of Central Intelligence. Among the possible reasons for such unavoid- C -  " able- contact would be the designation of a former.member or_trainee) as the liaison officer to the Domestic Collection Division. b.| . _ DDO policy prohibits the operational use of individuals who are receiving | | under certain ‘provisions (see below) of. the, bp fe, Te ——h Falling under. this prohibi- . CG ot [who have been selected to receive == *: e | appointed by the President of the United States. Operational use of such individuals rohibited only during the period when they are participating in the { __ |This prohibition specifically - does not apply to the several other categories of supported _b other provisions of the; , who do not come under the aegis of th (see 7j., below). c. Officials or Employees of the | DDO. licy prohibits the operational use of the officials or employees of the’ Contacts with such © individuals which DDO officers are obliged to make in their cover ca- pacities must be limited: to their cover assignments. d. Officials, Employees, or J DDO policy prohibits the operational use of or.or other : persons actively participating in programs which are wholly sponsored . and controlled by any of these Additionally, there will be no operational use made of the officials or employees of these orzaniza- tions. In general, however, there is no restriction on nonoperational con-— tacts or consultations with such individuals. VO ; 5 . SECRET aati. 5) Tin ieee iL ls tae di ala aid te ne SRO A ORGAO LY BO FP IPO P LYPR ATS ORs SAIN FT AY PD POUR Bi Gi APRS LTP PERG mY
13-00000 ( SECRET ( DOI 50-10 DDO INSTRUCTION OPERATIONS-GENERAL NO. 50-10 4 September 1973 . e. Employees of US. LCC DDO policy prohibits the operational use either in the United States verseas of the employees of any U.S.-owned or -controlled(_—h This policy does not apply to operational use of employees of organizations which are engaged strictly in commercial 6. EXTRA-AGENCY CONCURRENCE REQUIRED a. Employees of L Approval for the operational use of staff or contract (including foreign) employees off — 4 will be granted only in cases where the employee's ‘thas been notified of and has approved of the intended operational use in accordance with | _ the provisions of DOI 10-5. 7 -s -7 a "bh, DDO Agents or Assets in ce In accordance with the agreement existing between the DDO operational activities| the Chief, Liaison Group, Operations, Staff. (1) All investigations by this Agency of | require the prior concurrence of thel | In this context, the term “investigation” means systematic and direct inquiries or pro-, cedures (such as physical or technical surveillances or neighborhood! inquiries) aimed at developing information concerning an individual’s activities or background; “investigation” does not include the ac- ceptance or the development of information through social contacts: or contacts normally made by Agency officials in discharging their cover functions. . . a (2) Any approach in the United States by a DDO element _for recruit-} | is the responsibility of requires the prior concurrence of development between ‘a DDO element and a foreign ofticial of known, ‘or presumed interest td br between a DDO element and an’ ; fication be provided to| OT oo ee (4) Whenever domestic D Operations involve matters pertaining to the national security of the United States,’ appropriate identification of persons engaged in the operations in the United States will be 6 SECRET (3) Any planned meeting in the United States for assessment and social _— requires that prior noti-/) - - nd this Agency,} the restrictions listed below apply to os : , [‘he-onerations) activity of the O rationy Directorate conducted in the ~ ‘Coordination_with of appropriate information on’ — wo ment | ay erento
13-00000 rn | - ; DOI 50-10 : DDO INSTRUCTION | OPERATIONS-GENERAL NO. 50-10 4 September 1973 provided a Tn accordance with this policy, the followin categories of DDO assets will be identified (tol _ ; me ‘purposes, ' ¢ Ag and Human Sources of Foreign Intelligence ~The \ has been established at head- . quarters to provide for United States Intelligence Board (USIB) agencies ~ , (@ centralized record of | A ‘principal purp se_of thel lis _to register nrimacyv of interest and) policy fo Mdividu ! registered i in th by oné USIB agency will be used for operational pur- “poses by any. other. USIB. } agency without the specific prior approval of the eo pit a DDO element desizes to arrange the " — 1 con- _ Jwil tact the gency having ‘eave whether there isa willingness _ to discuss s matter . d. ; € itize ioe Gore Bersons Documented as. Citizens ) (1) The operational use of (citiz nsjof the above-named l —___]lis restricted by agreements with the (intelligence. or. securityualithoritiés.“of such which require the prior approval of the @ppropriate|___ a, t) (2) The above restriction also governs the {use HL | documentation’ representing DDO staff or agent ‘personnel “asl | Approval for the use_of. such, documentation! will . be sought through the same channels as stated in subparagraph Q) " above. 7 _ (3) Authority “to: make operational use ‘of thet persons; or - documentation) oe _ ‘described in the above subparagraphs without obtaining the prior ” approval of, ‘the[ | authority) concerned may be granted only ' by the Deputy Director for Operations or by the Director. ~ * & “ e 7 SECRET Ti ‘authority, /Such approval will be obtained at the earliest féasible stage - Sa laced ams ba ies be a Ms teictel dnd meedindd ak PETE TPE EET 28 te oo ret 8 = ee os epee sodden) ow feed rene ele s mamithananinpins tobabbnr—es eovabtaninnad Baetimdrs Fie cat-wen bey,
13-00000 ¢ SECRET ( DOI 50-10 C) DDO INSTRUCTION OPERATIONS-GENERAL a NO. 50-10 4 September 1973 e.( ional use ‘of any | is, under. certain __ conditions, _contingent on Rite approval of the ‘ational “intelligence sérvice. concerned! These| ‘are par- ticularly. Sensitive in cases involving the operational wsé of their! who are | and who are LL] Each case_involving the proposed operational use ‘of a one of these {wil be reviewed by the Chief of thd] ; Division in the light of the agreements existing between this. Agency and’ - the national intelligence service concerned. After weighing all of the equities, the Chief of the Division will decide whether approval 8) is required (Othe national intelligence service) concerned. When re- -quired, approvals. for ‘the Operational _ use’ of such \_individuals will be’. obtained from the appropriate national, intelligence: services: by the! (Co Pivision . ne: ' “The operational use of jregardless off their: ea : who_are-serving carrying the | Vis, under certain conditions, su “to provisions of the agreements _existing between this Agency and the (national intelligence service concerned! Each case involving the proposed operational use of such{ will be reviewed by the Chief of the! | Division’ or the Chief of the | ivision, as ap- propriate, in the light of the {pertinent difiterservice agreeniénts) After weighing all ities, the Chief of the: | Division or the | 6) Chief of the Division_will determine e course of action to oo, i 7. APPROVAL BY THE DDO REQUIRED» Approval by the Deputy Director for Operations for the operational use D of any individual who falls into cne of the categories described in this para- - = = | -- mo graph will be requested by memcrandum. The individual's covert approval. ~~ dd status will be described in the memorandum to the Deputy Director for a er Operations, together with a concise explanation of the intended operational - use. (In connection with this paragraph, contacts by the Domestic Collection ~~ Division with. individuals or firms do: not require approval by the Deputy = ee Director for Operations provided they constitute merely briefing or de- =. . - aa) ; _briefing for the purpose of obtaining information acquired by an individual ~-- ~~ a or representative of a firm in the course of his normal activites. If, however, , ve in any case the contact is on behalf of another element of the Operations 8 | | 7 at . SECRET
13-00000 % ft ss ( _° SECRET ( DOI 50-10 DDO INSTRUCTION OPERATIONS-GENERAL NO. 50-10 ; 4 September 1973 Directorate or another agency; or if an individual or firm will be requested to perform an operational task or to deviate from his or its normal pattern of activity; or if the activity, even though consistent with the individual's or firm’s normal pattem of activity, will take place because requested or | funded by the Domestic Collectién. Division; that case will ‘be - subject to” | (see DOI 240-6) (1) Operational use of| } requires prior approval by the Deputy Director for Operations whenever there is danger that such activity might serve in any way (to L_ |Such activities include but are not limited to the +e, a Director for Operations even though such activities may have some unintended and unsolicited’ fallout (2) Approval by the Deputy Director for Operations is also required prior operational use of erational use.abroad of 7 | 7 [ _____. foes not require approval by the Deputy | - , whenever the individual is a US. citizen or when th involved is under'U.S. ownership or controL Employees It is DDO policy to avoid operational use of employees of the_ organization including indigenous employees. Exceptional individual cases involving priority operational objectives will be considered on their merits. Prior approval by the Deputy Director for Operations will be required in all cases. Individuals ‘Engaged inl | }{see DOI 50-18) | _ Individuals engaged in | which in any way have or seek to have lare -considered i ate sensitive category. In view of the peculiar — aspects of activit , including, the special requirements of — the Act; approval by the Deputy” Director _ - ae for Operations is required prior to the operational use in a ‘capacity of any individual who is engaged in activities and who is located in or operating into the United Siates. SECRET wees ee et he ee tt re ee ee te cae eee acme 8
13-00000 f ; -_ < - SECRET C DOI 50-10 DDO INSTRUCTION OPERATIONS-GENERAL NO. 50-10 : 4 September 1973 ee J lew DOI 60-11) ' Prior approval of the Director or the Deputy Director for Operations is required for operational contact in the United States with or operational use of £. controz. If, while in the United States, such individual is to be investigated, approached for — or contacted for operational purposes,.the prior concuzzence of will also be required in accordance with para- graph G.b., above. . co | It is DDO policy that the operational use of Jincluding those of its various “main | | is of such sensitivity as to require special consideration by the Deputy Director for Operations. In especially. worthwhile cases wherein ‘operational use of a particular individual . _ is deemed essential for the accomplishment of the DDO mission, approval .. maybe obtained.’ In each case involving a gon-U.S. citizen assigned in the U.S. or a U.S. citizen wherever assigned, the prior approval of the Deputy Director for Operations will be required. (See paragraph 8.b. regarding use of non-U.S. citizen ot assigned in the U.S.) If, while in the United States, the | individual is to be investigated, approached for recruitment, or contacted for operational pur- poses, the prior concurrence of ‘may also be required as outlined in paragraph 6.b., above. Staff Members or Officials | The operational use of staff members or officials of the | | . Officials of t - - Operational contact with officials of thel | witl be made only lpr other equivalent cl requires special consideration and prior approval by the Deputy ‘Director for Operations. DDO elements should make every effort to avoid the operational use of staff members or officials of| /How- ever, when especially high priority objectives are at stake and alternative agent assets are not available, approval for the use of such individuals may - be graated by the Deputy Director for Operations. with the prior approval of the Deputy Director for Operations. Operational use of officials sill be contingent on prior approval by the Deputy <. Director for Operations. 10 SECRET U.S. or foreign Dartici- | _pating in or other, & we
13-00000 C SECRET < Ne DOI 50-10 .! . DDO INSTRUCTION . OPERATIONS-GENERAL ; NO. 50-10 4 September 1973 | (except certain pee paragraph 5. b, ‘above) | are considered to be in a separate sensitive category. Operational use of such individuals while they are actively participating in -. requires special - considesation . C an . and. approval by the Deputy Director for Operations prior to. such use. In 7 -  eertain especiall¥ worthwhile cases wherein the operational ‘use ofa par- ..  : ticular | lis considered essential to the accomplishment of the DDO mission, the Deputy Director for Opera- . ‘tions may grant approval. Memoranda requesting such approval will be ~ C forwarded through the Chief, Foreign Resources Division. In such cases the , ' Deputy Director for Operations will determine whether or not to seek the concurrence (6f the | , if Members etl | _ J oS ey applies to all foreign as well as domestic. activities of such organiza, (tions) In compliance with the above proscription, DDO policy requires oe ~/ _ the most careful scrutiny of all c /The operational use of any employee, staff member or official of such an organization requires prior approval by the Deputy Director for Operations. The Deputy Director for Opera- tions will determine whether or not to seek extra-Agency approval for the conduct of such operations. C) (2). Operational use including covert funding abroad off a __ \ Tio cen cee cenemr erent tree neces RE “mitted even if the or anization is also funded b oo j. Officials or Employees of | l C "Operational use of ‘the officials or employees of the | |. requires prior approval of the Deputy Director for Operations. Contacts with such individuals which DDO officers are obliged to make in their cover capacities will not involve operational matters until the approval of the Deputy Director for Operations has been secured. a Operational use of or operational contact with members of'| ] - |__| while they are on assignment in the United States will not be made_ without _ the prior approval of the Deputy Director for Operations. are participants in programs established by various foreign countries in collaboration with the Department of State as a SECRET
13-00000 o &. io SECRET DOI 50-10 a r) DDO INSTRUCTION OPERATIONS-GENERAL . NO. 50-10 4 September 1973 os fd Such volunteers are sent to the U.S. or a period off The name of the organization may vary by country. 8. OPERATIONAL USE REQUIRES APPROVAL BY CHIEF OF AREA D _ . _ DIVISION _ - | Loe Operational use of any indiyidual in the categories listed in this paragraph _ ots _ is considered of such’ sensitivity as to require special consideration and ap- proval by the appropriate Area Division Chief. This authority may not be delegated. The request for approval will be by memorandum in which the _individual’s covert approval status will be described, together with a concise explanation of the intended operational use. a. -* The operational usel . iho have 7 re been admitted for permanent residence’ or have resided for ‘a prolonged ~ Co | . period in the US., requires the prior approval of the: Chief of-the Area see , Division. under whose jurisdiction the intended ‘use is to take place. — who are not assigned in the U.S. requires the prior ap- proval of the Chief of the Area Division under whose jurisdiction the in- tended use is to take place. ce. Members of the [ —bommunity ) (1) Within the context of this instruction ‘a member of the | leom-i Ob os os r So —— ne a operational use of | Ff PTREY AY NHB Pes UAT nae ete EN Sh GAd mb le PPT RRRTS GB? BG BH: ; munity is defined _as:| | ersons _ a “are Hot Considered to be members of the [community. (2) Operational use of members of the |community, especially - those cases wherein an individual is to be made witting of Agency.” interest, will be on a highly selective basis. Each case will be examined 7 os Doge ee to. . os, tO ascertain ‘its-essentiality to. the DDO. mission in terms-of. the prices - 2 Oe oe ee of possible disclosure, and to ensure that proper security procedures. Bo _ can be observed. When it has been determined. that the operational oS od use of a member of thel_____Icommumity as! defined above is a ew SECRET
13-00000 “= # ) , Nate? ‘ : DOI. 50-10 i ena ent “ade wile 28d nn Ht ahh ineme-nenbynthemaharntimeesethpeiedipentteeracarantmtatagseeteeteteet . DDO INSTRUCTION OPERATIONS-GENERAL: - NO.5010 9°. 4 September: 1973 . operationally feasible and without suitable alternative, prior approval ~~ in the following cases will be obtained as indicated below: ~ ‘(a) Any U.S. citizen who is a member of the community / and who is associated in any way with any| ake sethbbaee abated seats mbt se . . nb) ‘Any non-US. citizen who is a member of thel— community’ oo .+.°. and who’ is associated in any way with any| oe O ; | Geri is located cithecin the United States pr abroad. ~~ DD —_ ; Lf the individual is located in the United States, approval will be re-Of/ ae . "+ ‘= quested by memorandum to the Chief, Foreign Resources Division. " "Phe memorandum will include a statement that the individual is, or is not, a DCD asset or contact, and in the event he is will include * the cbncurrence of the Chief, Domestic Collection Division. If the in-  . + +! + * dividual is logated outside the United States, approval will be requested - oO ° . by memorandum to the Chief of the Area Division who has jurisdiction — , oo ae over the area concerned.) Operational use of.|____| members of the: fs , community who are’ not associated in any way with(L]- °° * mee _.. sidered sensitive. The operational use of such individuals also requires ... --. ; ‘the approval of the Chief of the Area Division fin any. case involving ‘a well known person or having special security implications, the Division Chief to whom the request is referred under the above pro- visions will consult with the DDO and obtain the latter’s approval. (3) The provisions of paragraph (2) do not apply to Domestic Collection TN -” Division contacts with members of the[______]community, but such C) contacts are subject to the following requirements: (a) Ifa member of thel____Jcommunity) would be asked to per- form an operational task or to alter his normal pattern of activity _ in order to serve Agency purposes, prior approval of the Chief, . . “SO . - Domestic Collection Division is reauired. Additionally, if such an C) ~ individual will be in a foreign area, the concurrence of the Chief ~ of the Area Division concerned will be obtained. - (b) Prior concurrence will be. obtained from the appropriate Area Division Chief if an individual is to be utilized in a politically sensitive area where his presence or activities could potentially , embarrass the interests of the U.S. Government. . _ (ce) The requirements of paragraph S.a. apply if a citizen. or alien ".* yesident of the United States would be used in a denied area. (4) At the end of each calendar year, Chiefs of Divisions will submit a - woe report to the Deputy Director for Operations (via Chief, Foreign | Resources Division) on the number of individuals recruited from the meted a eee e cey wetee bee ene ae Bee a dae ee SORT CIR UTE Yer bynes pen vie eres ser ee ae.com PNR ER OEY ECA TVCT ITEC HETERO yO, 13 SECRET
13-00000 ¢ SECRET —¢ a | : ° | DOI 50-10 Ss . DDO INSTRUCTION OPERATIONS-GENERAL . NO. 50-10 4 September 1973 [___TJcommiunity ty)during that year. This audit will permit the DDO * to keep abreast of major quantitative changes in the number of PO tentially sensitive operational cases in each Division. (5) It should be noted that the provisions of this paragraph do not apply ; mt ‘to DDO employees who wish to| |eApproval fore *) such activity will be obtained in ‘accordance with the provisions: of ~ - HR 10-7. 9. INDIVIDUAL CHANGES OF STATUS OR CATEGORY When an individual undergoes a change of status which places him in. one of D the restricted categories described above, or transfers him from one category to another, his operational use or continued operational use is contingent upon . approval or reapproval as prescribed - for his new status. Coe, vo | + 19, INTERPRETATION OR MODIFICATION OF RESTRICTIONS a ee oo Certain of the policy restrictions described’ in this instruction are subject to. - we - poe - interpretation, extension or modification by the Deputy Director for Opera-*-" = - ee tions depending on the conditions and the atmosphere for DDO operations, -.°: 7-2 04 fee _ at any particular time. Especially when dealing on the edges of policy rulings . and within the guidelines set forth herein, particular heed should be paid to the price of disclosure, including careful consideration of the sensitivities of the individuals involved. When there is any doubt concerning the application i of these restrictions, guidance should be obtained from. the Deputy Director ' ' for Operations. . William E, Nelson Deputy Director for Operations SECRET tet akeeraa pO pamipend! 4s pp wabar eer cf abs Magee aid t f