(a) () wr NW 55072 Doold: 32989529 toe ae wee wee [ - oe ove es '. VEIT, Top functionaries national basis in ~:.U. 8. *, would be on a high policy level in the movement. 8 sEcTI SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS y Maintenance of key figure list (A) Each office must maintain current list of key figures including top functionaries, List may be kept by simple list system, by maintaining a file wkerein all additions and deletions to the list are reported, or by a card index system. - Maintain key figure list separate from security ; index. . (B) .Key figures should retain their designation not- withstanding their departure for foreign travel or other circumstances requiring temporary dis-~ continuance of investigation, (C) Should a key figure become subject of a security of Government employees investigation, his name should continue to appear on the key figure list, but.the investigation shall proceed in accordance with existing instructions governing SGE cases. [Deleted]  . Cte oe ; : Definition . A top functionary is an individual, either a member or a2 nonmember of the Communist Party, to whom, because of his importance,'it is ne:‘essary to give continuous investigative attention in order keep abreast:‘of communism on a Necessarily, such an individual _The term "top functionary® is not. to be construed as re~ quiring that individuals in this category must actually hold official positions in party organizations but shall be given a broad enough construction to include others who are of equal importance because of their influence in the movement itself, or their position and activities outside the party in labor, front, or similar organizations or movements. . Manner of designation . Prior Bureau authority necessa-y to designate a subjeot as a top functionary. Submit such recommendation to Bureau by letter containing reasons for the recommendation, Bureau desires to be very selective in this matter and to concentrate on individuals who, on a national basis, are the guiding hands in the communist movement. 69 5-12-61 Page “835 ’ FEL Soe RY En obs ‘ oh me esigen Hei we ne ant Biaeew weet attra 83a hans le fa
87D - “GPION 87. SECURITY INVESTIGA' NS At The seat of v Government a careful “ippraisal will be made of the field's recommendation, following which the office will be advised concerning the Bureau's decision } on the recommendation. (c) Regulations governing top functionaries ‘EZ. Regulations set forth under (2) (b) above pertaining - to key figures relative to photographs, handwriting . specimens, security tndex cards, change of office of ~~ : a origin, detcom tabbing, character of reports, and . , , inclusion in the key figure list apply to individuals , , i designated as top functionaries, . II. Reports , . Submit xseports on top functionaries quarterly, Make 0 . status pending-inactive if there are no outstanding 0 leads for active investigation, e, Correlation of other investigations with the security index and [ 7 ° *, sfreserve]index - . . z “Individuals investigated by the Bureau under any character against “i whom subversive information is developed must be constar y borne in { mind for inclusion in the security index and/or[reserve lex, . (1) Espionage and foreign intelligence investigations - ; 7 Subjects of these investigations must be included in the security 3 C . ' index and/or thefreserveJindex if they meet the standards for i inclusion therein. It is the responsibility of the investigating a . wo . , Agent and field supervising official to make appropriate recommen— ? ee ‘+, . dations for preparation of the security index card and/or the | ’ [reserve ]index card, whenever appropriate, aa (2) Security of Government employces (SGE) investigations Subjects of all SGE investigations against whom subversive de— rogatory information has been developed must be considered for [ inclusion in the security index and/or{reserve index. wf aay A omy ret age ate a ned Freed 4 on en % & OF a Lit of sy givt abe Yong a 75,4 hee Bawh The Agent conducting investigation in the office covering the subject's residence must refer such cases to the field super-— visor in charge of the security index program for Appropriate [ - - handling, Copies of reports[showing]disloyal information : . , must be submitted to the field office covering the subject's residence, when developed by any other office. When an individual who has previously been investigated under the SGE character is the subject of 2 security index card and is still employed by the Federal Government or is being considered ~ : for Federal employment, the dual character of "Security of Govrern— ment Employees" and the character of the subject's security case = should be used in the report being submitted. This will insure = that the reports are referred to the appropriate desks for super— = vision at the Bureau, as well as in the field. These reports Should be written according to the standards pr-vailing for SGE reports, . : Disseminate these dual character reports the same as any other wet security report. Representatives of other intelligence agencies’ tC. requesting reports[showing]the actual SGE investigation should 2 be informed to direct the request to their Washington headauarters . : for referral to the Bureau. ce , °(3) Atomic Energy Act, Yoice of America applicant, departmental applicant, Bureau applicant, and other Bureau investigations + ft OK a ae amet a . Subjects of all above investigations against whom subversive in~ ae _ formation has been developed must be considered for inclusion & . [ : .: ° *4in the security index and/or thef{reserve]lindex. Jn each such z case the Agent conducting the investigation in the office = covering the subject's residence must refer the matter to the . field supervisor in charge of the security index program for appropriate handling, £. Gopiés of reports([showingJ]disloyal information must be sub-— mitted to the office covering the subject's residence, whenever developed by another office, ot, Be . “% . ~ 7 4 70 7-15-60 4 ta ede esadie¥t. ah isadengelPetiha gee - NW 55072 Docld: 32989529 Page &39
(6) HW 55072 DocId:32989529 Page 840 ~ oF . ~ “SECT. @ + SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS e 87D Character (a) Key figures and top functionaries Internal Security ~ followed by the letters designating the organizational affiliation or nationalistic tendencies, Examples 3 Internal Security - C . Internal Security ~ SWP . o (b) Others Security Matter — followed by the letters designating the organizational affiliation or nationalistic tendencies Examples; Security Matter — C Security Matter — Swp Security Matter — X freee fascist) a. ., ,  Seourity Matter - M (miscellaneous) When a subject is deleted as a key figure, the character shall be changed from internal security to security matter in the first report f -.lowing the deletion and all subsequent reports, Whon a secu: ‘ty matter subject is designated a key figure, the first -*port after. the designation and all subsequent reports sha” bear the internal security character, In any event, if subje- is employed in a key facility, add the additional characte: “Internal Security Act of 1950" if the organizational acti.oay of the subject is of a communist nature. . : Deleted Status All cases shall be carried in a pending status until all active investigation required by the preceding instructions has been conducted, Thereafter, the status shall be as follows: (a) Top functionaries Ie Pending inactive (A) Reports are to be submitted quarterly, ‘Forty-five days prior to the date a quarterly report is due, each such case shall be placed in a pending-active status for the preparation of the report so that the report can be submitted at the designated time, (b) Key figures Ie Pending inactive (A) Reports are to be submitted semiannually. Forty— five days prior to the date a semiannual report. is. due, each such case shall be placed. in a pends active status for the preparation of the report so that the report can be submitted at the desig- nated times (c) [Deleted] | 73 5-12-61 ae Pi tegby hed Sto Tenge wie Ge ~ a amt iy My Pye eo frembslengf Fs SOW age aa Roatan fe re fede whl ate anhalt Hiowesd bin Liu yaw, on rete iY y ie Abia hiinelid oA its she rat are Tah eer au dia “1 fh 1
87D — NW 35072 Doold: 32999529 Page #41 4 1 4 8 a ae 87. SECURITY TIVESTIGAL . 4 ~ " (a) Other security index subjects si Ie Closed Ve (A) Cases of all other security index subjects must be rs followed by administrative ticklers set up so as to 4 insure submission.of an annual investigative report, ‘ The cases shall be opened and assigned 45 days prior 2 to the date the annual report is due, Such cases = shall also be opened and assigned six months after bY submission of the annual report to accomplish veri- Py fication of addresses. Upon such verification, the ~ ke cases should be closed administratively. g (e) Cases of subjects recommended for security index EY Ie Pending inactive oe th . ; (A) If all active investigation completed at the time ; o - PD-122 forwarded to Bureau . (B) Lead to follow Bureau for security index card should : be set forth. IT, Closed . +5 Upon receipt of security index card from Bureau B Thereafter follow by administrative tickler for investigative report as in (d) above. ({f) Subjects not in security index who are not to be included . _ therein . . 7. TT. Closed . : ..,, {A) Prior to closing, instructions under 87D 6b (7) . pertaining to interview must be complied with. ak Webaay AUG Ye TENE tt AOE Hie ‘ die beneath tala the (9) [Content] {a) [In order to insure completeness of investigation, the following items should be considered as pertinent to an investigation and subsequent reporting of such should be handled under topical headings where appropriate. ] . I. Background ° A Birth date B Citizenship status } G) Education a D) Marital status ’ ve E) Military service record (domestic or foreign, including | type of discharge, citations, etc.) ¥F} Identification record G) Employment H- Residence - - I) Status of health (if known) II. Connections with Comaunist Party (or other basic revolu- tionary groups and/or front organizations) (A) Information concerning admission to revolutionary Broup including sponsors, etc. (B) -History of activity in, attendance at meetings of, and positions held in subversive movement with which subject is identified apahasst ih % ¥ i is-anctinid eat ae or gpapel 74 4-10-59 earl HM Rearrapieher ORGS rapt. Lex a ‘as sith ieee es te snd y j ay ’
as | ah ae oA Oat ON "ask me we ‘ SEC. ‘ 87. SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS | 87D of the source, date of activity, date received, and name of the Agent receiving the information are known, it is not necessary to request the office originally obtaining the information to document it further by furnishing information showing the location of the original in the office files, If all documentation, except the : 7 ; latter item, is not in the possession of the office ; preparing the report, it should be obtained. Vv. If it is found desirable to include in a report the identities of individuals who are known communists and have been associates of the subject to lend weight to evidence of the subject's potential dangerousness, only the source of the information showing the associate to be a communist need be Ea pea Hig 2 | : 2 a . -* identified. - - - feo Seen ee ne me -“ 0 VIS In 2 very limited number of instances it may be necessary . a. « %o obtain a thumbnail sketch or characterization of an ate wot aes eee ke . en tres Le re “individual or organization from another office or the , Bureau. When such information is received in your office, it should be placed in thumbnail sketch files so that it will be available to and can be readily located by Agents having future need for it, thereby ; ; eliminating repeated requests of another office for the oe : same information. PUT rete oe ge Channelizing memoranda — destruction of Following ‘submission of reports a --' in security casés ‘ Channelizing memoranda in organizational and individual security case ¢, Pa : tones tat : . eo Be APE mien de pela ened Cas Hf dates Obani adhe dg + b Es 3 ee 17 Piles may be destroyed following submission of reports in these cases. a - in destroying these memoranda, be guided by the following instructions: Z (1) The Agent, at the time he dictates the report, is to prepare L, “a memorandum listing the channelizing memoranda to be destroyed = by serial or serial scope and requesting the chief clerkts 2 office to destroy. This memorandum should indicate that pertinent 2 7 information contained in the serials to be destroyed was in- & t , -corporated in the report, [Use form FD-338 for this purpose.] F (2) The cover pages accompanying the report will list the file and Fe serial number of the original informant reports or master eo channelizing memoranda, “gt (3) In the case of multiple volumes the destruction memorandum should a ‘ be prepared by the Agent in sufficient numbers so that one copy will Y appear in each volume of the multiple volume file being stripped. ~ (4) Prior to destruction, the Agentts recommendations are to be & . , - reviewed and approved by the supervisor at the time he reviews ea and approves the report. ** (5) Employee destroying the channelizing memoranda must place date - i of destruction .and his initials on the destruction memorandum, By ‘Thereafter, this memorandum will be filed in the case file as 2. a permanent record of the serials destroyed. (6) Technical and microphone surveillance channelizing memoranda may be destroyed without the necessity of identifying in the cover pages of the report the exact location in the office files of the original information, The use of an esterisk identifies the source and the original information can be readily located. (7) [Channelizing memoranda of translations of foreign language news— papers and periodicals may be destroyed provided the original translation is maintained in the main file of the publication concerned. ] (8) Do not destroy channelizing memoranda in the following instances: Mae y ea Pana s es feast ambspod hedged Ueto ffir ad te ot Le ee anal Zi atin sah > ie Mh he a 78a a 512-61 @ MW 55072 Docld: 32989529 Page 42
s y 5 “~@ 87. SECURITY ae | ‘ 87D locate subjects are not to be submitted. The Buréau will closely follow investigative action to locate missing security index subjects, II. If you receive indications that the subject went to Mexico or Canada, request the Bureau to alert other appropriate Government agencies to this possibility : and to determine any available verifying information ~ . , ‘through liaison channels, Tit. If the.subject is reported to have gone to any other foreign country, the Washington Field Office should be requested to check the records of the Passport Office of the State Department for verification. IV. When all logical leads have been exhausted in the case : .of a missing important functionary, consideration should a L. be given to circularizing all field offices with the 4 eae foe . subject's photograph and background information for the kee sare eereren meg pee ote purpose of alerting the entire field to the identity ~ c? the subject. B. wreau authority must be obtained be~— fere circularizaticn is made. In seeking Bureau author- Lis, advise the Bureau as to the position held by the subjeot and what efforts have already been made to locate him. * ad Me _ tf this procedure.is to be effective, its application “must necessarily be restrictive in the number of subjects a wv. ». + to which it is applied.’ Therefore, requests to circularize must be made only after every possible lead has been exhausted and then only in the cases of the most impor- tant missing functionaries, (4) Individuals traveling abroad (If subject is a.resident alien, also consider section 1058, 4, volume IV, of this manual. ) When information is received indicating that [a subject of a current or past security investigation, a past member of a basic revolutionary organization, a Member since July, 1950, of an organization designated pursuant to Exécutive. Order 10450, a member since July, 1950, of an organization declared “subversive py the House Committee on Un-American Activities or other legislative committees, or __. a member since July, 1950, of an organization described by reliable informants or sources as being dominated or controlled by one of the basic revolutionary organizations] intends to travel abroad or has already departed this country for foreign travel, take the following actions (2) Immediately advise the Bureau in form suitable for dissemi~ nation, setting forth complete available details concerning the foreign travel, including places and dates of departure _ . and intended return, destination and itinerary, purpose of 2 a an trip, the exact name under which the passport was issued, oO the number of the passport, and the office issuing the :ass— port, if known, However, do not delay advising the Bureau of the actual or intended travel while developing the above information as time is of the essence in this matter, (») Set out a lead for the Washington Field Office for a check : of the records of the Passport Office, Department of State; ‘however, do not limit efforts to develop above information to a check of such records. Tang aa Ba won Yams eek Samet Lone: one Se toon See Cae) 33: an 4-18-61 NW 55072 Docld: 32989529 Page 843 1 at scabs cttyretacn dott dh wmnagie ARNE Wa Gi yaebe reg pets bana wt Beart 3 = + = a 2 S = = % & ' | F 1 3 ret dex. oth ape re «ES ELE TANI ONE NET NLS TILE FFM IN HEN OTS HHT ' ft . t >Rowbscibbhe ub ak a unkse de , a tapes 1 Etuetd ae x!
NW 55072 (c) (a) Doold: 32989529 _ Subversive background[{falling within the categories set “yin. the tour and furnish the Bureau a letterhead memorandum suitable for dissemination to the State Department, the .Central Intelligence Agency, and appropriate legal attaches, a SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS @ "87D In the case of an individual previously the subject of * investigation, the case should be brought up to date by the prompt submission of a report in the event there is unreported information contained in the file. If reports have not previously been submitted in the case, a letterhead memorandum . summarizing the available subversive data should accompany 2 the initial letter advising the Bureau of the proposed - travel. Information concerning these subjects! proposed travel abroad, including information concerning their subversive activities, is furnished by the Bureau to the Department of State, Central Intelligence Agency, and legal attaches if the proposed travel is in areas covered by such and, frequently, requests are made of one or all of the above to place atops with appropriate security services abroad to be advised of the activities ‘of these subjects, — : When” information is received “ehet an ‘individual with a’: 7 out previously hereinJis forming a tour group for foreign travel or an organization which is considered sulrversive is sponsoring such a tour, advise appropriate offices under 3 _the caption of the tour name or the organization sponsoring the tour of the identities of the individuals participating wk including 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, Es and a thumbnail sketch of the organization or individual 2 sponsoring the tour. i ’ Letterhead memoranda relating to the tours will be dissem- ae “ inated by the Bureau with a statement that, as individuals BS participating are identifZied, recipients will be furnished vee with memoranda under the individual case caption where a those individuals are found to have subversive backgrounds. = Therefore, the appropriate field offices should immediately * identify and submit individual memoranda concerning such 3 individuals, The details of travel will be replaced by a aE reference to the memorandum previously prepared under the z caption of the organization sponsoring the tour. Prepare 2 individual memoranda only in the casea of individuals with 2 subversive backgrounds({falling within the categories set kd out previously herein. ] . & . . a In addition, appropriate offices should submit a letter to 2 the Bureau under the organization caption listing the names #- of those individuals residing within their territory who 5 are traveling. with the tour group and on whom no subversive . 8 information is found. Cz -. “"E Sieh fovhaalseiptays efeigbedjer. ath ite dibedlh pallies Page #44 33a 4-18-61
7, Wea ged »y? ° . * 87D , ae 87, SECURITY a is - (f) Advise the Bureau promptly in form suitable for dissemi- = nation of a subject's return from travel abroad in those < aad ‘ instances in which stops have been placed with security }; services abroad through the agencies listed above. In > instances in which an individual against whom stops have ¥ peen placed has traveled ‘to any country behind the Iron = - Curtain, the Bureau shall also be furnished at that time i . with recommendations as to the desirability of interview ~ : of such person and with advice as to whether additional = investigation concerning him is contemplated. In the event 3 such an interview is authorized, it shall be conducted - 3 promptly and the case shall not be closed until such inter- . . view is had and the results thereof submitted in report EA : ‘ form. .e , , C ; ‘“"  (g) In some instances a security investigation ofa subject not a 7 ae yet included in the security index may be in progress at & emer tee tone ae seerceneee ence . ~~ «the time it is found that the subject has recently departed 4 : for a foreign country, If the evidence developed at that $ time warrants the inclusion of the subject in the security index were it not for the fact that he is outside the U. S., form FD-122 should be submitted recommending his inclusion in the unavailable section of the sexnrity index. After all initial investigation is completed, “he subject's case will -be handled the same as those of other subjects of a similar as haart. ee ; “ : aan ‘status who are included in the unavailable section-as out of © oe . the country. , é - Tf the subject is an alien who has been deported or has - otherwise permanently departed from the U. S., he should . . not be included in the security index. = - ‘x When it is determined that a security index subject has _ departed for a foreign country, his security index card ye shall be placed in the uwnavailable secttion and his case Jf handled in accordance with the instructions set forth & under 87D 7b (6) (bv) IV. ‘& . _(5) Investigative techniques os . While it is not possible to enumerate all investigative techniques * which can and should be émployed in these investigations, there ‘ _ . are certain proven techniques which have been used with con-— ae an tinued success and should be applied wherever possible. Es (a) ‘File reviews. = 7 Upon the initiation of a security investigation of an = individual, check the office indices and review files ¥ thoroughly for any pertinent information on record showing > background and subversive activity of each individual subject. Include such information in the initial investi- gative report. a 2 Once a main security file has been opened for an individual, subsequent information received concerning him should be channelized to that file. The reference cards pertaining to the subject should be consolidated in the indices ‘after each check and review of files has been made. Seba flere BHR aK =. (bd) Security informants = Success of security investigations of individuals is S. ‘ primarily dependent upon 2 broad confidential informant “= : coverage within every phase of subversive activity. ae Information and evidence developed throngh such sources - are unsurpassed in value because of possible use not only = ° for intelligence purposes but also as admissible evidence, = Be ia 34 7~15~60 HW 35072 Docld: 32989529 Page 845 o
SE @ 87. SECURITY INVESTIGATIO: ° , * B7D. (B) During the first contact, the tnterviewing Agent will introduce himself as a Special Agent of the FBI by use of oredentials or badge and will open the conversation by using an appropriate prétext or by reciting the Bureau's responsibilities in the security field and asking the subject whether he can be of assistance to the Government. If the individual has been a member of a basic revolutionary ep Mp yee eh organization and indicates he might cooperate, he 2 may be questioned during the initial contact about J his own activities in order to further ascertain Ps the extent to which he will cooperate. This % original interview is for the sole purpose of = allowing the Agent to determine whether the 2 individual being interviewed might be cooperative. 3 -(e ) Prior Bureau authority re? I. Subjeots of active current investigations where no - . x Bet apeeite ck: interview with prior Bureau authority has previously © 0 7 esr : been conducted a .tI. Glosed cases where the subjeot is on the securit? * tSudex and no prior interview has been conducted % IIL. sbjeots of investigations requested by the Bureau, 3 both open and closed, such as applicant—type cases, Ee loyalty oases, etc. os Bate - = IV... Any persons where circumstances indicate a delicate Bevrks .-* “situetion exists and a greater than usual risk is © - = ‘+ Anvolved, such as individuals employed in the ie - ° newspaper field, educational field, radio and g television industry, religious field, publishing + houses, labor leaders, and the like. Bureau authority = must be requested with respeot to situations of this a kind even though prior interviews have been had with 3 these interviewees. z V. Security subjects who have. publicly disclosed previous = contacts e .-’ VI. Subjects of section A reserve index cards. oz In any of the above cases, no report need be submitted when Lh requesting Bureau authority to interview a subject of a : security investigation except those persons under IV above, ors This does not relieve you of the responsibility of submit- = ting reports in security cases when due; e.g., annual 3 reports in routine security index cases and. six-month re- = ports in key figure oases, aE VII. The request for Bureau authority for the interview & should be set Porth in the first paragraph of the letter # and unless you are recommendirg a special manner or ie procedure for conduc ting the interview, the first 2h | paragraph sheuld ccentain the following statements t: _& - on "Bureau authority is requested to interview subject in = accordance with existing instructions relating to aed interviews of security subjects: If this subject is cooperative, no affirmative steps will be taken during the initiel interview to direct his activities and complete background investigation required by section 107C of the Manual of Instructions [will be]oonaucted : . and Bureau will be requested to authorize recontact eo, . with subject as a PSI." {Form #D-336 contains the above statement and may be used in requesting Bureau authority for the inter- view. ] . =" y The above statement in no way preciudea interviewing , Agents during initial contacts and recontacts from obtaining a11 subversive information subject is willing. to furnish or other data which will assist in determin-~ ing his potentialities as an informant, 39 WW 55072 Docld:32989529 Page 846 4-18-61 pert es ye LA gated ee hoe RR A ab eh aha A hat