DB. Mw 55072 SF “ION 87. SECURITY DNVESTIGATIO - 87D SECURLPY eo IND <TIDUALS ® , 1. Docld: 32989529 Page 563 . etc., of forceful or violent overthrow of the Government, Detinitions a . The term “basic revolutionary organization" or "basic revolutionary froup" when used hereinafter in this subsection shall apply te any one or all of the following orgauivations or groups in order to distinguish the organizations from front organisations: a. Gommunist Party, USA . b. Socialist Werxers Party ; ” c. Progressive Labor[{Party] . &. Proletarizn Party of America ° e. Nationalist Farty of Puerto Rico - Johnson~Forest Group American Scoialist Clubs h. See also 87C 14. Responsibility of the Bureau a. To conduct therough investigation into the backround and subversive « activities cf all persons in the U. S. and Puerto Rico who ure “@angerous cr potentially dangerous to the internal security. Hach -- SAC will be held responsible for the proper investigation of all persons in his erea who, because of membership or affiliation with basic revolutionary organizations or other Marxist revolytionary organizations including splinter groups, may be potentially or, mh dangerous, ~ b. To determine the identities, whereabouts, and activities of individuals constituting 2 threat to the internal security and develop sufficient . information and evidence through investigation to sustain a_oropriate action by the Bureau should it become necessary for the Fede al Government to institute prosecutive action against such individuals in courts of law or control their movement and activities in the . s event of 2 national emergency . Purpose of investigation . The primary purpose of these investigations is twofold, namely . * a. Determination of dangerousness To determine the identities, whereabouts, and activities of all individuals in the U. S. and Puerto Rico who, because of ‘their membership in, activity in, or association with one or more of the revolutionary groups defined above or related groups, are dangerous or potentially dangerous to the internal security of the country, and the consequent collection of sufficient informatija concerning their -subversive activities to justify apprehension in event of ‘2 national emergency ; bd. Determination of violations of Federal statutes . ‘To determine the identities, whereabouts, and activities of all. . ‘individuals. who have been or may be-violating laws of the U. 8S. “ (1) Direct investigation towards obtaining admissible evidence - . to establish the violation. . (2) Be alert for any information in Federal statutes relating to <5 (3) Title 18, -USC,. § 2385, paragr:: wag sper yee we oo WCE ANE dicating a violation of the rplonage, sabotage, and sedition. oh (1), prohibits the advecacy, Paragraph (2) prohibits the printing and distribution of - ropeganda advocating the forceful overthrow of the Government. . Affiliation with an organization is not a prereauisite to -' prosecution under paragraphs (1) and (2).) Paragraph (3) makes it unlawful to organize or help to organize any society, etc., of persons who advocate overthrow of the Government by - force or violence, or to be or become a member of or become’ affiliated with any such society knowing the pry poses thereof. Conspiracy to violate this section is covered t, Title.18, USC, -§ 371 (general conspiracy statute). . (4) fitle 18, USC, § 2387, penalizes attempts to undermine th Le INR ai ded nats che at eed g deta aaalys gePrres anp Megs berg) loyalty, discipline, or morale of the armed forces. Alleged x an violations should be reported immediately to the Bureau. . é “8 g “S f: . . 3 4 19 . 9-13-65 as Mitek aie
{ Coverninent wmployment of parsons who are aisloyal or who assert f [ the right to strike ofainst the Government. [Title 5. USC, , f § 3333, Jprovides that an individuol ascapting office or employ- _ t ment in the Government of the U. 8. shell, within 60 days, " t execvte an affidavit cortifying that he dces not advocate, the 5 violent overthrow of the YU. 5S. Government, ete. The execution - é of « false affidavit constitutes a fraud on, or attempt to de- * fraud, the Government within the purview c? Title 5, USC, 7 8 { §[303,]so0 as to authorize Special Agents c* the Bureau to ad- a minister oaths in investigations erising out of this lav. * Alleged violations of this law called to your attention should “ ® be furnished to the Bureau promptly and no investigation should = be initiated on the basis of complaints received withous = : prior Bureau authority. Refer to section 69H of this manual : mS entitled "Security of Government Employees ~ Fraud Aguinst the “ cae Government" for procedures to be followed regarding possible 5 . - violations of this law discovered or-received in connection with . . ‘¢ security of Government employees investigations. ; (6) Title 18, USC, § 1001, insludes possible fraud against the , Government violations Wherein there are concealments or falsifi- ’ cations relating to subversive information, These violations 5 must be presented to the Department by the Bureav for a prose-— 3 cutive opinion rather than being presented locally to USAs, Pa ° They ordinarily involve the execution of U, S, Government forms, Common violators are employees of private concerns having . Government contracts who execute Government forms required for 4 clearance for access td classified information, Pu . & Upon receipt of information indicating a violation of this typé, . investigation under the “Security Matter ~ Fraud Against tie “ Government" character should be initiated and the Bureau immedi-- _ ately advised. The Department has advised that it°’is essential, ° to establish jurisdiction, to prove that the form was presented 5 - to a Government agency for action or determination. This, there- $ fore, should be the first investigative step. If the form was ” not presented to a Government agency, no further investignt*:» xy should he made and the Bureau so advised. In this case. ~ , 3 remain alert for information the form is later presente? * Government agencys The fact subject actually signed the . must be established by testimony of witnesses to the sig.. “ure, ee : handwriting examination, or other conclusive evidence. The di . _ . original of the form must. be located, Suurces that furnished. # . pertinent information concerning subject during previous investi- : - gations and other potential witnesses should be thoroughly inter— - viewed to determine the basis for each item of pertinent infor— 2 i. mation furnished and to obtain the identities of other potential . : ; witnesses, Where affiliation with subversive organizations is . 8 - oo involved, interview individuals who were members of same units _  # oo 7, , ' of these organizations as subject for indicia of his membership, ~ : ., - os such as attendance at closed meetings, payment of- dues, holding , ree co ‘of office, etc. If possible, develop evidence to supplant Oe pertinent information furnished by current informants. Obtain - ete y prior Bureau authority to interview the subject. Interview sub-— © ject and potential witnesses furnishing pertinent information =F . — under oath and obtain sworn signed statements if possible. An am . exception may be made when interviewing | established sources, such “2 as current informants, if oath and/or signed statements not con- 4 sidered desirable under circumstances, Be guidet - instructions : in section 6b, (7), below when interviewing poter- il witnesses : with subversive backgrounds. sf oo - - ‘, B ; e 10-13-66 . * HW HS5072 Doold: 32989529 Page 564 i ’ . ’ ByD cy a 87. SECURITY a (5) Sitle 5, USS, §{7311, and Titie 18, USC, $3 1918, lprohibis ¢ ‘ x
‘ ’ . , 87, SSCURITY _ @ : 875 EB. INVESTIGATIONS OF COMMUNIST PROUT AND MESCELLANNOUS ORGANIZATIONS 1. Purposes E a. To obtein sufficient pertinent data to make possible accurate determination of orfanization's true character db. To obtain intelligences data and keep Department and other interested Government agencies advised regarding existence and activities of : subversive organizations * ec, To obtain legally admissible evidence re subversive -nature of such organizations to permit implementation of: - ; 1) Internal Security Act of 1950 2 Registration Act 7 3 Smith Act of 1940 . , 4 Executive Order 10450 . 2. General policy - . Be Newly formed known or suspected subversive orfanivations “ C) Upon receipt of information concerning formation of such immediately open a case and advise Bureau at that time. * (2) After conducting sufficient inquiry to determine true character of group : a If further investigation warranted, advise Burean through established report writing procedures. (ov) If further investigation not warranted, advise Bureau results of investigation and specific reasons for . determination in letter Form, be ‘Established subversive groups (1 Keep Bureau currently advised by appropriate communi group; cation re pertinent activities including any changes in principal officers, structure of organizations, and forthcoming events. . . (2) If no specific leads outstanding, case may be placed in ; _ pending-inactive status after submission of initial report. . {3 Submit reports at least every six months {(4 In reports concerning.communist front organizations and mi geneous organizations, such as the Nation of Isiam,. leadershin in which is grounds for inclusion in the security index, include on cover pages a statement that all persous named in the report as officers or leaders and who reside within the area covered by * the reporting office are listed in the security index or are informants or sources, 3xceptions should be named and a state- ment made as to the status of their investigations. j “"  ¢,. Organizations political in chanacter {3 Investigation should not be instituted without Bureau 2 Purnish 211 pertinent information concerning conmunist : _ .- infiltration, influence, or control of such organizations ceo, Bureau in letter form, . . 'd@.. Organizations connected with institutions of learning’ : No investigation to be conducted without prior Bureau approval (2 If requesting Bureau authority to invest! tate, submit complete . available data and reason investigation .. desired, socom (3) If Bureau authority granted, it will be suormissible to contact _ . all established reliable sources, aneluding those connected with , . institution of learning . . ra . _ (4) Before conducting any interview with individual — connectea . . : with institution of learning re security-type investigation of mo - an organization, whether organization itself has been connected . with institution of learning, Bureau authority must be obtained .to conduct such interview unles ss individual is established ee _ . reliavle source, scal~ aOR ARI mm approval, to ‘ (5) Section 87D 5a (1) of this manual should be read in conjunction . with above instructions, . ; . eo. Legitimate noncommunist organizations that are communist infiltrated (1 No investigation should be conducted without prior Bureau approval, ; . . 83 . " 10-2 3-656 NW 55072 Docld:32989529 Page 565 Bie wht RE Gemee, ke ; Bes bay Se Sebi fete de ae! Pete UR Cu. Oa Need. a pe) Aa Dd aay ry 4 arse GepT an Fa le gt Ae SPX Boal 4 vv fht oe Bayh eye, r Tee es hsthetyeret ter
Co ges “t (4) (5) (6) (7) an S° "TION 87. -as the national organization. 7. mavontt eel should be handled most siscDhry by experienced -Agents. ; of Advise Bursau promptly under caption "Cominfil (name organivation)" when one of the following exists and include your recommendation for institsating an investigation: (a) fhe Communist Party has specifically instructed its SECURITY INVESTIGATIO’ ¥ : . members to infiltrate the organization. (vo) ‘Communist Party members have infiltrated the organization in. oo sufficient strength to influence or control the organization - When advising Bureau, include data Goncerning following items:. * a Name and address of organization b Extent of comsaunist infiltration ic Identities of Communist Party members and positions held in organization (a4) Informant coverage afforded orfanization Set forth positions held by informants and wheth<tr informants ‘are members or merely reporting on organizetion. 0 (e) Reoommendation whether additional investigation is deemed warranted ‘Above instructions apply to local chapters or affiliates, as well Break down information required . under items (c) and (d) above by local chapters where such exist. No informant or source should be instructed by the FBI to join or attend meetings. If Communist Party asks the informant to do so, he should, of course, comply. . No member of the organization not already an established source should be contacted regarding the organization. does not preclude pretext interviews where advisable. Data, concerning following topics should be fully develoved and ‘reported on: (2) Basis for investigation and fact that our investigation is directed solely toward establishing extent of Communist Party infiltration, or that organizatior This specific target for infiltration, and that Bureau & . not investigating legitimate activities of organiz on. & te} Address of organization : a c Brief characterization of organization, including total <i membership *. fay Principal officers of organization y e Communist Party program to infiltrate this organization Fs and influence its policy - & x. (8) BAH SHOTS Docld: 32989525 (f) Results of this program, including: Communi st Pa Uy Se affiliations of officers and members Caption of all correspondence should contain the phrase "Communist Infiltration of" preceding ‘the name of. the organiza~ tion. In the event infiltration of the organization reaches such a proportion that its activities are dominated and controlled 84 10-13-85 . Page 566 ctlatih 7 Oe , by the Communist Party, submit your recommendation to the & - Bureau regarding changing the investigation from Communi st . _infiltration to that of a communist front. - | .- - ~ _ ei seine t PEE ‘ 7 ay ws! m4 ES artes wa) Teta an Sto AR NRO, Yeo, i i yer