(towtori2-to2tt} - ms sagt RETURN To cia «19 April 1963 Background Use On! , . 0 Not Reproduce MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORDS ©} 2 ie ee SUBJECT: ‘Cover/Security Action Regarding Use of WUTACTIC/; (AUDUTDONE Office Space by SAS/DD/P. Career Agent. a) nee —— SB «1. Reference ig made to memorandum dated Ll April = os: 1963 from Mr. Joseph Murphy, DODS/Security, to DO/COCM.. ~-. 0 0... relative to the above Subject. In rééponse to a request =~ from Chief, Support/DODS, the writer initiated appropriate . — and final cover/security action to permit implementation — of the Subject proposal as soon as possible. = ot 2, On 16 April 1963, the writer met with Mrs [ye fed pO/COCM, for final discussions prior to the-tover/.°..0) os security briefing of SAS Career Agent Ross Crozier. — Follows =~. ing approval of the. proposed plan of action by Mr.. Stan oe Bee” Gaines. DCDG/OP; Mz. Chief, Support/DODS} and Mr. .DO/COCM, ‘arrangements vere.made to meet in the: 7 . M. on pril 1963 with SAS Case Officer Mr. Charles (0 0 | Ford and Career Agent Roes Crozier,” 200 owe FP ee ae 3: In the A. Me on 17 April 1963, the writer met ~~. with Mr. Charles Ford and Mr. Ross Crozi er and escorted - =~ both individuals to Room 633 of the WUDUTDONE offices. Ross ...— 4 Crozier was given a briefing ret (1) the background of the -°. . “TW OUTDONE company which included identification of the come. pany as that-which was listed on the door of Room 633; (2) 2-.- introduced to the published telephone number in the metros.” politan -directory; and (3) in general terms given an ine — =o). sight into the function of the company and its rather broad... charter rights which logically permitted a + company yepresenta* > tive to concern himself with venture capital, ete. in the ZI °. or outside the continental limits of the United States. Crozier \ was further reminded that the cover of WUQUTDONE was not to be used for official purposes; that is$*credit in the area, «© employment references, etc., since this employment was mot. 9-2} one which afforded sufficient backstop. On the other hand, 9 © \L-- he was reminded that the (JUDUTDONE cover and its cover office - on - os rs Se ol : ain SECRET]
& £ ¥, ; SQ SEORET Qo could be used for personal reference in conversation, ‘such’. ©, as with his relatives, close acquaintances, and neighbors. 2. in the area. Mr.. Crozier was quick to point out: that he did Oe not intend to use the story unless it was absolutely necéa- _~. m sary and that the main purpose of the cover and the office = °°" for the present would be to give him four walle, a typewriter, © — and a phone where he could ca out hia assigned work for = SAS and when and if necessary give a plausible explanation - of temporary employment to friends neighbors, etc. Mre Crozier was. not to leave any classified material in the offices and stated that he would e ibit the utmost of discretion |. =... Sole. when hig day's work was completed, checkin desks, drawers,. floors, ete. In this vein, he also acknow edged his responsi= ©. bility to maintain good phone security when and if he-has @ =... -:! need to contact his SAS Case Officers on as sterile line. Ross Crozier was given the office key to Room 633 and instructed eo to call his SAS Case Officer should ‘he need additional support _ direction and/or instructions regarding his use of,(WQOUTDONE - cover facilities. Crozier advised that he personally was very oe appreciative for the facility made available to him and would. . exhibit the utmost of discretion in utilizing the assigned’ =~... epace and cover facility. ae ‘4... "Prior to the actual briefing of Ross Croziex and 03 Charles Ford, it was agreed by Mr. Gaines, hd Mr. and the writer, that considering the circumstances aiing the limited use of WUOUTDONE office by Crozier, a briefing ofthe cleared and witting law firm members con- nected with(WUDUTDONE) was not believed necessary. However, it wag further agreed that should Crozier's continued use of this cover indicate additional backstopping would be advisable, — appropriate adjustments would be made which in turn may well include a Limited briefing of one or two key cleared and wit- ting legal personalities. — OB 5, This memorandum will also_ erve.to ¢ , verbal briefing afforded Mr. Gaines, Mr and Mr. (im the. —— —s A J. ERNAU : Security Officer, APB/DODS Distribution: =. ao - Orig & 1 = 00DS/Security Project file . percocs _(SEGRET/ poDS/ Support 5 @ 8 prt pot pe