</s>204-10023-10087 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 DO NOT REPRODUCE RETURN TO CIA SECRET DOHB 70-1-1 CHAPTER III 15 November 1974 RETURNO TO CIA ANNEZ B Background Use Only DO Not Reproduction. ANNEZE B. THE 201 SYSTEM Backround Use Only Do Not Reproduced. Recession: Annex B of Chapter III, CSHD 7.0-1.7-1, 27 October 1968 1. INTRODUCTION The 201 system provides a method for identifying a person of specific in- terest to the Operations Directorate and for controlling and filling all pertinent information about the person. The System also provides a means for identifying subjects of 201 files files for various categories of information about them and for tively small number of individuals indexed are of sufficient interest to justify tively smaller than those individuals interested are of significant interest and to justify tatively small number from individuals interested in the organization of the organization and CI investigation, prospecting agents and sources, members of groups and groups of people and tations of continuing target interest, or subjects of whom a volume of course. spendence of accumulated. 2. THE 201 SYSTEM 2. The principal features of the 201 system are: a. The 201 Number, a unique number, 1e, 201-1234567, assigned to each individual in the system to serve as identifying file number for reporting on that a. the 201 Doser file contains the 201 opening form (Form individual in all the system) to serve to identify file number number for referring to the individual, [e, per- (331) and all biographical reporting and references to the Individual, [E, per - sonal history, status, and prospects. a.The 201 System provides a manual file containing the 2001 opening by the opening of the a 201. The Master 201 Record; a machine generated generation for the Main Index and stores the pertinent information which may also be retrieved for special listings. d.a. D. Index Master Master is printed this Reference, printed in reply to an Index Search Request, which is illustrated below. When data is absent with the following information is not illustrated below, When data are absent erenoons consolidated. SECRET

Summary  
The text details procedures for managing the 201 system within U.S. intelligence operations, focusing on administrative processes for tracking individuals under surveillance. It explains how dossiers are created, maintained, and accessed, with categories such as diplomats, military attaches, and intelligence officers specified for file inclusion. The document references forms like Form 831 for requesting or amending files, protocols for purging outdated records, and handling restricted documents. It also outlines the structure of dossiers, including biographic data, operational records, security clearances, and maintenance guidelines. While names such as "CROIX, WILLIAM PEEDLETON" (201-06-012671-1) and "CERM, GERM, BERLINO" (201-08-012771-2) are listed with associated 201 numbers, no direct connection to John F. Kennedy or the assassination is established.  

Key People  
- CROIX, WILLIAM PEEDLETON (201-06-012671-1)  
- CERM, GERM, BERLINO (201-08-012771-2)  
- Regional Intelligence Directorate (RID)  
- Stations/desks (field operations references)  

Key Locations  
- CIA headquarters and field stations  
- Central Files (document storage facility)  
- Egypt, Cuba, Canada, Ireland, India, Britain  
- North Vietnam  
- USSR (New York, Paris, Geneva, Vienna)  
- Cuba (Cuban exile tracking)  

Key Events  
- Opening of 201 dossiers for individuals meeting specific criteria (diplomats, intelligence officers, etc.)  
- Purging outdated or redundant records from dossiers  
- Assignment of 201 and IDN numbers for personnel tracking  
- Coordination of intelligence reports on operational targets  
- Monitoring Cuban exile activities  

Key Organizations  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Operations Directorate  
- Information Services Group  
- Records Management Offices (RMS)  
- Department of Defense (DDO)  
- CIA's Office of Policy Coordination (OPC)  
- Clandestine Services (U.S. intelligence operations)  
- Headquarters (centralized management of code assignments)

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