</s>104-10118-1047 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 Organization and Activities of the Deputy Director (Research) Development Projects Division - Special Projects Branch As recommended, the Special Projects Branch of DPD plus the necessary supporting units have been transferred to DD/R. Technical Services Division Further study did not command implementation of the Working Group's recommendation that all TSD research and development be placed under DD/DR/F. The DD/P made a substantial argument in favor of leaving all of TSD under the control in order to insure close and intimate relations with the operating units. Further, an argument of almost overwhelming proportions indicated that the DD//R already had generally major responsibilities without taking on the diverse and generally unrelated responsibilities of TDS. Other Research and Development After considerable additional study it was decided to transfer all ELINT to DD /DR/R, except for the direct command of certain field units which under all circumstances should be left under the station chiefs. Research and development in support of NPIC would fall under DD /R for those very advanced items, but not for current production require- ments. -8-

Summary  
The documents detail CIA organizational restructuring and operational reforms during the early 1960s under Director John A. McCone. Key initiatives included creating a secretariat for DCI oversight, merging audit and inspector general functions, and reorganizing divisions such as DD/R (Research), DD/P (Plans), and DD/I (Intelligence). Proposals emphasized enhancing inter-agency coordination with the Department of State, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and Strategic Air Command (SAC). Projects like OXCART, CORONA, and SAMOS were highlighted for their strategic importance. The text also addresses personnel management challenges, including covert operations in Latin America and the Middle East, and recommendations for improving transparency in black propaganda activities. Internal debates focused on restructuring departments such as the Office of Scientific Intelligence (OSI) and National Indications Center (NIC), while proposals included transferring Project ENDOMORPH from the NE Division to the CI Staff. The Watch Committee was discussed for refining intelligence reporting standards and reflecting consensus in assessments.  

Key People  
- John A. McCone (Director of Central Intelligence)  
- Lyman B. Kirkpatrick (DDCI/Inspector General)  
- James Schuyler (Assistant Director for Coordination)  
- Robert K. Coyne (Assistant Director for National Estimates)  
- General Carter (Chairman of the Watch Committee)  
- Department of State officials, including Deputy Under Secretary for Political Affairs  

Key Locations  
- Washington, D.C. (CIA headquarters, White House, Pentagon)  
- Strategic Air Command (SAC)  
- Army St. Louis Center  
- Embassies (implied in context of Congressional oversight)  

Key Events  
- Restructuring of CIA divisions and offices under DCI/DCDI oversight  
- Creation of the Executive Committee for policy review  
- Transfer of Project ENDOMORPH from NE Division to CI Staff  
- Proposals for merging Office of National Estimates (ONE) and Office of Current Intelligence (OCI)  
- Watch Committee discussions on intelligence reporting standards  
- Coordination with Department of State and DIA for inter-agency operations  

Key Organizations  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Office of the Director (DCI)  
- Deputy Directors: DD/R (Research), DD/P (Plans), DD/I (Intelligence)  
- National Photographic Interpretation Center (NPIC)  
- Special Task Force Operations  
- Paramilitary and Air Support Operations  
- Executive Committee (proposed)  
- Department of State  
- Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)  
- Strategic Air Command (SAC)  
- American Friends of the Middle East (AFME)  
- National Indications Center (NIC)  
- Office of Scientific Intelligence (OSI)  
- Central Support Staff, War Plans Group, Domestic Division

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104-10118-10427.pdf

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