</s>104-10120-10373 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 28 February 1961 MEMORAIDIUM FOR THE RECORD FROM : Chief, SB/2 Desk SUBJECT: COVER, NONOFFICIAL - GENERAL (Proposal for ARE Assessment of Potential 2/4 RESKIN Agent Candidates) #90682 1. Reference is made to my previous memorandum pertaining to the subject is captured, ending with the Memorandum for the Record date 21 February 1961. 2. 2. Indicated in the referenced memorandum, CCG feels that the PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES (see copy of SR (PSYCHOICAL ASSASSIATES) (see Copy of SR memorandum) is a member of my Memorandum dated 21 February 1961) should not be filed. This decision was made as a result of a conversation between Mr. Howard OSKINS, CCC/NG. Deputy Chief, or a Division, and Mr. Jack SOUTH, Chief. 3. A meeting was called on 27 February 1961 to determine the type of cover organization that should be substituted for this purpose. The Agency has a cleared employment service in (Pittsburgh, which could possibly be utilized as an initial (10) Pittsburgh, which would possibly be a part of the organization's mission for A&E assessment. This firm, has a CLEARED (emplacement) service in is located in the Union A. KARNEY (see SSE) file 559 (January). (10). (05/13/85 is located at Union A, KARNETY (see SE) file 59) (viavia).10) (05:13/83 It was agreed that if the EMPLOYMENT SERVICE COMPANY(could provide the needed cover, the two PSYCHOIologists (see file 5950) (50 mented in true name with the Employer's service COMPANY) could (C. Chif) to determine whether Miss (KARNEY) was able to do the next few days to determine which Miss (see) was responsible (C) Chif arrangement and the Two psychologist(s) selected were doctors BRADY(Hickerson) on whom credit checks were recently completed with negative results of Agency employment. It. It was further ascertained at this time that Mr. Howard OSKINIE desired that all training and assessment of RSKIN Agents who pass the initial screening be conducted SECRET

Summary: This document is a memorandum dated 28 February 1961 concerning the assessment of potential RESKIN agents for covert operations. It references prior discussions about excluding certain psychological associates from filing due to a decision by Mr. Howard Oskins and Mr. Jack South. A meeting on 27 February 1961 discussed establishing a cover organization, with consideration of an employment service in Pittsburgh and Union A. Karney's file (file 559). Psychologists Dr. Brady (Hickerson) and McKeen were involved in assessments, with credit checks completed. Training for cleared agents was planned to occur in New York at an SR safe house, with final assessment and processing likely conducted at another safe house. The SR Division intended to proceed with preparations for the presence of the President of the United States, including security clearance, briefing, and training before summer.  

Key People: Howard Oskins, Jack South, Dr. Brady (Hickerson), McKeen, Union A. Karney, Evan E. Kuhnke, Jr.  
Key Locations: Pittsburgh, New York, Washington, D.C., Union A. Karney's file location (unclear).  
Key Events: Meeting on 27 February 1961 to discuss cover organization, assessment of RESKIN agents, planning for President's presence, security clearance processes.  
Key Organizations: SR Division, Employment Service Company, CCG (Central Cover Group), SSD (Security Surveillance Division).

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