</s>104-10194-10026 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 MATERIAL RATEDED AT CIA F.KENNEDYS ASSASSINTATION RECORDES ACT OF 1993 HOUSE SELECT O TITLE ON ASSASSINSATIONS STAFF C-BE245 SECRET - FILE TITLE/MEMBER/VOLUME: Phillips, DAVID ATLEE INCLUSIVE DATES: 28/MAY 1952-13 MAY 1975 CUSTODIAL UNIT/LOCATION: AP ROON: 5E/13 DELETIENTS, IF ANY: TATE TATE REVIEWED BY REVIEWed BY RETURNED PRINT NAME) SIGNATURE OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL 2/10/28 2/10 /28 DAN HARDUAY Dann Bardway 17/22/24 4/17/26 DAN KASCOWAY Dan Baudway PHILLIPS, DAVIO A. (TECHNICAL REBELS DAN KSCOWAY DAN HASOUAY Dn Baudwary NO DOCUMENTS MAY BE COPIED OR REVOVED FROM THIS FILE SECRET

Summary  
The documents detail personnel actions, evaluations, and administrative records related to David A. Phillips' career with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). These include his appointments as Chief of Station in Caracas, Venezuela (effective 15 July 1972), and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, along with reassignments, language training in Portuguese, and security clearances. Personnel records span from 1944 to 1998, covering promotions, salary adjustments, and employment classifications under various CIA divisions. Evaluations by supervisors such as William V. Broe and Cord Meyer Jr. highlight his operational capabilities and leadership. The documents also reference his assignments in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), Mexico City, Cuba, and the Philippines, with some entries mentioning interactions with U.S. diplomatic missions and foreign governments. No direct content pertains to John F. Kennedy, the assassination, or related investigations.  

Key People  
- **David A. Phillips** (CIA officer, Chief of Station in Caracas, Venezuela; reassigned to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)  
- **Thomas J. Flores** (replaced by Phillips as Chief of Station Caracas)  
- **Robert W. Shayy** (CIA official, signed personnel actions)  
- **William V. Broe** (Assistant Deputy Director for Plans, Western Hemisphere Division)  
- **Cord Meyer Jr.** (Assistant Deputy Director for Plans)  
- **Ambassador Rountree** (U.S. Embassy official who commended Phillips)  
- **Ellsworth Bunker** (U.S. official cited in Dominican Republic context)  
- **Richard G. Cushing** (Deputy Director, referenced in correspondence)  
- **Richard Helms** (Director of Central Intelligence, acknowledged contributions to Dominican Republic operations)  

Key Locations  
- **Caracas, Venezuela** (Chief of Station assignment)  
- **Rio de Janeiro, Brazil** (reassignment and language training)  
- **Brasília, Brazil** (station reference)  
- **Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic** (operational assignments and evaluations)  
- **Mexico City, Mexico** (CIA station and personnel actions)  
- **Havana, Cuba** (security clearance references)  
- **Philippines** (overseas postings)  
- **Washington, D.C.** (CIA headquarters, personnel actions)  

Key Events  
- Phillips' appointment as Chief of Station Caracas, Venezuela (15 July 1972)  
- Reassignment to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with Portuguese language training  
- Personnel evaluations and promotions under CIA divisions (e.g., Western Hemisphere Division)  
- Security clearance approvals for covert operations in Cuba, Lebanon, and other regions  
- Administrative actions including salary adjustments, retirement system designations, and performance reviews  
- Training programs on weapons for self-defense and countermeasures against vehicular kidnapping  

Key Organizations  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**  
- **Western Hemisphere Division (CIA)**  
- **Special Activities Division (CIA)**  
- **Office of Personnel, Transactions and Records Branch (CIA)**  
- **U.S. Department of State** (implied through diplomatic mission references)  
- **Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program**  
- **Qualifications System Records** (administrative personnel tracking)

Summary:  
The documents primarily consist of administrative records detailing personnel contracts, retirement creditability assessments, and financial compensation for individuals employed by U.S. government agencies, including the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). For David A. Phillips, contract service from August 1958 to March 1960 is verified as creditable for civil service retirement, with annual earnings noted at $7,000 or $13,000 when outside the U.S. Administrative actions include updating retirement records and advising Phillips of his status. Michael C. Chaden’s contract service from 1954 to 1958 is reviewed for civil service retirement creditability. Additional documents reference salary breakdowns, leave categories, and administrative memos related to personnel management. Separate records detail CIA contract amendments and terminations involving individuals such as Michael M. Choden and Paul D. Langvin, including travel expense reimbursements, operational costs, and security obligations. A 1954 contract between the CIA and Paul D. Langevin outlines employment terms, confidentiality agreements, and financial provisions for a trust relationship with the agency. These records include form-related entries with unclear text, likely administrative forms or checklists for contract management.  

Key People:  
- David A. Phillips  
- Michael C. Chaden  
- Roger G. Brooks (Deputy Chief)  
- Paul R. Wilson  
- Joseph R. Branson (Chief, Finance Branch)  
- Michael M. Choden  
- Paul D. Langvin  
- Frank G. Wisner (Deputy Director of PLANS, CIA)  
- J. C. King (Chief, Western Hemisphere Division)  
- Kermit Roosevelt (CIA official)  
- William Rowland (project reviewer)  
- J.L. Blanchoff (contracting officer)  
- Ernest W. Pitman (Mrs.)  
- Mr. Ermit H.  

Key Locations:  
- Washington, D.C.  
- Havana, Cuba  
- Santiago (implied as location of newspaper ownership by Langvin)  
- Hollywood, Florida (home address for Langvin)  
- Chile (mentioned in travel reimbursement context)  
- United States of America (government entity)  

Key Events:  
- Verification of contract service periods for Phillips and Chaden; administrative actions to update retirement records.  
- Termination of Michael M. Choden’s contract effective March 13, 1960.  
- Renewal and amendment of Paul D. Langvin’s contract in 1958–1959, including travel allowances and operational expenses.  
- Discussions regarding covert associate status, health insurance provisions, and security obligations for CIA contractors.  
- Signing of a 1954 CIA contract with Paul D. Langevin, outlining compensation, confidentiality, and trust relationship terms.  
- Project amendments and financial reviews referenced in 1952 documents.  

Key Organizations:  
- Office of Finance/C&T&D  
- Contract Personnel Division  
- TRB (Training and Research Branch)  
- OPSPR (Operational Services)  
- RIRGOTRO (likely a code or station name)  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers  
- Psychological and Paramilitary Operations Staff  
- Civil Service Retirement System  
- Contracting Officer's Office  
- Project File Management (PR/CEL. F/P/L/20)

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