</s>104-10291-100001 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 PAVENTED AIVILED AS CIA F. CIAF UQUARTES TO FUGE SELECT CONSTITUTE OF CLASSITATIONS STAFF ADMERS - FILL: TITLE/AMBER/VOLUME: Smith, J.J.G.P. JONES, P. TEXACURED INCLUSIVE DATES: 28 may 1963-18 May 1928 CUSTODIAL UNIT/LOCATION: ROOM: SE/13 DELETIIONS, IF ANY: DATE DATE REVISED BY SIGNATURE OF RECEIVED REVISITED BY (PRINT NAME) INVIRING OFFICIAL PRINT WE'RE CERTIFIED ON RECORD FROM THIS FILE

Summary  
The documents detail the career of Joseph B. Smith within U.S. government intelligence and federal agencies from 1943 to 1973, focusing on his roles in training programs, covert operations, personnel management, and administrative procedures. Smith held positions with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Department of State, Department of Defense, and U.S. Information Service, including assignments in Washington, D.C., Mexico City, Philippines, Buenos Aires, Singapore, Malaysia, and other locations. His career spanned roles as a Foreign Affairs Officer, liaison for military operations, and instructor in psychological warfare and counterintelligence training. Key administrative actions include promotions, security clearances, reassignments, retirement in 1973, and recognition with awards such as the Career Intelligence Medal. Some records contain fragmented or garbled text, possibly unrelated to his career, including mentions of "American Civil War" and unspecified operational activities. No direct reference to John F. Kennedy, the assassination, or related investigations is present in the summaries.  

Key People  
- Joseph B. Smith (retired 1973; roles included CIA Operations Officer, Foreign Affairs Officer, and liaison for military operations)  
- M/W. E. Colby (CIA Director)  
- R. L. Austin, Jr. (Recorder for Honor and Merit Awards Board)  
- Adm. Sinfield Turner (CIA Director)  
- Frank O. Wisner (Deputy Director, Plans)  
- Richard Holmo (Chief of Operations)  
- Alfred C. Ullman Jr., Jr. (Chief, Par East Division)  
- Harry W. Little, Jr. (Chief, Central Cover Division)  
- Emmett D. Echols (Director of Personnel)  
- Charles D. Wheeler (reviewing official)  
- Frederick Larkin (supervisory official)  
- Guy W. Sund (seminar coordinator)  
- J. Foster Colline (Chief of Station)  
- Donald H. Richardson (Reviewing Official)  
- Edwin H. Tarrell (Reviewing Official)  

Key Locations  
- Washington, D.C. (CIA headquarters, Department of State, Pentagon)  
- Mexico City, Mexico (CIA operations, U.S. Information Service)  
- Philippines (U.S. Information Service, training assignments)  
- Buenos Aires, Argentina (reassignment location)  
- Singapore (CIA station, F/S/S Chief)  
- Malaysia (intelligence postings)  
- Harvard University (Cambridge, MA; education)  
- University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA; education)  
- Colombo (operational assignments)  
- Venezuela (language and operational contexts)  

Key Events  
- Employment with the Department of Army (1951–1954), U.S. Information Service (1954–1956), Air Force (1956–1969), and State Department (1969–1973)  
- Retirement in June 1973 and subsequent personnel actions, including a retirement processing request dated 8 June 1973  
- Award of the Career Intelligence Medal in 1973 for meritorious service  
- Training programs on psychological warfare techniques, covert action, and counterintelligence (e.g., "NATIONAL INTERDEPARTMENTAL SEMINAR" by Department of State)  
- Reassignment to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Washington, D.C.  
- Security clearance management, classification updates, and administrative directives  
- Personnel certifications, leave records, and pay adjustments under various executive orders and salary schedules (e.g., PL 49-3011, PL 5-5226)  
- Fitness evaluations and performance reviews for Operations Officer roles (1971–1973)  

Key Organizations  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Department of State  
- Department of Defense  
- U.S. Information Service  
- Office of Personnel Security Division  
- Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program  
- American Antiquarian Society  
- Dickinson College  
- Army Intelligence Operations Research Office  
- U.S. Army Chemical Center, Edgewood, Maryland  
- Office of Naval Intelligence  
- Foreign Policy Association  
- American Historical Association  
- Zionist Lutheran Church (Harroldburg, Pennsylvania)  
- Carlisle Inter-Cultural Council

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