</s>104-10291-10013 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 STANDARD POEM as Officer from L.O.N.C.R.E.T. (City, F.A. (Registrations) Fondal City, New York, N.Y. SECRET 0 74.000.000 Official Personnel Folder

Summary  
The documents contain a collection of administrative records, personnel files, and operational reports related to James A. Noel and Cecil J. Klobukar, primarily detailing their careers within U.S. government agencies such as the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Department of State, and Office of Personnel. Key entries include reassignments, salary adjustments, retirement planning, and evaluations of their roles in intelligence operations, diplomatic postings, and administrative management. Noel’s career spans from 1931 to at least 1971, with assignments in Latin America, Europe, and the U.S., including roles as Chief of Station in Madrid, San Francisco, and Havana, Cuba. Klobukar is noted for his involvement in recruitment activities targeting consular communities and intelligence operations. The records also reference administrative procedures such as retirement eligibility, security clearances, and personnel transfers, with some documents mentioning redacted social security numbers (e.g., SSN-083-36-2388). No direct content related to John F. Kennedy’s assassination or associated investigations is present in the summaries.  

Key People  
- **James A. Noel**: Central figure in the records, with extensive career spanning U.S. government agencies, including roles as Chief of Station in Madrid and San Francisco, and involvement in intelligence operations in Latin America and Europe.  
- **Cecil J. Klobukar**: Foreign Service Officer with postings in Mexico and Spain; involved in recruitment activities targeting consular communities and intelligence operations.  
- **Virginia C. Lynch**: CIA Personnel & Training Chief, referenced in personnel actions.  
- **Emmett D. Echols**: Director of Personnel, CIA Retirement Branch, mentioned in administrative records.  
- **Robert V. Sheery**: Chief, Clandestine Service Personnel Staff, associated with Noel’s operational assignments.  
- **Allen Dulles**: Former CIA Director, referenced in context of intelligence operations.  

Key Locations  
- **Madrid, Spain**: Primary assignment for Noel as Chief of Station (1964–1966).  
- **San Francisco, California**: Base for multiple personnel actions and assignments.  
- **Havana, Cuba**: Mentioned as a reassignment location for Noel and site of CIA operations.  
- **Mexico** (e.g., Ensenada, Ihlilo): Key postings for Noel and Klobukar; noted in intelligence operations.  
- **Caracas, Venezuela**: Site of the 1954 Tenth Inter-American Conference and intelligence activities.  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Headquarters for U.S. government agencies and personnel administrative actions.  

Key Events  
- **Retirement Planning**: Documents outline eligibility criteria, annuity calculations, and transfer procedures between retirement systems (e.g., Civil Service Retirement System, CIA Retirement and Disability System) for Noel and Klobukar.  
- **Field Reassignment Questionnaires**: Used to assess personnel preferences, training needs, and suitability for future assignments, including postings in foreign locations.  
- **Performance Evaluations**: Highlight Klobukar’s role in recruitment efforts targeting consular communities, particularly in Latin America, with emphasis on his ability to establish contacts and manage operational assets.  
- **Operational Responsibilities**: Include interactions with foreign embassies, intelligence gathering, and coordination with local organizations for recruitment and surveillance activities.  
- **Salary Adjustments**: Records note changes in pay rates effective October 1955 and July 1960, along with references to legislative acts (e.g., PL 90-296) affecting compensation.  
- **Security Clearances and Classifications**: Administrative actions involving personnel reclassifications (e.g., FSR to regular status), security clearances, and operational classifications under CIA and State Department protocols.  

Key Organizations  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**: Primary organization for Noel’s assignments, including roles in Latin America and Europe; involved in retirement planning and operational management.  
- **Department of State**: Central authority for personnel actions, including foreign service postings and administrative procedures.  
- **Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS)**: Governs retirement benefits for U.S. government employees, with references to Noel’s potential transfer to this system.  
- **CIA Retirement and Disability System**: Governs retirement policies for CIA personnel, including mandatory retirement at age 60.  
- **Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI)**: Mentioned in insurance-related actions, such as the cancellation of optional life insurance coverage for Noel.  
- **Office of Personnel (OP)**: Involved in personnel management, security clearances, and administrative approvals.  
- **Foreign Consular Communities**: Targeted by Klobukar’s recruitment efforts, particularly in Latin American countries such as Venezuela and Saudi Arabia.

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