Memorandum from Major General J. H. Burns to Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON 25, D.C.
DE
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STATES OF
17 April 1950
(SECDEF HAS SEEN)
PERSONAL MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Situation in Intelligence Organization
It has been brought to my attention that there is
justification for the widespread criticism of our intelligence
system in both official and public circles. The morale of the
Central Intelligence Agency is seriously affected by lack of
leadership within the organization and the rise of discord with
other organizations. Heads of departmental agencies are
greatly disturbed over the failure of coordination and lack of
accomplishment.
The reasons for the conditions are long-standing and
cannot be simply stated. The whole responsibility cannot be
placed on a single individual or organization. The integration
of national intelligence depends upon cooperation of departmental
agencies as well as upon Central Intelligence Agency.
Primary responsibility for coordination rests largely
with the Director, Central Intelligence Agency. For a number of
reasons, some of which are not his fault, the present Director
has not been able to create an efficient and happy team. A
change in leadership seems to be essential.
However, the appointment of a new Director would not
in itself eliminate all the difficulties. Other measures are
necessary in any event and should be implemented without await-
ing action on the Director. Two of these measures should be
initiated as quickly as possible:
1.
Urge the Secretary of State to expedite action on
Revised NSC 10/2 (Reorganization of the Covert Activities) This
proposal, which has your approval, is frozen in State Department
for unknown reasons.
2.
Give your approval of a proposal, which will
shortly be presented to you, providing a more effective mechanism
for the production of national intelligence and surveillance of
DECLASSIFIED
E. O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and S(D) or (E)
OSD letter, April 12, 1974
By NLT- Mc NARS Date 6.27.75
SECRET
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