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with the realization that the data base then available was not sufficient to provide adequate support to the national estimates program. Thus, many of these early reports were prepared as springboards from which more important and far reaching intelligence judgments could be made. Nonetheless, many of these reports, especially the memoranda, were prepared for a high level readership.
Programming
OSI programming and planning of production has been done both formally and informally. In 1953, the OSI Intelligence Board was established by OSI The Board, composed of the OSI division and staff chiefs, was established as an advisory body to the Assistant Director/OSI to provide him with the necessary integrated approach to the production of scientific intelligence. It was to review and advise him on major policies, programs, projects,
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