January 1962


251. Memorandum from McNamara to President Kennedy, January 2

Recommendations on implementation of Army reorganization proposal. Secret. 4 pp. Washington National Records Center, Record Group 330, OSD Files: FRC 71 A 3470.


252. Memorandum from McCone to President Kennedy, January 8

Transmits requested information on Soviet missile program. Top Secret. 4 pp. CIA Files, DCI (McCone) Files, Job 80B01285A, Mtgs w/Pres, 12/1/61–6/30/62.


253. Memorandum Prepared by McCone, January 9

Readout of Congressional briefing on Cuba, Vietnam, and Soviet nuclear missile capabilities. Secret. 3 pp. Attached is a paper on “Soviet Long-Range Ballistic Missiles.” Top Secret. 4 pp. CIA Files, DCI (McCone) Files, Job 80B01285A, Memos for the Record, 11/29/61–4/5/62.


254. Memorandum from Coyne to Bundy, January 15

Transmits draft directive on the responsibilities of the Director of Central Intelligence. No classification marking. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Departments and Agencies Series, CIA General 1/61–2/62.


255. Memorandum from President Kennedy to McCone, January 16

Guidance on McCone’s responsibilities as Director of Central Intelligence. No classification marking. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Departments and Agencies Series, CIA General 1/62–2/62.


256. Letter from Rusk to McNamara, January 20

Rusk’s concerns regarding possible force reductions abroad. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Departments and Agencies Series, Army Reorg. Proposal 12/61–1/62.


257. Memorandum from Kaysen to Bell, January 23

Conveys President’s request that Bell, Taylor and McNamara meet to discuss Army force requirements. No classification marking. 1 p. Transmits copy of Presidential memorandum to McNamara on FY 1963 Army preparedness and force strength. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Departments and Agencies Series, DOD 1/62–3/62.


258. Memorandum from Kaysen to Gen. Taylor, January 23

Relays President’s interest in having Taylor talk with McNamara. No classification marking. 1 p. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Departments and Agencies Series, DOD 1/62–3/62.


259. Memorandum from Helms to McCone, January 25

Transmits report on “New Emphasis on Strengthening Soviet Strategic Missile Capabilities.” Top Secret; NoForn/No Dissem Abroad/Limited/Background Use Only. 4 pp. CIA Files, Job 80B01285A, Mtgs w/President, 12/1/61–6/30/62.


260. Memorandum for the Record Prepared by Maury, January 26

Comments on special report on “New Emphasis on Strengthening Soviet Strategic Missile Capabilities.” Secret; Eyes Alone. 2 pp. CIA Files, Job 80B01285A, Mtgs w/President, 12/1/61–6/30/62.