nato Ü j'j : L i SUPHHI-IE HEADQUARTERS ALLIED POl-JERS EUROPE PARIS, FRANCE m 2070 STAFF DIRECTIVE NUMBER 95-1 ACE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE NUMBER 95-1 9 February 1956 DECLASSIFIED - PUBLICLY DISCLOSED - PDN(2012)0008 - DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MIS EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE PEACETIME PUBLIC INFORMATION POLICIES APPLICABLE TO FORCES IK ALUSD COMMAND EUROPE ACS Adrrdnistrative Directive Fo. 95-l> 2 March 1953 and Change 1, IS February 1955; ACE Administrative Directive No, 95-3, 2 August 1955; Staff Directive No. 95-1, 17 Februaiy,1955 and 95-2, 2 August 1955 are rescinded, 1. PURPOSE AfjD SCOPE, The purpose of this directive is to assist commanders' in Allied Command Europe in the preparation and conduct of their public information programs. NATO military forces are the practical expression of the national policies of the sovereign and independent nations who have.joined together in the Alliance both in their own self interest and in the pursuit e-f.common objectives. The most important of the latter are the maintenance of freedom and peace through the creation of sufficient military strength to deter aggression* NATO.will succeed or fail to the extent that public "pinion in the various countries is informed about and understands the reasons for the Treaty and the military forces created to support it. Military commanders can contribute to such public understanding, with its consequent appreciation and support of the mission of SACEUR and his forces, through a public information program which is defined as any planned undertaking conducive to creating or increasing public understanding, confidence, and support of SACEUR's forces. It includes the continuous dissémination of information and professional opinion, as well as participation in community life and a line of conduct by all of SACEUR's forces so C^j as to contribute to the understanding of the NATO objectives. ce^' 2* APPLICATION. This directive covers the public information activities of all units und3r the command of, assigned to, or earmarked for Allied Command Europe whether acting independently, jointly or in concert with the forces of other NÂTC Commands pv of countries not members of NATO, 3. RESPONSIBILITIES. a.. Allied Command Europe as a whole is responsible for insuring that unclassified information concerning objectives and activities within the Command is made available to the NATO peoples. This responsibility extends to all echelons and is an* important function of the Command. Commanders will plan and organize their respective public information activities so that no gaps or overlaps exist in their operations.
"'nato r J H C L /.Gel V I?. b. SHAPE. The Chief of Public Information, acting on behalf of SACEUH j is responsible for the promulgation of a general public information policy applicable.throughout Allied Command Europe and for the coordination of public information matters which involve more than one major subordinate command* He is responsible for the dissemination of pertinent information concerning SHAPE activities and, unless otherwise provided for, is also responsible for coordination on all information activities with the Worth Atlantic Treaty Information Division and with appropriate information officers of other NATO Commands. * DECLASSIFIED - PUBLICLY DISCLOSED - PDN(2012)0008 - DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MIS EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE. c. Major Subordinate i Commands«Each major subordinate commander directly under SACEUR is responsible for establishing those policies governing the release of information and the establishment 'of a public information program appropriate to his individual Command. Public information activities which involve more than one m.jor subordinate Command j or which involve Allied Command Europe as a whole, or which involve questions of security or broad policy, should be referred to SACEUR prior to implementation or public release. The commander 02" each major subordinate command also is responsible for the conduct of public information activities in his area and will be guided by the overall policies promulgated by SACEUR. d. Public Inforaiation Division (or Section) and Public Information Officer* In all commands, particularly where the forces of several nations are integrated, a separate staff division (or section) is normally estate - lished for the purpose of advising the commander on public information policies and programs. The Chief of this staff division (or section) is the public information officer. However, in the final analysis, the commander rather than the :.staff officer is the primary public information officer/of the. Command, since it, is the commander who must make tho basic decisions relating ti public Information activities and cause the timely preparation of public information programs. Therefore it is desirable that the public information officer have direct access to the commander at all times, and that he be informed of existing and projected plans and policies of the Command so as properly to assist the commander in the formulation of public information policy and programs. 'Duties c-f the public information officer include the following (which are not in any order of priority): (l) Anticipating actions or situations which might have beneficial or adverse effects on the immediate Command and/or Allied Command Europe, and advising the commander accordingly..,, (2) Advising othet staff divisions in the headquarters of the public information and community relations' aspects of subjects under consideration and contributing supporting plans and programs when appropriate. (3) Establishing friendly relations with said receiving properly accredited representatives of information media and assisting them in obtaining and clearing desired material relating to the Command. 2
N A ï O U Ig O L A S S-I F I E D (4) Arranging press conferences and interviews as vieil as official press releases, photographic ooverage, radio releases and other associated information activities ' '>':. concerning the Command. DECLASSIFIED - PUBLICLY DISCLOSED - PDN(2012)0008 - DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MIS EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE (5) Establishing and maintaining liaison with appropriate civilian leaders and groups in order to discuss and disseminate information concerning matters which involve the communities and the Command concerned. (6) Reviewing material prepared by military and civilian members of the Command if such material involves military policies and/or operations of Allied Commaid Europe or any portion thereof. (?) Supervising accreditation of correspondents as appropriate. (6) Making plans to ensure adequate field press censorship, press commûnications, and administration of correspondents in the event of emergency under guidance of overall policy.. promulgated by SHAPE. e. National Governments. The.official agencies of each national government constitute one of the means for dissemination of information concerning respective national forces in Allied Command Europe. The necessity for close liaison and periodic contact with the public information agencies of ea«h NATO nation is therefore authorized and emphasized. However, where matters of broad policy are involved, major subordinate commanders should consult with SACEUR prior to discussing with a national government. -¾.. ' * 4. BASIC OBJECTIVE. The. cbjective of SACEUR and his subordinate etjomanders is thoroughly ajyj continually 'to inform the NATO peoples of unclassified activities in Command Europe. a * The Public. 1 The various segments of the public which will interpret, each in its owr»yay, every action of SHAPE and its subordinate commands can be classifies as follows: (1) The exfck-nal public. (a) (b) (c) The peoples of the NATO nat±o»s. The peoples of those friendly nations not a party to the North Atlantic Treaty. The peoples of those nations opposed to the North Atlantic Treaty. > (d) The peoples of those nations that cannot be classified per (a), (b), '(c) above.., ' :
NATO UNCLAS SIF IED (2) The internal public. k, (a) The militazy personnel constituting the forces of - Allied Cotaaand Europe,.-: 'V, (b) The civilian personnel assigned to military forces i in Allied Conmand-Europe, DECLASSIFIED - PUBLICLY DISCLOSED - PDN(2012)0008 - DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MIS EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE b. Dissemination of Infonnation. The : objective can best.be accomplished by disseminating information through the 1 channels indicated -below, :.'=.;' if s ' * '» (1) Press: newspapers, magasines and ;...'^Letters to the Editor", (2) Radio, TV and films for TV, ' (3) Photographs: still and motion'pictures* (4) Community Relations^ to include talks, speeches or briefings before parliamentary, patriotic, military reserve» ölubs, schools and other groups. (5) Other: Books, pamphlets and speech material, c» Subject Matter«Consistent with security, the infonnation disseminated should concern: '(l) The role of the military ferces assigned to SACEUR in the defense of Western Europe, (2) Need for these military forces. (3) Objectivés of SACEUR's mission. (4) Progress made, (5) Integration and international team workwithin.military f»r«es assigned to Allied Cornmand Europe, 5, BASIC POLICIES. a* Centralization ofj Activity. It is a fundamental pclicy in Allied Command Euirpe to make available for public dissemination all possible unclassified information. The public information division («r section) of the appropriate headquarters should be responsible for the conduct of all liaison and contact of that headquarters with news media to include wire services, newspapers, newsreel and broadcasting companies, periodicals, phot«agencies, and all other recognized information services as well as organized community groups or the general public. The public information division (or section) of a headquarters is the only staff agency 4
î».à T O T+ M -,.,........... U iï o i. -à t 4^ J- i' -LJJ jj through which information should be released regardless of the channel of dissemination to the public, Centralization of this activity is essential.. DECLASSIFIED - PUBLICLY DISCLOSED - PDN(2012)0008 - DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MIS EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE b. Military matters. Allied Command Europe is a purely military organization. Public information programs therefore will deal only with military matters. All political matters will be referred to the governments concerned or, if a multi-national program, to the North Atlantic Treaty Infomation Divisioni However, it is recognized that even matters of purely military nature may have political connotations. This should not preclude the inclusion of such military matters in public information programs providing the political connotations already have been covered in guidances or statements issued by the North Atlantic Treaty Information Division or by SACEUR, Where doubt exists, it is preferable to refer the program to higher authority and, if this policy is maintained, many problems will be simplified or eliminated. c. Release of Military Information and Security. (1) Although dissemination of maximum information to the NATO publics is an objective of Allied Command Europe, there are certain facts which cannot be released for reasons of security. Moreover, neither the whole nor any segment of the public is entitled to NATO classified information or to information which is considered to be classified by one of the member governments of NATO, It is the responsibility of the originating staff division or agency in an international headquarters to determine the security classification to be assigned any given piece of information, VJhere doubt exists as to the classification of any material, the public information staffs should consult the staff agencies responsible for intelligence and security matters for guidance prior to any release of the information. A security review of all classified material should be made at frequent intervals to ascertain the current validity of security classifications and to ensure that maximum information is being disseminated consistent with security. (2) Regardless of personal opinions or convictions of individu ual members of international staffs concerning the classification of subjects, or of classified subjects of a controversial nature, or of classified information per se, each member Äs obligated by his appointment t,o an international staff to comply with the policies and decisions made by competent NATO authority. All members of international staffs are reminded that they must be especially careful in their social and unofficial contacts to ensure that no classified information is revealed to unauthorized persons. These contacts include not only those made at 5
NATO UNC L- A I.ï'I i J public restaurants, bars, cocktail parties, private residences or elsewhere, but also those made at public places in official institutions. DECLASSIFIED - PUBLICLY DISCLOSED - PDN(2012)0008 - DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MIS EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE d. Clearance of Material for Publication. Any unclassified article or speech involving military policies or operations in Allied Command Europe or any portion thereof that is prepared by military and/or civilian members of an international command will be submitted for review to the public information officer of the appropriate international headquarters in sufficient time so as to permit adequate review and action by the headquarters. Any individual submitting material who receives clearance by an internationaltieadquarters will^be^_adyjsed by ^ejbt&ad.qu.arters_ granting the'clearance tfrat_such~int ernational "clearance doss-nol. relieve the individ- "Uafbf his personal responsibility for obtaining proper national clearance prior to the release ~ot the information. The provisions of this sub^para-" graph will be brought to the attention~~öf all personnel, upon joining an international command by the chief of the staff division or agency to which the individual is assigned, e * Press Relations. " (1) Availability to the press. At SHAPE it'is the policy of SACEUR, subject to the exigencies of the service, to make himself available to the press (through the Public Information Division) for conferences and individual briefings, and also to delegate authority to his senior staff officers to talk to the press on subjects appropriate to the appointments they hold. It is suggested that a similar policy be adopted by subordinate commanders, subject to their individual discretion and to the local situation. However, it is also suggested that the staff divisions refer all representatives of news media who Htempt to deal directly with them to the public information division (or section) unless prior authority from the Commander concerned authorizes direct dealings with news media representatives by a staff division. (2) Service to the press. All service will: (a) (b) (c) Insure the prompt-release of the maximum amount of information consistent with security and thereby * prevent a "news vacuum" which could. Ieact to mystery, gossip, conjecture and/or rumor so' as to result in unwarranted and undesirable public confusion. This requires speedy and truthful handling of all press inquiries and all dealing with the press. 6
N A T O U K C L A S S I fi t, D» 3) Excluaives. Information will normally be given to all publicity media and not restricted to One or more agencies to the exclusion of others. If, however, a correspondent requests assistance or confirmation of information which he has obtained on his own initiative, the exclusive nature of his story should be respected. DECLASSIFIED - PUBLICLY DISCLOSED - PDN(2012)0008 - DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MIS EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE (4) Off the Record. Unofficial discussions of official subjects with representatives of news media, on and "off the record," "not for' attribution," or other informsül;basis, should be avoided unless coordination with the publie information division (or section) has been effected. "Off the record" information should only be given either to explain some part of the "on the record" material which might otherwise be misinterpreted, or to prevent reference to classified information which correspondents might find out without realizing the security implications involved. Photography. (1) Cameras (other than those of official photographic services in international headquarters) should not be permitted in those headquarters unless prior arrangements have been made with the appropriate security agencies. At SHAPE, the release for publication or public showing of any official photographic material obtained through international photographic services of SHAPE is accomplished only through the Public Information Division. It is recommended that a similar policy be adopted in subordinate headquarters, (2) Ph»t«graphy at SHAPE by professional photographers is the responsibility of the Public Information Division. It is recommended that a similar policy be adopted by subordinate headquarters, (3) At SHAPE, amateur photographers on the staff who wish to take photographs at an official headquarters function or occasion will apply in advance to the Public Information Division for a pass. When practicable, such passes will be issued. Holders of such passes must conform strictly to the rules fete 1 amateur photographers laid down for the occasion by the Public Information Division, as well as any special orders which may be given on the spot to ensure priority rights for official and professional photographers. It is recommended that a similar policy be adopted by subordinate headquarters. 7
NATO U N C L A S S I F I E D FOR THE SUPREME ALLIED COMMANDER HJSOPE : OFFICIAL: PIERRE BRISAC Lt Gen, French Army Deputy Chief of Staff Lpgistics arid Administration DECLASSIFIED - PUBLICLY DISCLOSED - PDN(2012)0008 - DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MIS EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE WILLIAM H. HARRIS Brig 1 Gen j US Amy- Adjutant General DISTRIBUTION "STANDARD" / O IS S
MÂm r^ PHT(HN pm iwpwni»w wipii i PU * wwiww aimwa OBABD ClUABtESEfflOnatAI,JBBS PÜI88AKKS WJXEB X* Paris, TiWBtee DECLASSIFIED - PUBLICLY DISCLOSED - PDN(2012)0008 - DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MIS EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE f I deeply a ipi«olate yoar ooarteay in fomardlng the ew«of Lieutenant Colorwl Bistrup. AACXQS hw JWPtiaularly»rted tha proopt action taten Iqr ycru, «a mix «ut your effort» to protect an officer of your m ami sertln* on an IaUgwatIwiaI a»«1yrmt trvm Alaaipllnaiy action wblch resulted partly Trm hi«accepting an International elearanoe In BACWJR'a opinion, you bava done all that any XASO CownaiiAar ooulft li&vt done uikssr Utt clrcumtwiom *, X bar* ÉtaAlaA this eaat In datall and do aot feel tfe*t Mqr further action here at SfflWS wuld W appropriate. Bawrw, I an baring AtelBlatxmtlTa Plraotlyt So* irtffixi teinatxpe that officer«ax* foraannml that a AtO oo M clearance tf naftertal for public ralcaaa doaa not constitute Xatloaal clearance. Again, oar thanks for your mry complete eoverafga of tbla aattar * {Signed) C. V. r; ScKuyT< Ier OantMl Sir Sdbart Mawwrgh, ÏC.C.B», K.B.I., Jt.C CoirraaTVlor- Ig-Chlef Allied; Foree«> ltotbem Kurcpe Oalo 1 Rormy ec! OOEPS / C. T. II«MSflUR Uaotamnt Oanartl f US Amy CUaC Odf 8taff
Froat CXHCRAL SIR KÜBBT MMBEBUH, " COMttHMER-IS-CHIEF, ALLIED FORCES, BQRÏHBRH EUROPE ' ' ' Oslo, Borway. P E R SO B A I DECLASSIFIED - PUBLICLY DISCLOSED - PDN(2012)0008 - DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MIS EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE CS/321 Hr dear Cort - 2 Beceaber 195½ X enclose the complete record of the case of Lieutenant Colonel Bistrup, the officer of the Royal Ssuilsh Air Force, who h&s teen dealt with by the Chief of Defense, Denmark, for a breach of security. You vill recall that this young officer published an article in the Borwegiaii Air Force Magazine. The article vas cleared by AIRNCffiTB in Its entirety. It vas also cleared, with the exception of Diagram 3, by the C-In-C Royal Danish Air Force. The charge of breaking security rules rests on the publication, I understand, of Diagram 3, which disclosed the whereabouts of five QCI stations. The Danish contention Is 1 Uiat these locations should not have been mentioned. AXRHORTO Headquarters' argument Is that you cannot hide such an establishment, and further that their siting and construction has been publicly discussed fron tine to time and Is available in FEtrllamentary records. Whatever the pros and cons of the argument, the fact is that Lieutenant Colonel Bistrup accepted his punishment of 15 (lays detention, for the serving of which I granted him 3 weeks leave. He is now in Denmark, presumably locked up. Ton vill see the correspondence by signal and letter in which I have expressed the hope that the Incident vill be regarded as closed, and that his future will not be jeopardized. I do not know whether he vill be permitted to complete his period of service at AIRHORTH. Hy own opinion is that in view of the complete acceptance of responsibility of the higher Headquarters in this matter, and that Lieutenant Colonel Bistrup vas given an assurance that his article was within our rules, 1 Uie action of the Danish authorities is bordering on the unjust,though of course I can see that there is a national aspect. The pity is -Uiat I am not coinpletely certain that the desire to preserve national sovereignty has not somewhat outweighed simple Justice. However, as we have no legal control over national officers, there is nothing more I can do or vill do other than Is expressed in my last signal to the Minister. Tours sincerely, /s/ Bob Mansergh Lt. General C.V.R. Schuyler, OSA Chief of Staff Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe npv PARIS, FEAR». v.uirü.i CONFIDENTIAL
of -iumutwl eaoe*mns Cleextaee «T TifliIIn T»* " '"ft*» Mttir DECLASSIFIED - PUBLICLY DISCLOSED - PDN(2012)0008 - DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MIS EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE 1 Chi«fofÄUff A M, 2ß ro Zt is requested Avtl la eooralnatlae Vlth AAltitMaKt frrnml Twfctintw** MTiaipM, jrott provide for the revision «f WFFRTHBG Staff ND JULUMCOMMOBA JKTMYA UcwetlTMi (95-1 «nd alallsr publications) to lamnt ^La. HPftifljJnË Af AEnflMfefluKB flatting Wltli military rofc Jacta are «fcalttad for o3mnnm to an Xntanationd CGNMLI THE ^TITFFHII OOMMBA VHIEH gxasta the exeerence itul van the lniivldml that this fliwmw* Aom not VtXUm Ma af persons! VMpOiwiMLlitgr for obtaining proper clearance prior te Ita valaam b» That InAiTiAMla of an Xartar- BltlgBlX isoamoft Ma WMft Vt ttls tlm tb»y Join tbe Cooand that coqpllanoe ifltii Tnt^rr*tfftrwl Aacuritgr Bdjpilftttflra dom «at MXieTtt the Sndividnal of his responsibility of ftcagflytng with his own Batlonal Security Btgolatlcns. XiavtaiuuKt Aenarml, XJS Asmqt Chlaf of Staff
1«I have studied the attached case as veil as researched the legal records available in the SEUFE librazy to determine If azy further action is possible in this particular case or to determine whether any precedents exist* The result of this research has been negative* 2* I concur with General Hansergh that national pride and sovereignty have their share in the decision taken against the officer* However, I cannot fail to feel that CCMAIRNORTH, In clearing this docune lit for publication, failed to take the proper action either by asking the officer whether the publication of the article«or the contents thereof» vas within -Uie purview of national regulations, or by taking action to secure national clearance prior to releasing the article for publication. I admit that this judgment may be based on an after^the-f&ct review of the case* However, in past experience I have usually asked the officers to be sure they are complying with national regulations* 3«I believe this headquarters should take some action to alert the commands and to take positive steps, to prevent recurrence«i believe the proper action to be a directive to this staff and to sxibordinate headquarters and that it state in substance the following t a* Vfhen articles or speeches dealing with military subjects are submitted to an ACE headquarters for clearance prior to publication in non-military media, the clearing officer will insure that the author has complied with the regulations of his country and that proper security clearance has been granted by the nation or nations involved in the article* b* Carananders will advise all military and civilian personnel of their headquarters that in connection with any addreses they make or articles which they write, it is the author's re~ sponsibility to insure that appropriate clearances are obtained frcra the author's national authorities and the ACE headquarters concerned* 11* 1 Hiis docuaent unquestionably represents a policy paper which should receive LDKAH classification* In addition to acknowledging receipt of the case and placing it under I t TWUl classification, I feel it should be placed in precedent file in SHAPE Central Records*
5* Attached hereto as Tab B is my proposed draft of your reply«6» It Is recommended that» a» PID, after coordination with Intelligence Division, take necessary action to amend ACE Directive 95*1 and staff Directive 95-1 to incorporate the substance of paragraph 3 above, DECLASSIFIED - PUBLICLY DISCLOSED - PDN(2012)0008 - DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MIS EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE file. b«tab be approved* c* This case be classified IUNAR and returned to AG far / WILLIAM H. HARRIS Brig Gen, us Arny Adjutant General
SUPREME HEADQUARTERS ALLIED POWERS EUROPE PARIS, FRANCE HBUORAÎÎDW TOR, chief of Staff 22 Deoeaabor 1954 SUBJECT, Clearonoee DECLASSIFIED - PUBLICLY DISCLOSED - PDN(2012)0008 - DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MIS EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE R J;D Ä Ä Ä Ä Sf= S32 - of kltu " proposed Ji 1 L^r s9 U sh0^n 111 Tab «id the concurs in both Tab "B" and^c". ' TT. îr. K. >
SUPREME HEADQUARTERS ALLIED ROWERS EUROPE TARIS, FRANCE 83 DMeobor 1954!THtinAITDtJ f EOA«Chlof of Staff DECLASSIFIED - PUBLICLY DISCLOSED - PDN(2012)0008 - DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MIS EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE fr Mi ïivi- i ^¾ 1 V^¾ 1. SUBJECT» Clearances 1» Pursuant to your directive I hûvo temendod Tfcb w B w and attaohod horafco ao Tab «C» 5 V propoood dlroctivo to tho Giiof of Flibllo Informition Division» The ohoiges shorn In Tab "U* and tho proposed directive havo boon coordinated rdth Intolligonoo Division ( Colonel lîiohols). vtio ocncura in both Tab»B» and "C*. t IU IU
MWORAHDCM FOKi Chief Publie Information DlvieicaL SUBJECT * Clearance DECLASSIFIED - PUBLICLY DISCLOSED - PDN(2012)0008 - DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MIS EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE It is requested that you, in coordination with Adjutant General end Intelligwnoe Divisions* provide for the revision of existing Staff and Allied Comiand Europe Dlreotives ( 95-1 and similar publications) to insure* a* When articles or speeohes dealing tdth military aubjoots are submitted for clearance to an International Comntand l the International CotBmandriiiohgrants the olearanoe vill >mrn the individual that this clearance does not relievo him of personal responsibility for obtaining proper olearanoe prior to its release* b* That Individuals of an International Connumd are warned at the time they join the Comand that oappliance -nith International Security Regulations does not relieve the individual of his responsibility of complying vdth his own National Seourlty Regulation«* TO BE SICMED BY TKB CHIEF OF STAf'? YflffiK KtHALIZEDl * D R A F T
10 Decmbear 19¾ MSMORAKDtH FORt CMfif of Staff SUBJECT» Attached Case DECLASSIFIED - PUBLICLY DISCLOSED - PDN(2012)0008 - DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MIS EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE 1* I have studied the attached case as veil as researched the legal records available in the S r APE library to determine if aiy further action is possible in this particular case or to determine whether any precedents exist«tho result of this research has been negative* 2* I concur with General»iansergh that national pride and sovereignty have their share in the décision taken against the officer* Kowever» I cannot fail to feel that CCKAlRNORTH, in clearing felis docuaont for publication^ faiiod to take the proper action either by asking the officer whether the publication of the article* or the contents thereof, was within the purview of national régula» tionsj or by taking action to secure national clearance prior to releasing the article for publication. I adnit that this Judgment may be based'on an after-the-fact review of the case* However, in past experience I have usually asked the officers to be sure they are complying with national regulations 3* I believe this headquarters should take some action to alert the cowraands and to take positive steps to prevent recurrence* I believe the prqper action, to be a directive to this staff and to subordinate headquarters and that it state in substance the following» a» When articles or speeches dealing with military subjects are submitted to an ACE headquarters for clearance prior to publication in non-military nedia, the clearing officer will insure that the author has canplied with the regulations of his country and that proper security clearance hss lean granted by the nation or nations involved in the article* b* Comitanders will advise all military and civilian personnel of their h adquarters that in connection with any aridreses the/ Eiake or articles which ther write, it is the author's responsibility to insure that* appropriate clearances are obtained-"**" from the author's national authorities and the ACF. headquarters concerned* U* This doc ment unquestionably represents a policy paper which should receive LtTSAR classification* Tn addition to acknowledging receipt of the case and placing it under LUMlR classification, I feel it should be placed In precedent file in SHAPE Central Records*
5* Attaohad hereto as Tab 8 la ay proposed draft of your reply* «6«It is recommended thatt a. PID» after coordination with Intelligence Division» take accessary action to amend ACE Dlrectiva 95-1 and staff Directive 95-1 to Incorporate the substance of paragraph 3 above* DECLASSIFIED - PUBLICLY DISCLOSED - PDN(2012)0008 - DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MIS EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE file. b* tab B be approved* e* This case be c laseified LJJNAR and returned to AO tor MXLLIA 1 M H. HARRIS Erlg Gen» US Army Adjutant General
Kjr deer Bob«I deeply appreciate your courtesy in forwarding the case of Lieutenant Colonel Bistrup» DECLASSIFIED - PUBLICLY DISCLOSED - PDN(2012)0008 - DÉCLASSIFIÉ - MIS EN LECTURE PUBLIQUE I was particularly pleased with the prompt action taken by you and your efforts to protect an officer of your command serving on an international assignment frem disciplinary action which resulted from his accepting an international clearance. In my opin- \ ion, you have done a llthat any!uto Caiiniander could have done under the circumstances* \ I have studied the case in detail and do not feel that any further action here at S! APE is feasible* I an having a diroctivo prepared which will require that any article published by an officer of an Unternational ccmand in Europe be cleared both by the international command and the national authorities concerned* Again,raythanks for. our very ccraplete N^rrerage of this very important case* Sincerely yours» % '/#<# 7 J l j