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137VI.Difficulties Faced by TSS.It has been generally recognized for some time that the external researchactivities of the Chemical Division of TSS in the field of covertbiological, chemical and radiological warfare are sorely in need ofproper cover. Although Project MKULTRA provides excellent administrativeand financial cover for projects, it does not afford cover forscientific or technical personnel. MKULTRA has been used fordealing throughas a cut-out and for workingdirectly with individuals or-private companies. The use ofin the future will be increasingly limited-due to(a)'The increasing number of people who, albeitproperly cleared, are aware of the Agencyconnection with - 8(b) The feeling by M that the Agency - Cemployees contacting him (Drs. Gottlieb,etc.) have no cover of any sort and - Cconsequently expose him to unnecessary andhighly undesirable personal risk; and(c)The widespread intra-Agency awareness ofthe nature of the relationship between theFund and the Agency.Another serious problem faced by TSS/CD as a result of lack of suitablecover is the difficulty in planning careers for technical andscientific personnel in the biological field. A long-range careerconcept of activities in this field inevitably includes proper cover forthe individual concerned. The availability of research facilitiesat OI ill offer an excellent opportunity -to solve many of the above problems, and is willing - Cand able to make any reasonable arrangements to suit our needs. Upto three Chemical Division employees can be integrated into . - Cprogram for work in the new hospital wing on theAgency's research projects. Although career planning was not aconsideration when planning the procedures and controls establishedby Project MKULTRA, nevertheless this particular subproject, inaddition to its primary objective, will be of very great secondary help7 n uthority of: 187475 -. Copy 9 of 2 copiesILTD^T; CL B1 18747. -4-