Foreign Relations of the United States, 1945–1950, Emergence of the Intelligence Establishment

300. Central Intelligence Agency General Order No. 10⁰

Washington, August 27, 1948.

SUBJECT

• Organization

1. The activation of the Office of Policy Coordination, effective 1 September 1948, is hereby announced.

2. Mr. Frank G. Wisner is announced as Assistant Director for Policy Coordination.

3. Detailed directives reference the functions of the Office of Policy Coordination will be the subject of separate orders.

For the Director of Central Intelligence:

E. K. Wright

Brigadier General, USA
Deputy Director

0. Source: Central Intelligence Agency Historical Files, HS/CSG–2155, Job 83–00739R, Box 3, Folder 20. Secret.