Center for the Study of Nation Reconnaissance Classics: The Gambit Story.

摘要

This volume re-publishes The Gambit Story as part of the Center for the Study of National Reconnaissances (CSNR) Classics series. The introductory information explains how this history of the Gambit program offers rich detail about program development, as well as a unique insight into the management of the National Reconnaissance Offices (NROs) Air Force element from 1963 to 1984. Frederic Oder and his co-authors made liberal use of Robert Perrys earlier account of the Gambit program for much of their research. However, the history also gives attention to broader Intelligence Community (IC) interests with discussions of the intelligence requirements and the role of the IC in Gambit operations. The authors drew on insight from senior Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official, Roland Inlow, who had served as the chair of the Committee on Imagery Requirements and Exploitation (COMIREX) for the Director of Central Intelligence. Former Air Force officer and senior CIA official, John Schadegg also provided insight into the role and interests of the IC.