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SECRET 14-00000 1. SERIAL NUMBE 060947 SECRET (When Polied las REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION 8. MAME (--) WHEELER ROBERT P 3. NATURE OF PERSONNEL ACTION RETIREMENT (CIARDS) VOLUNTARY

  1. EFFECTIVE DATE ATQUESTED MONTH 12 31 DAY YEAR 73
  2. FUNDS DATE PREPAΡΙΟ 27 Dec 72
  3. CATEGORY OF EMPLOYMENT REGULAR ٧١٥٧ 10 V CP TO OP
  4. FAN AND NSCA 4221-0117-10000
  5. LIGAL AUTHORITY (Completed by Office of Perunnel) Public Law 88-643- Section 233
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  7. ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGNATIONS DDO/PLANS STAFF CAREER MANAGEMENT GROUP NONOFFICIAL BRANCH
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WASH., D.C. 12. POSITION NUMBER 13. CAREER SERVICE DESIONATION OPS OFFICER - CH 14. CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE (CGS. 1.8. etc.) CS

  1. OCCUPATIONAL SERIES 0136.01
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  3. ORADE AND STEP 17 5 D

  4. SALARY OR BATE $ 36,000 Supergrade Beure LAST WORKING DAY 28 Dec 73 Coordinated with Paul Seidel/ROB 27 December 1973 10A. SIGNATURE OF PEQUESTINO OFFICIAL

  5. ACTION 20. EMPLOY, 21. CODE 1001 45.10

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  7. YET, PREFERENCE OFFICE COUING NUMERIC DATE SIGHED 1 180 SIGNATURE OF CAREER SERVICE/APPROVING OFFICER J.L. Olmstead, C/MSB SPACE BELOW FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL
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  9. INTEGETE 24. HOGTES, 25. DATE OF BIRTH COOL DA. TH. ALPHABETIC
  10. SPECIAL REFERENCE 30. FICA
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  16. SEX FEGLI HEALTH INSURANCE -15 HEALTH INS CODE CODE 0-NON1 1-371. 2-10 P1. MO MO.
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  18. 12. je CAR/REGY CAREER CATEGORY CODE PROY/TEMP 41. FREYIGUS CIVILIAN GOVERNMENT SERVICE 42, LEAVE (AT. 43. 1006 FEDERAL TAS DATA 44 -O-NO PREVIOUS SERVICE.. 1-NO BRIAE IN SEICE FORM EXECUTED CODE ΝΟ. ΤΑΣ ΕΠΣΜPTIONS FORM EXECUTED 2-3AIN SERVICE (LESS THAN 3 YEARS) ٢٤٤-١٠ 2-0 ٢٤٤-١ 2-NO ACER THAN YEARS!
  19. POSITION CONTROL CERTE CATION 12-27-73 12 1974
  20. PAPPROVAL JAN PORM 1152 USE PREVIOUS EDITION SECRET CLASSIFIED BY 01-0332 24-2 APLIE 40, SOCIAL SECURITY KO, 258-750844 STATE TAR DATA CODE BU TAE STATE DEEP. COCE CATE APPROVED 2-7 DEC 1973 (4) 14-00000

3 APR 1974 Mr. Robert P. Wheeler 6600 Millwood Road Bethesda, Maryland 20034 Dear Pete:

I am happy to send to you, under separate cover, your Agency Retirement Medallion. The Medallion is a tangible form of recognition and appreciation of your service to the Agency. It should serve as a lasting reminder of an honorable career, rewarding associations and the knowledge that you played your part in a vital activity.

Let me, therefore, add my congratulations and wish you the very best for the future.

Sincerely,

F. W. M. Janney Director of Personnel

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26 JAN 13 Executive Roji:: 74-522 Mr. Robert P. Wheelor 6600 Millwood Road Bethesda, Maryland 20034 Dear Pete,

As you reach the end of your activo career of Government service, I want to join your friends and colleagues in wishing you continued succose and satisfaction in your retirement.

You have been privileged to face the challenge of important responsibilities during your many years of service to your country. The success with which you have met this challenge should be a source of lasting pride and satisfaction to you.

May I extend to you, personally and officially, my sincero appreciation for the important work you have done and my warmest hopes that you will find full enjoyment in the years ahead.

Sincerely, ZW. E. Colby

W. E. Colby Director

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29 January 1974

MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Plans Staff

THROUGH : Deputy Director for Operations SUBJECT : Distinguished Intelligence Medal for Mr. Robert P. Wheeler

The Honor and Merit Awards Beard is pleased to notify you that the Distinguished Intelligence Medal has been approved for Mr. Robert P. Wheeler and requests that you inform him of the award. Arrangements for presentation may be made with the Executive Secretary, Honor and Morit Awards Board, extension 3645, room 412, Magazine Building.

/s/ R. ..

R. L. Austin, Jr. Recorder Honor and Merit Awards Board

01 Distribution: Addressee OPF w/forms 382 & 600 1 Exec Sec/IMAB 1 Recorder/IMAR 14-00000 REPORT OF HONOR AND MERIT AWARDS BOARD Executive Registry 196 OFF DATE 18 December 1973

The Honor and Merit Awards Board having considered a recommendation that: SENIAL OR 10 NO. 060947 OFFICE OF ASSIGNMENT DO/CMG BIRTHYEAR 1915 TYPE EMPLOYEE BE AWARDED 51 NAME (Loit-Firat-Widdl0) WHEELER, Robert P. M Staff 30 SCHEDULE GRADE STATION D GS 17

Intelligence Medal of Merit

FOR HEROIC ACTION ON

FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE OR ACHIEVEMENT DURING THE PEDIDO September 1952 - December 1973 RECOMMENDS APPROVAL DOES NOT RECOMMEND APPROVAL RECOMMENDS AWARD or Distinguished Intelligence Medal UNCLASSIFIED CITATION

Mr. Robert P. Wheeler is hereby awarded the Distinguished Intelligence Medal in recognition of his outstanding achievement with the Central Intelligence Agency for more than 23 years. Serving in a series of responsible senior positions both in headquarters and abroad, Mr. Wheeler has compiled an enviable record of achievement. Demonstrating deep integrity and total dedication, his performance has been characterised by creativity, and superb leadership. Mr. Wheeler's devotion and professionallem have been evident throughout his career, reflecting the highest credit on him and the Federal service.

REMARKS (Recommendation approved by DD/O on 10 December 1973)

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TELLIGENCE どうい M. Jacney TYPED NAME OF CHAIRMAN, HONOR AND MEDIT AWARDS DOARD SIGNATUFE F. W. M. Janney (signed on original) TYPED NAME OF HECORDEW By (4) 14-00000

SECRET (whom Filled Inl RECOMMENDATION FOR HONOR OR MERIT AWARD )Submit in triplicate bee HD 20-ונג PERSONAL DATA SECTION A 1. 107.519.NO 0609-17 Wheeler, Robert P. 4. CFFICE OF ASSIGNATA DDO/CNG//NOC 4103 D. HOME ADDRESS (St. City Co X 6600 Millwood Rd., Bethesda, Md. 22034. 12. RECOMANDED ABAND Intelligence Medal of Merit

Adelia Wheeler 13. NAME OF NEXT OF AIN SECTION B

10. LPADE 9. 50 D 3. POSITION TITLE Ops. Off/Chief GS-17 STATION (Specily location)

" CITIZENSHIP ANTI HOS ACQUIRED U.S., Birth IF PETISINETIREMENT 14. 229-1973 31 December 1973 POSTHUMOUR X 10. RELATIONSHIP 17. HOME ADDRESS (W. St.City. State, 211 Code) Wife same as above

RECOIDIENDATION FOR AWARD FOR HEROIC ACTION OR ACCEPTANCE OF HAZARD " 19. WERE YOU AN EVERITNESS TO THE ACT PERSONNEL IN PREDIATE VICINITY OR WHO ASSISTED IN ACT OR SHARED IN SIE HAZARD: 21: OAGN. TITLE ここ、GRADE 20. FULL NAME

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  5. OFFICIAL ASSIGNMENT PERSON MECOMMENDED AT TIME OF SERVICE ON SERRANE Ops Officer/Chief

  6. COMPONENT OR STATION (Designation and location) CMG/NOC

  7. DUTIES AND RESIDILITIES OF ASSIGNED POSITION Chief, Nonofficial Cover Affairs Branch

  8. INCLUSIVE DATES ECOMENDED Sept 1952-December 1973 ASSICOMENT COMPLET10 5.IN SAME-OR RELATED ASSIGNHI PERSONNEL WHO ASSESTRO OR CONTINUED SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE SERVICE OS PERFORMANCE

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NARRATIVE, DESCRIPTION Award for Nerole Activator Acceptance of Hornet: Wus art voluntary? Describe what was outstanding, and if it was more than normally coperted. Lophiin, why, and how. If un serial or marine operation, describe type and podia ed salt, crew position of Individual, and all unusual circumstances. Indicate results of the act inclose unclassified citation.

Award how Achievement, Service, or Performance: State character of service during posind two which recommended. (Gire complete dexriptica of admin. strchre, technical, or pratessional duties and responsibilities it not covered in Sorture ; include doors of mosigament and relief.) What did the Individual do that merits the award? Why was this cutstanding when compared to others of the grade and experience in similar positions or circumstances? oppropriate, baclude production records and anistance rendered by other pormas on ande wh What obstacles were encountered of overcome? Indicate 10. echierement, service, or performance, Jaclude reference to Fitness Reports, Lations of Commendation, or other documentation already en file which suppach this recommendution, Enclose unclassified citation.

Mr. Wheeler entered on duty with the Agency in September 1952 for assignment in Tokyo. During the period from 1952-1956 he served in the capacity of Deputy Chief, FI Ops and Chief, FI Liaison. For several years he served in responsible positions at Headquarters and was promoted to GS-15 in 1957. In 1959 he returned to Tokyo as Deputy for Operations and as DCOS until 1964. He was promoted to GS-16 in August 1964. From 1964-1966 he served at Honolulu Base. In 1965 he was appointed COB, Honolulu. From 1966-68 he served in the Office of Planning, Programming and Budgeting. In 1968 he was reassigned to the Missions and Programs Staff and in 1971 was appointed Chief, MPS and served there until January 1972 during which period he was promoted to GS-17. In 1972 he was appointed Chief of the then designated Sonofficial Cover Affairs Division (presently Nonofficial Cover Affairs Branch), from which assignment he is retiring. Mr. Wheeler's outstanding characteristics are his integrity and total dedication. He is a natural leader, bright and original. He has a creative mind, is articulate and rational. He has excellent recall, is a gifted administrator and manager. He is a searching individual who is totally committed and has the high regard of most of the elements com- prising the DDO. During his tenure he has received laudatory commenda- tions for his efforts. Mr. Wheeler has made a valuabic contribution to the Agency during his extended career and it is fitting that upon retirement after such a distinguished career, he be awarded the Intelligence Medal of Merit. CONTINUED ON ATTACHED SHECT 46. ENCLOSURES (List individually) IF ORIGINATOR IS NOT AN EYEMS1925 09 Dors NOT HAVE PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE ACT OR PERFORMANCE. ATTACH AFFIDAVITS OF EYLOITNESS OR INDIVIDUALS HAVING PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE FACTS. 1. PROPOSED CITATION 2. 3. ١٠٢٤٤ ١٥٠ OLE OF LUPLOYEE WARING RECOM MENDA

B. SECOMMENDATION INITIATED SY 49. DATE Gordon Mison Chief, CMG PODRU SECTION.E

RECOMMENDATION FORWARDED THROUGH OFFICIALS CONCERNED FOR THEIR INFORMATION

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William E. Nelson SECRET DATE Vi Dic 77 14-00000 H-31 e.al 2713 SECRET ibon Pulled la) REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION 1. SERIAL NUMBER 2. plane (Last-First- 060947 :. Wheeler, Robert P. MONTH 3. MATURE OF PERSONNEL ACTION Reassignment 6. PUNDS DOA A OLA X OF TO V 9. ORGANIZATIONAL DESIONATIONS DDO/Plans Staff Career Management Group Non Official Cover Branch 939

EFFECTIVE DATE PEQUESTRO DAF 18 September 1973 S. CATEGORY OF EMPLOYMENT PRAS 0913/23 Regular PINANCIAL ANALYSIS NO. CHARGEANE 4221-0117/0000 10. LOCATION OF OFFICIAL STATION LEGAL NUTHORITY (Complored by Office of Preve!

Washington, DC.. 12. POSITION NUMDER 13. CAREER SERVICE DESIONATION 11. POSITION TIT Ops Officer-Ch 14. CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE (GS, LB, (17) 0049 is, OCCUPATIONAL SERIES 16. GRADE AND STEP D SALARY OR BATE

GS 18: REMARKS 0136.01 17/4 Reassigned from DDO/PS/CMG Pending Reassignment of Supee blue 16A SIGNATUER OF QUESTING OFFICIAL

$36,000

5.? 183 SAJNATURE OF CAREER SERVICE APPROVOG Omacte DATE SIGNED 7/7/03 Olmstead 10. 120. EST. 21