Disposition Authorities for Individual Classifications for Headquarters Case Files. Part B: Classification 96. Alien Applicant.

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Disposition Authorities for Individual Classifications for Headquarters Case Files. Part B: Classification 96. Alien Applicant.

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The FBI opened this classification in 1939 to investigate aliens already in or seeking employment in defense industries. At first limited to the aircraft industry, the scope of investigations was broadened in 1940 to all government contractors. After Novemeber 1, 1942, the Provost Marshall General took full responsibility for investigating alien employees unless indications of subversion were found. The FBI continued to conduct name searches for aliens engaged in confidential work.

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The FBI established this classification when it assumed responsibility for ascertaining the protection capabilities and weaknesses of defense plants. Each plant survey was a separate case file, with the survey, supplemental surveys, and all communications dealing with a plant insofar as plant protection was concerned, filed together. On June 1, 1941, and January 5, 1942, the Navy and Army, respectively, assumed responsibility for surveying defense plants in which they had interests. Thereafter, ...