SECRET REPORT OF THE COMBINED INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVES SUB-COMMITTEE (CIOS) FOR 1944 I DESCRIPTION OF CIOS FORMATION On 21 August 1944, the Combined Intelligence Committee, Washington, authorised the setting up of a Combined Intelligence Objectives SubCommittee. Brigadier General T.J. Betts was designated Chairman by the Supreme Commander, A.E.F. MEMBERSHIP The Basic Directive laid down that the membership should consist of one member designated by each of the following authorities: United Kingdom 1) The Foreign Office.