</s>104-10103-10079 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 SECRET - SENSITIVE Draft Memorandum to the DCI from William Harvey Dated 27 November 1962 This is not a controlled item

Summary:  
This document is a draft memorandum dated 27 November 1962 from William Harvey, Chief of Task Force W, to the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI). It outlines an operational plan for CIA activities against the Castro-communist regime in Cuba. The plan emphasizes intelligence collection, counterintelligence efforts, and political actions to isolate and weaken the Cuban government. Key elements include maintaining surveillance on Cuban military and security forces, expanding clandestine operations through third-country agents, and leveraging exile groups for psychological warfare. The document also discusses the potential use of propaganda, sabotage, and covert economic measures against Cuba. It notes that U.S. assurances of non-invasion would limit direct military action but allow continued intelligence efforts. Recommendations include re-establishing refugee interrogation centers, intensifying maritime operations, and coordinating with foreign liaison services. The plan acknowledges the risks of paramilitary actions and stresses long-term strategic goals over immediate overt interventions.

Key People:  
- William K. Harvey (Chief, Task Force W)  
- Director of Central Intelligence (DCI)  
- Special Group (Augmented)  

Key Locations:  
- Cuba  
- Miami (refugee interrogation center)  
- Latin America (third-country operations)  
- Havana (Cuban government and G-2 activities)  

Key Events:  
- Cuban Missile Crisis context influencing U.S. policy toward Cuba  
- Re-establishment of refugee interrogation centers in Miami  
- Coordination with foreign liaison services for intelligence gathering  
- Planning for propaganda balloon operations and covert economic warfare against Cuba  

Key Organizations:  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Task Force W  
- Cuban G-2 security apparatus  
- U.S. Department of State (proposed Cuban Exile Affairs office)  
- Soviet Bloc entities (Soviet Union, Red China)

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104-10103-10079.pdf

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