</s>104-10103-10112 D.P.R.A.T.C.I.N.T 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS. RECOROS. ACT. 1992 ACTION ACTION APPLICATION TO. MARKED FOR INDEXING NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO NO. NO NO. NO NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO NO NO. NO NO. NO. Chief, Special Affairs Staff NO. NO. NO NO. NO. NO NO. NO. NO. PROJECT NO. PROJECT No. NO. NO. NO. NO NO NO NO NO NO. NO NO. Project AMTRUNK (TYPIC/ATRUNK) OPERATIONAL Review PROJECT ANTUNK/AMTRUNKC ACTION: Request Headquarters decision on continuation or progress PRIORITY ACTION: Requests Headquarters for an operational review of progress termination of Project AMTRNUK. I. Attached herewith is an operational view of progress report on the AMTRNK is an operation for the period of 4 through 31 March. report at the AMTUNKC for the operation are summarizing disadvantages or weak- 2. The AMTRunk operation has the following disadvantage or weak. nesses: The AMTURNK operation has to be being anti-KURK and to be working. The AMTRUK is only because there is no anti-KRK-AP and we work- <loc_122><loc_287>A. The AmTUNKK is only responsible for the following anti-KKRK and we are working

Summary  
This document contains operational records related to U.S. covert activities in Cuba during the early 1960s, focusing on infiltration, exfiltration, and intelligence-gathering operations. It references codenames such as AMTRUNK, AMICE/27, and TRONK/4, detailing plans for maritime infiltration onto Cinco Leguas Key, establishment of communication networks with anti-Communist contacts, and coordination between Cuba and Havana. The text outlines logistical support, recruitment of disaffected military figures, sabotage activities, and discussions on potential external recognition of a new Cuban government. It also references training sessions for agents in Havana and operational planning for infiltration and exfiltration.  

Key People  
- **A/2** (Agent 2): Tasked with infiltrating Cuba, developing assets, and coordinating operations; described as competent but lacking patience.  
- **A/3**: Infiltration agent responsible for establishing contact with farm owners and maritime assets.  
- **A/4**: Farmer associated with A/3’s father, providing logistical support through agricultural networks.  
- **HERNANDEZ**: Landowner offering support to agents; owns a Jeep.  
- **CALZADILLIE**: Supplied food and supplies to the underground network.  
- **DUARTE**: Alleged military officer working against Castro within the MRP (Movement for the Reconstruction of Cuba).  
- **MENDENDE**: Former member of Autentico Cubana with ties to anti-Castro activities.  
- **"Tango" (Garcia Lezcano)**: Codename associated with a contact in Havana.  
- **Manuel Garcia Sánchez**: Uncle of A/14’s wife; linked to the operation.  
- **Maria Josquez**: Aunt of A/14; mentioned as a contact.  
- **Orozco**: Relative of Gonzalez/Lopez, former army officer.  
- **Ramon Diaz**: Army Commandant managing INRA farm operations.  
- **Oscar Guerra, Jose Pinares, Oscar Aguila, Manuel Avila, Pedro Mirret, Rafael Aubry, Rafal Guirre, Fernando Fernandez Superville, Raffael Olivares, Sandy Fernandez Alvarez, José Fernando Fernandez, Josie Alvarez**: Additional contacts or agents involved in the operation.  

Key Locations  
- **Cinco Leguas Key (Cuba)**: Infiltration site for maritime operations.  
- **Havana (Cuba)**: Base for operational support, safehouses, and contact with assets.  
- **Punta La Jijira**: Landing site for agents A/2 and A/3 during infiltration.  
- **Guanabo**: Targeted area for exfiltration or logistical coordination.  
- **Pedro Cruz/Eduardo Cruz Farm**: Agricultural support location linked to A/4’s father.  
- **Casaulino (Cuba, Map 4085 III)**: Reference point in operational planning.  
- **Cayo Cruz del Padre (Cuba, Map 407 IV)**: Location mentioned in discussions.  
- **Camargo (Cuba)**: Reference location for logistical or operational purposes.  
- **ZIMETAL**: Location referenced in discussions, though details are unspecified.  

Key Events  
- **Training Period (March 18–23, 1963)**: Agents received instruction at Safesite #164 on clandestine operations, communication, and logistics.  
- **Infiltration Plan (April 1963)**: A/2 and A/3 scheduled to land at Punta La Jijira, establish contact with farm owners, and proceed to Havana for support.  
- **Exfiltration Planning**: Tentative exfiltration routes included Puerto Escondido as a potential exit point.  
- **Asset Development**: Recruitment of Cuban contacts for sabotage, intelligence gathering, and logistical support.  
- **Logistical Coordination**: Discussions on securing supplies, transportation (e.g., Jeeps), and agricultural resources.  
- **Operational Planning**: Training sessions in Havana and coordination between agents and anti-Communist networks.  

Key Organizations  
- **KUBARK**: U.S. covert action program targeting Cuba, serving as the framework for AMTRUNK operations.  
- **MRF (Movement for the Reconstruction of Cuba)**: Anti-Castro group linked to DUARTE’s alleged activities.  
- **Autentico Cubana**: Historical political movement opposed to Castro, with members like MENDENDE involved in anti-regime efforts.  
- **Rebel Army**: Cuban military faction opposing Fidel Castro, with agents seeking infiltration.  
- **INRA (Instituto Nacional de Reforma Agraria)**: Cuban agricultural organization managed by Ramon Diaz.  
- **Movinción Democrático Martíneo Martiño**: Political group referenced in discussions.  
- **U.S. Air Force and Navy**: Implied involvement in covert operations, including maritime infiltration.

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