</s>104-1036-10021-2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 SECRET EYES ONLY 2 January 1964 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: Minutes of the Special Group Meeting, 2 January 1964. PRESENT: Mr. Bundy, Mr. Johnson, Mr ., Clipartic, and General Carter. Mr. Fitzgerald was present for Items 1 and 2. Colonel Steakley was present to Items 3 and 4. 1. Cuba - Proposed infiltration/Exfiltration Operations During January 1964. The infiltration/exfiltrATION operations in the January 1964 forecast were approved. Three saotage operations, numbers 3111, 414, and 417, were approved by the SpecialGroup subject to the concurrence of higher authority. Decision was deferred on a sabotage concurance of higher authorities. Decision were deferred on a sabotage facilities near Santiago, Mr .. Johnson said that before he could exercise judgment as to the importance of this operation he could an officer who was responsible for the operation he must have this refinery would have to obtain petroleum production and economy generally: The Group agreed that such an analysis should be prepared and be presented along with this sabotage operation for Special Group action at its next meeting. 2. Cuba- Infiltration/Exfliltration Operations During December 1963. Mr. Fiederfeld reviewed the accomplishments during the month of December, the emphasized successful exfiltrations activity of a racenly active ratification is this second time in two months that this ratine has successfully exfiltration agents in danger of error. He also gave a resume of the underwater colonulation operation (number 3117) which damaged a Cuban PT boat (Soviet-type P-6). Also, in the harbor entrance to a limitist pursuit. Cae of the mines was detected resulting in a Cuban government directive to all ports to take precaution- cy measures. SECRET EYES ONLY.

The document contains minutes from meetings of a Special Group, likely the Executive Committee of the U.S. Intelligence Community, discussing covert operations against Cuba and other regions during 1964. Topics include proposed sabotage missions targeting Cuban infrastructure such as petroleum refineries, sawmills, and PT boats, along with infiltration/exfiltration plans like "Rumba 411." Discussions also cover U.S. support for Chilean elections in September 1964, propaganda leaflet balloon campaigns against Cuba, and operational reviews in North Vietnam. The text notes pending approval of missions, coordination with the Department of Defense, and an emergency exfiltration operation scheduled for early June 1964. Intelligence assessments highlight challenges in Cuba under Fidel Castro's regime, including skepticism about alleged underworld plots and concerns over CIA operations in Pinaar del Rio impacting sugar crops. Mr. Bundy advocates for legal action against Cuban leaders, leading to a decision to inform the Attorney General.  

Key People:  
- Mr. Bundy (likely Secretary of State or National Security Advisor)  
- Mr. Johnson (possibly senior official or Robert F. Kennedy)  
- Mr. Vance (National Security Council member)  
- Mr. McCone (CIA Director)  
- Colonel Steakley (military liaison)  
- Mr. Fitzgerald (intelligence officer)  
- General Carter (military official)  
- Ambassador Cole (U.S. representative in Chile)  
- Artime (operational figure in Cuba)  
- Peter Jessup  

Key Locations:  
- Cuba (Santiago, Oriente Province, Havana, Pinaar del Rio)  
- Vietnam (North Vietnam, South Vietnam)  
- Chile  
- Kenya  
- Zanzibar  
- Puerto Rico  
- Dominican Republic  

Key Events:  
- Approval of sabotage operations against Cuban petroleum facilities and sawmills.  
- Planning for infiltration/exfiltration missions in Cuba, including "Rumba 411."  
- U.S. support for Chilean presidential elections (September 1964).  
- Proposals for propaganda leaflet balloon campaigns against Cuba.  
- Review of covert actions in North Vietnam, including psychological operations.  
- Assessment of Artime's operational capacity and skepticism about alleged underworld plots.  
- Decision to escalate legal action via the Attorney General following intelligence reports.  

Key Organizations:  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Department of Defense (DoD)  
- National Security Council (NSC)  
- Joint Reconnaissance Center (JRC)  
- U.S. Embassy in Santiago, Chile  
- Puerto Rican authorities  
- Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces (implied through operations targeting Castro's regime)

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