</s>104-1008-10024 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 a 14-1-4- Wle- Spe. Gap 28 January 1963 minute MEMOPARIDUM FOR REI-D MEMORADIUM FOR REID-D The Executive Committee met on Friday, January 25th, and J.J. Cuba approval the new policy as outlined by the Coov-Inator. Dacisions boarding on covert operations were reached as follows: The Special Group will have the responsibility of continuing review of the program for infiltration of covert Intellil- ence agents to the program of the covert Group. Higher authority made a particular point of saying that, although the objective of the Intellifusion cover collection is approved. monotoholics should not feel so under pressure that, "yet good more than one of them would not feel it under pressure to "get good solded from Intenational collection must be continually weighed against the risks. This will be done by the Special Group. 2. The Attorney General expressed great interest in the extent to which key key members of the Brigade will be brought into planning to current operations. The thought that they should be throughout the current operations, it thought that you should be participated that he will personally keep an eye on progress in this regard. 3. The use of propaganda balloons was disapproved at this time. It appears that we are clear as to exactly how far how CTA should go in maintaining its current capability for launching balloons. At Mr. Bundy's suggestion I had a long talk with Cottrell on Saturday, the 26th. We discussed as to particular the method of operation with the Brigade. I pointed out some of the security aspects that would have to be watched, but expressed the opinion that a variable was not to be discussed. But expressed that the Option that the Bridgeton, could provide operation could feel that the Brigidonia, without having to bring them as closely into the details of the target area, dispatch, come, etc. so to constitute a security hazard. area, which could also be a security guard, in this regard, we agreed that after Mr. Fitzgerald returns from Panama, about the first of February, the three of us should discuss the matter further. TAP TOP 5OT

Summary  
The documents detail covert operations planning by U.S. government agencies in 1963, focusing on intelligence activities, reconnaissance missions, and sabotage efforts in Cuba, Laos, Vietnam, and other Cold War regions. Key topics include infiltration of agents into Cuba for sabotage and resistance network support, low-level reconnaissance flights over Soviet territories, coordination with foreign intelligence services (e.g., MI-6, NTS), and debates over the risks and implications of covert actions. Operations approved involved targeting Cuban infrastructure such as railway bridges, power plants, and patrol vessels, as well as establishing caches for arms and communication equipment. Discussions also addressed U.S.-Soviet tensions, military deployments, and diplomatic considerations related to intelligence activities.  

Key People  
- Mr. Bundy (National Security Council/Assistant Secretary of State)  
- Mr. Johnson (CIA official, possibly Lyndon B. Johnson)  
- Mr. Gilpatric (CIA official/U.S. Ambassador to UK)  
- Mr. McCone (CIA Director)  
- Mr. Fitzgerald (CIA official)  
- Mr. Cheever (Attorney General/CIA operative)  
- Colonel Steakley (military liaison)  
- Dr. Scoville (intelligence analyst)  
- Dr. Scottville (intelligence analyst)  
- General Taylor (military officer)  
- General Carter (military officer)  

Key Locations  
- Cuba (specifically Oriente Province, Havana area, sugar central facilities, power plants, transformer yards)  
- Laos (Route 7 interdiction operations)  
- Vietnam (reconnaissance and operational planning)  
- Soviet Union (Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Sea of Okhotsk)  
- Dominican Republic (NTS broadcasts to Cuban troops)  
- Middle East (British Cyprus base considerations)  
- India (Char Batia base proposal)  
- Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Pakistan  

Key Events  
- Approval of sabotage operations against Cuban infrastructure (railway bridges, power plants, transformer yards).  
- Planning for agent infiltration and exfiltration missions in Cuba and Latin America.  
- Coordination with foreign intelligence agencies (MI-6, NTS) for covert activities.  
- Review of low-level reconnaissance flights near Soviet territories and diplomatic implications.  
- Discussions on U.S.-Soviet relations, military deployments, and economic denial strategies against Cuba.  
- Approval of specific operations (e.g., Operation No. 3121, 3113, 3122) for sabotage, cache placement, and resistance network support.  
- Deferral of certain operations (e.g., electric power plant sabotage) for further review.  

Key Organizations  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Department of State (U.S.)  
- Department of Defense (DOD)  
- Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)  
- National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)  
- Special Group (interagency covert operations coordination body)  
- National Technical Survey (NTS)  
- British intelligence (RAF base considerations in Cyprus)  
- Indian Intelligence Service  
- United Nations (discussions on diplomatic engagement with Cuba)

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