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**John F. Kennedy Assassination Records**

**CIA Activities and Related Investigations**

* **MONGOOSE Project**: A covert operation against Cuba, handled by the CIA in 1975.
* **Jose Marie Andre Mankel**: An agent recruited for a mission in Dakar, with unclear objectives, in November 1960.
* **QWIN**: An agent recruited from Frankfurt to undertake a one-shot mission to the Belgian Congo in November 1960, paid $1,000 per month plus expenses.
* **ZRIRIFLE Project**: A project involving covert operations and intelligence gathering, authorized by Richard Helms and supervised by William K. Harvey.
* **RRIFLE Project**: A project using agents for high-security and secretive operations, with individuals such as Harold Melzertz, Orlando Portale, and Hanna Yazbeck considered for recruitment.

**Key Dates and Locations**

* April 30, 1975: Memo discussing the CIA's handling of the MONGOOSE project.
* November 1-9, 1960: Cables regarding QWIN's mission to Dakar.
* December 8, 1960: Cable from Leopoldville indicating a purpose for pressurization air through an IN-1's smuggling transaction.
* January 11, 1961: Memo discussing payments for Mankel's trip to Leopoldville.
* March 24, 1961: Memo regarding the distribution of ZRIRIFLE traffic.
* February 19, 1962: Authorization for Harvey to retain QWIN and other principal agents.
* June 27, 1963: Discussion on whether QWIN should be retained as an agent.
* March 6, 1969: Memo from Richard Helms to William K. Harvey regarding the ZRIRIFLE aspects of the operation.

**Related Individuals**

* **Richard Helms**: Deputy Director (Plans) and authorizer of the RRIFLE project.
* **William K. Harvey**: Supervisor of the RRIFLE project and handler of QWIN's services.
* **Jose Marie Andre Mankel**: Agent recruited for a mission in Dakar.
* **QWIN**: Agent recruited from Frankfurt to undertake a one-shot mission to the Belgian Congo.

**Evidence, Testimony, or Findings**

* The CIA's handling of the MONGOOSE project and its covert operations against Cuba.
* QWIN's involvement in the RRIFLE project and his services being used for operational purposes.
* The use of agents for high-security and secretive operations, such as Harold Melzertz, Orlando Portale, and Hanna Yazbeck.

JFK Declassified Files

135-10001-10246.pdf

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