</s>202.1002-10124 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 Date : 09/14/98 Page : 1 JFK ASSASSINTATION SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION FORM AGENCY INFORMATION AGENCY NUMBER : JCS AGENCY INFORMATION RECORD NUMBER: 202-10002-1024 RECORD SERIES : RECORD COMPLEX: JCS CENTRAL FILES AGENCY FILE NUMBER : JGS CENTRALFILES : DOCUMENT INFORMATION ORIGINATOR : OSD FROM : CYRUS R. VANCE TO : MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS TITLE : CUBAN APPAIRS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DATE : CUPAN APPARTS IN THE DERPARTMENT of DEFENSE PAGES : : 06/26/65 SUBJECTS : 27 : ICCA, ADMINISTRATION SUBJECTES : : ICCCA, ADVENTURAL PROGRAMS - CUBA SECOND LATIN AMERICAN YOUTH CONGRESS POSSIBLE RETAILATORY ACTIONS BY CUBAM GOVERNMENT DOCUMENITY TYPE : PAPER : TEXTUAL DOCUMENT POSSIBBLE RETAITORY ACTIONS BY CUBA GOVERNMENT CLASSIFICATION : CONFIDENTIAL RESTRICTIONS : 1A: 1C CURRENT STATUS : RELEASED WITH DELETIONS DATE OF LAST REVIEW : 05/15/98 CURRENT CRITERIA : COMMENTS : JCS Central File, Box 3, Box 4 of 15. Memo from Vance to SECarm, SecNav, SecAir, CUCs, and ASD (ISA) re: Cuban AFFAIRS in the Dept. of Defense. ICCCA report on Possible Retailatory Actions by the Castro Government. EXEMPT PER E.O. 13256 SEC 3.3(b) SOX3/8 2016 DATE EXEMPTED: MAR JS RE-REVIEW DATE: 3DIC 2038 OKAM TO RELEXER AS DEMATORS W/CIA CONCURRENCE [R] - ITEM IS RESTRICTED NW 50955 DocId: 32425002 Page 1

Summary  
This document outlines U.S. interagency planning regarding potential Cuban retaliatory actions and contingency measures during the early 1960s. It references an informal meeting on December 30, 1963, involving the CIA, Department of State, and military branches to discuss Cuban labor initiatives, including the CUTAL (United Labor Federation for Latin America) meeting in Rio de Janeiro on January 24, 1964. Contingency plans include measures such as cutting off water supply at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, closing access to U.S. bases by Cuban workers, and sabotage of facilities. Military actions considered range from defensive countermeasures against sabotage to potential retaliatory operations, including a full-scale invasion of Cuba. Coordination with British naval forces is noted for staging areas in the Bahamas and rules of engagement for intercepting suspected Cuban attacks on U.S. territory. The text also mentions financial planning for military operations in fiscal year 1962 and the risks of provocative actions against U.S. interests, emphasizing the need to avoid overt retaliation while supporting communist factions.  

Key People  
- Cyrus R. Vance (originator)  
- Colonel Haig (recipient)  
- John H. Crimmins (Coordinator of Cuban Affairs, Department of State)  
- Sylvester, Montenegro (CIA representatives)  
- Tilton, Holloway, Murphy (U.S. officials)  
- Fidel Castro (Cuban leader)  

Key Locations  
- Guantanamo Bay Naval Base (Cuba)  
- Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)  
- Bahamas  
- Florida Straits, Windward Passage (strategic maritime areas)  
- Latin American countries (not specified)  

Key Events  
- Informal meeting of the Interdisciplinary Subcommittee on Cuban Affairs, December 30, 1963  
- Planning for CUTAL labor federation meeting in Rio de Janeiro, January 24, 1964  
- Contingency planning for Cuban retaliatory actions against U.S. targets and military assets  
- Coordination between U.S. Coast Guard and British naval forces regarding exile staging areas  
- Guerrilla training operations in Latin America  
- Harassment of U.S. aircraft at Guantanamo Bay  
- Planning for military countermeasures in fiscal year 1962  

Key Organizations  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Department of Defense (DoD)  
- Department of State  
- Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)  
- United States Navy (Guantanamo Bay operations)  
- Cuban government (under Castro's leadership)

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202-10002-10124.pdf

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