SUMMARY OF ACTIVITY IN CUBA(Sanitized)

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• Sequence Number: 26
• Publication Date: August 1, 1965
• Content Type: REPORT

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PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION REPORT
SUMMARY OF
ACTIVITY IN CUBA
N PIC/R-265/65
AUGUST 1965
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SUMMARY OF ACTIVITY IN CUBA
This summary is a report of significant
activity observed on photography from 35 suc-
cessful high altitude missions flown over Cuba
during the period
and updates prior publications covering
An additional mission was flown,
but oborted due to severe weather conditions.
Highlights of activity observed during this
period include:
1. SA-2 missile activity
2. Cruise-missile activity
3. Electronics activity
4. Military activity
During the period, the following
SA-2 sites were observed to be abandoned on
the dates indicated:
25X1 D 1. Nuevitas SAM Site 2,
2. Caibarien SAM Site,
3 OPERATIONAL (STATUS UNCHANGED)
o ABANDONED
1?
MARIEL
12.
2.
MAJANA
13?
3.
ALQUIZAR
14.
4.
PUNTA BRAVA
15=
5.
LA CACHIMBA
16.
6.
LA SALUD
17.
7.
GUANABACOA
18.
8.
MANA ,UA
19.
9.
GUARA
20.
10.
It.
LA C. TALINA
CAMPO FLORIDO
21.
SAN DIEGO DEL VALLE
RANCHUELO
SANTA CLARA
CAMAGUEY
HOLGUIN
SANTIAGO DE CUBA
LOS ANGELES
PRESTON
MALDONAr)O
SIGUANEA
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since
The abandonment of these sites has reduced
the number of deployed operational SAM sites
in Cuba to 21 (Figure 1).
The equipment removed from these sites
apparently has been distributed to various
military associated areas throughout the island.
Seventeen SA-2 missile transporters, 6
probably associated tractor-trailer trucks, and
approximately 130 vehicles were first observed
at Buenaventura Military Activity on -
only 2 SA-2 missile transporters and nu-
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merous other vehicles were present. They were 25X1 D
observed on , but were
not present o,
Two SA-2 launchers and associated guid-
ance equipment were observed on-
at Santa Clara Military Camp
Cubanacan. The launchers and equipment re-
50 0 50 100
STATUTE MILES
FIGURE 1. CURRENT SA-2 SITE DEPLOYMENT.
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I. SIGUANEA
2. GUANAJAY
3. GUANABO
4. SANTA CRUZ DEL NORTE
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? OPERATIONAL (STATUS UNCHANGED)
i# NEW AND OPERATIONAL
AACTIVEE CRUISE-MISSILE STORAGE FACILITY
A ABANDONED CRUISE-MISSILE SITE
A ABANDONED CRUISE-MISSILE STORAGE FACILITY
Two emplaced SA-2 launchers, a FAN
SONG radar, and associated vans (arranged
in a guidance area configuration) were ob-
served on , at the
Bejucal Field Communication Center and were
still in their original position 01
Two SA-2 launchers and probably associated
electronic vans were observed on -
at El Cano Probable SAM
Training Area. In-, 5 SA-2 launchers,
NPIC K-3283 (8/68)
3 missile transporters, associated equipment,
and a TOKEN-type radar were observed in the
area. The area remained virtually unchanged
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Three SA-2 launchers, associated elec-
tronic vans, and other vehicles were first ob-
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on - A fourth SA-2 launcher appeared
in - and was present for about a month.
By
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electronic vans, and other vehicles remained. 25X1 D
Two cruise-missile sites were abandoned
and reestablished during this report period
(Figure 2).
ABANDONED
1. Banes
2. Campo Florido
1. Guanajay
2. Guanabo
Site was observed to be partially vacated, and
a convoy of cruise-missile-associated vehicles
and equipment was observed 1.4 nautical miles
(nm) southwest of the site. When next seen, on
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did not appear to be present in - and
have not been observed since.
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ment were observed on
M at Zaragoza Area Military Camp. By
12 launchers were observed. The
associated equipment (including 2 FAN SONG
radars) was still present. -6 SA-2
launchers, 1 FAN SONG radar, and approxi-
mately half of the associated equipment were
observed to have been removed from the area.
The remaining SA-2 launchers, FAN SONG
radar, and associated equipment were still
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sidered abandoned.
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missile transporters,
and associated equipment were noted within a
secured storage area at the Banes Naval Base.
This was apparently the hardware from the
Banes Cruise-Missile Site and was in the process
of being transported to the western portion of
the island where the new sites were later
observed.
The Campo Florido Cruise -Missile Site was
observed to be partially vacated o
all the cruise-missile-associated vehicles and
equipment had been removed.
The first indication of site relocation was
on when 2 launchers, 8 cruise-
missile transporters, and other associated
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were observed in an area adjacent to the for-
mer Guanajay IRBM Site 1. When next seen, on
the launchers were
emplaced, and the site was probably operational.
Further developments at the site occurred on
- when one of the launchers was moved 25X1 D
0.7 nm to the east. By
both launchers and the guidance equipment were
located in this new area. Nootherchanges have
been noted since this date (Figure 3).
The Guanabo Cruise-Missile Site was first
identified on when 2 emplaced
launchers and a partially completed guidance
area were observed. The equipment normally
associated with the site was not observed due
to scattered cloud conditions. This equipment,
along with missile assembly/checkout tents,
was first observed on- The site was
also subsequently relocated 0.7 nm south-
southeast of the original area (Figure 4). This
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Coincident with and during the same general
time span of the cruise-missile site movements
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FIGURE 4. GUANABO CRUISE-MISSILE SITE
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are apparently being stockpiled at San Jose de
Lajas Cruise-Missile Storage Area, where a
significant increase was noted during
-(Figure 2).
Of the 4 operational cruise-missile sites in
Cuba, 3 are located on the north coast within a
30 nm radius of Havana. The fourth site is on
the Isle of Pines.
ELECTRONICS ACTIVITY
Two EW/GCI radar sites were newly iden-
0 the report period. On_
Sagua La Grande EW/GCI Radar
s o served 2.4 nm west-southwest of
Sagua La Grande. The site consisted of living
quarters, a probable BAR LOCK radar, and 10
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revealed the Vereda NuevaEW/GCI Radar
Site located 2.1 nm east-northeast of Vereda
Nueva and 3.5 nm northwest of San Antonio de
los Banos Airfield. Equipment present at this
time consisted of 1 probable BAR LOCK and
1 probable ROCK CAKE/STONE CAKE radar
(both on mounds), and 4 van trucks.
Two suspect LOW SIEVE radar sites were
first reported during this - period. They
were the Punta Mulas Suspect LOW SIEVE
Radar Site, and the
Matanzas Suspect LOW SIEVE Radar Site,-
Cayo Largo
Radar Site was first observed just north of the
west end of Cayo Largo Airfield. The site
consisted of 2 probable SHEET BEND and 2
probable SQUARE HEAD radars, 2 van trailers,
and 2 generators.
Also of interest is the Bejucal International
Broadcasting Facility, previously reported as
Calabazar Communications Receiving Station
Under Construction (Figure 5). This facility is
located 4.7 nm southeast of Bejucal at 22-52N
082-20W. It was observed in the initial stages
of construction in - and is nearing
completion. The primary function of the facility
will probably be of a propaganda nature and
directed toward Mexico and Central and South
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various stages of construction were observed.
HF communications present consist of RHOM-
BIC, VEE and HALF WAVE antennas.
MILITARY ACTIVITY
Two military camps were abandoned during
this report period, 2 were newly identified, and
an established camp showed a significant in-
crease in armor.
ABANDONED NEWLY IDENTIFIED
La Vega Military Camp Santiago de Cuba Military Camp NW
Tacajo Military Camp La Quinta Military Camp
La Vega Military Camp was abandoned in
- and has shown no activity to date.
The vacating and eventual abandonment of
Tacajo Military Cam a arentl began in early
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and equipment had been removed. Only 2 small
buildings remained, and the camp was considered
to be no longer in use.
The 2 newly identified military camps are
both small and contain only a limited amount of
equipment. Santiago de Cuba Military Camp
NW (located 4.7 nm west-northwest of Santiago
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contained 15 cargo trucks, 4 FA pieces, and 3
possible AAA pieces. La Quinta Military Camp
(2 nm northwest of Santiago d Cuba was first
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equipment present consisted of 18 cargo trucks,
14 FA pieces, 11 AAA pieces, and 10 possible
AAA pieces.
On , 6 excavations 25X1 D
(2 containing arched-roof structures) were ob-
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served in Area 4 of the Santa Clara Area
Artillery Training Area. By the end o1
excavations had been dug, and each contained
an arch-roof structure. On
M an increase of tanks/SP guns was also
noted in Area 4. At this time, 45 tanks/SP guns
were observed as opposed to the usual average
of 22.
On at the San Lorenzo Military
Camp (located 2.8 nm southeast of San Lorenzo
in Oriente Province) the word VIET-NAM and a
pentacle were observed on the ground adjacent
to the barracks area. This camp has been in
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t
ug
to be a road construction camp. No unusual
activity or military equipment has been ob-
served since the~eport.
Beginning in most of the vehicles
and equipment in the military camps in Oriente
Province were removed. The equipment was
not observed elsewhere but reappeared in these
camps in 25X1 D
Additional military associated activity ob-
served in this- period was the appearance
of 3 new POL storage areas. These are La
Maya - Dos Palmas , and
Cuabitas
late stages of construction.
REFERENCES
Photography from
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The classification of all missions is SECRET.
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