HIGHLIGHTS OF MILITARY ACTIVITY IN CUBA (SEPTEMBER 22-29, 1963)

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HIGHLIGHTS OF MILITARY ACTIVITY IN CUBA
25X1 D During the period
the -following changes took place at the SAM
(SA-21) sites (Figure 1) and in the deployment
of aircraft and other military equipment in Cuba.
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1. SANTA CLARA SAM SITE (COMOR
On a new
SAM site was observed 5.3 nautical miles (nm)
NNW of Santa Clara at 22-29-OON 80-00-OOW.
The Site contains 6 unrevetted launchers, 7
missile transporters, 3 probable canvas-cov-
ered - tracked prime movers, at least 4 other
vehicles, and an occupied guidance area with
radar and 7 vans. Three large, 3 medium and
2 small tents are also evident at the site.
previously observed tanks/SP guns (approxi-
mately 40) were missing from the tank park.
Twenty-nine tanks/SP guns were observed just
outside the tank park parked in formation. The
29 tanks/SP guns normally observed at the En-
campment
2.2 nm SE were no longer present
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and
it is
believed that they were the ones
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no
apparent change since
except at the Main Camp where
30 tanks/SP guns (26 in the tank park) were
observed.
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4. ESMERALDA SAM SITE (COMOR -
revealed
that the site had been abandoned. Approximately
14 vehicles remained.
5. SANCTI SPIRITUS SAM SITE (COMOR
25X1A
revealed
the site to be active and normal except for
the guidance area, where the equipment was
disarranged. On
_ the site was nearly abandoned. The 25X1 D
launch positions and guidance area were vacant
and only one canvas-covered missile trans-
porter, 3 launchers, and 11 tracked prime
movers remained.
6. CIEGO DE AVILA SAM ASSEMBLY AREA
(COMOR- 25X1A
revealed
that, in addition to the normal complement
of missile equipment, 4 launchers, 2 probable
launchers, 5 canvas-covered missile trans-
porters, 6 van trucks (trailers) and 2 unidenti-
fied vehicles were parked in convoy formation
in the area. On 25X1 D
the area was nearly abandoned. Only 4 25X1 D
missile transporters and an undetermined
number of missile canisters remained in
the area.
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7. JIGUANI SAM SITE (COMOF
revealed
that the site was nearly abandoned. Only one
possible launcher, 12 tracked prime movers,
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one cargo truck, and 4 van trailers were
observed at the site.
revealed
that the launch revetments and guidance revet-
ment were vacant. One missile on a dolly,
10 tracked prime movers, 4 tractor-trailer
trucks and an undetermined number of missile
canisters were observed at the site.
On
launch revetments and guidance revetment re-
mained vacant. Four missile transporters,
10 tracked prime movers, 5 cargo trucks, one
utility truck, and 15 missile canisters were
observed at the site.
9. CHAMBAS SAM SITE (COMOR-
On the
site was occupied; however, 3 of the 4 barracks
were being dismantled.
On the
launch positions and guidance area were vacant.
Three probable launchers, one van trailer,
and 2 probable cargo trucks were observed at
the site. 25X1A
revealed
SAM equipment parked at the northern end of
the airfield. This Equipment included 7 canvas-
covered missile transporters, one probable
canvas-covered missile transporter, 6launch-
ers, 7 van trailers, approximately 9 tracked
prime movers, and 7 other vehicles or pieces
of equipment. Two FISHBED, 7 FAGOT, and
one HOUND were observed on the airfield.
On the
SAM equipment was no longer present. Two
FISHBED, 2 FARMER, and 8 FAGOT/FRESCO
were observed on the airfield.
revealed 2
FISHBED, one probable FISHBED, 5 FAGOT/
FRESCO, 6 HOUND, and one LIAISON.
revealed
3 FISHBED, 11 FAGOT/FRESCO, one CRATE,
one LIAISON, and 5 HOUND.
12. MATANZAS SAM SITE (COMOR _
revealed,
in addition to the normhl complement of equip-
ment, a convoy of 6 canvas-covered missile
transporters 3 launchers, and 3 cargo trucks
parked at the site. Seven van trailers were
observed parked outside the ring of launchers;
otherwise, the site appeared normal.
On the site
appeared normal except that the convoy was no
longer present. The van trailers remained
parked outside the ring of launchers.
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13. CIEGO DE AVILA SAM SITE (COMOR
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revealed
that the launch positions and guidance area were
vacant. One canvas-covered missile trans-
porter, 12 tracked prime movers, and 3 cargo
trucks were observed at the site.
On
14. CAMAGUEY INTERNATIONAL AIRFIELD
(COMDR- 25X1A
revealed
3 FISHBED, 2 FAGOT, and 2 derelict FAGOT.
revealed 25X1 D
2 FISHBED, one FARMER, 2 FAGOT/FRESCO,
2 derelict FAGOT/FRESCO, and one HARE.
 15. MAYARI ARRIBA MILITARY INSTALLA-
TION (COMOR - 25X1 A
revealed
that, in addition to the normal complement of
vehicles and equipment, one cruise missile, 2
tank trucks, and 3 van trucks were in a cleared
area just west of the main installation.
16. LIMONAR MILITARY CAMP SE (COMOR
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revealed
that, in addition to the normal complement of
vehicles and equipment, 2 canvas-covered
missile transporters were parked in the main
revealed
6 canvas-covered missile transporters. On
longer present.
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17. LA COLOMA SAM SITE (COMOR _
re :sled
that the site was abandoned. No equipment was
observed.
of equipment were parked at the site.
On
revealed
that the site was being reactivated. While the
launch positions and guidance area were vacant,
3 launchers, 6 canvas-covered missile trans-
porters, one cargo truck, 3 unidentified vehicles,
8 van trailers, and 5 other vehicles or pieces
launchers were in position and the guidance
area was occupied.
revealed
the addition of 17 missile transporters, one
probable missile transporter, and 5 other
vehicles at the motor park and billeting area
1.9 nm South of the reformatory proper.
20. SAN JULIAN AIRFIELD (COMOR
revealed
2 FAGOT, one HARE helicopter, and one canvas-
covered missile transporter on the parking
apron.
21. ARTEMISA MILITARY CAMP (COMOR
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revealed
that the FROG missile transporters and associ-
ated equipment were no longer present in the
secured FROG Park.
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revealed
10 probable FROG missile transporters at the
camp area.
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tanks/SP guns were missing from the camp.
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