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• Document Creation Date: December 16, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 24, 2004
• Sequence Number: 43
• Publication Date: November 6, 1962
• Content Type: REPORT

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JOINT EVALUATION OF
SOVIET MISSILE THREAT IN CUBA
Guided Missile and Astronautics Intelligence Committee
Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee
National Photographic Interpretation Center
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Preliminary analysis of photography I of the port of 25X1
Mariel reveals that one Soviet vessel has departed, a second is in the act
of pulling away from the pier with three canvas-covered missile trans-
porters on deck, and a third (still loading) has six such transporters on
deck. Two more transporters are located on the dock. There is room on
the deck of the latter ship to accommodate these two along with the six
already loaded.
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This report is based on analysis of four U-2 photographic missions
and four low-level missions
Available coverage included the ports
of Mariel, La Isabela, Cardenas, La Coloma, Matanzas, Punta Gerardo and
Casilda. Photography from eight low-level missions flown
was not available at the time of this report.
SUMMARY
1. Missile transporters and launching equipment have now begun to
appear at the ports of Mariel, Isabela, and Casilda. Approximately half the
number of missile transporters and launchers previously identified at the
MRBM sites and all six IRBM launch rings are now evident on docks at these
ports. This accounts, however, for only aportion of the missile equipment
evacuated from the former sites.(Table 1 and Figure 1)
2. At least one Soviet cargo ship with a capability for below-deck
missile storage has left the USSR for Cuba and could arrive in about two
weeks.
3. Photographic coverage of the known IRBM and MRBIvI sites con-
firms that they are being abandoned. Some trucks and tents remain at
several sites but these are probably waiting for transport.
4. Examination of photography of port facilities has not indicated any
unusual security or containers suggestive of nuclear warheads or nosecones.
There is no activity apparent at the probable nuclear bunkers at Remedios,
Guanajay, and Sagua La Grande No. 1.
5. There is no indication of abandoning the SA-2 sites in Cuba; of
those covered, all were judged to be operational.
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6. No further IL-28 BEAGLE jet bombers have been assembled
Holgu~n
San Julian Airfield, but IL-28 crates have now been observed at
airfield in eastern Cuba. (Figure 1)
7. Examination of the airports at Holguin and San Julian has not
revealed any indication of the presence of nuclear warheads.
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DISCUSSION
San Cristobal MRBM Area
1. Site 3
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Clouds and haze precludes a detailed observation of the four evacuated
launch positions. At least 26 tents, 8 barracks buildings, and 15- 20 vehicles
remain in the support area.
Sagua La Grande MRBM Area
2. Site 1
Latest coverage: U-2 Mission
Evacuation of this launch site is continuing. Although cloud cover pre-
cludes a detailed analysis of the four evacuated launch positions, activity
in the support area showed a 4-truck convoy moving into the area. There
was no activity at the arched-roof building or other miscellaneous, buildings.
Approximately 54 vehicles (trucks and trailers) and 26 tents were noted.
3. Site 2
Latest coverage: U-2 Mission
The two launch points at the southeast end of this site were visible on
the most recent high-altitude photographic coverage. Cloud cover precluded
observation of the other two launch positions.
The launch positions appear deserted and three missile-ready tents
have been removed. Pre-formed concrete arches used in the buildinLy of the
probable nuclear warhead storage bunker remain in the same position
noted previously. Approximately 25 tents, 5 storage sheds and 77 miscel-
laneous vehicles (trucks and/or trailers) were noted in the area.
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16 of the 24 surface-to-air missile sites (SA-2) and 5 of the 7 SAM support
and assembly areas. There is no change in the operational status oi.~the
SAM sites. Photography shows that there are Guideline missiles on the
launchers. No new construction is apparent at the SAM sites. Chem is no
evidence that any of the SAM sites are being dismantled.
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Collateral Reporting of Vehicle Movements
6. The movement of equipment from the Guanajay IRBM area to the
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Convoys of loaded vehicles, some spattered with mud, were ob-
served moving to Mariel and returning empty.
BEAGLE Bomber Status
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(IL-28) bombers at two widely separated locations in Cuba. (F:gure 1)
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one completed BEAGLE, one completed MASCOT (Ul L- 28.,
trainer), seven partially-assembled BEAGLES, and 18 fuselage crates were
observed. The 28th, probably operational, was apparently out of the area at
the time of coverage.
b. Holguin Airfield. -- At this new military airfield in eastern
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40 smaller crates were also present, many probably containing BEAGLE
sub-assemblies.
Mariel Port (Table 1 and Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4)
a. San Julian Airfield. -- Some 28 BEAGLES in various states
of assembly have been noted at this field in western Cuba in the recent past.
8. Four Soviet freighters are in port, including the Metallurg Anosov,
Dvinogorsk and the Bratsk. One PT Boat is tied to pier and 8 KOMAR--class
(PGMG) are moored north of the runway. Equipment inside a secured area
includes -- 17 missile erectors (12 with stands), 4 missile stands, and 4
canvas-covered vehicles. One of the freighters has 7 trucks on the fantail,
including a tank truck and three track-mounted cranes. Equipment at
Mariel Pier includes -- 4 canvas-covered missile transporters, one
erector, 11 prime movers, 11 fuel trucks, one generator/air compressor
in hold of ship, 13 utility trucks, 28 truck vans (4 of which are in the ship),
49 trucks (4 of which are on the ship), 9 unidentified vehicles on the ship,
8 cargo vans on ship, 23 oxidizer trailers (one of which is on ship), 2 cherry
pickers (one in ship hold), about 25 concrete arches, and 6 steel rings ('one
on deck, one definitely, 2 probably and 2 possible in hold of ship).
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Punta Gerardo Secure Port Facility (Figure 1)
9. Construction continues on 3 buildings/sheds reported under con-
the permanent facilities. Three tents are now located at the entrance to the
secured area. No change is apparent in the parked convoy resorted
proximately
The area now contains 26 cylindrical storage tanks (.tp-
6 smaller tanks, 7 oxidizer trailers and 9 t-uccks.
Casilda Port ('T'able 1 and Figures 1 and 5)
stands, 18 propellants trailers, and numerous other vehicles were noted
between Trinidad and the Port of Casilda. They were located in a ',7o,, iet
military encampment and along the road. One ocean-going freighter- Aas
noted in the port with numerous vehicles and crates in the dock .-crc-a.
La Isabela Port (Table 1 and Figure 1)
11. Two Soviet freighters, the Alapayevsk and a sister ship,are in goo ?t.
Equipment at the pier area includes -- one cherry picker, 4 caterpillars,
10 generators /compressors, 59 trucks, 2 semi-trailers, 7 AT-T prune
movers, 15 AT-S prime movers, 4 mobile cranes, and 2 graders. Seven
trucks (2 with trailers) are leaving the pier area.
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Matanzas Port (Figure 1)
12. Vessels in the area include -- Patrol frigate Caribe No. 4 ,57, one
unidentified patrol craft, lighthouse tender Enrique Collazo No. H- 1, and
the merchant vessel, Amata (USSR). Fourteen trucks and 2 small trailers
are on dock. No apparent change in facilities since last observed
is to be noted.
Cardenas Port (Figure 1)
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13. Two coastal tankers and various small craft are in the area. No
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concentrations of equipment or vehicles are present.
La Coloma Port Facilities (Figure 1)
14. Numerous small craft are in the port area. No apparent change in
facilities since is to be noted.
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Equipment
Total Authorized I Max Total
Equipment (Est) I Observed
Missile
Transporters 48
Erectors 24 24 18 0 4
Launch Stands 24 24 16 0 4
Fuel Trailers 48 31 11
Oxidizer Trailers 96 71 23
Van Type Trucks UNK 23 56 0 -
Generators UNK 13 1 10 -
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