LESSONS LEARNED FROM RECENT TWA HIJACKING

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP88B00443R001704340076-3
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• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 7, 2010
• Sequence Number: 76
• Publication Date: August 5, 1985
• Content Type: MEMO

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EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT
ROU SLIP
SUSPENSE 12 Aug 85
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5 August 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Counterterrorism, Paramilitary and
Narcotics Staff, DO
FROM: Director of Central Intelligence
SUBJECT: Lessons Learned from Recent TWA Hijacking
I asked for a report on lessons learned from the recent TWA
Hijacking, did a good job. His memo is attached.
I would like for you to look at this and develop as soon as possible
a report on what is happening and what the prognosis is for
implementing these recommendations. Also attached is a similar
report from Bob Gates.
William J. Casey
Attachments:
As stated
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2 July 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director for Intelligence
FROM: Deputy Director of Central Intelligence
SUBJECT: Recent TWA Hostage Situation
The Director would like your comments on any lessons learned from the
recent crisis as to what we could have done differently or better, and
how can we posture ourselves to improve. our responsiveness in the next
situation.
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