MEMORANDUM FOR THE GRILL FLAME PROGRAM MANAGER

Document Type: 
Collection: 
Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 
CIA-RDP96-00788R000600300015-8
Release Decision: 
RIPPUB
Original Classification: 
S
Document Page Count: 
2
Document Creation Date: 
November 4, 2016
Document Release Date: 
September 5, 2003
Sequence Number: 
15
Case Number: 
Publication Date: 
June 12, 1981
Content Type: 
MF
File: 
AttachmentSize
PDF icon CIA-RDP96-00788R000600300015-8.pdf56.63 KB
Body: 
Approved For Release/!kk~-RDP96-00788R000600300015-8 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INTELLIGENCE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20310 SG1A MEMORANDUM FOR GRILL FLAME PROGRAM MANAGER SUBJECT: Operational Requirements from CINCSOUTH (U) 1. (U) References: a. (U) Fonecon LTC Salinas, OJ2 SOUTHCOM, and the undersigned 11 June 1981, subject as above. b. (U) Fonecon LTC Rinoldi, OJ2 SOUTHCOM, and the undersigned 11 June 1981, subject as above. 2. (U) Following requests for information were received from SOUTHCOM re the Feb 1981 crash of a US helicopter and crew vicinity of the Peruvian-Equadorian border area. Classified by DIA DT NOT RELEASABLE TO Review 12 Jun 2001 FOREIGN NATIONAL Reason: 2-301c.3 DOD 5200.1-R pproved For e 2003/09/10 : CIA-RDP96-00788R000600300015-8 -7 Approved For Release 2003 96-007888000600300015-8 DAMI-ISH SUBJECT: Operational Requirements from CINCSOUTH (U) 3. (S/NOFORN) Information submitted by GRILL FLAME continues to have strong correlation to existing terrain and man-made features. Your information has caused SOUTHCOM to investigate the possibility that they have been searching the wrong valley. Your description of a bald mountain is similar to Piedra Blanca, a bare hill approximately three kilometers from the suspected crash site. Your report of a microwave antenna in the area could relate to numerous power lines that are present in the vicinity of the crash site. 4. (S/NOFORN) SOUTHCOM is looking for any information that can lead to a specific location that can be searched. They ask specifically that the following area be investigated: 5. (U) Request you pass your responses to the undersigned who, in turn, will pass them to J2 SOUTHCOM. SG1A DE NIS M. O'KEEFE Major, GS GRILL FLAME Action Officer cJj NOT RELEASABLE TO Approved For Release RDP96-0079 MO# b0N1kU$.