CABLE TO OPCEN FROM NPIC WASHDC

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B04549A001000060021-8
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: October 16, 2007
• Sequence Number: 21
• Publication Date: July 11, 1982
• Content Type: CABLE

Approved For Release 2007/10/19: CIA-RDP78BO4549AO01000060021-8
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