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a. Members bring to the meeting any consultants who
can assist COMIREX in making a substantive judgment on the need
to redefine the present requirement for target coverage;
NRO and DIA review(s) completed.
SUBJECT:. Special Requirements for Photographic Coverage
of Cuba
REFERENCE: USIB-D-41.14/305 (COMOR-D-24/203), 10 Jan 1967
COMIREX-D-24.1/1
12 July ].967
MEMORANDUM FOR: Committee on Imagery Requirements and Exploitation
follows:
2. It has also been suggested that paragraph 2 be reworded as,
wording for paragraphs a, b, and c transmitted in OPCEN 4170.
1. The attached is a suggestion submitted by DIA as alternative
a priority to certain targets, it is understood that such action is not intended
tion of effort which merits further discussion at the COMIREX level. .This
office notes that whereas the DIA recommendation could result in according
3. CIA feels that the DIA proposal suggests a possible intensifica-
"It is recommended that:
a. USIB approve the conclusions outlined above and
request the NRO to undertake coverage of selected targets in
eastern Cuba with the H camera at the earliest opportunity.
b. If the H camera is not available within the near
future, coverage be attempted with the Delta.
to result in an increase is missions.
It is requested that:
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b. DIA be prepared to speak to the operational
ability to meet a redefined requirement without increasing
the number of missions or interfering with the coverage of
Cuba requirement as presently approved by USIB (see
reference).
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DIA Comments to OPCEN 4170
Delete present paragraphs-a,, b, and c and substitute the following:
a. In view of recent developments in Cuba it would
appear desirable to redefine our requirements for imagery
reconnaissance of that country. Specifically, the requirement
for target coverage should be redefined to hermit inc--rPa sPr1
(2) The changing pattern of air defense
reactions and capabilities including the possible
deployment of the SA-3 system and the initiation
of MIG-21 fighter reactions to GLASS LAMP
operations.
(3) The stepped up nature of arms
deliveries to Cuba including about 18 arms shipments
since September 1966. (This is in sharp contrast
with five such shipments in calendar year 1965
and two shipments in the period between January
and September 1.966. )
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b. We see no reason to change the requirement for
normal surveillance and area coverage of Cuba, i. e. , about
Such surveillance should continue
to be conducted with the B camera.
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