MILITARY CONSTRUCTION IN UGANDA

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CREST [1]

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NGA Records (Formerly NIMA) [2]

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CIA-RDP78T05162A000400010040-3

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December 28, 2016

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July 14, 2011

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Publication Date:

September 1, 1974

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REPORT

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Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/07/14: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000400010040-3 'TQP- SEER9- NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER, PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION REPORT MILITARY CONSTRUCTION IN UGANDA SEPTEMBER 1974 COPY N0122 5 PAGES PIR-055/74 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/07/14: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000400010040-3 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/07/14: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000400010040-3 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/07/14: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000400010040-3 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/07/14: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000400010040-3 iur JtLKtl Kurr 1. This report summarizes recent military construction at two airfields and two barracks facilities in the East African country of Uganda Fi re 1 25X1 25X1 25X1 2bAl description o the construction at each facility follows: 25X1 2. Nabiswera Airfield This military airfield, 82 nautical miles (nm) north 25X1 of Kampala on the west shore of Lake Kyoga, was first identified while under construction runway had been completed, and the taxiways were in a late stage of construction. Extensive support and barracks facilities were in various stages of completion on the east side of the airfield. There is considerable room for expansion at this airfield (Figure 2). 25X1 2bAl 3. Gulu Airfield This major military airfield is 195 nm north of Kampala. 2bAl Soviet personnel are reportedly stationed here and engaged in a training program, instructing Ugandan pilots on Soviet jet aircraft.' one FAGOT (MiG-15), ten FRESCO 25X1 (MiG-17), and three FRESCO shipping containers were seen. A barracks and support area containing 15 barracks in various stages of construction and foundations for 20 other buildings is currently being built 1 nm south-southeast of the runway. me nationaI boundary - District boundary O* National capital p District capital --- Railroad Road FIGURE 1. LOCATIONSOFMILITARYCONSTRUCTIONACTIVITYIN UGANDA TOP SECRET RUFF Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/07/14: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000400010040-3 25X1 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011107114: CIA-RDP78T05162A000400010040-3 Q Next 2 Page(s) In Document Denied Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011107114: CIA-RDP78T05162A000400010040-3 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/07/14: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000400010040-3 TOP SECRET RUFF 4. Tororo Military Barracks This military barracks facility, 88 nm east of Kampala and 2 nm west of the Kenyan border, was first identified had revealed no signs of construction at the site. One hundred and twenty-two barracks, 12 officers' quarters, and 62 other buildings were externally complete; however, the facility does not appear to be occupied as yet by military personnel. There were 34 barracks, four officers' quarters, and eight other buildings in various stages of completion (Figure 3). 5. Masindi Army Barracks This military barracks facility, 87 nm north-northwest of Kampala, was first identified in the final stage of construction. This facility includes 174 barracks, 20 officers' and 30 dependents' quarters, eight unfinished buildings, and a separate motor pool (Figure 4). REQUIREMENT Project 143422NG -5- TOP SECRET RUFF Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/07/14: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000400010040-3 25X1 LOA-1 25X1 25X1 25X1 25X1 25X1 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/07/14: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000400010040-3 OP SFCRF TOP SECRET Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/07/14: CIA-RDP78TO5162A000400010040-3