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Possible Actions to Provoke, Harrass, or
Disrupt Cuba
[from defunct web site, www.parascope.com]
On February 2, 1962, Brig. Gen. William Craig sent this memo to Brig. Gen.
Edward Lansdale, the commander of the Kennedy administration's Operation
Mongoose. The document lists bizarre and ruthless plans to "provoke,
harass, or disrupt" the government of Fidel Castro.
[document begins]
POSSIBLE ACTIONS TO PROVOKE, HARRASS, OR DISRUPT
-CUBA-
1. Operation SMASHER:
a. Objective: The objective is to disrupt/disable military and commercial
communications facilities in Cuba.
b. Concept: This to be accomplished by the clandestine introduction of a
"special" vacuum tube into selected communications equipment. The
tube, which is available, is virtually undetectable inasmuch as its
effectiveness is due to the insertion of a chemical compound in the base of the
tube. The chemical, when heated becomes a conductor, when cool a non-conductor.
2. Operation FREE RIDE:
a. Objective: The objective is to create unrest and dissension amongst
the Cuban people.
b. Concept: This to be accomplished by airdropping valid Pan American or
KLM one-way airline tickets good for passage to Mexico City, Caracas, etc. (none
to the U.S.). Tickets could be intermixed with other leaflets planned to be
dropped. The number of tickets dropped could be increased. The validity of the
tickets would have to be restricted to a time period.
3. Operation TURN ABOUT:
a. Objective: The objective is to create indications to Fidel Castro that
his value to the revolutionary cause has diminished to the point where plans are
being made for his "removal".
b. Concept: This to be accomplished by the use of intelligence means the
crecendo increasing until it culminates in Castro's discovery of the mechanism
or hardware.
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4. Operation DEFECTOR:
a. Objective: To induce elements or individuals of the Cuban military to
defect with equipment.
b. Concept: This activity when properly planned and implemented has the
effect of decreasing military capability. In a totalitarian system the immediate
reaction is increased security accompanied by decreased activity. It also
creates havoc in security and intelligence agencies. Could be accomplished by
intelligence means and promise of rewards.
5. Operation BREAK-UP:
a. Objective: To clandestinely introduce corrosive materials to cause
aircraft, vehicle or boat accidents.
b. Concept: This activity, if possible should be aimed primarily toward
the Soviet-provided aircraft. If properly accomplished it would degrade
confidence in the equipment, increase supply and maintenance problems and
seriously affect combat capability.
6. Operation COVER-UP:
a. Objective: The objective is to convince the Communist government of
Cuba that Naval Forces ostensibly assigned to the MERCURY project is merely a
cover.
b. Concept: It should not be revealed as to what the cover is -- this
should be left to conjecture. This could tie in with Operation DIRTY TRICK.
7. Operation DIRTY TRICK:
a. Objective: The objective is to provide irrevocable proof that, should
the MERCURY manned orbit flight fail, the fault lies with the Communists et al
Cuba.
b. Concept: This to be accomplished by manufacturing various pieces of
evidence which would prove electronic interference on the part of the Cubans.
8. Operation FULL-UP:
a. Objective: The objective is to destroy confidence in fuel supplied by
the Soviet Bloc by indicating it is contaminated.
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b. Concept: This to be accomplished by introducing a known biological
agent into jet fuel storage facilities. This agent flourishes in jet fuel and
grows until it consumes all the space inside the tank.
9. Operation PHANTOM:
a. Objective: The objective is to convince the Castro Government that
clandestine penetration and resupply of agents is being regularly conducted.
b. Concept: This to be accomplished by use of BJ, UDT, AND JJ
capabilities to create the impression that landings have been made on beaches
and air drops have been made in other areas.
10. Operation BINGO:
a. Objective: The objective is to create an incident which has the
appearance of an attack on U.S. facilities (GMO) in Cuba, thus providing an
excuse for use of U.S. military might to overthrow the current government of
Cuba.
b. Concept: This to be accomplished by the use of SNAKES outside the
confines of the Guantanamo Base. SNAKES simulate an actual fire-fight and upon
hearing such a sound it is entirely feasible that the immediate reaction on G'Mo
would be that the base is being attacked. This would, with proper preparation,
be followed by a counterattack and with adequate planning the base at G'Mo could
disgorge military force in sufficient number to sustain itself until other
forces, which had been previously alerted, could attack in other areas. It is
envisaged that a schedule of operations similar to the following would overwhelm
the Cuban military and cause its defeat:
(1) Simulated attack on Guantanamo.
(2) Word flashed to the President.
(3) President orders counterattack to include:
(a) Immediate launch of alerted aircraft whose targets are Cuban airfields.
(b) Immediate launch of counterattack down strategic lines in communication in
Cuba.
(c) Fleet force standing by on alert would make way toward pre-selected
targets/landing areas.
(d) Immediate embarkation of airborne troops previously alerted to pre-selected
targets.
(e) Launch of additional combat aircraft to clear drop areas and further
interdict lines of communication.
(f) Ships and aircraft would land/airdrop troops and secure airfields, road/rail
terminals, etc.
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(g) Resupply and replacement activities.
Properly executed, the above could overthrow the Cuban Government in a matter of
hours, providing the plan is implemented within the next six months.
11. Operation GOOD TIMES:
a. Objective: To disillusion the Cuban population with Castro image by
distribution of fake photographic material.
b. Concept: Prepare a desired photograph, such as an obese Castro with
two beauties in any situation desired, ostensibly within a room in the Castro
residence, lavishly furnished, and a table briming over with the most delectable
Cuban food with an underlying caption (appropriately Cuban) such as "My
ration is different." Make as many prints as desired on sterile paper and
then distribute over the countryside by air drops or agents. This should put
even a Commie Dictator in the proper perspective with the underprivileged
masses.
12. Operation HEAT IS ON:
a. Objective: To create the impression with Castro Government that
certain dyed-in-the-wool Red pilots are planning to defect, thus causing a
detrimental tightening of security.
b. Concept: It is known that many Cuban refugee pilots are personally
acquainted with many of the present CRAF pilots. Accordingly, by utilizing all
sources available, determine by name those pilots considered to be dedicated
Castro Reds. Then by use of agents, communications, etc. inject into the Castro
intelligence system the fact that these pre-designated Reds are planning to
defect for monetary and/or ideological reasons. Security crackdown should help
destroy Castro image and also impose unacceptable restrictions on routine
training activities.
[document ends]
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