Foreign Relations of the United States, 1961–1963, American Republics; Cuba 1961–1962; Cuban Missile Crisis and Aftermath, Volumes X/XI/XII, Microfiche Supplement

284. Memorandum for the record, May 17¹

May 17, 1962

Memorandum of Review of Operation Mongoose—Thursday, May 17th

General Lansdale reported on the operations, submitting a written statement of even date covering operations from May 11th to 17th.

There was no discussion of Mr. Harvey’s report on TV intrusions of May 16th except to the extent commented in the Lansdale report.

General Lansdale submitted a new schedule of priority operations for the period May 21st to June 30th. The schedule was accepted by the Special Group for review and study and decision at the meeting on Thursday, May 24th.

John A. McCone

Director

1. Review of Operation Mongoose. Secret. 1 p. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 91–00741R, Box 1, Mongoose Papers.