Sections 1 through 9 of a Report on Cuba were transmitted to Mr. Bundy
yesterday for consideration by the Standing Group at their meeting on
April 23 at 5 p.m.
Section 9 of the report, our present covert policy, is enclosed
herewith.
Enclosure
PRESENT POLICY
1. Producing comprehensive intelligence related to our basic policy
objectives (No offensive weapons reintroduced into Cuba, removal of
Soviet forces, no aggressive Cuban military action, reducing
subversion in the hemisphere, divorcing Castro from USSR, replacing present regime,
maximizing cost to USSR, political
isolation of Cuba and preparing for military contingencies).
2. Intensifying covert collection of intelligence within Cuba,
especially within the regime.
3. Supporting the efforts of certain Cuban exiles, who are associated
with the original aims of the 26 of July Movement and who believe
that the Castro regime can be overthrown from within in order that
they may: a) cause a split in the leadership of the regime at the
national or provincial levels; and b) create a political base of
popular opposition to the regime; and 3) secure intelligence.
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4. The use of variety of propaganda media to stimulate passive
resistance and low-risk, simple sabotage actions by the populace of
Cuba.
5. The placing of incendiary devices and/or explosives with suitable
time delay within the hull or cargo to disable or sink Cuban vessels
and/or damage their cargoes while on the high seas.
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6. Introducing abrasives or other damaging materials into propulsion,
communication and other systems of the ship to inactivate the
ship.