658. Memorandum from Hurwitch to the NSC Standing Group, April 191

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SUBJECT

  • Special Report on Cuba for Meeting of April 23, 1963

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.

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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.

  1. Special Report on Cuba for meeting of April 23. Secret. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Standing Group Meeting, 4/23/63 (Part A).