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

710. Memorandum from McCone to the Chairman of COMOR, September 27¹

September 27, 1963

COMOR’s recommendation for high-level photographic coverage of the entire island of Cuba every 14 days has been approved by the United States Intelligence Board and reviewed with higher authority.

You in your capacity as Chairman of COMOR will maintain a continuing review of the coverage of important targets, especially during the current period of bad weather, and report to me as Director of Central Intelligence immediately any hiatus in the coverage of priority targets.

You will also report to United States Intelligence Board in accordance with the standing procedures on coverage of the island.

John A. McCone

Director

1. High-level photographic coverage of Cuba. Secret. 1 p. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Cuba 381, May thru Dec. 1963.