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5. {[McCone}, “Memorandum on Cuba,” 20 August 1962 SA wees Vlave eds August 20, 1962 MEMORANDUM ON CUBA The Soviet -- and probably bloc -- support of Cuba was stepped up in July and August. 21 ships docked in July and 17 have docked, or are en route, in August, 5 of which are passenger ships. CIA has received approximately 60 reports on this increased activity; 40 out of Opa Locka, and the balance from controlled sources considered dependable. It appears that between 4000 and 6000 Soviet/ Bloc personnel have arrived in Cuba since 1 July. Many are known to be technicians, some are suspected to be military personnel; there is no evidence of organized Soviet military units, as such, being included. A great many of the arriving Soviet/Bloc personnel are isolated from the Cuban population. The unloading of most ships takes place under maximum security, with the Cuban population excluded from the port areas, Large equipment is noticeable; large crates have been observed which could contain airplane fuselages or missile components. ryenacscr rawr Rar + 19