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11. Ray S. Cline, Memorandum for Acting Director of Central Intelligence, “‘Recent Soviet Military Activities in Cuba,” 3 September 1962 $C-08458. 62 3 Septender 1962 Cory A of 3 MEMORANDUM FOR; Acting Director of Central Intelligence SUBJECT 3: Recent Soviet Military Activities in Cute 1. U2 photography of 29 August confiras extensive Soviet military deliveries to Cube in recent weeks. Suwrface-to-air missile (SAK) aites, guided missile boasts, and edditions] land arcanents were observed. 2. The photography shows eight SAM sites being set up. One Probable assembly srea has been idertified and SAM equiment hes been located at ane additional atte. A. The small amount of permanent construction at these sites and the speed of the work indicate the program is pro- ceeding on & crash basis. Some of these sites could be operational within a Week ox two. A minimm of 125 technically trained personnel will be required to operate each site. 1. This figure excludes security and support personnel. 2. No indications that Cubans are trained for SAMs. Soviet personnel doubtless will man the sites for at least the 9 to 12 months while Cubans are being trained. 3. Additional SAM sites probably will be set up in the near future, A. All sites now confirmed are in the Western one-third of the island, 1. The cue area of GAN activity im Oriente rrovince yrobebly will be followed by several others in the vicinity. Defectar and clandestine reports fren Las yillas province indicate that at least two sites will be located there, but no confirmation or definite