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74. (Continued: ww DOd-sRensT 430, 21 oct 62 Photography of 29 August and 5 September confirmed that a SAM system was being deployed. Twelve sites were identified. One MIG-21 was seen, as were eight Komar- class missile boats and one land-based anti- shipping cruise missile site. During September the known number of each of these systems increased. D. In early September, consequently, we had ample evidence of a significant buildup. All con- firmed deliveries, however, fitted into a pattern of weapons which are essentially H defensive in design and in normal operational employment. On basis of such evidence President issued his statements of 4 and 13 September that Soviet activity in Cuba was defensive in nature. Y. Our present knowledge of the state of these weapons in Cuba is as follows: A. SAM sites (These are the standard Soviet six- launcher second-generation-type called in NATO { terminology GUIDELINE). 1. At least 24 sites, with alternate positions for several, These sites cover most of the island. Three or four more will cover the entire island. ~4- TOP-SECRET