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11. Ray S. Cline, Memorandum for Acting Director of Central Intelligence, “Recent Soviet Military Activities in Cuba,” 3 September 1962 SC-08458-62 3 Septender 1962 cow 2 of 3 MEMORANDUM FOR; Acting Director of Central Intelligence SUBJECT 3 Recent Soviet Military Activities in Cuba 1. U+2 photography of 29 August canfiras extensive Soviet military deliveries to Gibe in recent veeks. Surface-to-air missile (8AM) sites, guided missile boats, and additions] land arcanents were observed. 2. The photography shows eight SAM sites being set up. One probable assexbly area has been identified and SAM equipment hes been located at ane additional aite. 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. Be Some of these sites could be operational within a week or two. C. 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 vill be set up in the near future. A. All sites now confirmed are in the Western one-third of the island. 1. ‘the cae area of SAN activity in Oriente rrovince Frobsbly will te followed by several others in the vicinity. 2. Defector and clandestine reports from Les yillas Province indicate that at least two sites will be located there, but no comfirastion or definite locations thus far.