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'fOP SEer(: ET field was aware that the increasing number of trainees would create problems, but at the same time, there were indications that the trainers were hopeful that the infiltration teams that had been developed could be held intact. 15/ Just as there.was confusion within the Headquarters area over the nature of the program, so, too, was con- cern reflected in the field's messages to Headquarters. A cable of 28 November 1960 from COS Guatemala to Headquarters requested: Recent cable traffic suggests maJor changes in near future and COS feels it would be of great assistance to have complete story to assist in dealing with Alejos and Ydigoras. 16/ Even as COS Guatemala was requesting information, the situation in Washington remained in a state of flux. On 29 November, Col. King made a speci~ic at- tempt to obtain positive guidance through the office of the Deputy Director for Plans. Chief, WH/D, out- lined his understanding of the paramilitary planning as follows: (a) On or about 1 February 1961, land by amphibious means a guerrilla force of about 600 trained Cubans to establish a perimeter defense and resistance center in a selected area of Cuba. - 157 - rep SECREr