Operacion ALFA 66
Operation ALPHA 66
[REF: Cuban Counter Revolutionary Handbook 10 October 1962 by the CIA.
FBI HQ file number 109-584-3387; NARA RIF Number 124-10279-10032]
[NOTE: The copies were very hard to transcribe because of
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10 Oct. 1962, when evaluating the organizations.]
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COUNTER REVOLUTIONARY HANDBOOK
PART II: SECONDARY ORGANIZATIONS
I. IDENTIFYING DATA
Common Title: ALPHA 66
Title: Operacion ALFA 66
Operation ALPHA 66
Political: Allegedly non-political but has many leftist political
connections. Highly publicized, self-claimed "secret" militant
activist organization which carried out maritime raids during summer 62.
Leading Personalities: Antonio VECIANA Blanch, spokesman and
administrator. Marcos TIO; Miguel HERNANDEZ; Jeronimo ESTEVEZ;
Roberto CASTELLON; Ricardo GONZALEZ Porta; Enrique BLANCO Amigo; Dr.
Israel GONZALEZ; Roberto VALE; Pedro MUINA; Rene AGUILERA; Jorge
Gonzalez Bibiloni; Jose M. GUTIERREZ; possibly Eloy GUTIERREZ Menoyo
and members of SFNDE; possibly Colonel Ramon Barquin and Manolo RAY.
II. HISTORY
Organized in Puerto Rico early 1962; emerged publicly in May, with
high-pressure funds collection campaign. Planned actions included
series of raider attacks on Cuban shipping; commando attacks along
certain coastal areas; infiltration of men and arms into Cuba.
Organized in two parts: Overt side charged with funds collection
and propaganda based in Puerto Rico. Covert or military side to
carry out actions and to remain unidentified, probably based in
Miami. Supposedly has backing of 12,000 exile Cuban
professionals. Has shown uncharacteristic security and
compartmentation.
III. CURRENT STATUS
Publicity following first raid resulted in increased interest, support,
and glamour of group. Continues high pressure collection effort;
continues to plan and carry out raids against shipping as well as other
targets.
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