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Cryptonym: AMBLEAK-5

Definition:

Unknown identity. AMBLEAK-5 was in contact with AMWREN-1 and AMWEE-4 in late 1963.

Status:

Unknown

Discussion:

A cable on November 26, 1963, stated that "in SW 41 dated 21 Oct 63 received WAVE 5 Nov 63 being forwarded Ref B AMWREN-1 reported has received all OWVL broadcasts and had forwarded letter and two pouches to AMBLEAK-5 which include intel and report on status his contacts." The cable also noted that "as HQs aware, AMBLEAK-5 had been placed in contact AMWEE-4 for purpose utilizing AMWEE-4 pouch facilities transmit material to us. At present we lack pouch facilities for use by AMBLEAK-5, but hope use AMBLEAK-3 to bring out AMWREN material which AMBLEAK-5 now has."

A cable on November 29, 1963, which included the slug AMWREN-1, stated "advise soon of the results of your last meeting with AMBLEAK-5. Still need more reports from the Yugoslav Embassy."

Sources:

104-10075-10075: JMWAVE CABLE LETTER AND TWO POUCHES CONTAINING REPORT ON CONTACT STATUS

11/26/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline TYPIC AMWREN: "1. In SW 41 dated 21 Oct 63 received WAVE 5 Nov 63 being forwarded Ref B AMWREN-1 reported has received all OWVL broadcasts and had forwarded letter and two pouches to AMBLEAK-5 which include intel and report on status his contacts. 2. As HQs aware, AMBLEAK-5 had been placed in contact AMWEE-4 for purpose utilizing AMWEE-4 pouch facilities transmit material to us. At present we lack pouch facilities for use by AMBLEAK-5, but hope use AMBLEAK-3 to bring out AMWREN material which AMBLEAK-5 now has. 3. Certain agents who formerly members AMWREN net now being managed directly on productive basis (AMTURVYS and AMFOX-1). Agree production those agents still in contact AMWREN-1 has been disappointing, but this in large part due AMWREN-1 known caution and reluctance use SW commo. For this reason, while op being handled in Havana, CO at time objected to HQs decision make AMWREN-1 PA for net. 4. Basis his SW msg 41, AMWREN-1 now appears be more active and responsive our direction than any time recent months. Therefore see no need implement guidance suggested para 4 Ref A. As indicated from number WAVE KUTUBE (Foreign Intelligence - FI division of CIA) agents who dropped in recent months, completely agree with HQs that unproductive or inactive agents should not be retained. AMWREN-1 does not appear fall in this category. C/S Comment: *HQs desires WAVE advise AMWREN/1 that unless RQMTS (as stated) satisfied by Jan '64 services his net no longer required."

104-10075-10269: JMWAVE CABLE FOLL WILL BE SENT. BEGIN

11/29/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC AMWREN-1 COMMO TOCAN: .."2. For DIR only: 7. Received your telegram. Also SW nr. 42. Contents of SW were good as well as clear. Continue reporting like that. Advise soon of the results of your last meeting with AMBLEAK-5. Still need more reports from the Yugoslav Embassy. Send also soon reports about rumors here that Chinese troops have arrived recently in Cuba. Do not send AMSINCE-1 to see AMLABOR-1 Nov/ or now. PLS send soon the address requested and advise if someone in the net knows a radio-telegrapher."