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Cryptonym: AMCOVE-3

Definition:

Unknown identity. A cable from JMWAVE on December 2, 1963, stated that "AMCOVE-1 (note: Alejandra Sanchez) reported AMCOVE-3 has indirect contact with comandante who willing supply information."

Status:

Unknown

Discussion:

A cable from JMWAVE on December 12, 1963, with the slug AMCOVE, requested that a "priority POA and assignment 201 Dr. Armando (de Rojas Rodriguez), DPOB - 17 April 15, Cuba. Father Carlos Maria (de Rojas). Mother Raquel Andux (Rodriguez). Resides Avenida 53 numero 33007, between 130 and 132 Plaza del Mediodia, Habana...WAVE traces UFGA-7608 dated 9 Feb 63 notes one Dr. Armando (de Rojas) has given medical examination to Bloc personnel in Cuba. ODENVY (FBI) traces negative."

Another cable the same day stated that "subject ref will be used as source to obtain names and other data from airline passenger manifests. Subject is friend husband AMCOVE-3."

Sources:

104-10079-10314: CUBA REACTION TO THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT KENNEDY.

12/02/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: IMMEDIATE ACTION: RYBAT TYPIC YOBITE: SITREP 1 and 2 DECEMBER 1963: Page 3: "5...AMCOVE-1 (Alejandra Sanchez) reported AMCOVE-3 has indirect contact with comandante who willing supply information..." - - - This earlier version of the same cable was clearer: https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=40981#relPageId=4&search=104-10079-10314

104-10076-10081: CABLE RE LIDIA TORRES AND MOISES VEGA

12/05/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline TYPIC/AMCUT-1/AMCOVE-1 AMGLOSSY: REF UFG 4691: "1. AMCUT-1 SW 91 of 19 Nov continues info obtained Lidia Torres from Moises Vega, partially dissemed ref. 2. Following vacation Vega now TDY Almendares air force base (not further identified but possibly Campo Libertad). Vega says radar he operates has screen similar TV and in color. Also claimed that GOC (Government of Cuba) knew AMGLOSSY-5 mission one month before attempt. Because of this mil forces on alert and had practised daily. Also said Rex observed by 'water radar.' 3. Vega also said seven (unintelligible) aircraft without insignia arrived at San Julian morning of interception from unidentified base. These aircraft participated in close interception. 4. AMCOVE-1 (Alejandra Sanchez) WT as received 16 (?) Nov subsource AMCOVE-3 (note: it may be AMCOVE-5 instead) said former aircraft from San Julian participated, and military waiting. 5. Vega info appears mixture truths and bragging. Info color radar screen and 'water radar' appear in latter category. Previous GOC knowledge infiltration is valid. 6. Please pass copy intel/RPTS for background info on future Vega reporting."

104-10076-10381: JMWAVE CABLE RE NAME TRACE REQUESTS.

12/12/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: CITE WAVE 8941: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC AMCOVE: "1. Request priority POA and assignment 201 Dr. Armando (de Rojas Rodriguez), DPOB - 17 April 15, Cuba. Father Carlos Maria (de Rojas). Mother Raquel Andux (Rodriguez). Resides Avenida 53 numero 33007, between 130 and 132 Plaza del Mediodia, Habana, Cuba. Profession - medical doctor. 2. WAVE traces UFGA-7608 dated 9 Feb 63 notes one Dr. Armando (de Rojas) has given medical examination to Bloc personnel in Cuba. ODENVY (FBI) traces negative."

104-10076-10382: JMWAVE CABLE RE OBTAINING NAMES AND OTHER DATA FROM AIRLINE PASSENGER MANIFESTS.

12/12/63: Cable form JMWAVE to Director: CITE WAVE 8942: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC AMCOVE: REF WAVE 8941 (IN 79278): "Subject ref will be used as source to obtain names and other data from airline passenger manifests. Subject is friend husband AMCOVE-3."