Cryptonym: AMCOVE-8
According to a cable on November 30, 1963, Enrique (Henry J. Sloman - note: probably Tony Sforza) stated that "you should send bio data and where employed for man of confidence of AMCOVE-8 in San Julian base. Could not drop in Cuba all things promised. Will advise next week where you may pick up money. Will send more money and other things soon."
In a cable from JMWAVE on December 3, 1963, Enrique stated "we highly interested knowing who is friend AMCOVE-8 who now the comandante. Send us complete one and bio graphic data of friend of AMCOVE-8. As you can imagine we are highly interested knowing who comandante is. At least for now AMCOVE-8 should ask his friend where comandante works, how long has he known him, how did he meet him, what does comandante think the friend of AMCOVE-8 does with the information he provides."
A cable on December 11, 1963, also mentioned Enrique/Sloman, AMCOVE-8, as well as other AMCOVEs.
11/27/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: INTEL TYPIC: "SUPDATA: AMCOVE-1 (Alejandra Sanchez) WT 57 received 26 Nov. Info from AMCOVE-8 from person in A-8 confidence who works at San Julian. REF: UFG 4067 RID: No index...SOURCE: A Cuban who has professional contact with relatives of officials in Cuban Government circles and a variety of contacts in western Cuba. Source is an experienced reporter. This information is from a resident of Pinar del Rio who obtained it from a person who has regular access to San Julian air base."
104-10075-10205: JMWAVE CABLE RE COMBAT UNITS COMBINED TO BASES.
11/27/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC COMMO AMCOVE LADLER: ..."From Havana confirmed by AMCOVE-5. Same information from AMCOVE-8 in Pinar del Rio..."
104-10075-10325: JMWAVE CABLE RE NET COMMUNICATIONS ON NORTH COAST
11/30/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC COMMO AMCOVE LADLER: REF: WAVE 8279 (IN 70263): "1. Following translation of ref: Fifty eight. They have for some time mobile net communications on north coast from la Coloma to Cortes. AMCOVE-8 reports. Nov 18, Cayajabos with direction towards Artenisa observed 12 book page 7 (T-34 tanks) on trailers. Late same day saw at edge of Guanajay 1 book page 4 (SU 100 assault gun) with number 220 painted (garble) on one side. AMCOVE-12 informed, changed to code name Gustavo. Nov 17, in the afternoon, passed by crossroad la Choricera after Guanajay, towards Havana, 9 book page 7 (T-34 tanks). AMCOVE-12 observed. 2. WAVE comments in parentheses."
104-10075-10326: JMWAVE CABLE RE TANKS DEPOSITED NEAR MANAGUA
11/30/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC COMMO AMCOVE LADLER: REF WAVE 8280 (IN 70282): "1. Following translation ref: Nov 20, tanks deposited near Managua, place reported previously, they maintain 15 book page 4 (SU 100 assault guns) and approximately 30 book page 7 (T-34 tanks). This place is 3 kilometers town of Managua going toward Santiago Las Vegas on the right of the Managua camp. AMCOVE-12 observed. Nov 17, at San Julian, Pinar del Rio, they have approximately 100 tank trucks camouflaged. They (tanks) appear to be of (for) fuel. Also observed by man of my confidence, 20 jeeps with microwave antennas at rear and the jeep covered where it has microwave. AMCOVE-8 informed. 2. WAVE comments in parentheses."
104-10075-10327: JMWAVE CABLE RE AGENT MESSAGE
11/30/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC COMMO AMCOVE CACOX: ..."2. For DIR only. 'Two nine. Received MSGS 55 through 60, SW 48, 50 through 52. Have learned that AMCOVE-12 still visits AMCOG-3 (Ramon Grau San Martin, former Cuban President - 1944-48). When here, authorized you pay AMCOVE-12 sufficiently so that he would not have to traffic in black market and asked that neither you nor he visit AMCOG-3. We have heard that uniformed Chinese soldiers have arrived. Question when and aboard what ship they arrived, how many, how they dress, where do they have their base and all details possible. You should send bio data and where employed for man of confidence of AMCOVE-8 in San Julian base. Could not drop in Cuba all things promised. Will advise next week where you may pick up money. Will send more money and other things soon. Enrique (Henry J. Sloman - note: probably Tony Sforza)."
104-10075-10361: JMWAVE CABLE RE OBSERVATIONS AT SAN JULIAN BASE IN PINAR DEL RIO
12/01/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC COMMO AMCOVE LADLER: ..."2. Following translation Ref B: Six two. This information was given by a comandante, friend of a friend of AMCOVE-5, he is a good person. Report from the comandante says on the whole island of Cuba there is a total of 1105 tanks of various types, a total of 372 combat planes of different types...3. Following translation Ref B: Equipment observed by friend AMCOVE-5 at San Julian base, Pinar del Rio...AMCOVE-8 reported. 4. WAVE comments in parentheses. Re para 2 will ask AMCOVE-1 (Alejandra Sanchez) for identity friend AMCOVE-8 who has apparently recruited comandante. Will request AMCOVE-1 have AMCOVE-5 endeavor ascertain who comandante is. Basis info obtained from AMCOVE-1 during debriefings WAVE we unable identify."
104-10075-10412: JMWAVE CABLE RE AGENT MESSAGE
12/03/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC COMMO AMCOVE CACOX: ..."2. for DIR only. 'Three zero. Received MSGS 61 to 63. S/W 53, 54. S/W well done, desire more complete details like this for whole group. For example need complete names of person confidence AMCOVE-5 and those responsible to him. We highly interested knowing who is friend AMCOVE-8 who now the comandante. Send us complete one and bio graphic data of friend of AMCOVE-8. As you can imagine we are highly interested knowing who comandante is. At least for now AMCOVE-8 should ask his friend where comandante works, how long has he known him, how did he meet him, what does comandante think the friend of AMCOVE-8 does with the information he provides. Enrique (Henry J. Sloman - note: probably Tony Sforza)."
104-10076-10299: JMWAVE CABLE RE ALLEGED PROBLEMS BETWEEN FIDEL AND HIS MINISTERS
12/11/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC COMMO AMCOVE LADLER: "1. Following translation Ref A: Six four. AMCOVE-11 informs he has reports from various doctor friends (that) there problems between Fidel and his ministers. Other changes will happen soon, Raul Roa will be replaced by Armando Hart. I am answering by secret writing names and diagram people of AMCOVE-8. I suppose message of Tuesday third (OWVL 300 is a mistake, AMCOVE-3 being worked excessively. I ask you Enrique (Henry J. Sloman - note: probably Tony Sforza) to send me next pouch some pills (assume tablets) to have in reserve in case we imprisoned. It should be something quick and very small so that they can be hidden in seams of clothing. We are all right and only taking precaution. Any measures. 2. Following translation Ref B: Six five. I received messages (OWVL) 29 and 30. Report from Oscar, code name Perico, says he was in park town of Candelaria day 23 November...4. WAVE comments in parentheses. Re paras 2 and 3 above 'Perico' resides Pinar del Rio, is sub source AMCOVE-14 who reports via AMCOVE-5. Have requested identities AMCOVE-5 sub sources..."
104-10076-10407: JMWAVE CABLE RE ARREST OF ORLANDO DIAZ
12/13/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC COMMO AMCOVE LADLER: ..."3. Following translation Ref C: Six nine. On 4 Dec 63 at 5:30 p.m. while at kilometer 19 Carretera Pinar del Rio towards Coloma X Coloma AMCOVE-8 reported 25 trucks passing by, loaded with troops, covered with canvas and 12 book page 40 (12 howitzers 152 MM-M-1937), 4 machine guns of 50 caliber, 12 book page 43 (12 A. A. heavy machine guns M 5 MM). They headed direction La Guatana toward south near La Coloma. All personnel were Cuban..."
104-10077-10010: JMWAVE CABLE - ARMS SHIPPED FROM PINAR DEL RIO PROVINCE
12/14/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: "SUPDATA: AMCOVE-1 (Alejandra Sanchez) in SW MSG 63 dated 2 Dec 63 mailed 4 Dec 63 received 11 Dec subsource AMCOVE-8. How info was obtained is unknown. Details will be requested. Field comment para one, Lloyds register. Field comment para three is from IS/2 representative interview with Oscar Felix Garcia y Vasquez (MEXI 6986 (IN 65039) para 2) AMBANTY exfiltree, possible ops interest protected...DOI: 18 August - 18 November 1963. PADA: United States, Miami (11 Dec 63)..SOURCE: A Cuban who has professional contact with relatives of officials in Cuban Government circles and a variety of contacts in western Cuba. Source is an experienced reporter. He obtained the information from a resident of Pinar del Rio."