Cryptonym: AMCUT-1
A cable on December 2, 1963, stated that AMCUT-1 reported that "Cubans who attempted land in Cuba from vessel Rex were observed by radar prior landing attempt. 7 MIG-15's which took part in interception landing party arrived at San Julian air base on morning of incident."
A cable on December 5, 1963, had a slugline of AMCUT-1, AMCOVE-1 (Alejandra Sanchez), and AMGLOSSY (Comandos Mambises). The cable stated that AMCUT-1 had obtained information from Lidia Torres from Moises Vega. According to the cable, Moises Vega was then on temporary duty at Almendares air force base, and worked with radars. Vega claimed that the GOC (Government of Cuba) knew of AMGLOSSY-5's mission one month before the attempt was made. Because of this Cuban military forces were on alert and had practised daily. Vega also said that the vessel Rex was observed by "water radar." The cable concluded that Vega's information appeared to be a "mixture truths and bragging," with the information on the color radar screen and "water radar" appearing to be in the latter category. However, it deemed that the section on prior GOC knowledge of the AMGLOSSY-5 infiltration to be valid.
104-10237-10001: INTEL/TYPIC PROGRESS REPORT FOR APRIL 1963
05/02/63: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Chief, Special Affairs Staff: Page 2 of Production for April 1963: ..."SOURCE: AMCUT-1 (SW-65 - uncle u/i informant; Felipeber Ramon). UPG: 2658 (pouch). PAGES: 1. SUBJECT: Training of Latin American Saboteurs in Habana; Selection of Militia for Atomic Weapons Training."
104-10075-10133: JMWAVE CABLE RE INTELLIGENCE HIGHLIGHTS
11/21/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: RYBAT TYPIC YOBITE: SITREP 21 NOVEMBER 1963: ..."8. UFG-4091 (cable) AMCUT-1 reports special weapons students assigned to missile bases; radar capabilities and artillery at disposal of Cuban forces..."
12/02/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: RYBAT TYPIC YOBITE: SITREP 1 AND 2 DECEMBER 1963: ..."3. WAVE Intel: 1. UFG 4166 (cable) AMCUT-1 reports Cubans who attempted land in Cuba from vessel Rex were observed by radar prior landing attempt. 7 MIG-15's which took part in interception landing party arrived at San Julian air base on morning of incident. After encounter aircraft returned to unidentified bases..."
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 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."