Cryptonym: AMTRUNK-16
A dispatch in October, 1964, described Frank Fundora Fraga (mentioned above) as an "administrator and past owner of salt works on northern Cinco Leguas Key, NE Matanzas Province." Furthermore, this dispatch went on to describe AMTRUNK-16 as being "invaluable for his intimate knowledge of the many canals, lagoons and mangrove areas in the operational sector. He has lived his entire adult life, well over 20 years as a fisherman and virtual hermit in the Bay of Santa Clara area but his knowledge is of the sea rather than of the land areas."
A CIA document in April, 1977, stated that AMTRUNK-16 and -23 were terminated, possibly after the failed STEAMER V operation, in late July, 1965.
104-10215-10221: DISPATCH:AMTRUNK PROGRESS REPORT, PERIOD 1-30 NOVEMBER 1963
12/17/63: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Chief, Special Affairs Staff: Page 4: Memorandum for the record from Reuben A. Hannula: Subject: AMTRUNK Contacts in Northern Matanzas Province: "The following is a listing of the AMTRUNK contacts in northern Matanzas Province which was obtained by Reuben A. Hannula from AMICE-14/Miguel A. Diaz Isalgue and AMTRUNK-7/Pedro Diaz Torres and -8...3. Pablo Fundora Dominguez: Fundora is approximately 34 years old and lives at Amistad and Minerva Streets in Cardenas. He is the uncle of AMTRUNK-8/aliases Tomas Rodriguez and Rodrigo Fernandez Lopez. For part of the year Fundora fishes with Oscar and Candido Diaz above and in the off season works in the Guipuzcoa Sugar Mill at 064381, AMS 4084 IV, approximately 1 1/2 km NW of Marti. Fundora is married to Ramon Diaz Torres, the daughter of Oscar Diaz above. Fundora has 3 brothers; Amador; 43, who works in the Salina (salt works) in the Cinco Leguas area north of the Bay of Santa Clara; Ramon, 40, who is a deck hand on the tug boat 'Moraima', of which the father of AMTRUNK-8 is captain; Roberto, 31, a laborer in the Ministry of Public Works in Matanzas Province..."
104-10216-10148: DISPATCH:TRANSMITTAL OF OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR AMTRUNK VII
01/22/64: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Chief, Special Affairs Staff: Page 5: "D. AMTRUNK-16, Guide: AMTRUNK-16 is a 41-year-old single Cuban citizen who, as a (REDACTION) lived and worked in the infil/exfil area all of his life. He participated in Operation AMTRUNK VI in December 1963 and his up-to-date knowledge of the infil/exfil area from which he fled in late October 1963, proved invaluable on this mission. While he was still in Cuba, AMTRUNK-16 was a trusted contact for the AMTRUNKs on both Operation III/IV and V..." - - - Page 6: ..."13. SECURITY: Both AMICE-14 and AMAGREE-1 have been granted OA's. The other three team members, AMTRUNK-7, -13 and -16, have been granted POA's. All five have been LCFLUTTERed..." - - - Page 7: ..."E. AMTRUNK-16: This agent's function on the AMTRUNK team is similar to that of AMTRUNK-7. He will have received PM and maritime training prior to dispatch..."
104-10216-10148: DISPATCH:TRANSMITTAL OF OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR AMTRUNK VII
01/22/64: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Chief, Special Affairs Staff: ATTACHMENT A: DAMAGE REPORT:.."D. Agent Personnel Exposed to AMTRUNK-13...AMTRUNK-16 as 'Juan Gonzalez'...G. Agent Personnel Exposed to AMAGREE-1...AMTRUNK-16 as 'Juan Gonzalez'...H. Safehouses and Training Areas Exposed to AMTRUNK-16: Safehouse #104, Safehouse #216, Maritime Training Site, Firing Range. I. KUBARK (CIA) Personnel Exposed to AMTRUNK-16: Irving N. Peggins as 'Joe'. Reuben A. Hannula as 'Fred.' Stuart V. Kapridno as 'Dewey', training instructor. Alton T. Pirnack as 'Larry', training instructor. Wilfred F. Kneafsy as 'Pete', training instructor. Keith D. Winett as 'Bill', LCFLUTTER operator. J. Agent Personnel Exposed to AMTRUNK-16: AMICE-14 by true name and training alias. AMTRUNK-7 by true name. AMTRUNK-8 by true name. AMTRUNK-9 as 'Jose Lopez.' AMTRUNK-13 as 'Maximo.' AMAGREE-1 as 'Mario.' AMAKA-1 as 'Antonio.' AMLABEL-1 as 'Terry.' Captain and crew of 'NEPTUNE.'"
104-10216-10112: DISPATCH: AMTRUNK PROGRESS REPORT, PERIOD 1 THROUGH 31 MARCH 1964
04/14/64: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Chief, Special Affairs Staff: ..."Four of the AMTRUNK team members participated in this operation: AMICE-14, team leader; AMAGREE-1, radio operator; and the team guides, AMTRUNK-7 and -16. Although fired upon by a patrol craft early in the infiltration phase, the operation was partially successful in that the AMLASH cache of weapons and explosives was emplaced..." Page 2: ..."3. OPERATIONAL EXPENDITURES: Salaries...AMTRUNK-16: $200.00..."
05/11/64: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Deputy Chief, WH/SA: Page 2: ..."3. OPERATIONAL EXPENDITURES: Salaries...AMTRUNK-16: $225.00..."
104-10216-10314: DISPATCH: SUBJECT - AFTER ACTION REPORT
10/26/64: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Deputy Chief, WH/SA: Subject: TYPIC/MHAPRON/AMTRUNK Operational/After-Action Report, Operations AMTRUNK IX, 3 - 9 October 1964: ..."The four-man infiltration team was made up of AMAGREE-1, the team leader; AMAKA-1, radio operator; and AMTRUNK-16 and -20, guides...5. The team sent its first message to the base (Reference A) at about 1150 hours that morning, 4 October, stating that they had arrived at their intended destination and that there were several aircraft flying over the area that morning. The message also stated that AMAGREE-1 and AMTRUNK-16 would attempt to make their primary contact, IDEN A, that day (Page 9: Frank Fundora Fraga: Administrator and past owner of salt works on northern Cinco Leguas Key, NE Matanzas Province)...IDEN A, however, is a long-time friend of ANTRUNK-16's)...AMTRUNK-16 recognized IDEN E (Page 9: Mario Alvarez Cabrera: Fisherman, Canal de Genovez, Cinco Leguas Key) by sight as a local fisherman and IDEN E seemed to recall AMTRUNK-16 vaguely...AMTRUNK-16 and -20 followed IDEN F (Page 9: Luis Carbera aka Sin Espata (?): Fisherman and militiaman, Canal de Genovez) in the team's chapin at a safe distance to check his movements...AMTRUNK-16 is invaluable for his intimate knowledge of the many canals, lagoons and mangrove areas in the operational sector. He has lived his entire adult life, well over 20 years as a fisherman and virtual hermit in the Bay of Santa Clara area but his knowledge is of the sea rather than of the land areas. In the future, AMTRUNK-16 will not be called upon as an overland guide. His duties will be confined strictly to that of boat guide."
104-10400-10133: SUBJECT: CHRONOLOGY OF SIGNIFICANT DOCUMENTS IN AMTRUNK FILE
04/00/77: CIA document: Page 5: ..."STEAMER V launched late July 65, and had to exfil without performing mission. AMTRUNKs-16 and -23 were terminated..."