Cryptonym: BOND
Page xv: ..."BOND, Puerto Barrios..."
https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/DOC_0000923301.pdf
05/25/54: Cable from LINCOLN to Director: Slugline RYBAT PBSUCCESS: RE: (REDACTION) 318 (IN 10595): FOR ONTRICH (Nestor Sanchez): "1. Para 3 not questioned in general practice however you directed be mindful all times that for reasons known at LINC or higher HQs special situations will prevail requiring specific direction which must be recognized in field. Examples: A. BOND: Ascham (Allen Dulles) personally requested immediate activation RRO per LINC 2804 (IN 48227). R-23 suggested as being most able - you properly informed not so. Final selection and compliance is your responsibility. B. PT/16: Subsequent above this military intrusion program completely revamped requiring someone with qualifications of R-23 despite imperfections. This operation being mounted near SOMERSET, and will advise how soon he may be required..."
https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/DOC_0000922877.pdf
06/01/54: Cable from LINCOLN to Director: Slugline RYBAT PBSUCCESS: REF: LINC 3328 (IN 12824): FOR CADICK (William Robertson): ..."6. Pivall (probably David Morales) reported 4 instructors (organizers) departed 29 May for ADAM (Guatemala City) and those for BOND HANK (Zacapa, Guatemalan base) and IKE (San Jose) would depart 31 May. Para 5 (REDACTION) 408 (IN 12943) indicated organizers being retained (REDACTION) request you clarify whether those being retained include all or only BOND HANK and IKE. Upon clarification this and situation in ADAM will attempt obtain contacts for organizers and advise you..."
https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/DOC_0000922768.pdf
06/03/54: Cable from Withheld to Director: Slugline RYBAT PBSUCCESS: FROM PIVALL (probably David Morales):"1. Second advance party of ten men departing 3 June. This party will commence preparation site for BOND shock troops. 2. Party will be quartered at (REDACTION) farm located (REDACTION) approx (REDACTION) km from WSBURNT (Guatemala) border. Coordinates (REDACTION). 3. Gear for above will follow soonest." - - - 06/03/54: Cable from Withheld to Director: Slugline RYBAT PBSUCCESS: FROM PIVALL: "1. Third advance party consisting of ten men departing 3 June. This party part of BOND shock troops. 2. Party will be quartered at (REDACTION). It is situated (REDACTION), a border hamlet in WSBURNT." https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/DOC_0000922771.pdf
https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/DOC_0000922009.pdf
06/13/54: Cable from Withheld to Director: Slugline RYBAT PBSUCCESS: FROM PIVALL (REDACTION): "1. 25 shock troops for BOND forces departed night 11 June for staging site, El Sitio (DF 6775). 2. Another 25 shock troops for HANK (Zacapa, Guatemalan base) forces departed night 11 June for staging site, La Colila (also RCVD Colina) (DF 4945)."
https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/DOC_0000921955.pdf
06/15/54: CIA document: Titled: "RO: BY LOCATION (15 JUNE): ..."DATE DEPARTED: 11 June. TARGET: BOND. LOCATION: Pto. Barrios. SIG PLAN: Sandia. RO #: R25. TRUE NAME: Paiz. ALIAS: Castillo. 14 June: BOND Shock. Pto. Barrios. Aceite. T38. Galdamez. Gonzalez..."
https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/DOC_0000921469.pdf
06/20/54: Cable from Guatemala to Director: Slugline RYBAT PBSUCCESS: "1. TGW said at 1800: A. Train machinegunned, rails torn up at BOND. Attackers retired to WSHOOFS (Honduras). B. Morales and Bannera occupied by invaders. C. Arms dropped 19 June all seized by govt. D. GOSS (Coban, Guatemala) bombed. E. Cristina bridge blown. F. Plane shot down, fell in Chiapas..."
https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/DOC_0000136302.pdf
06/24/54: Cable from LINCOLN to Director: Slugline RYBAT PBSUCCESS: RE: LINC 4259 (IN 21515): FOR CADICK (William Robertson): "1. Following factors necessitates early decisive action: A. Once enemy uncertain of victory he may insist upon earliest enforcement existing U. N. cease-fire order. B. Mounting logistical problems and reliance on air drops reaching unsupportable proportions. 2. In event present phase indecisive or results in set back, plans must be ready for next phase. To overcome all above factors either ADAM (Guatemala City) must be seized which would lead to final decision or BOND must be seized and readied as base for protracted U/W operations if enemy forces not eliminated in present combat then both ADAM and BOND would have to be airborne landing operations for early action. 3. Plan ALPHA: ADAM airborne operation being given first priority and softening up would start with bombing Matamoros. If later analysis indicates unlikelihood of success then would switch to BETA. 4. Plan BETA: BOND airborne seizure with objective establishing secure logistical air and supply base within WSBURNT (Guatemala). 5. Manpower and air logistics identical for both plans therefore advise soonest info requested in ref message."
https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/DOC_0000136322.pdf
06/27/54: Cable from LINCOLN to Director: Slugline RYBAT PBSUCCESS: FOR CADICK (William Robertson): "Air strike against enemy air at BOND authorized proceed at will using MG and frag bombs. Do not destroy airstrip."
https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/DOC_0000136330.pdf
06/28/54: Cable from LINCOLN to Director: Slugline RYBAT PBSUCCESS: RE: DIR 06735 (OUT 57702): ..."3. Plan BETA envisages: A. Softening of target by air strikes. B. Ground team initiate attack for diversion. C. Airlift of combat teams proceeded by and covered by fighter A/C: (3 transport A/C, 30 men each, shuttle interval determined by pick up point est five hours). D. Above followed by ground action to seize control of area. 4. Analysis of air/ground attack reveals greatest weakness lies in vulnerability of A/C while on ground. Although reliable intel is not available the failure of BOND team to penetrate port area before being routed indicates strong possibility enemy has provided excellent defense of this vital target having known for long time it would be subject to attack..."