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Cryptonym: FJSTEAL

Definition:

USSR.

Status:

Documented

Sources:

National Archives, Research Aids: Cryptonyms and Terms in Declassified CIA Files, p. 28. https://www.archives.gov/iwg/declassified-records/rg-263-cia-records/second-release-lexicon.pdf

The definition for FJSTEAL is "Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)".

104-10225-10012: CIA FILE ON ( )SHELL-5

5/15/68 memo: "Thorough review AMSTALK-1 REDACTED activities over past 4 weeks has pulled together following pertinent information: There are approximately 20 air conditioner units used by FJSTEALERS. All are US manufacture and were obtained in US...REDACTED (Note: SHELL-5?) has been servicing all air conditioners for past 10 years and all signs point toward continued employment...while we realize air conditioner unit not ideal for concealment audio device, believe above circumstances offer unique opportunity overcome usual obstacles."

Contributors:

Bill Simpich