Cryptonym: KOLA

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Definition:
KOLA station was probably involved in communications intelligence/intercepts. A memo from William K. Harvey in November of 1962 stated that the KOLA station was located in Miami.
Status:
Probable
Discussion:
Under the heading of "Communications Intelligence", Harvey wrote "we will continue our present CIA Close Support coverage from the KOLA station in Miami at the same level and will continue to press NSA for additional coverage of Cuban communications. As the current situation 'normalizes' it should be possible for NSA to reinstitute and perhaps even increase their seaborne intercept coverage of Cuban communications."
Sources:

Official History of the Bay of Pigs Operation, Volume II: Participation in the Conduct of Foreign Policy: Current Section: Appendices

11/13/60: Cable from Director to JMADD: OPIM MADD INFO GUAT KOLA RIMM YOGU CITE DIR 1288: "Cancel GS-46-007 plan to effect evacuation if required at direction of (REDACTION) support (REDACTION) in interim as required. Carpenter (Major Billy B. Campbell) due to take off from KMCANINE at 0500L 14 Nov. If situation worsens send delay of mission MSG (message) to EGLI RPT EGLI otherwise aircraft will procced according to schedule." Releasing Officer: Stanley W. Beerli A/C DPD. Coordinating Officer: Mr. Esterline by phone WH/4.

Official History of the Bay of Pigs Operation, Volume I: Air Operations, March 1960 - April 1961: Current Section: 6. Cable Traffic on Results of D-2 Air Strike

04/15/61: Cable from JMTIDE to BELL: (Unintelligible) GLOW INFO OPIM RIMM KOLA CITE TIDE 605: Slugline RYBAT ZRDITCH JMZIP QKDAWN ZRPERUSAL: ZRPARKA-82: A. NT-26-1 (FURY FOXTROT). B. TIDE 15/1412Z. C. Smoke caused by bomb damage on target obliterated accurate assessment. Confirmed 1 possible 2 T-33S. AAA surprised but fired quickly after first pass. D. Believe 75 percent effective."

104-10102-10224: OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR CONTINUING OPERATIONS AGAINST CUBA.

11/27/62: Memo from William K. Harvey, Chief, Task Force W to Director of CIA (Through: Deputy Director (Plans): Page 10: "8. Communications Intelligence: We will continue our present CIA Close Support coverage from the KOLA station in Miami at the same level and will continue to press NSA for additional coverage of Cuban communications. As the current situation 'normalizes' it should be possible for NSA to reinstitute and perhaps even increase their seaborne intercept coverage of Cuban communications..."

104-10312-10366: CABLE: FOLL ASSIGNED MV/LEDA FOR OPERATIONS TILT, AMSPRAG, AND CHALICE-3

06/05/63: Cable from JMWAVE to KOLA (Orig: M. Tarters): Slugline OOLONG ZRPERUSAL PBRUMEN TILT AMSPRAG CHALICE-3: "FOLL assigned MV/Leda for Operations TILT, AMSPRAG, and CHALICE-3: A. Signal plans FLOATER/199 (5101) and AJIROP-75. B. Crypto: Base Encode K/8398. Decode K/8397. ZIMAHI edition No. 60. C. AMHINT/49, radop for AMSPRAG team, issued BYKUXE sigplan TETNIT." Authenticating Officer: Norman L. Melnecke. Releasing Officer: John F. Sunderland.

104-10076-10027: JMWAVE CABLE LISTING CARGO THAT HAS BEEN DEALYED

12/04/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC YOBITE CLEOPATRA: REF UFGA 12738: A. AMADDER. B. Infiltrees: Five. AMSUGAR-2, AMSUGAR-3, AMSUGAR-5, AMSUGAR-9, AMSONIC-1. Cargo: 1,000 lbs weapons, ammunition, demolitions, rucksacks, W/T set. C. Parent craft: Neptune, 54 foot equity water taxi, dark green hull, light green superstructure. Intermediate craft: RB-12 with 18 HP silence outboard motor...K. For KOLA: Point D is located 32 miles from Cuban coast."

104-10076-10377: JMWAVE CABLE RE OPERATIONAL ASSIGNMENT.

12/11/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director (Priority KOLA): Slugline OOLONG ZRPERUSAL PBRUMEN AMCHALICE: "FOLL assigned MV/Twilight for operation AMCHALICE-5: A. Signal plan FLOATER/286 and AJIROP 145. B. Crypto: Base Encode K/9769. Decode K/9726. ZIMAHI Edition 86."

104-10226-10436: CABLE-SITREP 11 SEP 64, INTELLIGENCE HIGHLIGHTS

09/12/64: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: ..."C. KOLA and KUTUBE/D (CIA "Staff D" responsible for SIGINT - Signals Intelligence - electronic intercepts - where the ZR/RIFLE "executive action" - assassination - program was housed). Nothing to report..."

104-10162-10397: CABLE: TO MANAGUA FROM BASE ZENON AT 2103Z 295E64

09/29/64: Cable from Kolasa to Director: DIR INFO WAVE CITE KOLA 1559: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC YOBITE AMWORLD: "To Managua from Base Zenon at 2103Z 29 Se 64: '48. Manolin Heranndez. Please inform me on situation of the papers of Doctor Santiago Alvarez and the crew.' Revoredo.'"

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