Cryptonym: KUCLUB
FRUS, 1952-1954: Guatemala, p.xvi: Foreign Relations of the United States, 1952-1954: Guatemala
This State Department publication lists KUCLUB as "Office of Communications."
104-10332-10023 ARRB-CIA ISSUES: COMPLIANCE WITH JFK ACT-PERSONAL DECLARATIONS
"Each area division in the DO (Directorate of Operations) maintained and staffed its own registry...usually six days a week, each registry collected its internal cable traffic from a central processing point, then called the Cable Secretariat, within the Office of Communications. The incoming cables were then sorted by registry personnel according to predefined guidelines...unique to each division...sorted cables were then delivered to specific operational/area desks. A 'chrono' copy of each incoming cable was maintained on a temporary basis, usually for 90 days, and the receiving office placed a copy into the operational file based upon subject or activity." (See p. 174 - the chrono copies held by the registry were destroyed after 90 days - but what about the copy in the operational file?) "Outgoing cables were created and coordinated by appropriate operational/area desks or a designated releasing officer...there was a centralized processing section for the directorate that received copies of the cables to review them and update the central index cards." (Where are these cards?)
FRUS, 1952-1954: Guatemala, p.187: Foreign Relations of the United States, 1952-1954: Guatemala
02/09/54: Memo from Withheld, Assistant Director of Communications to Chief, Western Hemisphere Division: Subject: Establishment of Radio Station to Handle Tactical Communications for PBSUCCESS: "1. At such time as operation PBSUCCESS enters the para-military phase, or begins the utilization of agent type communications to service intelligence nets, there will be a requirement for a small semi-clandestine radio station to handle these communications. 2. There are two major reasons why KUBARK (CIA) should establish and operate such a radio station rather than support a station to be handled by Calligeris. By controlling and operating the base radio station, KUBARK has control of PBSUCCESS tactical communications and thus maintains control over the operation itself. The second major reason is that the operation of such a semi-clandestine radio base is a specialized skill not available except through KUCLUB...3. Technically the existing KUCLUB radio station in (REDACTION) could be utilized for this operation. However, communications originating in WSBURNT (Guatemala) during the para-military phase and traceable as working into a U.S. Government radio station prohibits the use of this station...5. Therefore, it is recommended that the Chief, WHD approve the establishment of the radio base station in KMFLUSH (Nicaragua). The equipment necessary for the installation is not great and could be installed in an isolated safehouse anywhere in KMFLUSH, preferably north of the capitol city. The installation would be made by KUCLUB radio operators who would remain with the equipment until the station was activated...7. The station would become fully operational only for a few days during the para-military phase of the operation. At that time it would probably be necessary to assign two additional KUCLUB radio operators to handle the rapidly expanding communications..."
https://www.cia.gov/library/readingroom/docs/DOC_0000916293.pdf
04/17/54: Cable from Director to Sr. Rep. Lincoln (Orig: J. D. Esterline, WH): Slugline RYBAT/PBSUCCESS: "Approval has been granted for implementation of a KUCLUB deception program as outlined by (REDACTION) who will coordinate his actions with Lincoln." - - - 04/26/54: Cable from Director to Sr. Rep. Lincoln: Slugline RYBAT/PBSUCCESS/PBCABOOSE: RE: DIR 47503 (OUT-88038): "Request you arrange black flights to lift remainder KUCLUB gear to KMFLUSH (Nicaragua)." https://www.cia.gov/library/readingroom/docs/DOC_0000136878.pdf
10/16/59: Dispatch from Miami WHD representative to Chief, WH Division: Subject: Installation of Tape Recording Equipment in Office of QDDALE: This dispatch discusses the installation of recording equipment in the office of QDDALE (William Pawley), and mentions the possibility of borrowing a recorder from the "local KUCLUB people."
104-10192-10022: REQUEST HQS APPROVAL
10/28/60: Cable from MASH to Director: Slugline JMNET/AMASPEN: "Request HQs approval: A. JUDY. B. Raul Chibas/MRP. C. Arms delivery. C. El Pessadero (28 foot sports fisher, HAVA registry, owner Francisco Saralequi)...I. 'Cuco' Oliva (Capt); 'Pireripi' Oliva (Engr); Cuban...L. Commercial R/T aboard El Pessadero. No KUCLUB commo. Prearrange exchange vocal recognition signals at rendezvous. M. Two unidentified Matanzas fishing craft/MRP. N. 12-14 hours. CS Comment: *Re format for cable traffic on maritime ops."
104-10150-10001: TWO INDICATIONS ON CHART SENT REF, WOULD APPEAR TRANSMISSIONS RESUMED
10/11/63: Cable from Washington to Mexico City (Orig: Vincent J. Thill, FI/D/OPS): Slugline BYTIKO BYMOJO ZRERASE: "1. "Note with interest two indications on chart sent ref. Would appear burst transmissions resumed. Recommend any subsequent charts on hand in order see if there are any further indications of activity. Advise. 2. Leave aperiodic and recorders in LIMESA. Cable date and time any reactions observed. KUCLUB techs to return HQs per SCMEXI 407. At early date will send Messrs. (REDACTION) and (REDACTION) to install and leave other equipment for further search burst transmissions." Releasing Officer: R. A. MacMillan. Coordinating Officer: (REDACTION), CC/SPE/ by phone. Authenticating Officer: Charles W. Arnold.
104-10290-10375: CABLE: EMBASSY PROBLEMS WITH COMMUNICATIONS
10/26/63: Cable from Mexico City to Director: Slugline RADNOTE: "The Department of State has been sending American Embassy Mexico City traffic for further relay to MRID, the only way American Embassy Mexico (State has of relaying this TRF is via telephone, this taking much time and effort, sometimes over an hour just to get clear line, then very weak. Was wondering if KUCLUB Mexico City (CT/R training) or YOGU could relay this TRF via CW to MRID. Advise ASAP, as holding priority for MRID."
104-10522-10167: CABLE:PETER K. WOODHEAD ARRIVED, MET BY DCOS AND GOT
12/05/63: Cable from Mexico City to Director: Slugline RYBAT GPFLOOR: According to this document, the interrogation of Gilberto Alvarado Ugarte, the Nicaraguan agent with the story of having seen Oswald accept money in the Cuban Embassy to kill Kennedy, was conducted in an apartment "used by KUCLUB personnel."
104-10077-10302: CABLE: REQUEST INFORMATION REGARDING USE MATERIAL ORDERED 976-R-302-64
12/06/63: Cable from Director to JMWAVE (Orig: David B. Creson, SAS/LOG): "Request information regarding use material ordered 976-R-302-64. As stated para 2 Ref B sufficient details are essential for evaluation such requirements. *Transmitted requisition for KUCLUB equipment. **Pls include sufficient details." Releasing Officer: Desmond FitzGerald, C/SAS. Authenticating Officer: David B. Creson, C/SAS/LOG.
104-10076-10205: JMWAVE CABLE RE OVWL TRAINING
12/09/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline OOLONG PBRUMEN AMCROAK: "PLS pass FOLL KUCLUB training officer Daniel F. Gussow: Preparing AMCROAK/1 equip package for infil O/A 11 Dec. PLS confirm soonest suitability sigplan skeds as follows: Two medium speed skeds per day, one daytime and one night time; two OWVL skeds, Mon and Thurs at 1300 GMT."