Cryptonym: WIPEGASUS
In addition, Alberto Perez Martinez was part of the AMTABBY group until he and several others had their POA's cancelled in May of 1963. Perez went on to take part in WIPEGASUS.
See 124-90106-10092, p 4: On June 18, 1963, Jorge Delio Rodriguez-Triana was one of the "Cuban Raiders Ordered Not to Depart" from Dade County, Florida. In a dispatch on February 13, 1964, Rodriguez was listed as being a close associate of AMDESK-1. Orlando Garcia Duarte was also involved in WIPEGASUS.
A cable in April of 1961 mentioned that he was one of the transfers from JMMOVE (the Belle Chasse Louisiana ammunition dump). A handwritten note next to his name stated that he was reported as a possible Castro agent in December of 1960.
104-10240-10268: CABLE: THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS, ALL TRANSFERS FROM JMMOVE LOCATION NO
04/02/61: Cable from JMWAVE to BELL: "The following individuals, all transfers from JMMOVE location N.O. & have indicated desire engage in raider ops with Miguel Orozco leader of group. They could operate as one unit or as small teams. Realizing some of these individuals slated infiltration missions currently pending it is recommended that 1 thru 11 remain raider groups with balance available infiltration missions if need arises. However if no raider ops possible foreseeable future all could engage infiltration missions. In discussions with group they reluctant join either AMBIDDY-1 or AMNORM. Feel group, because of training, motivation, physical condition, could have success in operational suggestions forwarded in JMMOVE cables of 29 March...7. Orlando Garcia Duarte (handwritten note: One Orlando Garcia reported as possible Castro agent in DBF 65605, 1 Dec 60, 19-9-9)..."
104-10221-10045: DISPATCH-TERMINATION OF AMTABBY PERSONNEL
05/07/63: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Chief, Special Affairs Staff: "1. The following individuals were on a standby basis with the AMTABBY Group and have been terminated effective 1 May 1963...Alberto Perez Martinez: 201-282574. 2. Caballero, Soto and Perez have been granted POAs per Refs B, C and D respectively...It is requested that their POAs be cancelled."
104-10177-10336: DISPATCH: TYPIC/OPERATIONAL PRQ PART 1- RICARDO ANIBAL MORALES NAVARRETE
02/13/64: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Chief, Special Affairs Staff: PRQ Part I: Page 9: ..."Section XV: Personal Associations: 59. List close associates, individuals or groups: Jorge Rodriguez Triana..."
02/27/64: INS document: Titled: Cuban Raiders Ordered Not to Depart: Page 3: ..."Name and File Number: Rodriguez-Triana, Jorge Delio, A12 502 450 (105-119917, Cubanos Libres). Immigration Status: Indefinite parole. Served With Notice Not to Depart: June 18, 1963. Restriction: Land Limits Dade Co., Fla..."
104-10177-10226: CIA FILE ON MORALES NAVARETTE, RICARDO.
09/18/64: Memorandum from Withheld, Security Officer, Special Operations Division to Chief, CI/OA: Subject: Operational Approvals: "1. The following individuals listed by C numbers have current Operational Approvals for use by WH/SA"... (Note AMDESK-1 - Ricardo Morales Navarrete, was the fifth one down with the arrow pointed to it: 201-285923). (Note: AMTYKE-7 - Manuel A. Rivero Coloma, was the sixth one down: 201-291734)...(Note: AMTABBY-61 - unknown identity, was fifth from bottom: 201-Number: 201-737177)...(Note: AMDESK-2 - unknown identity, was third from the bottom of the list: 201-744305)..."2. It is requested that the existing Operational Approvals be amended to include use by the Special Operations Division (REDACTION) for PM activities under Project WIPEGASUS."
104-10177-10226: CIA FILE ON MORALES NAVARETTE, RICARDO.
09/21/64: Memo from Withheld, CI/Operational Approval and Support Division to Chief, WH/SA/MOB/PM SOD/SO: "Operational Approval is hereby granted in the case of AMDESK/1, for the purpose specified in your request dated 18 September 1964. 1. The current OA for Subject is amended to include use by SOD in (REDACTION) PM activities under Project WIPEGASUS. 2. Subject of 201-744305 has a POA with an OA pending receipt of a favorable investigation. His POA has been extended and amended accordingly. 3. This will confirm oral amendment of Subject's clearance on behalf of WH/SA/MOB/PM..."
104-10122-10147: MEMO TO CHIEF, ALIEN AFFAIRS STAFF
11/24/64: Memo from W. M. Knott, Chief, Alien Affairs Staff, to file: (Note: the beginning of memo contained the same names which would appear in the 1968 CIA document on WIPEGASUS): "1. On 24 November 1964 Bob Gambino, SOD/SO, called and said that subjects will probably be returning to the U.S. around 30 November 1963. 2. On 25 November 1964 Jack Scanlan, SOD/SO, advised that the arrival would be in the first week of December 1964. 3. On 30 November 1964 Jack Scanlan advised that all but AAC-1142 (note: Ricardo Anibal Morales Navarrete) and AAC-1143 (note: Alberto Perez Martinez) would be returning on about 5 December 1964 at midnight on an Agency C-118. 4. On 1 December 1964 Scanlan advised that subjects (except 1142 and 1143) would probably arrive at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., at about midnight on 5 December 1964 on an Air Force C-118, with tail number 3820. He said that Bob Gambino, Arthur Garza, William Robertson and Dr. James Fearon M.D., would also be aboard. He said that the plane would also have loose cargo as follows: outboard motors, radio beacons, silence weapons, other weapons, commo gear, medical equipment and parachute drop equipment. He also said Gambino may be carrying some TSD material. He stated that James Fitchett, under (REDACTION) cover, would be there to transfer subjects to a C-54 for further travel to Camp Pickett and that Fitchett would meet the Customs and I&NS men at Base Operations. 5. On 2 December 1964 I advised Lawrence Fleishmann, Deputy Commissioner of Customs of the arrival and told him of the type of gear aboard. He said he would have his man meet Fitchett at Base Operations. 6. On 3 December 1964, I advised Frank Braden, I&NS, of the arrival of subjects and the other passengers and that Customs and his man should meet James Fitchett at Base Ops." - - - 2022 release: https://documents3.theblackvault.com/documents/jfkfiles/jfk2022/104-10122-10147.pdf
104-10122-10185: CABLE RE RICARDO MORALES VOLUNTEERING FOR DUTY.
12/01/64: Cable from Lepoldville to Director: Slugline RYBAT CHAPPIE WIPEGASUS: "1. All members team will derive satisfaction if one then allowed remain LEOP look after Perez and accompany him U.S. Cadick/Rip Robertson and Station agree. 2. Ricardo Morales has volunteered for duty. Request authority retain him. Advise. 3. Morales is intelligent English-speaker who should cause no security problem. His minor wound all but healed. 4. Will retain his I-512 for U.S. reentry. *Perez earliest possible discharge 15 8 Dec."
104-10177-10226: CIA FILE ON MORALES NAVARETTE, RICARDO.
06/19/65: Memo from Withheld, Security Officer, Special Operations Division to Chief, CI/OA: Subject: (REDACTION). "1. The Subject, who is the Subject of 201-285923, possesses Operational Approval for use by SOD (REDACTION) for PM activities under Project WIPEGASUS. 2. It is requested that the existing Operational Approval be amended to include use by SOD (REDACTION) under Project WITHRUSH."
104-10104-10069: LIST OF NINETEEN CUBANS IN CONGO UNDER WIPEGASUS
11/00/68: CIA document from SOD/GB to Mr. Graney: NAME: Jose Angel GONZALEZ Castro. DPOB: 23 May 1940, Trinidad, Las Villas, Cuba. DATE OF ENTRY INTO U.S.: 15 August 1960. Orlando GARCIA Duarte; 24 February 1935, Mariel, Pinar del Rio, Cuba; 12 July 1960. Juan Cornelio TAMAYO Cordovi; 24 June 1938, Guaimaro, Camaguey, Cuba; 1 July 1960. Santiago J. ARGUELLES Izquierdo; 30 September 1933, Havana, Cuba; March 1960. Felix FUENTES Games; 29 July 1933, Marianao, La Havana, Cuba; 22 December 1961. Alberto PEREZ Martinez; 15 November 1938, Arroyo Arenas, Havana, Cuba; 20 August 1960. Alicio CALAS Raque; 1 October 1936, San Jose de las Lajas, Havana, Cuba; 15 February 1962. Alfredo FERNANDEZ Martinez; 17 January 1925, Santa Clara, Cuba; 1 January 1959. Conrado FERNANDEZ Morales; 18 January 1932, San Juan de las Yeras, Las Villas, Cuba; 25 March 1962. Jose Severino HERNANDEZ Martinez; 21 February 1931, San Jose de las Lajas, Cuba; 1 June 1962. Guillermo LAZO Gonzalez; 10 February 1933, Pinar del Rio, Cuba; 18 July 1962. Manuel A. RIVERO Coloma (Note: AMTYKE-7); 11 September 1940, Havana, Cuba; 22 August 1960. Mario Andres ROMERO Arias; 20 January 1935, Guira de Melena, Havana, Cuba; 29 September 1961. Pedro LOPEZ Cristo; 26 May 1934, Vueltas, Las Villas, Cuba; 3 September 1962. Raimundo MARTINEZ Gonzalez; 23 January 1936, Vueltas, Las Villas, Cuba; 3 September 1962. Ricardo Anibal MORALES Navarrete (Note: AMDESK-1); 14 June 1939, Havana, Cuba; 29 November 1960. Angel Manuel BENITEZ Benitez; 22 November 1938, Consolacion del Sur, Pinar del Rio, Cuba; Early 1962. Jorge Delio RODRIGUEZ Triana; 22 February 1941, Cardenas, Cuba; Late 1961. Jorge Luis SILVA del Monte; 26 June 1929, Havana, Cuba; August 1960."