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Pseudonym: Paslode, Joseph

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Definition:
Joseph P. (and S.) Paslode was an alias used by CIA officer Joseph Stephan Piccolo.
Category:
alias
Status:
Documented
Sources:

104-10225-10003: PICCOLO, JOSEPH S.

03/06/63: Memorandum from Harold F. Swenson, C/SAS/CI to Secretary, Clandestine Services Career Service Panel: Subject: Recommendation for Promotion of Mr. Joseph S. Piccolo: "1. It is recommended that Mr. Joseph S. Piccolo be promoted from GS-7 to GS-8. He has been in grade GS-7 since 19 July 1960 and was assigned to what is now the Special Affairs Staff (formerly Task Force W) on 27 August 1962. 2. As long ago as 16 June 1960 when he was a GS-6 Mr. Piccolo was considered to have merited promotion to GS-9, but the Agency policy precluding multiple grade promotions prevented his being considered for GS-9 at that time. He was promoted to GS-7 on 19 July 1960. On 4 May 1961 Mr. Piccolo was recommended for promotion to GS-8 at a time when he was expected to leave the Agency in order to comply with his obligation for military service. The recommendation was not approved on the grounds that promotion spaces were limited. Mr. Piccolo served in the Air Force between 4 October 1961 and 27 August 1962 when he retuned to the Agency and began working in the CI Branch of the Special Affairs Staff. 3. Mr. Piccolo has demonstrated an aptitude for CI and FI operations and is one of the most promising younger men in the CI Branch. His performance since returning from military service has been superior in all respects. 4. I am happy to recommend Mr. Piccolo for promotion. (Signature) Harold F. Swenson, C/SAS/CI. Recommend Approval: (Signature) Desmond FitzGerald, C/SAS."

https://www.archives.gov/files/research/jfk/releases/2021/docid-32371309.pdf

07/25/1963: CIA document: Page 2: IDENTITY SHEET: "Paslode, Joseph P. (ALIAS). Piccolo, Joseph S. (TRUE). CIA Ident. Card No. 6091. Date Issued: 7/25/63. Expiration Date: 1 July 1964. Received: Joseph S. Piccolo. Office: SAS." - - - Page 3: IDENTITY SHEET: "IDEN Joseph Stephan Piccolo. ALIAS Joseph S. Paslode. CIA Ident. Card No: 6067. Date Issued: 9 July 1963. Expiration Date: 1 July 1964. Received: Joseph S. Piccolo. Office: SAS."

https://www.archives.gov/files/research/jfk/releases/2018/104-10161-10118.pdf

The July 1, 1963 document notes similar to a prior associated one that an identity card for an alias used by Joseph Piccolo be issued upon the orders of Desmond FitzGerald. Any questions questions concerning the matter are referred to the Special Affairs Staff and Office of Security as prior documents further reference and this additionally supports that Joseph Paslode was Joseph Piccolo.

https://www.archives.gov/files/research/jfk/releases/104-10161-10119.pdf

A second July 1, 1963 document notes similar to a prior associated one that an identity card for an alias used by Joseph Piccolo be issued upon the orders of Desmond FitzGerald. This document mentions a completed D-104 form would accompany the request with all needed information on the subject.

https://www.archives.gov/files/research/jfk/releases/104-10161-10120.pdf

This D-104 form is connected to the prior document (104-10161-10119) requesting documentation for use of an alias which contains the physical and biographical information of Joseph Piccolo with another page that identifies him by name.

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Gavin McDonald • Joseph Backes

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