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23 June 1976

MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Counterintelligence Staff

ATTENTION:

Mr. Julian Fox

FROM:

SUBJECT:

REFERENCE:

Clifton R. Strathern

Chief, Latin America Division

General Conments on Mr. David Phillips' Manuscript

C/LAD Memorandum dated 22 June 1976, Citing Specific

Objections to Mr. David Phillips' Manuscript

1. The general tenor of the manuscript leaves much to be desired

from both an operational and security viewpoint. The author in numer-

ous instances specifically discloses sources, methods, cover arrange

ments and liaison relationships. Various LA Division officer who have

reviewed portions of the manuscript pertinent to their areas have

commented negatively on the revelations of tradecraft and identifica-

tion of numerous overseas Stations and operations.

2. Other objectionable items in the manuscript concern the con-

firmation of Agee's effectiveness in neutralizing Agency efforts abroad

by publishing lists of CIA personnel in specifiguStations; revelation

28 of Office of Communications personnel in/every Embassy abroad; the

Agency role in countering terrorism, narcotics trafficking and training

provided other services to counteract these activities; and, the

specific identity of liaison relationships, particularly, the Israeli 24

service,)

3. The overall concensus of this Division is that publication of

this manuscript in its present form would be detrimental to the Agency

and this Division in

particular.

every.

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