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74. (Continued ww ‘TOD-S2ERST (430, 21 Oct 62 Photography of 29 August and 5 September confirmed that a SAM system was being deployed. Twelve sites were identified. One MIG-21 was seen, as were eight Komar- class missile boats and one land-based anti- shipping cruise missile site. During September the known number of each of these systems increased. D. In early September, consequently, we had ample evidence of a significant buildup. All con- firmed deliveries, however, fitted into a pattern of weapons which are essentially defensive in design and in normal operational enployment. On basis of such evidence President issued his statements of 4 and 13 September that Soviet activity in Cuba was defensive in nature. Vv. Our present knowledge of the state of these weapons in Cuba is as follows: A. SAM sites (These are the standard Soviet six- launcher second-generation-type called in NATO terminology GUIDELINE). 1. At least 24 sites, with alternate positions for several, These sites cover most of the island. Three or four more will cover the entire island. ~ 4- TOP-SECRET 251