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enterprise had been undertaken by the Cubans without U.S. ‘Governmental support, that it hed failed because of their poor security, and that the U.S. could not refuse to grantesylum to the Cuban yoluntéers. If by veason of either new intelli- _ gence .or ‘policy considerations it is necessary to effect a major change in the operational plan, it will be necessary to divert to Vieques Teland 80 that officers -of the brigade -and, ships! captains can be assembled and briefed on the new pian. (The advantages .of. this “Location are tts “security together with the ‘opportunity for the ‘troops to ve ashore priefly after some days on board ship.) ke Naval Protection: The ships carrying the main force will receive unobtrusive Naval protection up to the time they enter Cuban territorial waters . if they. are attacked they. will 7 be protected by U.S. Naval vessels but following such an inter- vention they would be escorted to a U.S. port and the force would be demobilized. 5. Defections: Every effort is being mde to induce the defection of individuals of military and political significance, At the present time contact has been established by and through Cuban agents and anti-Castro Cuban groups.with some thirty-one specific military and police officers, including GR