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above field grade level either at standstill or unwilling. Why is it good people do not flock to AMWORLD's colors, especially AMBID-1 Pilot? Among reasons most frequently mentioned, AMBID-1's alleged unwillingness to delegate authority and tendency to surround himself with dregs of exile community which repels good elements. Sierra and Castillo, who above average, have already quit.

b. Political Action: Other than what taken in hand by AMBID-1 personally, media output of deplorably low quality. AMBID-1 blames goofed of AMBID-1 Pilot.

c. Operational Planning: June performance below par despite VAS training and Jenkins' consultation. AMBID-1's choice of target in Pinar del Rio ill-conceived and slipshod.

d. Operational Security: Virtually non-existent. Two-strike argument into Cuba and Punta Indio, originally scheduled for June 1964, prematurely blown and Cuban reception committees presumably lying in wait. Prolific early rumor indicates likelihood proposed operation widely known in AMWORLD Miami circles. Leaks there- fore, not necessarily attributable to high-level penetration, but hypothesis such penetration exists is quite supportable.

Remedy: Headquarters will cease discussing operational plans inside U. S. and insist on passing intel abroad.

AMBID-1 has consistently ignored our advice to batten down hatches and prepare for major CIA cleanup, especially post-Pilon. Has so-called total security control (Major Gomez) must be deleted.

e. Morale Situation: Poor, except maybe among Castillo's followers, trying out for role of Cuban Guevara follow suit. Charisma no substitute for poor general ability. AMBID-1's disinclination setting poor example.

f. Adelaide: Clear indications she suspects him and is preparing to move into your of establishment to treat her unreservedly, withholding nothing. Either

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