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[10]. 23 June 1976
[12]MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Counterintelligence Staff . -
[14]ATTENTION: Mr. Julian Fox
[16]FROM: Clifton R. Strathern | .
[17], Chief, Latin America Division
[19]SUBJECT: General Comments on Mr. David Phillips’. Manuscript
[20]REFERENCE: C/LAD Memorandum dated 22 June 1976, Citing Specific
[22]Objections to Mr. David Phillips’ Manuscript
[24]1. The general tenor of the manuscript leaves much to be desired
[25]from both an operational and security viewpoint. ‘The author in numer—
[26]ous instances specifically discloses sources, methods, cover arrange~
[28]a ments and liaison relationships. Various LA Division officer who have
[30]I reviewed portions of the manuscript pertinent to their areas have _
[31]commented negatively on the revelations of tradecraft and identifica-
[32]tion of numerous overseas Stations and operations.
[34]2. Other objectionable items in the. manuscript concern the con-
[35]firmation of Agee's effectiveness in neutralizing Agency efforts abroad
[36]by publishing lists of CIA personnel in specific tations; revelation
[38]2% of Office of Communicat ions)personnel in (every Embassy abroad}) the
[39]Agency role in countering terrorism, narcotics trafficking and training
[40]provided other services to counteract these activities; and, the
[41]specific identity of liaison relationships, particularly,(the Israeli 24
[42]service.) :
[44]3. The overall concensus of this Division is that publication of
[45]this manuscript in its present form would be detrimental to the Agency
[46]and this Division in particular.
[48]Cldfton R. Strathern
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[51]SECRET CL BY 009560
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