“140000 - 2 - D. Effectiveness: 1. Project LIONION is considered by the Station to be highly effective and essential. In addition to providing the valuable photographic coverage cited above, LIONION-1 continues to provide interesting observations on the personalities and a”
“ilding (not the LIONION base) by a PBRUMEN Embassy officer and told that it was a KUBARK photo base. LIONION-1 is known by sight to some PBRUMEN Embassy staff personnel who have observed him in the neighborhood. Presumably they believe he is a Mexican. To avoid operational compro”
“this photographic coverage is of inestimable operational intelligence value in coverage of the PBRUMEN target. Should the LISAMPAN operation become active, part of LIONION’s time will be used in support of that operation. D. Effectiveness: The Station's estimate of the val”
“perforated ulcer. Since LIONION-2's presence was required at the hospital during the operation and also through out the postoperative convalescence period, photographic coverage was suspended until 10 July. 2. Other than a temporary postoperative morale slump on the part of”
“ilding (not the LIONION base) by a PBRUMEN Embassy officer and told that it was a KUBARK photo base. LIONION-1 is known by sight to some PBRUMEN Embassy staff personnel who have observed him in the neighborhood. Presumably they believe he is a Mexican. To avoid operational compro”
“ΜΑ 26006, 30 April 1965 ww XXX NO INDEXING REQUIRED ONLY QUALIFIED DESK CAN JUDGE INDEXING MICROFILM 1. During the second quarter of 1965 (the period covered by this report) the LIONION operation experienced some technical difficulties which have not been solved to date. Normal c”
“is in consonance with Priority A, Objective 1, of the current Related Mission Directive for Mexico. C. Background. This project phone to present esented fom approval for the first time, does not represent a new operation. LIONION activity has been going on since 1962 and costs ha”
“is in consonance with Priority A, Objective 1, of the current Related Mission Directive for Mexico. C. Background. This project, herewith presented for approval for the first time, does not represent a new operation. LIONION activity has been going on since 1962 and costs have he”
“is in consonance with Priority A, Objective 1, of the current Related Mission Directive for Mexico. C. Background. This project, herewith presented for approval for the first time, does not represent a new operation. LIONION activity has been going on since 1962 and costs have he”
“is in consonance with Priority A, Objective 1, of the current Related Mission Directive for Mexico. C. Background. This project, herewith presented for approval for the first time, does not represent a new operation. LIONION activity has been going on since 1962 and costs have he”
“!4-00000 SECRET/KAPOK A. Current Objectives. The original objectives of the project have not changed but have been added to in the last year. The project is functioning well as a technical (primarily photographic) surveillance operation against the PBRUMEN Embassy in Mexic”
“is in consonance with Priority A, Objective l, of the current Related Mission Directive for Mexico. C. Background. This project, herewith presented for approval for the first time, does not represent a new operation. LIONION activity has been going on since 1962 and costs have he”
“is in consonance with Priority A, Objective 1, of the current Related Mission Directive for Mexico. C. Background. This project, herewith presented for approval for the first time, does not represent a new operation. LIONION activity has been going on since 1962 and costs have he”
“ilding (not the LIONION base) by a PBRUMEN Embassy officer and told that it was a KUBARK photo base. LIONION-1 is known by sight to some PBRUMEN Embassy staff personnel who have observed him in the neighborhood. Presumably they believe he is a Mexican. Το avoid operational compro”
“ilding (not the LIONION base) by a PBRUMEN Embassy officer and told that it was a KUBARK photo base. LIONION-1 is known by sight to some PBRUMEN Embassy staff personnel who have observed him in the neighborhood. Presumably they believe he is a Mexican. To avoid operational compro”
“in one evening and could again be cleaned, probably in less time, if circumstances. should warrant. The target installation is aware that photo surveillance is a probability. On one occasion AMKNOB-1, a JMWAVE asset, was shown a nearby building (not the LIONION base) by a PERUMEN”
“produce disseminable positive intelligence. During the past year this project did provide over 5000 individual photographs of persons and/or vehicles entering or leaving the target installations, as well as approximately S000 feet of pulse camera film. Information on the comi”
“complished by two trained, full-time surveillance agents who live across the street from the target. The project is in consonance with Priority A, Objective i, of the current Related Mission Directive for Mexico. C. Background. This project, herewith presented for approval for th”
“provide pictures of three VOLADY males, who, although unidentified, fitted the general description and time frame furnished by LHERGO. The latter suspected that two or three VOLADY draft dodgers might visit LIRING to arrange travel to PBRUMEN7. The Station was able to furnis”
“4-00000 nta furnastin SECRET -2- been no formal audio product from Project LIONION since July 1968 when the transcription of the LISAMPAN/DOG traffic was■ .terminated. As reported extensively in HMHA 36553, 19 February 1969, the Station has been unable to activate LISAF”
“y in one evening and could again be cleaned, probably in less time, if circumstances should warrant. The target installation is aware that photo surveillance is a probability. On one occasion AMKNOB-1, a JMWAVE asset, was shown a nearby building (not the LIONION base) by a PERUME”
“AT NILIMA 25110 R.SIDE OF AMMA 25110 NW 65987 Docld:32422681 Page 2 104-10188-10446 PROJECT LIONION A. Identification. This is a technical (primarily photographic) surveillance operation against the PBHUMEN Embassy in Mexico City. B. Objectives. The operation is designed to (1) f”
“great deal of immunity from harrassment by Mexican authorities. The only problem now besetting the project is LIONION-I's excessive work load. As indicated above, an attempt is being made to alleviate this load. F. Liaison. The operation has no liaison connection. LIONION-l's”
“14-00000 -4- J. Technical Annex: Project LIONION continues to receive excellent technical support from the local WOACRE representative, Walter W. CORNBURY. K. Other: While LIONION-2's failing eyesight precludes her filling in for LIONION-1 over any extended period of tim”
“y in one evening and could again be cleaned, probably in less time, if circumstances should warrant. The target installation is aware that photo surveillance is a probability. On one occasion AMKNOB-1, a JMWAVE asset, was shown a nearby building (not the LIONION base) by a PERUME”
“ciates with whom) which are of great value to the Station in mounting operations against the target. In addition to photography, LIONION-1 and LIONION-2 are often called upon to do visual surveillance of the target installation and LIONION-1 is essential to the dispatching of the”
“t in the form of concealed radio transmitters. DATE JAN 1965 THRU D. Operational Assets (Personnel). LIONION-1 is a young PERUMEN lawyer in exile. He left PERUMEN in 1960, planning to continue on via Mexico to the United States where he resided in his early years. His two brother”
“ciates with whom) which are of great value to the Station in mounting operations against the target. In addition to photography, LIONION-1 and LIONION-2 are often called upon to do visual surveillance of the target installation and LIONION-1 is essential to the dispatching of the”
“continues to backstop LIONION-1 and substitute for him when he is away from his post. At the age of 70, she is not able to man the LJONION base full time, and her sight is failing. She is able to photograph visitors, however, and live monitor the LISA!PAN/DOG traffic. LIONION”
“specifically the development of film. LIONION-1's pay was increased 40 dollars a month effective 15 March 1965. C. Intelligence Production. The operation has produced thousands of excellent photographs, many of which are shared with Headquarters and Station JMWAVE. Infor ”
“President of Mexico and thus has a strong protective security factor built into it. F. Liaison: The Project has no liaison connection. LIONION-l’s cover backstop with the Office of the President of Mexico is non- operational.. G. Interagency Coordination: Not applicable. H.”
“o transmitters. NW-65924 Docld:32343790 Page 4 SEPOCTIVADAY -2- C D. Operational Assets (Personnel). LIONION-1 is a young PERUMEN lawyer in exile. He left PBRUMEN in 1960, planning to continue on via Mexico to the United States where he resided in his early years. His two brother”
“)4-00000 tartan (ini-cn SECRET LIONION PROJECT RENEWAL A. Objectives 1. Project LIONION, A long-term support project designed to provide fixed photographic, technical, and physical surveillance of the PBRULEN: Embassy and Consulate in Mexico City, has the following sp”
“dio transmitters. NW 65990 Docld:32392945 Page 4 SECRET/KAPOK -2- D. Operational Assets (Personnel). LIONION-1 is a young PBRUMEN lawyer in exile. He left PBRUMEN in 1960, planning to continue on via Mexico to the United States where he resided in his early years. His two brother”
“14-00000 -4- Coordination : The Ambassador is aware of our efforts against the Cuban target in general. He has not been specifically briefed on this operation. Future Plans; 1. The Station is re-examining the various points of view which the LIONION basehouse provides o”
“respondence to prepare new passports for both LIONION agents so that they may travel outside Mexico. Security measures employed in this operation are designed to make it virtually impossible for any opposition service to link LIONION personnel with the Station. F. Coordination. C”
“ncealed radio transmitters. NW 65990 Docld:32392964 Page 2 / Isad D. Operational Assets (Personnel). LIONION-1 is a young PBRUMEN lawyer in exile. He left PBRUMEN in 1960, planning to continue on via Mexico to the United States where he resided in his early years. in the Departme”
“ciates with whom) which are of great value to the Station in mounting operations against the target. In addition to photography, LIONION-1 and LIONION-2 are often called upon to do visual surveillance of the target installation and LIONION-1 is essential to the dispatching of the”
“was handled by Station Officer Gerald D. FAILANGER and Station WOACRE representative, Walter W. COHLBURY. On 28 February 1969, LIONION-1 was introduced to Andrew E. PELLEMENT, who assumed Project responsibility effective that date. C. Intelligence Production As an operation”
“monitored through carrier current from the LISAMPAN/ LISASH baschouse. also situated in front of the compound. Since the connection between the two basehouses was by carrier current only, and since the agents in each basehouse are un aware of the other's activity, a possible”
“ransmitters. NW 65987 Docld:32422681 Page 3 104-10188-10446 -2- D. Operational Assets (Personnel). 1 LIONION-1 is a young PRRUMEN lawyer En exile. He left PBRUMEN in 1960, planning to continue on via Mexico to the Rited States where he resided in his early years. His two brothers”
“edor - SECRET -5- G. Interagency Coordination Mot appl icable to Project LIORICN. H. Plans 1. The Station plans to continue to exploit LIONICN-l’s experience, training and location to provide the photographic and technical coverage cited above. In addition, the Station will ”
“LIRING as he has done over the past year. With the case officer handling LIONION-1 directly on a weekly basis, it is planned to continue picking his brains for additional details on the LIRING target. Hopefully LIONION-1 and 2 will be utilized for assistance in covering the pr”
“ciates with whom) which are of great value to the Station in mounting operations against the target. In addition to photography, LIONION-1. and, LIONION-2 are often called upon to do visual surveillance of the target installation and LIONION-l is essential to the dispatching of t”
“4-00000 Without the Basehouse and LIONION-l’s expert knowledge of the target personnel and activities, such an operation could not have been mounted. The operation itself, was an attempt to satisfy the top priority requirement laid on Station Mexico Cit y by -Headquarters. ”
“1440000 DET//A09( OLuRE1/fnn :/. LIONION PROJECT RENEWAL A. Current Objectives: There have been no changes in the objectives of the LIONION Project as set forth in the renewal request of last year. B. Changes:---- Howard A. TRECKLER has assumed the duties of Case Of”
“ciates with whom) which are of great value to the Station in mounting operations against the target. ク In addition to photography, LIONION-1 and LIONION-2 are often called upon to do visual surveillance of the target installation and LIONION-1 is essential to the dispatching of t”
“65924 Docld:32361431 Page 4 3 PAGE COPY NO. of 22 SECRET/KAPOK -2- D. Operational Assets (Personnel) LIONION-1 is a young PBRUMEN lawyer in exile. He left PBRUMEN in 1960, planning to continue on via Mexico to the United States where he resided in This early years. His two brothe”
“144-00000 CLASSARCAI* to DISPATCH F’tecy Przr.l D. PROCESSING AdticN MARMir fca INCHING TACtm 180810 Chief, WHD .XX 1 NO IN IMQUto No 0By QUAt/D *14500467165 resa Chief of Station, Mexico City CAR 10 iCEUISC 1rmom AASTEACT Chief of Station, JMWAVE 1mipCinU suwi”
“ciates with whom) which are of great value to the Station in mounting operations against the target. In addition to photography, LICNION-1 and LIONION-2 are often called upon to do visual surveillance of the target installation and LICNION-l is essential to the dispatching of the”