Editor’s Note: This cable appears to be a duplicate of 200903Z.
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Z 201027Z NOV 78
FM CCOC WASHINGTON DC
TO 21 AF MCGUIRE AFB NJ
FM: JCS WASHINGTON DC//CJCS//
TO RUCIMAA/CINCMAC SCOTT AFB IL
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SUBJ: ALERT ORDERS: GUYANA SUPPORT (U)
- (U) This is an alert order.
- (U) Members of US Cult (Peoples Temple Church) in Guyana attacked and killed/wounded members of party headed by Congressman Leo J. Ryan, Ryan was in Guyana to talk to members of cult at behest of families of cult. Reports indicate that up to 400 members have committed suicide or have been killed. Cult members in excess of 1000 US citizens, all ages and both sexes. Logistical support to AmEmb Georgetown may be required to recover killed/injured Amcits associated with the incident.
- (U) Cult site is located near to unimproved airstrips located at Port Kaituma (007-45N/50-45W) and Matthews Ridge (007-26N/60-20W).
- For USCINSCO as supported commander, from Joint Task Force to coordinate and conduct operations for location/removal of dead/injured US Citizens from area of cult site, develop plan of operations and support to ALCON soonest.
- For USCINCRED, provide support as required by USCINSCO, place following forces in advanced deployability posture soonest for further by USCINSCO upon execution by JSC:
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- Medevac helicopter company minius (headquarters plus two platoons)
- Medical clearing platoon.
- Support elements required (fuel/comm/air control/etc.)
- Graves registration and initial minimum requirement of 800 body bags
- For CINCMAC. Provide lift support as required by UNSCISCO C-5 airlift authorized.
- For all, carrying of weapons and or/personnel for offensive purposes is not authorized. Individual sidearms may be carried, accumulate costs. Fund cities to be determined soonest, Dirlauth ALCON, coordinate operations to Guyana with AMEMB Georgetown, keep JSC informed. Report attainment of advanced deployability posture and formation of JTF.
- (U) Public Affairs Guidance: Public comment regarding this operation is not authorized. Public and news media inquiries concerning this operation should be accepted and brought to attention of OASD(PA) Autovon 227-5131. In coordination with AMEMB Georgetown, prepare public affairs guidance and forward to OASD (PA) for coordination and approval. GDS 84
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