Editor’s Note: This cable appears to be a duplicate of 201027Z
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Z 200903Z NOV 78 ZFF4
FM JSC WASHINGTON DC//CJCS//
TO RUCIMAA/CINCMAC SCOTT AFB IL
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SUBJ: ALERT ORDER: GUYANA SUPPORT (U)
- (U) This is an alert order
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- (U) Members of the 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 bequest 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 two unimproved airstrips located at Port Kaituma (007-45N/59-45W) and Matthews Ridge (007-28N/G6D-2OW).
- For USCINSCO. As supported commander, form Joint Task Force to coordinate and conduct operations for location/removal of dead/injured US citizens from area of cult site. Develop plan of operation and submit to ALCON soonest.
- For USCINSCRED. Provide support as required by USCINSCO. Place following forces in advanced deployability posture soonest for further tasking by USCINSCO upon execution JCS
- Medevac helicopter minus (headquarters plus two platoons)
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- Medical clearing platoon
- Support elements required (fuel/comm/air control/etc.)
- Graves registration team and initial minimum requirement of 800 body bags.
- For CINCMAC. Provide lift support as required by UNCISCO 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 cites to be determined soonest. Dirlauth ALCON. Coordinate operations in Guyana with AMEMB Georgetown. Keep JCS informed. Report attainment advanced deployability posture and formation of JTF.
- Public affairs guidance. Public comment this operation is not authorized. Public and new media queries 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.
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