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252235Z NOV 78
TO JSC WASHINGTON DC//J3//
FM RULPALJ/USCINSCO QUARRY HEIGHTS CZ
[Remainder of recipients appear on pdf.]
SUBJ: Additional Transfer Cases Requirement
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- (illegible text)
- Many more dead were found under piles of bodies (illegible text)
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Release the 78 survivors under GOG control:
- Friendly Operations:
- JCS win number 128 authorized JTF Guyana an additional 25 personnel to assist in handling added requirements, to military in Guyana as of 21900Z Nov 78 is 285.
- Guyana Defense forces and US military continues to search for additional survivors, however, ground patrols, native guides, interviews with farmers near Jonestown, search of rivers and helicopter search using bullhorns have failed to find any survivors. Additionally, state has authorized payment of rewards to Amerindians for finding American citizens.
- USCINSCO requested additional body transfer cases and body bags, assets have been located and are enroute.
- Strategic/tactical airlift summary as of 24190Z Nov 78,
| Georgetown Deployment | C-141 | C-130 |
| Scheduled | 23 | 7 |
| Completed | 20 | 7 |
| Remaining | 3 [number slightly illegible] | 4 |
| En Route | 0 | 0 |
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| Movement of Remains | |
| Scheduled | 8 |
| Completed | 4 |
| Remaining | 4 |
| Enroute | 2 |
Additional missions will be scheduled as required.
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