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PROJECT NUMBER:
8808
SESSION NUMBER: 08
DATE OF SESSION:
21 MAY 88
DATE OF
REPORT: 24 May 88
START:
1400
ENDE
1510
METHODOLOGY:
CRV
VIEWER IDENTIFIER: 003
1.
(S/NF/SK)
MISSION:
Determine if USMC LTC Higgins is aboard
a vessel off the western coast of Lebanon as previously reported;
if affirmative, describe the vessel.
2.
(S/NF/SK)
VIEWER TASKING:
Tasking as in Para 1, above.
3.
(S/NF/SK)
COMMENTS:
No Inclemencies noted.
4.
(S/NF/SK) :
EVALUATION:
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DIA
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DECLASSIFY:
OADR
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Site involves a hard, rusty dim, dark, hot, smelly, stuffy
structure moving sluggishly on water; there is a throbbing,
rhythmic sound that is so low it's almost only a vibration that
is suggestive of monotonously running machinery.
Grey, black,
and reddish/orangish streaks are primary colors, along with dingy
white.
Red, green and white are also significant colors.
Structure, perhaps a vessel, is plodding, nondescript, pushing,
gasping, wheezing, low budget, like it's old and worn out.
Doesn't stand out,
aims to appear innocent.
It's very
nondescriptness is considered an asset .
"Flag of convenience" is
a concept associated here.
Seemingly commercial .
A person
associated with it is in dim, stuffy circumstances -- cooped Up.
Other people are here with apparent weapons -- but usually only
present one at
time.
There may be five of these types.
Two
groups are present -- those who belong with this "vessel",
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those who are temporarily here w/subject of interest.
AOL/S of
an AKM.
Keeping this "vessel" wandering aimlessly while
appearing to be going somewhere all the time is difficult to
continue doing, but no plans are present to put back in to port.
idea is to keep subject away from upheaval where he might get
"lost" from those who have him. AOL/S Tyre.
Person seems to
have his time divided between a small, stuffy dark room in built-
up portion (superstructure) of "vessel" and a larger, darker,
hollower deep down in portion of it.
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SECRET/NOFORN
SECTION XI
1.
PROJECT:
8808
2.
ENCRYPTED COORDINATES:
561191/517240.
3.
BACKGROUND:
Recent efforts indicated that USMC LTC William
(Rich) Higgins was being held captive, probably aboard a vessel
located offshore of the coast of Lebanon.
Additional operational
data is needed in support of possible follow-up action in this
case.
4.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION:
a.
Access Higgins and determine if Higgins is currently
being held captive aboard ship at the offshore location
previously determined.
b.
Access and describe the vessel used to hold Higgins
captive.
(1)
Estimate dimensions.
(2)
Colors.
(3)
Significant features.
C.
Determine if Higgins will be at the target area on
Monday
(23 May 88) , Tuesday (24 May 88)
and Wednesday (25 May 88).
d.
How and when are the captors getting on or off the target
Vessel .
TRUST YOUR VIEWING - AND THANKS
HANDLE VIA SKEET CHANNELS
SECRET/NOFORN
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