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UNITED STATES MILITARY LIAISON MISSION TO THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF GROUP OF SOVIET FORCES IN GERMANY

Ulcl ASSlFlEO FOREWORD

IISMLM'S Lnit History serves several important informative functions: -It provides an annual chrmdogy of thc Missiori 's operational accomplishments in overt iriteAigence collection, -It summarizes developmental trends within the Group of Soviet Forces Germany and East German Arrred Forces. -It is a repcsitcry of iriftxnation pertaining to USMLM's role as a military liaison mission repzesenting the Coman3er In Chief US Army Europe tu the CImnander in Chief', Headquarters, Group of Soviet Fxces Gemany. -It ecritribcltes ta the milttary history program cf the Armed Services.

U5HLM's 1984 Unit History j3im those frm previous years to zmprise an important record of trenas, preceded and policy. As such it becomes a most useful reference dacunent in the conduct r;f the Mission's daily affairs,, UhllEO STATES MILITARY LIAISON MISSION UNIT HISTORY 1983

TABLE Of CONTENTS SWJECT -PAGE PART I. GENERAL A. Introduction a. Refcremes c. Drganizat ion 0. Mission PART 11. COLLECTION

A. Ground Collection Activities 3 B. Air Collection Activities 17 C. Restricted Areas 37 0. Detentions and Inzicents 44 E. Intelligence Infurmation Report Production 52 PART 111. LIAISON AND REPRESENTATION A. Official Visitors 53 0. Relations with GSFG/SERB 59 C. Social Events 72 PART IV. LMIISTICAL SUPPURT

A. General J5 8. Vehicles 76 C. Photographic Lmoratory 78 ANNEXES

A. Mebner-Malinin Agreement 79 B. louring Statistics a2 c. 1984 Personnc 1 Roster 84 I;. Dealings with ER6, Statistics a0 E. USMLM Members Oecoratea by CINCUSAREUR YI F. The Glienicke Brioge 92 OlSTHIBU IION 93 A. (C) MISSION.

1. The gritnary mission of USMM 1s to carry mt respcnsi- bilities for liaison betrreen CINCtlSARkW, m behalf of US Cmander in Chief kusopo (USCINCEUR), and CINESFG and to Serve as a paint of contact for other US &partments and agencies witn CIMCGSFG, in sccordance with provisions 3 the Huebner-FBalinin Agreement. 2. The semridsry and confidential mission of UXH is tc exploit its liaison status and attendant access for collection of Intelligence information fn the German Omcratic Repubsic (GQR). 6. (C) REFERENCES 1. TDA ElWlAUAA 2. UStUCOM DIRECTIVE 40-18, 30 Mar 78

4. USAFE Regulation 23-11, 05 Feb 79 5. 7113 Special Activities Squaaron Regulation 23-5, 01 dug 79 6. USm: Table of Organization 5503, 17 Oec 76 C. (C) ORGANIZATIOH. The Huetner-Malinin Agreement (Annex A), siped in April 1947, authorized the exchange of Military Liaison Mhsions between th? Soviet ana US Military headquarters in Germany ana leld aownn general guidelines fur their activities and for the support to be rendered by the headquarters to which they wcm accredited. The agreement provided for 14 accrecitetl perswlnel, with ccmplete freedun to travel, except in areas of military dispo- sitions. The 14 accreditea persome1 "will Include all necessary technical persomel, office clerks, persorind H ith speciai qualif i- cations, and personnel required to operate zadio stations s'' D. (C) STATISIIUS. 1. IC) Intelligence Znrormation Collmtion. in carrying out its seconc ana ciassified mission, CISHLM. dispatched 513 reconnaissance tours int3 the GDR for a total of approximately 580,000 kilometers. The Mission produceo 9Y% Intelligence Infomtlm &ports basea on informatim acquired during tkse tours. 2. (U> Temporary Restricted Aress CTRA). In 1984 HQ GSFG levied 4.8 TRA. Section II, paragraph C contains &tails. 3. (U) Wtentions and Incidents. USlrcbrl tarrs were detained nine times Ir; 1984, as compared to 12 in 1983. 4. (Ul Liaison anc Representation. CUSPaLM or his representative met rrXh SERB cr H3 CSFG representatives a total of 17 tima tc discuss a variety of topics. See Section 111, paragraph 9. E. (C) ORGANIZATION. IrSkk, nitn its support base in West Berlin, is able to employ all 14 accreaitations (passes) for aperational and 1 iaisnn purposes in East Germany. Details of pass utilization and OP the tri-service organlzat iori are provided in succeeding sun-paragraphs: 1. Pass Ut!lization. The 14 accreditatims provkkd for by the Huebner-Winin Agrement are normally held as PoUms: XSKH (Army) 1 aeputy :hie? of Mission (DCUSMLH: (UW) I hlaval Representative (NAVREP) (USMC) 1 OIC, Potsdam mse {Army) 1 Liaison Officers

bY 4 USAF 2 Liaison KOs 3 1 2. Army Elenwit. The TDA in effect m 31 Dec 84 authorl7es 11 cfflcers, 26 enlisted personnel, and four Departrent of the Army civil ians.

3. Air Element , The Air El€”: is coRposea of 5 cfficers and 11 enlistea personnel, organized as Detachment 16, 7113 Speclal Activities Squadron. 4. Naval flmnt. Tk WMriaval element consists of om VSblC officer. PART I;. COLLECTIN A. (C) WOW DIVISIUN ML-ECTION ACTIVITIES (All elements of this section, to include photography, classified COWIENTIAL ) . 1. GENERAL OBSERVATIONS. 1984 in WG, as seen by Ground Division, appeared to be a period of consolidation following tk massive oqanizational anc proceaural changes which occurred in 1983. The phased trainirq systm has been totally lmplementcd tnroughout GSkG and apparently is now the accepted method of assim- ilating troop replacements, Evidence, especially f rm WDW, conzinLe3 to confirm te undermanning in GSFG moat units, but tk issue 3f manning in combat suaort and combat service support units rewains unresolved.

Equipment upgraaes continucd apace during 1984. GSFG Expanded its program to increase the nunber cf guns in artillery battalions at oivisfon and army level from 18 to 24, continued tne conversion to SS-21 frm FROG-7 within maneuver divisions and supported tk ckploymnt of SS-12 SCALEBOAITI into the forward area. The T-80 tank wcm fully cpsrational In the 9 TD and li GTD of 1 GTA, ana was saen repeatedly in the 27 M0/8 GA area. (Furtkr details on tank dcvclopments in GSFG during the past year are discussed in para 2 below. E Frm a readiness point of view, perhaps the most signlfizant change within GSFG in L984 Has the lacK of participation in harvest support. UXM observed nothing to suggest that GSFC supported the harvest in the Sunner - Fall of 1984. No camps were forred nor vcbicles and persomel shipped to the Soviet Uriim. it renails to be seen whether GSFG has shed this burden once and for all, but for at least i984 the Swiet Army €n East Germany has eliminated one of its major training distract ions. The East German Army, although obviousLy lagging behind GSFG, continued to upgrade its equipnent as 'well. During 1984 SS-21, 3-8, EW M-1981 (BMP-2) acid THIN EAR were all seen with East Germsn units for the first time. In addition, two probable reserve dfvi- sions subordinate to Y and associated with equiprficnt and ammi- tim storaw facilities appear to have been fomaliy established (see paragraphs 91& k following).

3 2. TANK DEVELOPKNTS IN GSFG. 1984 was a very dynamic period fer tank develop-nents witrin GSFG, and Missim coverage of the tank probiem reflectec this dynamism. The high point of Mission coverage was achieved at the very outset when on the early morning of i January 1984 USMLM obtained exterllor and interior photography of the T-64fl which confimed that it fires a missile and has a laser range- finder.

4 On 22 Feorcrary 1984, almost a full year after the initial sightins of the T-80 Pn Halle, USMLM observea and 2hotographed the first partially uptarfed 7-80, The photography helped substantiate that this tank has a turbine e3gine and more fully revealed details of the suspensisi system, but the turret and fire control systm remaiwd hidden. YEN frm the transporter were froa the 23 W91D wRkk established that T-80 had been deplayed with units in tne 1 GTA.

5 Obscrvations by the NAVREP during Warsaw Pact Exercise YUG 84 corroDoratcd informstion previously acquired by SANDrjUNE regarding tiit! distrixkion of the T-646. He follwed the move of 16 GTR/2L37 WU during the exerclse. Each tank battalion within tne regiment ha twci companies ot T-64A ar,d om ccmpany ot T-646, exactly what had been reffectec in SANCDUNE documents.

lhrcuahmt the sunmsr of 1954 T-6@ appeared nore frequently in units formerly equipped only with the T-64A. Among the units to receive the T-648 in this period was the 35 MRD garrisoned in Dallgow-Ooeberitz. UMLM photography of these tanks showed that a3ditiorral armor had tern placed on the side and top of the turret, possibly to protect against tcp-attack weapons.

6 In Sestember BRIXMlS observed over 100 1-80 moving into the Letzlinger Heide Training Area M rail flats. This is the singlt! greGtest iiclmuer of T-SO seen to date. Side numbers of associated vehicles were frcm two tank regiments of 9 TO, thus indicating a complete convcrsion to 7-80 in these units. On 7 Novanher 1984 tbe NAVREP conducted a7 exhaustive recon- naissawe of tne &llgon-&eberi tz traiving area. he photographed a number of tan< train.iEg bmrris. Among them Rere two boards rtescribing training norm for tank crew members. The boards indicate that the T-80 am T-643 fire a missile ana the T-8G docs not have a diesel engine. They also mention possible variants fox tne T-64B ana T-80. This is the first informatfon from any source regarding T-SO or '-64 variants.

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As 1984’ drew to a close the Missions had made corsiderable progress in resolving the technical arid order of battlc questions associated with neb tank deployments in GSFti. T?e T-MA, deployed in 2 GTA, 3 SA and 20 GA, had been alncst fully exploftec. The missile firing J-64B ccrtinued to be deployed or the basis 3f one conpany per tarik battalion in units holding T-GLA, and the majority of tech inter questions hao 3een snswered. T-80 was Deing iqtru- OUCEU into 1 GTA 2nd 8 GTA, and although a complete oattalion complenent had slot been mserved they appearea to he replacing the T-62 3n a one for one basis. Despite the wealth of information the Missions hso accumulatec, w3 still had not seen an untarpcd T-82. In late December this shortcomiig was rectified wien USMLM acquired limited phutugraphy of the rear of a T-80 as it moved at night from the rail siding & Gross AmmensleSen into the Letzllr-ger Heidcl PRR.

8 Five cays latcr FMLM as a result of a very patient stake-aut of 9 tactics1 roc;te obtained the first daylight ph3tGgraphy of the elusive T-80 as it mweo north from the Koenigshrueck PRA. Sioe rwmbecs iderrtifieo the T-83 as coming frar the 40 ZTWlL GTU. This Maas the first solid assxiation cf T-80 with 11 GTD.

9 After Some eighteen months of anticipation, we were strum by tne similarity ketween the T-80 and T-64B. The photogrphy sdpporteo all the informatior previously acquired by other means, T-80 clearly represents an evolutionary riot rwolutimary design am has much in commm with earlier Soviet tanks, particularly the T-64B. Aithough the Missions enjoyed a very successful year in 19W vis-a-vis the Lank, there are obviously many more questions wnich need to be addressed, and consiaerably more photographic coverap of the T-50 is needed. Perhaps most disconcerting from ou: point cf vieri, however, is the fact that the untarpeo T-80 swn moving into tne LHTA in December were with vehicles from the 10 GTD/ 3 SA. What happened to the rieat deployment pattern of T64A and B in the north and T-80 in the south? We hope ta shed some lisht on this and other issws in the coming year.

3. OTHER SIGNIFICANT OERVATI3NS:

a. 07-15 Jan. The 47 GTD/3 SA conducted a major river crossing exercise at the northern Elbe cressiag sites near Sandau (UUC153) supported by other 3 SA elements. The 47tk’s three tank regiments, the MRR md Arty Regimert participted. 3 SA support included the Fmton Bridge Regiment, Signal aegiment, and Arty Hegi- merit. This was the last LJSY M cuverage af a fJll-scalc river crossing on the nothem ilbe prior to tk iiposition of the nw PW in May which closed off this area.

D. 11-18 =eb. 10 GTD/3 SA concuctd its first divisional exercise sincv rdocstlrg to the Altergrahow PRA from Dotsdam. USKM cwerace of the exercise revealed numerous equipment upgraoes and organizationai anomolics which indicate a possib3e reconfigur- aticn of 61 ETR and 248 GKRR to a brigade structure. c. On 24 Mar E> IrSPLM tour cbtaincd the first gmund phtogmphy of the VASILEK 82m sutamatic mortar in its GAZ-66 Carrier. TCle mxar was with elements of the 217 MPQ.

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a. 26 Mar - 1 Apr, Elements of six GFG, East German and Polish divisions participated in Warsaw Pact Exercise YIJG LSOUTH] - 84. The exercise involved large scale road, rail ana tactical movement frum the Jueterbcg PRA through thc Altengrabcw PRA into the Letzlinger Heioe PRA, culminating in a river crossing. Of special ktcrcst was the shmt nctice mobilizstlon of civilian East German vehicles and personnel to support military units. ^.

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e. Cn 09 Apz 84 a USkY tour observed the AKS-74 MlYW riPle with lements of tne § TD/l GTP. This was the first observation of the AICS-/4 W19W k~GSFG.

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f. 1/ May 84. 22 152m Field Gun MF76 were observed in a ccmpouna on Jaonnersaorf Training Area 401. This was the first soiia evidence of a 24 gun kattalicm Iri the 7 GTAts arty hrignde.

(J. 3ri 1 My a JWLY tour g~~lairienacccss to an unsecured Air Defense bunke; at Tomoorf Deployment Azea 4G1, which is associated with HQ 8 G4. Withiri the !iiiruer wwe numCrO'x 2osters which wtlire operational charactezistics and aephyments of Loth Soviet am NATO Pis Defense assets as well as charts containing Scviet information on NATO air and AD weapons systems. In addition, NATO air tactics and doctrine were cescribec. Of particular interest was a nap depicting Zeritral Furupe rind h'estern LSSR which was annctEteo with columns for entries arobaoiy cmcerning the flight 93th of rzcon sateMites.

13 11. Gn 17 My USKM obs~rvedand photographea a new U~it Vehicle Identifier (UVI> on an EGA truck in tne vicinity of Retsow 592/Pnklarr! 501. This suggested tne existence of a new reserve maneuver oivisi~r:subordinate to MD V.

i. On 05 JUT a UWLM tour obtained excellent video caverage 3f a tracked vehicle mwe by elements cf Lht! 13 GTD. caverage provi3ea unique vieNxs of Saviet armrea vehicles craveliing rsoss-country and ieyotiating oif ficult terrain. and suggests the trcmenacas future pdentia1 for video collection.

14 j. 28 &ne - 04 July. R major TVD level exercise, ZAPAD (WEST) - b4, took place i7 East Germany. The exercise involved Front, Army and Divisionled coms units from GSFG as well as non-GSFG signal units. USMd tours proviaed extensive coverage of the exercise to indude the tactical play by elements of 6 GMRDJ20 IGA and CPX play by elments of 3 SA* The cover name of the exercise was revealed first by a Soviet officer at the annual U5H.M 4th of July picnic at Potsdam.

k. On 10 ana 20 Oct observations of yet another new WI associated with an East German Army reserve storage facility, Grimme 501, ay USMLM tours coifimed a second probable FED V subordinate reserve division. 15 1. On 27 Nov the NAVREP obtained the first ground photog- rapny of SS-12 canisters and their transporters as they movm at night from Neustrelitz towards the Waren ?KA. This was the first Mission sightin5 af Soviet anologous masurlcs In East Germany.

16 B. AIR COLLECTION AC 1 1V1TIES NOTE: All succeeulng subparagraphs classified MlWlOtNTlAL. 1. 3eneral: SoVkt ana East German Air forces continued a steady snd consistent uwraoe of equipment and facilities throughout 1984.

a. Aircraft and Air Dperations:

a) Helicopters: The number of HTND E MM3 reglmcnts in GSFG equipped witn the 23m cannm increased frm cne to three. By year's and HlNO E bUl equippea regimts were located at Mnlwinkel, Parchim and Stenaal Akrfielcs. At least tnree boraer sites (Grevesmuhlen, Qucdlinburg, anc kachstedt) also have one HIND E m30 (25m cannon 3 rejularly deplQyed. Another s 1pificant developanent was the first Mission sighting in GSFG of tne actual TR Jmer on a HIP H assigned to Oranienburg Soviet Airfield. HIP K, originally stationed only at Allstedt Airfielc, were furtbr introduced to Oremen-Hellerau. These upgraoes signify 8 consiocrable upgraae for CSFG in both helicopter firepower and Em capability. b) fixed wing: Tbere was a reductim in total sortlcs observed, but acta; training appeared to be mre intense. A re-roling of Altenburg aircraft was hitlated as VISHBED aircraft were phasea out an0 replaced by FLQ&C;EH C/D and a new FLOGGER variant temed the D/J MCD. Furtkr upgrades occurred with thE: assignment of yet another FLOGCIER variant, the FLOGGER K, at Rltes Lager and Koetbn AirTlelas. TW As-12 Tactical Anti-Hadiatim Missile (TM) was ooserved only twice during the year, but the bcst photography of the missile to date was obtained. Employmnt of Tactical Air-to-Surface Missiles (Tdyl05) also flgured praninently . A new version of the AS-14 TASM, possibly W-guided, wzs photographed on both FL-R J ana FITTER H while FEWR C was observed for the first time firing a TASM, the AS-?. Additional launches of AS-?, As-LO, ana AS-14 TASMs provided significant data for analysis.

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a) Helicopters: HIND D at Basepohl and Cottbus Airfields were remnfigured with the IR Jammer mmnt and chaff/flsre dispenser. Prior to thcse mdfications, this equimnt had been employed only with GSFG forces. A HIP Corrnrand and Control variant was also introduced at Bascpohl ana CotttKIs. This is the first Cz helicopter witn the EGAF.

b) Fixed Wing: TIE constructim of Laage Airfield has been mnitored M a reguisr basis. The base Is consiacrod q~n- tionally ready. Units and aircrart which will occupy the base should LE identified early in 1585. No other significant cnanges in the tGAF were observed. b. Electronics/WS: 1) Soviet: Technical-quality photography of a modified LONG TRACK C at kittenberg 3-4 Site revealeu &sic$ siiailarities between its EMI BUX and that of the DOG TAIL raoar. This enhanced LONG TRACK possioly has a function and purpose similar tc; DOG TAJI 's. The Soviets aupnted Wealinburg EW Site with an as yet unidentifieo radar or antenna and also introduced a possible U/I raoac at Hillersleben EW Site. Tne latter raaar appears similar to SQUARE PAlR in design. Completion of a three-system chain ef PRP-3 RAMOW sites iri the western half of tk GDR was also zonfirmed. This main should afford full RAMONA coverage of the intcr-Gemm border.

2) East German: Photography of a wployed RP-4G preci- siwl appmach raaar for zirilian an3 milftary air traffic was obtained at Schomefeld Airfield. Excellent video coverage of BACK TRAP raoar was obtained at Rovershagen Sub Air Defense Slte, to include two BACK TRAP rotating in sync. Construction has steaoliy aovanced at both Rxtock/Gubkow ana Berlin/Kraatz SA4 Sites. We erection of a large environmental dome in the fire control arm of tne Gubk3w site my signal preparations for receipt of SgM€ PAIR. c. Miscellaneous: 1) Soviet: u/I construction near Mersekury Airfield was discovered. Hangarette style bunkers have been installed an0 nay i7dicatu an air defense funztion. 2) East l;ernran: WI constructlm sites were discovered ana manitorec at Schuenermark, Fehrbellin, and Zachow. The sites have large bunker complexes ant: are considered to he air defense- related. 2. Significant Achievements: a. On 13 Jmuary, a nevlly de2loyed RP-4G precision approach radar WES confirrnea at Schoenefeld EG Civilian Airf felcl. b. On 16 January, the first Parchim HIND E MUD with 23m canr,m were observe0 at Retzow Soviet Range. This was the secontl Soviet regiment in GSFG to upgraae to tie dual 23rrm cannon. c. On 17 January, technical-quality photography of a modified LONG TRACK C radar Mas obtainec at hittenberg Soviet SA-4 Site, iR

19 d. On 19 January, tecqnical-quality photography of the AS-12 TARM was obtaiced durinG an extensive FLOGGER lancing program

20 e. On 27 January, a Parchim HIRD E was phgtograrhed carrying a U/I roc+& pod. The pod apgears similar to the UB-32x57mm rowet poC frequently carried by 4IND and HIP helicopters. This new pori may inoicete ari improved rocket capability. f. On 3 February, a Parchim HIND E was pnotographed carrying stackea AT4 SPIRAL ATCm mounts on its outer universal pylons. This sighting confirms HIND E's capability to carry a mini- mum af 20 SPIRAL missiles am inoicates a formidable anti-amor capability. 9. On 3 February, the Dest plotography to date of the dorsal scoop on Neuruppin FITTER K was obtained at Retzcw Range.

h, FLOGGER 3 photography on 4 and 5 February confirmed the re-raling of Altenhury's Hir-to-air FISHED to the gruurid attack FLOGGER airframe. Subsequent introduction of FLOGGtR U/J MOD in Jwe-July suggests the FLOGGER 3 WcrC used as trainers In antici- patior: of the new D/J KcCts arrival. i, The first observation of a modifieo FLOGGER G, now dosignatecr FLOGGE3 ?(, cas obtained at Altes Lager Soviet Airfielc on 13 hxh. It is possible that t7fs aircraft is being confictrred far a mini-AWACS role with improved intercepticn capability at lower altitudes, Modificatfons include new diekctric patches, new wing roots, anc! new radomes. The electronic and st"uLura1 changes should provide imreascd corka t efficiency.

j. Cn 20 April, a modified AS-14 TASM was observed on a Mirow FLOGG-R J. The modifications to the nose of the missile suggest a possible TV yuiaarlce system.

2k k. On 25 April, the first sighting of an AS44 TASM on FITTER H was made at Retzow Swiet Range. This appears to be the Same AS-14 variant observed on 20 April. Tne FITTEF H was from TempLiri Soviet Rirfiela. This signting confirms FITTER H’s ability to carry the AS44 TASM, as we13 as confirming the weap” presence at Templin.

1. A TAI I. kINc C netif LabrrrS was discovered by MLM anc reportea in IK 1 215 1013 84. The new TALL KING is situatza irside the Altengzabow PRA. These radars have usually hem associated with Egrly Warning or SA-5 sites.

25 m. On 30 April, hINO D at Basepohl EG Airfield were observed am photograpkea configurea witn tne new JR Jammer mount and chaff/flare disp,*riser. -- -- -^I . ..

n. On 22 My, the entire AOB o9 thc FLOGGER G/K regiment assigned te Altes Lager Scviet Airfield was obtained. Twelve ILDGGER K and 24 FLOGGER G were noted. Tnis confirms that ole of tne rcqimmt's three squadrons has been upgraded to FICGGER Y.

0. On 5 Zune, the first photography of an EGAF HIP Command and Coqtrol Variant was obtained at Basepohl EG Airfield. The aircraft appears to be a HIP G. Thls upgrade suggests the East Germans are forming Soviet-styled divisicn support squadrons. rollowing this lnitial observazion the HI3 variant was also observcd at Cettbgs EG Airfield.

26 p. 9n 6 June, BRlXMIS noted construction cf an uniceitified Cast German site near Fehrbellin. On 17 July similar East German construction was noted by FMLM near the village of Schoenermark, approximately 5km from Eerlin/Kreatz EG 93-5 Slte. Our IR 1 215 0096 54 gave the best phozographic coverage to date of both sites. The insxallations are likely air-defense related.

q. On 12 June, a Heuruppin FITTER K carried ODD POD during activity at Belgern Soviet Range. This was the first tine FITTER K had been seen with the tC1.l pod. Prior to this sighting the pod had been obsezved 071y on All.stedt FITTER H. FITTER K's baztlcfield survivability should irpprove with this newly confirnec capability.

27 r. Cn 9 July, a Newrcrppin FITTER K was observed at Retzwc Soviet Range carrying n U/I bomb or pod. Tx device appeared to emit a constant bright light.

s. Confirmation of a complete SP-3 RAMONA system in the southern GO2 cam0 on 15 July dtn the sighting of RAMONA at Kalte Stauden-Kopt’. Tnis ninh RAMONA confirms the completion of a three- system chain of PRP-3 on the GDRIs western border.

20 t. The first sighting of a FLOGGER 3/J (MOO) was maoe et Alterlburg Soviet Airfield cn 23 July. Ihe nose section of this aircraft was modified, to incl.dc ncw antcnnas.

u. Tecnnical-quality FhtogrnFhy of the IR-3 drone was taken near Wittstock Soviet Airfiela on 21 duly. Several passes of the mom were observed. FMLM photography provides the first good views of the 3rcm Is port side and bottom. v. On 2 August, video coverage was acquired of Temptin FITTER H firing 330m rockets at Gadow-Rcssow Soviet Range. This is the first firing of this weapon system obscrvcd in GSFG. w. A ndti-mission coilestion ePfort was used to monitor alert take-offs at Koethsn and Altenmrg Soviet Airfiercs on 3 August. Two Merseburg FLOGGER E equipped with AA-7 APEX am AA-8 APHID missiles scsambleo from Altenburg. x. On 7 and 13 August, live-fire exercises were conducted at Gadcw-Hossow Soviet Hang@. FITTW H fired the AS-10 TAW and FENCER C carried and fired an AS-7 TASM. This was the First observation of FENCER with TASMs in GSFG and the first recorded FENCaR firing cf a TAW. Both still ghotogra~ky and video coverage were obtdiried. FLCGCER J were alsD videottipec firir'g the AS-14 TA%. Tnese firings are higfily significant for analysis of tactics, burn thes$ fligtit tines, em.

y. On 19 Hugust, HIP K were observed for tne first tire at Dresden-Hellerau Soviet Airfield. 7 hcse additiorial HlP K indicate ar. expansion of ECY capabilities in GSFG. z. On 25 Augus'I, turo FLOGGER K were photographed at Koethen Soviet Airfield. This is the second airfield in GSFG to receive tnis airframe,

&a. On 24 and 27 Aucust and 5 September, live-fire exercises were conducted at Ganow-Rossow Soviet Range. Lsunches of the AS-10 TAW by FLOGGER :and FITTER H were abserved. Complete fljght logs ant1 photography were aequired to inzludc missile burn times, flight times, lainch prcfilos, and tactics. ob. Un 30 August, techqical-quality photugraphy of nose modifications of the FLOGGER C/J (MOD) was oktainea at Altenburg Scviet Airfield. cc. On 5 mc! 12 October, a largc and apparently infhted enviromntal dome was photograpned in the fire control area of C;ubk~~EG SA-5 Site. An additional foundation was under cmstruc- tion for a probable second ooqe.

32 dd. On 8 and 10 October, a U/I aevice was observed at Beckendorf %viet EW Site. The apparatus appears to be a sensor or camera mounted On a tall mast. The site is five to seven kilmcters from the West 6erman border. A similar device was noted at Steinheid Soviet EW Site on 28 June.

33 ee. On 16 October, 9 FLOGGER G from Kmthen Soviet Airfield was photagraphed carrying an unusual Ab7 AEX missile. lhe missile was bri$t red with a white nose. The FLOGGER also carried a standard white APEX missile. The U/1 mjssile may possibly be an electronic simulator.

for the AS-9/ll anti-radiation missile. 95. On 4 &rid 26 October, a U/f construction site was photographed near Verseburg Soviet Airfield. Two arched concrete bunkers or hanydrettes suggest a probable air-defense or missile-related function for the site. hh. On 2 Nuvmber, a HID H from Oraniznburg Soviet Airfield was photographed with the actual 1K ,lamer mounted. This is thc first sightins of the Jamer itself in GSFG. ii. On 8 Nwember, a US1 clectronics antenna/rader was sightea at QuedlinbJrg Scviet EW Slte. The clevice is Zikcly IFF cr nav iqat ion ~t!1;it ed . jj. On 9 December, a probaole third radme foundation was photographed at RostockSSubkow EG SA-5 Site. This may indicate that an increased nvnber of SA-5 launchers will be employed at the site. kk. On 11 and i7 Oecmber, MLH pSmtogra$wd a U/I possible radar at Hillersleten Soviet EW Size. Tnis is the first time this piece or equipwnt has been observed ana photograpkd.

36 C. KSTRICTED AREAS

NOTE: ALL PARnGRElpHS AMI SIBPARAtXAPhS CLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL 1. PERWENT FiESTRlCTEO AREAS (PRA). On 16 Hay 1984, GSFG anmunceo 'Snincr" mdifications to the PHA presently i? effect in tne ClOR. The nm PRA map cbvinusly was the result of careful study and planning and an Intimate knowledge of the geography of the EOFF as It affects the Missions. There is no remarkable increase in total mea denied to the Missions; twwever, boundaries have been redrawn anc exteqded in sum a fashion as to canalize and impede travel and to aeny or restrrct ticcess to a very large nclmber of targets. In most cases PHA bomdaries have been delineated by roads with the specification thaz such roads must be consicered part of the restricted area. Transit throughout East 6ennay, therefore, has been restricted considerably. Actobahns rmst be useo to travel any distance or cross a mjor river, particularly the Elm, but stopping on Autobahns that transit PRAs is now prohibited. Intel- ligence collection efforts have also been significantly hindered. Analysis bas shon'n that, of sune 185 formerly accessible SADvl sites, radar sites , airficlds I ana air-to-grouna gunnery ranges, approxl- matelf 28% were rendered inaccessible, and 39% were mcrerately to severely degraded for observaticn ~y the new PRAs. Thus 60 to 7cwI of air targets in the GDR were affected. Large nuRlbers of the mort! important grourwi installations and tkir associatea WDWM targets, training areas, mu the major Soviet river crassiw sites on the Elbe are nwr in PRA. Following tk change cnly twc GSFG maneuver divisfons are nor completely accessible to the Missions. It is much more difficult to cover movement by botn trackeG and wrseeled vehicles since many major tactical routes are included in the new RIA, tk gaps between PRA such as the Altergrabow aid Letzlinger Mile have been closed, and traditicnal military convoy rocrtes are either fn or 9or"hr PRA. rlhih tk PRA change has opned a few new targets to USlbK, the overall effect of the change has been nothing shxt of catastrophic. Only through w1A reduction can we twpe to recoup even a part of what has been lost anb in fact by Decefrber 1984 there were hints tnat GSFC would be issuing a new PR4 map witn rcducca restricted areas. A photo copy of the 1984 PRA rap foollows on the next page. PRA W, GQR, 16 MAY l9@ 3a 2. TElisPORAFlY RESTRICTE3 AREAS (TRA) . a. In 1984, WG imposed a total af 48 Tmporsry Restriciea Areas (TRAs3, duwn from the 73 imposed during 1983. Similarities to multiple WAS imposed during similar perlods of tfm in tne past lead to the beliet that mst TRAs were exercise/ movement-related.

t. The new ?ermanent Restricted Areas (PEA) ma3 in East Germany alterea the patterri arid rimber cf TRA somwwhat. Previously opn areas between pH& are nw permamntly closed tc; Allied Mission travel ana need not be covered by TRA curing exercises. c. TRA imposed aurin3 1984: 1) IRA 001-84 throug”l 006-84 all coverea the general period G2-09 January. Of particulnr significance is that of TRA 001-84, 002-84, and 006-84, together with their adjacent PHAs, effectively created a Pive-kilmeter deep harrier strctcning almost the entire width of the mid-southern half of tast Germany. a) TM OGl-84, effective M-06 January, cmmzted the Finsterwalde anl kastern Border PRAS.

Dl TRA M;2-84, effective 0247 &Nary, connected trle eastern portion of the Jucterbog ano Eastern Border PRAs, including tr,e miestnarwd PRA with.’n this TRA.

c) ‘IRA GD3-84, effective 02-07 ianuary, connected the Weimar and Lossa PRAs. The khafstadt PHA was included completely within this Ti%. d) TRA 004-84, effective 02-08 January, encircled ari nrea bctwmn the Northern Bordez PRA and the astrow FRA. e) TRA 005-84, effective 0248 January, connected the Wrtheastern Bcrder PRA and the Tempzn PHA.

P> TRA GM-84, effective 02-09 Zanuary, connected the western portim of the Jueterbog PRA with the Lehnin, Altengrabm and the Dessau PRAs.

2) TRA 007-86 throw& 011-54 *ere all in effect durlng tk period 21-23 January. The small sizes and locations of tkse TRA suggested a possible cmend post exereise IZPX) by elcments of the East Gemn #o 111, since no major mawvbr areas nor rain rail lines wre completely blocked to Alliea Mission coverage.

39 3) IF% 012-84 and 013-84 were in effect during tk period 01-10 FeDrllaIy. a) TRA 012-84 connected the Gatha and Meimr ?IUS,masking possible exercises by elements of the 8 GA and the 4 MW3/MJ 111. b) TFlA 013-84 comcted the southern portion of the Aeterbog PRA with the Grossenhain ana Finstemalde FRAs.

4) IRA 014-84 through 016-84 were in effect during the same gmeral perid as TRA 012-84 and 013-80. These TRA covered areas traditionally used for field training exercises (FTXs) during that time of year. 5) TRA 017-84 and 018-84 were both in effect during the period 07-16 Februzry. They connected tk Teuplin, Wlttstock, Rathemu and Letzlinger Wide MAs/iTrainlng Areas, and effectively denied Allied Mission access to rOaa and rail movement between these training areas.

6) TKA 019-84, effective 30 Mrch-18 April, connected the Ohrdruf, Blankenhain, Kahla and Saalfelo PRAs. It included the SSM ma Artillery Training Area at Rudolstadt 401 ano the HQ 8 13 deployment area at Bad Berm anc Tmndorf. 7) TRA 020-84 and M1-84 were in effect during the perim 30 Mrch-20 April. They connected the Templin, Mittstock arrd daathenow PRAs, including the east bank of the Northern Elbe Crossing Sites. They completely shielded movemnts by tk 16 3D and 12 GTD, anc prevented extensive coverage of air activity at Gadow-Rassow Air-Lo-Zrolma Range.

8) TRA 022-84, effective 30 February44 by, connected the Dresclen and Border FRAs east sf th city of Dresden. 9) TRA 0584 through 025-84 were in effect during the period 12-20 May. a> TRCl 023-84 nmnected the Twlin, wittstock and Neubrandmhrg PRAs, benyiq Allied Mission access to garrisons, deployraent sites and maneuver routes traditicndlly used by thc 16 GTQ, headquartered in #msbelitz. This area was prevfwsly covered by TRA twice in 1984 (IRA 018-84 (7-16 February] and'TR.4 020-86 [ZQ March-20 Apr 1) ) . b) TRA 024-84 corlwcted the &terbog, Falkenoerg and Finstemab? PRAs and denied access to road and rail routes into tk Jueterbog PRA. c) TRA 025-84 connected the "3 PRA with tne Dresden and Koenigsbrueck PRAs and denim access to the sm~!arm Covered by TW\ 022-84. (29 March-04 Hay), This TRA, along witn IRA 024-84, denied Alliea Mission access, except by Autobahn, to t,* southeast portion of East Germany, south OP Berlin and east DP the Elbe Hiver. 10) TRA 026-84 through OJ2-84 were all in effect during tne period 02-10 &ne. These wese the first TRA shce the Iwcsitiori of the new PRA boundaries. These TRA, in cmjunctim with their PRAs, formeo a zmtinuous restricted area throughwt most of the southern half of East Gcrmany. 111 TRA 033-84, effective 22-25 Wly, comected the Altengrabow, Dessau and Jueetertq PRAs and covered sane of tk "ally used tactIca1 routes for wheeled and tracked veniclc movement between tk bltengrabow and Jueterbog areas. 12) TRA 034-84, cffcctive 26-29 July, connectec the Jueterbog PRA and the Eastern Border PIN and covered the tactical routes norrr;slly used for wheeled ana tracder: vehicle mvement Letween the JueterooG PRA and the Lieberose Training Area (located insioe the Border PRA). This TRA was seen as a logical continuatfurl of TRA 033-80. 13) TRA 035-88 tivme 337-84 were all in effect during tk period 06-20 August. a) TRA 035-84 ccmcted the Templin and Wittstock PRAs and includea tactical trails utilized by the 16 ;TO and flight paths for the OR-3 Drcne. The Aliied Missions were effectively denied all access to this area.

b) TEA 036-64 comectea the Wittstock PRA with tP.e Perlexerg ana Rathencw/Letzlinger wide PRAs, includiry the Northern Ube River Crasshw~ Sites. It included tactical trails and rail lines traditionally used by 3 SA and M GA units exercising in that area. The northern portion includsd fiight paths for the DR-3 Drone. c) TRA 037-84 connected the Altengrabow and Dessau PRAs with the Jueterbog WA and included tactical routes and rail lines traditionally useu by elmnts of the 3 SA and 20 GTD &ring zxercises.

41 14) TRA 038-84 was in effect during the period 10-20 August. This TRA, in conjuncttm with TRA 035-84, 036-84 ard 037-84, complezed coverage of the ring of tactical routes surrounding the Berlfn area ouriny ttiai period. It speclfically covered those routes used by tk 6 WHU ana 25 13 for mvmnt to the Jlreterbog PRfl prior to tte initiation of n msjor exercise; alternately covering routes sometires Used by the 7 GTD, 32 TD and 9 TD Rcr movement Into the Lieberose Training Area.

15) TRA 039-84 thrcugh 043-84 covered traaitional Sgvizt transit rcutes between pRl\s ti4 major Spviet Trairing areas, whlch shielaed exercise-related movement between the mjor traking areas in the Letrllnyer Heide, Altengrabow, Jwterbog and Dcssau PRAs Prm Allied Mission coverage. TRA 059-84 thrwgh 041-84 were in effect during the perod 01-23 September, while TRA 04244 and 043-84 were in effect during the period 01-25 Septmbez. 16) TFLA 044-84 and 045-84 Lulriiiected the Wcimar, Lossa, Gotha and Border PRAs in the southwest corner af East &many, covering tracitional tactical routes used by tk 8 GA. Tbsc TRA were in effect dLring the perioc Ol-25 September. 17) TRA 046-84 was not used ty U%M, due to confusim which arose amng tne three Missions concerning the nunbering of the previws seven TRA.

18) TRA 047-84, effective 14.4’0 Septmber, mnnmted tw Wedlimerg , Oessau and Rltengrabow PHAs, and can3leteky encircld thc Cochsteot PFIA. Yhis Is an area traaitionally used for movement to and aii support for the Lctriinget Hzide Training Area, particularly 3y elemmts of the 3 SA (10 GTD, 7 GTO, Independent lank Battalion and the 7 GTD Recon En). 19) TRA 048-84, effective 18-25 Septenbw, conriected tk Prenthu, lemplin and Neubrsnaemerg PWs. It covered areas which incluaca wheelEd ana tacticai routes occaslmally used by elements 3f the 25 TC and 16 GTD. SFetsnaz units Prom Fuerstenburg nave ken reportea to exercise in this ares. 20) TRA CL9-84, effective 25-30 September, cclnnected the Wittstock, Parchim, dbtheei, Pr:tzwal~ and Perleberg WAS. It der.iea Allied Missim access to training activity most likeky asso- Ziated with th 21 MID.

42 4. WRY.

a. Temporary Rcstrictcd Areas were In effect during at least a part of each month Detween January and Septwnber, while M TRA were imposed during the last quarter of 1984. b. There were 134 days in 1984 when at least one TRA was in effect against Allied Hissims. TRA were in effect during the entire months of April and Septemaer. The TRA average3 11.4 days each, ranging fmn 3 to 36 days in leriyth. c. The following table shows TRA days, by mnth, in 1984:

Jarmary 1984 02-03, 21-23 Fcbruary 1984 01-16 lrlarcn 1934 Xi41 April 1984 c1-30 by 1984 01-04, 12-20 Jcne 1984 02-10 July 1984 22-25 August 1584 06-M September 1984 C1-30 Xctober 1981 None I;nposed November 1984 hole rmpcsd Oecemaer 1984 1nt;OSed E. DETENTIONS AN0 INCIDENTS (All succeeding subparagraphs classified CWTEMTIAL unless otherwise indicated). 1. General. In carrying wt USP1LH's two missions in the GOR, accredited personnel repeatedly come into cmtact with Soviet and East" German military persmd and tk civilian population. The nature of certain of these cmtacts is such that reporting to himr headquarters and mention in the Unit History is appropriate. These contacts are divided into two catewries: a. DETENTION. Tour's freedom of wvement is physically restricted. Accreditation dQCWntS are surrendered with or witht &he preparation by the Soviets of an official protocol (Akt). Gircunstances surrounding a aetention may be such that it Is also reported as an incioent. b. XNCIENT. 1) Serious Incident. A relatively grave occurrence whose resolution may require action at a higher level than Chief USWW CPieP SEW. Action taken Frequently includes an exchange of letters at Chief of Staff or nigher level. 2) Minor Incident. Occurrence whose resolution can he accomplished at the Chief of #issim/Chief %RB level or whi& requires no aoditimal action,

2. DETENTIONS. Nine UWLM tours were detained in 1984: a. Sandau (Wu00553, 071M7A Jan 84. A USrUSLH tour was ccnducting a reconnaissance of Soviet crossing sites OF thc Worthern Elbe River at 07123oA Jan 84 When they observed a Soviet probable FW battailon oepicyed h tk Sandacler Wald PTCA (WO055). As the tour was oeparting the area, their vehicle became mired on a muddy tactical trail. Shortly thereafter, a ZIL-131 trux puli4 up behind the twr venicle and a Warrant Officer stood in front of it. The llarrant Officer was ultimately relievea r3y a ZIL-130. Tk Ratknow Kmandant was summoned and arrived at 0714476. He ms accompanied ay a Major ano a female civilik interpreter. Following an exchange of dQCuFnent5, the Komndarit requested that the tour fcllm him to the VEU Station fn Haveiberg (UW357) so he cwld call SERB in Potsdam. After approxirately a 15-minute wait outside the haveibeq Volkspolizei (VOW) Station, the Kmandant returned and presented thc tour with an Akt, accusing them of photographing military equipment Itrue) and being in a restricteu area (not true). The To-rr Officer refused to sigri the Akt. Docmiits were returnea at O7152SA Jan 84 and the tour proceeded with its mission. Dbration of detention: 2 hours, 18 minutes. 44 ..

b. Havelberg {WO35?), 121405A Ja 84. A WLM taur was traveling south M an unn-red rmo from Memen (QDOO61) ami passed several Soviet work crews khO were cleaning mud off the road Pollowing tb passage ~f a Soviet armored coim, A Soviet Senior Lieutenant in charge of one of these groups was visibly upset at tne passage of the twr vehicle. Approximately 3-4 kilmters furtlw down the road, th tour cam to a four-way road junction. Soviet columns occupied the three rmaininj approaches to the intersection, so the tour officer decided to reverse course. This took the tour past tk work crews ayin. At 12140% Jan 84, as they passed om of the work crews, members of the crew made threatening gestures at the twr venicle with their shovels. As the tour passed R goy of triese soldiers at a mderate spec (15-20 km/h), a Senior Lieutenant sudcenly stepped from the side of the road and swung a long-han3led shovel thrwgh the windshield of the twr vehicle. The vision of the tour crew was severely impaired am the ariver immediately braked to avoid hitting any of the other soldiers staridiny on eitner she of tk mad. As the tour vehicle slowed, the troups surrcunded the vehicle. The tour officer decided that furtkr ePfnrts to evam would only endangar the soldiers standing, rjn both sides of tk road and oroered the oriver to stop the vehicle. Personnel conducting the deterition were three ofricers ami ten soldiers. Tm tour officer imediateiy challenged the Senior Liedtenant bringing to hfs atten- thn thc exfstence of an ayreement between both governments which gave tk tour crew the right to be there. TIE Senior Lieutenant repliec that there was a military operation In progress in tk area am #& the tour was not allowed to be thera. The tour officer stated that if the Soviet government did not want missim membcrs in tk area, they woulu twz imposed a Temporary Restricted Area (TRA) in accordance with normal practice. The Senior Liectenant becalae vhinly nervous at that p3ir,C. Within 30 minutes OF the bitla1 confrnntatim, a Soviet Captain arrived on the scene. He asked tb twr crew if they were all right; tnen h~ appcsred to offer sme serious critlcism to the Senior Lieutenant who had swung the shovel. Following the detention, seveml tanks approacned the area. To preclude tk tour crew's mserving them, tk soldiers removed the tarp from a Z1L-131 am covered the tour vehicle with it for 2 1/2 hours. At approximately 1700A, the Rathenow Kmndant arrived and, after verification of credentials by both sides, requested tne tour crew to follow him tc Havelberg, where an Akc woulo be prepared. m7ce In Havelberg, the Soviet Kmandant enterea a VOPO statLon to prepare the Akt, while tk tour crew remained wtsfcc. Approxirrately 15 minutes later, he returned and stated tnat he had preparea the Akt (but did rot offer to show it to

45 the tour officer) and saio that it contained t#ro accusations - that the tour was benind Mission Hestriction Signs (true) and that the tcur was photographing military colmns (rot true at the time). He then asked the twr officer whether he rrouia care to sip the Akt. We3 the tour officer declined, the Soviet Xmrldant lauched and returned the tour crew's credentials. TIE actions of tk Soviet Kommandant were cordial thrwgnout. The tour was released at 121815A Jan 84 and arrived at the Glienicke Bridge at 122225A. Tk twr was oelayed at the bridge for 20 minutes. Guratim of detention: d hours, 10 minutes. c. Sandau (UW153), 141445A Jan 84. A US#t# tour was transiting Route 107 in the vicinity cf Santjau (uuO153) in an effort to monitor a mqor Sovlet river crossing exercise. Ihe Soviets scmd to be particularly alert For Mission vehicles. As the tour was attempting to evade a Suviet road block, the vehicle became mired and a detention ensued. The initial reaction of the Soviet troops was hostile. Tney made a hslf-hearted effort to efiter the vehicle and also managed to remove the valve cores Prom all five tires arid rtvnuve the swre Lire. The Fiathenow Kmndant arrived and requestee that the tour foflow him to Havelberg. The tour officer pointed out tkt there was m air in the tirw, and the Kmmacdant ordered the Saviets to fill them. Only ow valve core was rctwied. Tnc Akt was preparca in Havclbcrg, and thc tour officer refused ta sign it. The tour was released at 14194OA, returned to tk Mission House in Potsdam to change the tires, and zontlnued Its mission. DUrdkfCIn of detention: 4 hwrs, 55 minutes. d. klgerri (UT6950571, 131725A hr 84. A UMLM tour was targeted against the Altes Lager Airfield and the Belgern Air-to- Grouna Range, After omerving and cmprehensively photographing an active FLM;ER C/G morning flying program at Altes Lager, the tour departed for Belgern at approximately 1WA hours. Tnrougbout the tuur's stay at Altes Lager snd during the drive to klgern, inter- mittent HfS surveiilance was detected. Imediately upon arrival in the 8elgern area, the tour encountered an active air-to-ground range program in progess, involving FLOGGER D/J aircraft mking gun/ rocket/bomb attacks. The tour was able to position itself to observe and photograph this activity over the course of approximately two burs, considerable fnformatim on FLOGGER air-to-ground tactics, to incluoe stCeck profiles, wezgons mix and use of flares, was recorded. Throtrghokt this period, persistent Hi5 preseme in the area necessitated cautiolis phtography anc numerous asemation Point W) &hanSes. In aadition to MfS activity, a crop duster aircraft buzzen the tour OTI Lw occasions. At approximately 1700A hours, an apparent Soviet airfield security element in a ZIL-130 sudoenly appeoretl md gave chase to the tour. The tour WBS able

46 to evade the ZIL-130 wtil translting Belgerrl, where constricted streets and the presence of pedestrians argue0 against further evasive mneuvefs. At me point, the tom vehicle was forced to back cp and the ZIL-130 managed to bump Into tk tour vehicle, hooking its bumper with tk left frmt fender and thus preventinq any further movement. At approximately 1935A hours, tk Torgau Kmnumt arrived on tk scem and the normal detention scenario foliawed. 3cportmnt of oetaining BM Kmnuatura personml was correct. The tour was released at 2105A hours. Ouration of oetentlon: 3 hours, 40 minutes. e. Karl-MarxStadt (US55351, 151315A Hay 84. A USMM taus was transiting Karl-Wx-Staot, enmute to Potsdam. As the tour vehicle slowed to maKe a right turn from Route 174 tDward the Dres&n Autobahn, tnree urmarKed vehicles (presumably MfS) boxed in tne totr venicle at 1315A hours. Quick reaction of the TQur NM3 averted calkision with tne lead vehicle, which had dan~rwusly swerved into the tour's path. Slight contact was ma&, hwver, by the MfS cars when they tiGhtenea tk bax at front and rear. HE persmel tried the rear and driver's door in a pro-forma attcmpt to gain entry. Tne Volkspolizei arrived at 133W hours, a EM-53 arrived at 1350A nwrs, aid the Karl-MarxStadt Komnoant and a Captain arrived at 1502A hours. Prior to the Kmanoant's arrival, the tour was photographed cowtless times, to incluoe many pictures after a Mission Restriction Sign (MS](brou5tit in esgecially for this purpose) was erected in the vicinity of the tour venlcls. The tour followed #e Kmndant to his office at 152CA hours; an AM charging tne tour with vialation of 4 restricted area was then prepared. Conduct of Soviet persomel was proper throughout - even mtrlte and somewhat embarrassed in the face of MfSv arrogance. The tour was released at 160OA hours, and returned imnediately to Berlin. Duration of actention: 2 hcurs, 45 miwtes. f. Gross Santersleben (PC67851, D219ooA Jul 84. A USMLH tuur had been cispatched to the vicinity of the Letzlinger Heide PRA to monitor tactical movements associated with the ongoing exercise YUPAO 84". The tour notBced trafflc regulators in the vicinity and, being without surveillance, decioea to check out a nearby tactical trail. while travclhg mrth on tne tactical trail Looking for B suitable OP to monftcr possible tracked vehicle movement, t.% tar suooenly encountered two ENP 61981 heaaing swth. The tour ettmted a quick tun-arhnd m tk narrow trail, but the vehicle slippea into a hole and turneo onto Its side. The Bp1P crews cffered assistance and then positiowu their vehicles at opposite ends of the disablec tour vehicle. lne Kmarmant was smonea at the tout officer's request, and eventually arrived at 0X0105A Jul in a GAz-66. The bgdetxrrg Komandant questioned the Soviets at the

47 scene and prepared an Akt, accusing the tour of being on an active military route (true) and of photographing military activity (not true). The tour officer was offered a copy of the Akt - if he signed it. The Soviets assisted in turning the tour vehicle onto its wheels and allowed the tour to depart mescorted. Soviet conduct throughout the incident was correct and proper. The tour &parted the scene of the detention at 0301552 Jul 84. Duration of detention: 6 hwrs, 55 minutes. g. Kirchmoser (UU2405), 24144QA Aug 84. A USMLM tour vehicle Is engine quit while the tour was approaching the Kirchmoser Eqst German M Site (W237048). While attempting to restart the engine, the tour was observed and detained by an NVA Robur and a civilian Trabant. A second Robur replaced the Trabant at the tar vehicle's rear at 145W hours. The tour vehlclebs windows were coverso with blankets at 1516A hours, Two Soviet officers fmm the Brandenburg Kolnmendatura arrived at 1630A hours. The tour was extensively photographed by WA personnel and a Soviet photog- rapher, While the tour vehicle was covered with blankets, the rear license plate and the passengerside mirror were removed. Other actiwrs by all concerned were cordial and correct. An Akt, accusing the tour of espionage activities in the proximity of military "objects", was prepared and presented for signature. The twr officer denied the allegations and refused to sign the Akt. The tour crew was able finally tu restart the vehicle after the relatively lengthy detention, suggesting that the engine had simply overheated (it was a very hot day). TIE tour was escorted to the Helmstedt Autobahn. at the Zesar Intertank (UT1793) and released at 1955A hours. Ouration of detention: 5 hours, 15 minutes. h. Wemigerode (PC13307), 2816OOA Aug 84. A USHLM representational tour, upon returning to their tour vehicle, parked in a public parking lot in Wernigerode, noticed that the vehicle wa5 blocked by fwr empty VOPO vans. The tour officer called tk mtsdam flouse at U45A hours and notified the Mission of the prab- able detention. The tour returned to the scene at 1600A hours and saw three NVA soldiers and several VOWS standing around the bur vehicle, At that time, a Saviet vehicle with a Soviet Hajar arrived with a Wssian translator wkspoke German. Tk tour's passes were handed over at that time, and were immediately returned to the tour officer. The Soviet Mjor then said he had ta go with the VOpOs to the VoeO Headquarters. At 1650A hours, he returned with two other Soviet Majors and stated that one of the tour's guest passes only permitted travel to Potsdam. The point was.argued and the tour was presented with an Akt, which accused a guest mmber of the tour of having traveled to Wernigerode without Soviet permission. The tour officer refused to sigm the bkt. Photos of the tour vehicle, as well as the tour partlcipants, were taken throughout the detention. 48 ==a

Tne Soviets were cordial and smwhat mbarassed by the whole affair. 1t-e tour was relessec at i715A hwrs. (Note: The issw! of he discrepelt guest pass resulted in a protest frm the Chlef of Staff, GSG and the notification tnat the USAF NCO involvd would m lwicjer be allowed into the mR.) Duration of tne detention: 1 hwr, 15 minutes.

1. Vicinlty Cottbus (VT5372831, 281015A Oct et. A UM tnurC, during a routine check of Cottbus Training Area 4510, became mired dcnn while transiting an unavoidanle ruddy area. Shortly thereafter, as the tour was attempting to winch free, a 132-66 arrived M the scem and while appronching the twr car accidenrally slid into tne vehicle's :!eft rear corner. After tk o:cupents aetermlrid tnat tne tour vehilclc Has stuck, trle senfo:: oxupant, a Soviet Captain, sent his driver in tk direction of the range house or hunker. The driver soon returned with a detail of ten troops, led by a probable Cagtain. Tk tour officer Mas askeec to show his creoentials, but hicated tbt passes could 0n;y be show to a Kmandatura repre,ser;:ative, rho was subsewntly sucrmoned. At 103% haws, five SovPet officers arrived, foilowec me-half hour later by three Kcmndatura represeritatives (cme aolonel, me Majcr ann a civilian interpreter). Ine tour officer explained that tk tour ,7ac taken ttle wruq rmd (not true) because it Has too fogGy to see. The Komnamatura replied to the tmur cffhr that the tmr was in a military training area, and tnat an Akt mu13 have to be written. An Akt was smn precareo, which the tour officer declind to sign. Passes wzre then retumeFj, along with a copy of WE Akt. The Komnandant said he had Lo call Zossen and that the tour was to remln in place. Whiie tne tour officer was speaking to the Soviet cfficers M a variety of pnfessional matters, one %viet LieUtecant maw half-hearted aztwts to enter the twr venicle {trying door handles anc attempting to stick his hand through a partially-open winocw) At 13UOA hous, twc individuals with Airborne coveralls ovcr civilian cl3thing arrivec and started taking pictures. They wore PO rank insignia, did not associate nith nor speak to anyam else, an0 cwlo have been either Soviet or Last German security elenents. Tne tour was escarteu to an Autobahn entrance at VT5133m a: 14104 hwrs and released. Uuratim of detention: 3 hours, 55 minutes,

49 3. Incidents. Other than those events reported earlier in Paragraph 2, fwr reportable incidents occurred in 1984: a. Mustermark (WX%263), 28U445A Jan 84. While attempting to pass a civilian vehhicie, a WLM tour encountered a patch of black ice, slid off tk roac, and struck a tree. Tktour requested an East German civilian call the Mission House in Potsdam. Valks- polizei arrived on the scene within ten minutes. Stanoard photography was taken. Clt 0605A hours, 8 Soviet Major from the Elstal Kl;mnandatura arrived. He recoraeu the tour's names, asked for details (no bit was prepared), and aeparted at 062% hours. A Mission recovery tem arrived at 063OA hours, and tk twr departed the scene at C900A hours with the recovery team. The tour members were checked at the Berlin Army HospitaL for minor bqs/bruises sustained in the acciwnt. b. Zechow (uuS~05), 141115A Mar 84. II EMU4 tour was sent to check a temporary comnunications site/bfvauac area and tactical trail in tk vicinity of WS87806. The tour observed the site frun a oistance before approaching, and saw ~w3 sign of activity/omupatim. The twr drwe fnta the site and saw no sign of recent use. Wile exploring a trail through heavy underbrush near the site, tne tour offlcer left the vehicle to reconnoiter on foot the area over a slight rise. Within mnts after the tour officer left the vehicle, three soldiers merged from the brush and punctured three of the vehicle's tires; one of the three pursued the twr officer am calleo out "Kom" mal Mer!" ("Cm Iwre!"). The tour officer turned ana ran from the scldier, and the driver maneuverea the vehicle past the other soldiers and picked up the tour officer. The tour departed the site, notirig that a fourth soldier had joinca the gruup. The four soldiers watched the twr depart, but made no attempt to pursue on Foot. With three tires going flat, the tour halted in the town of Zechow (Uu600805) an3 telephoned for recovery. The tour remained in Zechow from 1411MA until 14160Q4, when a recovery tour from Berlin arrivea with new tires. Wring their stay in Zechow, two Soviet vehicles transiLd ttx town, aut were apparently rlot searching for the twr. Jhe townspeople were very friendly towara the tGur and commented that occasionally %vier; armored vehicles used a nearby trail. After replacing the fiat tires, the tour officer briefed the 2ecovery OIC am continued tk tour. The tour returned to Berlin at 151230A Har 84. [he four soldkrs who punctured the tires of the tour vehicle wore two-piece nomea green canouflage suits and blaCK lacc-up hots witn trousers Tucked into the buots, carrieo brown knapsacks slung diapnally across their cnests, and wre camouflage paint 011 their face and hands. They had no insignia of rank 32: nationality, ctirrieo MI srms, and did not appear to have radios or other equipment. 50 c. Laage East German Airfield CUV2157861, 101530A Oct 84. An off-auty East German officer atteq&m to cketain a USMW tour as the toa transited Route 103 near Laage East (;erman Airfield. A marmn Wartburg passed the tour in the opposite direction, rrrade a U-turn and attmpted to overtake tb tour venicle am force it into a ditch on the right-had side of tlw road. In an attempt to avoid an accioent, tne tour vehicle braked hard, but the Wartwrg swerved into the tour vehicle's path, banging its rignt-rear fender into tk tmr vehicle's left-front bumper. Tb blartburg then skidded, went into the ditch and came to a stop. The lrislrtburg was immobilized, but the arlver appeared unhurt. Therefore, the tolrr continued to krlin, crossing the Glienicke Briage without inei&nt at 1845A hours. 4

d. UWM Potsdanr House, 221845A Oct 84. Two East German civilian males, 17-18 years 010, gained access to the USMCM Potsdm House Curtpound by climbing the rear wall which abuts an East German sanitarfm. Tney entered ttw house throu@ a basement door and were imneciately confronted by the Potsdam muse OK. The two mles, speaking only German, stated that they wished to defect to tk h'est. The Potsdam Hollse ClIC informd them that there was no way USMLH cwlo assist tl-m am that tney shwld immediately leave. The individuhls seemed to Jnoerstand, offered no frlrther argument, and dtpartec the area at 185I3A hours over the saw wall. The WOguard at the front entrance to the compound was apparently unaware of be de fecticn attempt. E, (6) 1NfELLIC;ENE IWORWTIW REPORT (IIR) PROOUGTION.

us)rLw IIR production figures for 1984 are listed below; 1983 Pigures for the sire category follow in parentheses: AIR DIVISION (1 215) uSW4 Originated: 95 (l0Z) Based on Allied Reports: 107 (129)

SAhlDOLlplE Reports: 13 coo41 Total : 215 (235)

C;RW DIVfSfON (2 215) USMLM Tour Repokts: 248 (365) SAWReports: 252 C201) Based on Allied Reparts: 143 (3031 Total: 643 (759)

NAVAL RW~ENTATIVEREPORTS (5 215): Air Reports 9 (09) Grmd Reports

SANMIUSE Reports Other Reports Total:

TOTAL ALL ffR:

52 PART 111 LfAISm AN0 EPR€SENTAllOK (C> GENERAL. Relatiws with StKd specifically and GsFG in general were scmewhat tuxhlen’, during 1984. The early part of the year was marred by all too present hastile and dangerous Last I;ermn/Soviet reaction to Mission presence. This culminatco in tk rming OR a French tour in the Hall: area which causEd the first fatality In TriMisslon history. Tne Halle incident apparently convinced GFG to issue cautimary directLves zejarding treatmnt of tne Missions she the rest of tne year saw a noticeaole decline in these provocarive practices. The new EFC PRA mp In May yenerated consicerable correspondence, conversaticn, and rec Lpracal USWEIR imposed restrlctlons whJcn also plt a strain w1 the relationshio. And firlaliy, the threatened closure of the Glienicke Bridge in November resulzed in 8 CINCUSAREUR protest letter dong with several tmse meetings with SERB which tended to cast a shadow on the end of tk year. Since, Mever, mf relationship with tne SGvlets always features contrasts ar,d corlkadictions, 1984 also saw the first positive sisns of a CIK-t3-CIK meting and a willingness on the part of SERB to undertake a conslcwable renovation project at th? Potscam comFouna.

53 A. (C) WFICIAL VISITMIS: Visits by merrbers of the intelligence cmnity and otkrs with a professional interest In USPLM's collec- tim activity prmote an informative cialow which assists Us#M In its efforts to maintain an effective and active collection praggran. me following is a selected list of key personnel briefed by USHLM in Berlin during 1984:

JAMJARY

Lieutenant General Cathey VICE CIiCUSAFE Brigadier General Patte Mjor General Cannon USAREUR/DCSP€R I& jar General Swaln Tac Warfare CtrJCC *presentative (;A) twunter House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Mr Battista Staff Mbr HASC m Bayer Staff )rPr hASC Dr Sculley Asst SecArmy For R, 0 L Acquisitim Hr Kitson Asst SecArmy for C31 Ms Bemacquista IUSCmf MR Coach FSTC MS Cooper MICOM Colonel Kclt CIA #r Homet t CIA FEBRUARY

arigadier Gmeral Cassity Cdr , AFX/USAF€/DC Mr Tucker Cncl, Senate Armed Svcs Committee Sukwrmittee for Manpower b Personnel Brigadier General Holdaway USAREUR/JAG Colonel Codyhran 322 ALD/ZV Colonel Beavers 322 ALD/LG Mjor General Armstzong Ch, US Mil Tng Mission, Woi Arabia Colonel Carroll Us Mi411 Tng Mission, Saudi Arabia Major General Saint Cdr, 1st AD Brigatlier General [)rudfk ADC, 1st AD Brigadier General 31th m, 1st AD Cdonel Tildli COTS, 1st AD Colwrel Kremr Cdr, 1st Bde/lst AD Colonel Gri Witts Cdr, 2d Bde/lst A@ Colonel Downing Cdr, 3d We/lst Ac Cclonel Bernardi DivArty, 1st AD Colmel Oickson OISCW, 1st AD Liedenant Colonel Pape C--2, 1st AD Brigadier General Archibald Cor, 5 Sig CO

Colonel Van Fleet National War College (4 12 man group) WC1 Mr Seibold Bcnn Gp, AC4tMB BriFadisr General Darker VSARFlJR/DCSI Colonel Lackey LtsARELxil/mcSI General Caltm COPS, SHAPE Cclonel Gillespie USA.EUR/MCST Colonel Johnson USARtURJWSI Mr Peck Dep Gen Counsel {MU/Civ Affairs}, Army Cen Cml Mr Taylor Offlce nf Army Gec cnsl Brigacier General Eckelbarger Cdr? VI1 Cmps Arty

55 MAY

Lieutenant Colml Sullivan Fld #a Augsburg colonel Richards US€m/ECJ3 General Kwwlton =TOE Lieutenant General Lawrenee CAPSTM (+ 12 General Officers or designates) Colonel Tedeschi CdE, FSTC Calmel Walker Dir, MMIC Lieutenant Colonel Van& Hei Cdr, STLEU? Lieutenant Colonel Babbitt Cde (Des), STITELR ks Eustice PFprIC ?4r ' Cr e ighhton FSTC Hajor General McInerney PACAFJOodrl Colonel Elliott PACPF/IN Colonel Ezrell Cdr, 6008 TAFC COlOnel Bishop cdr, ESP Major General ked TAC/DO Major General Craig TAC/RWS Colone1 Arm i z TACJIN Dr St ubberud HQ GAF/Ch Scientist t4r '8owers Aedaas EmnJAdnin Cwnsel Wr Garber Ab4f)rlB BwK1/Admfn Counsel Lieutenant Colonel Rodriguez Cdr, 7405th Ops Sqdn Major kneral (Ret) Longanecker Sp Asst to ACWIN IF) ?or Attache Affairs JUNE

Colonel Moar & Party 403d MI Det Colonel Spivey 730 AWE Colonel Wagner 7350 ABG/CD Colonel Clark Cdr, Det 3, FTO Gemral Otis C1NCUSAEl.R Major General Fiala Co fS/WELJR Brigadier General Magel CoWV Corps Colonel Pamell SGS/USAf?EuR Lieutenant Colonel Torres-Cartegtna Cdr, 7Jd Sig &I

JULY

[)r Price MTW Mr Craves HICOM Ms Hmrth HICOP1 bts Burton MICOW coloml Ay ott e DATT, NEMB Warsaw

56 AUGUST

Hr Bmne WSA Hr Daly CIA WS Griesse CIA colonel Blanchad MILPEREN General klullins CINCAFLC Ha jor General -den AFLC/DCS Materiel Hgrat Major General Skipton AFWDCS Plans & Program Gewral Lawson DCINCU~UC~ Cmndore Kibune UsELCW€CJe Rep (PA) Wade House Appns Comntttee Mr Mawkins Qep Asst SECDEF for Intel )itr Alien Staff Member, House Appns Committee Colmel Smith Ch, Cmg Liaison Office cf&jor General Acker 3 #/CC Major Gemral Mitckll " cOlWiel 61aK wsm/co rs Colonel Greife UsAREuR/mffI Major General Graves Cdr, 3 AD (+ Cmnd Group)

Lieutenant General Ma ACSI/DA Colonel Fichtl Cdr Fld Sta, Shop Turkey General Srtmald CdrJFORSCt3lull Major Gmeral Oemoss FwIscoM/DCstOG kjor General -11 Gdr, Mil Tfc Mgt CRd WS Crawford Army Gen Cwnstl Mjor General Pfautz ACSI/USW Ambassador Goodby Wassador to Conference for Disarmamt /€urw Mr Ray Dep Asst ECEF for Reserve & Guard Readin-s & Tng Colonel 8rendel Office of Dep Asst S€CMF ptr Webb Asst SECDEF for Reserve Affairs Colonel Hickock USMUDOX Lieutenant Colonel Bartholmw MSC Lieutenant Colonel AWerson 7580 @s Sqdnm Mr Si" "0 Bonn Lieutenant Colonel Plnngren EUDAC I& Buckner KER AUGSBURG

57 Colonel Rmey Cdr, FidSSta Berlin Brigadier General Gordon uS"/DcSI Brigadier General Tabor WE/IC Colonel Hamam USAFt/iG Colonel 'lanskowski Car, AF Spec Actys Ctr Colonel Doxey Cdr , Eur Sp Actys Area FOr Johnson Staff Member, Senate Amd Svcs Cormittee House Ama Svcs Cmit tee Colonel (Het) Turmr Former Chief MM 8rlgadier kneral Krausz ADCJ3 IO Senatar (VT 1 Leshhy Senate Select Comnittee For Intclligence Oversight IC Staff Cfiaiman, DCI MINT cmittee Colonel Lesget 7350 ABWCD

Major General Perrcots USAFE/IN Brigadier Gerzral Boyd USAFE/XP Capzain (UW Marshall USElKw Majar General Fiala USAREUR/CofS Mr S teinberg uefense/Mil Affairs Cwnsel to Sen Kennedy Representative (MI Stump mePermanent Select Cmittee on Intelligence Representative (OK) WcCurdy House Permanent Select Cumittee on Intelligence Representative (FL) Ireland House Permanent Select Cmittee on Lntelligme Mr Thielmann AEW Bom, POL/MII- Office Brigadier General Powell USAFE/AW colonel Lewis t-fQ ESC/Oir Ops/Plans Dr Melch Dep Asst To S€CDEF/Chmn Matters vice Amiral Holcomb OCIKJCNAVEW General Dannelly CWCUSAF E 8. (U) RELATIONS WITH GFG/S€RB (All paragraphs WLASSIFIED unless otherwise indicated): Meetings with Saviet Autkrities: In 1384, 17 W/S€RE meetings todr place. A total of 11 items of USdrfginated nm-routim correspondence were passed to SERB. Five pieces of Suviet- originated non-routine correspondence were received by U%M. 1, On 05 Jan, Chief USMLM met with CSERB at the latter's office in Potsdam to deliver a non-paper protesting the 2 Dec 83 Soviet violation of FRG airspace near Wehlhausen. Subsequent to transla- tion, Cot Rubanov indicated that delivery would be accomplished tu competent authorities. In response to gentle needling by Chief USHLM about the dangers involved, Rubanov stated that GFG was in fact aware of the cwequences of border overflights which accounted Por the strict measures taken by GSFG to prevent their occurrence. . He further oplned that investigation wwld prove the latest Allied assertion to be as baseless as similar protests delfvered in the recent past by Chief USI4.M. 2, an 1617OOA Jan, Chief W met with COL Malygin, Deputy Chief SERB, at the latter's office in Potsdam. Topics incluckd a Us C'INC-trs-CINc proposal the recent rash of detentions, and particularly the 12 Jan detention in the course 07 which a Soviet liew tenant had smashed the whdshield of the tour vehicle with a shovel (See also Detentions and Incidents, page 50). Mlygfn denied that an officer had wielded the shovel and rather ingenuwsly suggested that the damage resulted during a shovel-toting Soviet soldier's attempt to escape frm the path of the U94-M mrushing tour vehicle. Arter additional prodding from the Chief of Mission, Ftalygln prmised to bring the matter to his Headquarter's attention. 3. On 2116OOA Mar, Chief USMLM, at his reqwst, net with ca bbanov at tk SERB Potsdam Office. Chief USMCH presented as the first item af business the following note vcrbale: "The %lloufng incidents are brought to the attention of the Soviet External Relations Branch: A. Belgem area, approximately 1700 hours, 13 Mar 84. A USU vehicle with MAJ mhn, MdJ Black and TSgt kwey was chased throu$ the streets of Belprn by a Soviet ZIL-130 truck. As the MLM vehicle was backing up in the congested town this same Soviet truck deliberately rammed into the bmt of the UWvehicle causing the damages shown in the enclosed photo. B. Zechow area, approximately 1100 Nrs, 15 Mar 84. Fm Soviet soldiers surmised a usML14 vehicle with Wise and 9% Blake. Three of the fwr tires on the vehicle were slashed by the Soviet soldiers and threatening moves to include striking the windshield with a knapsa& were made toward the WIW vehicle and personnel. This was a very dangerws encounter and only the mol- headedness of the tour prevented mre serious consequences. The tour vehicle was totally disabled and three new tires had k brought in from West Rerlin. Such provocative contacts Initiated by the Soviet military are not new and seem to be a part of deliberate policy on the part of [;SF6 to deal more harshly with the Allied Military Missions in tk discharge of their legal responsibilities. These incidents are clearly in contravention of the Huebner-klinin Agreement and are very aangeraus to all persons involved - US and Soviet, Yw will note that the Soviet Military Liaison Missfan in FrankTurt Is never treated in this crude and illegal fashion. I ask that ywr report these matters to CINCGSFG and provide assurance that they will not be repeated." Rubanov indicated that the Belgern incident had been reported to the Ghief of Staff and to the CIWC and that disciplinary action had hen taken against the driver of the ZIL-140. He professed to have no information concerning the Zechow Incident and promissed to look into the matter, after wandering aloud why USHM had not reported it at the tlme to the responsible Kmandatura. Interestingly, he did not employ the usual SEW retort that USU brought such incidents upon themselves by their provocative and illegal activities. Chief USKM then dealt with a 16 Har SERB letter reporting the aggressive actions of US troops directed against a Soviet flag tour in the Gruenewald on 14 Mar. Chief USMLWs reply was to the effect that a11 matters in Berlin were outside UW's jurisdiction, but that, in view of SERB'S concern, he had referred the matter to USCOB, and a response could be expected through normal charnels. 4. On 23 Apr, SERB delivered a response lo USAREUR Chief OP Staff's letter of 12 Apr protesting the deliberate ramming of toerr vehicles. Text of the response follows:

"Dear General, This is to admowledge receipt of your letter ef 12 Apr 1984 concerning the alleged cases of 'a praneditated ramming by Soviet military vehicles of vehicles of the American Military Liaison Mission. 1 mnnot agree with you that the blame lies with the drivers of the Soviet vehicles in all of the cases specified in your letter, for example, on B March 1983, W vehicle Mo. 27 squeezed into a colm of Saviet military vehicles and moved right up to tk rear of a KAMAZ military vehicle, thus being in a blind spot for the driver of The truck. Then, when the colum rmoed speed, the us#w vehicle crashed into the Soviet vehicle. The driver of the KAWz did not notice the collfsim and continued on. On 16 DeceRlber 1983, mrso? the W in vehicle No. 23 approaching 8 military colunn head-an pmtographed military equipment. In an attempt by the USMLM personnel to evade a detention, there was a collision between the UWM vehicle and a Soviet truck. And finally, m 13 Mrch 1984, USMA personnel Major Ellack Major Bohn and Technical Sergeant Qewey in Vehicle No. 23 pen&=& 8 permanent restricted area and photographed Soviet military aircraft conducting banbing training. %en Soviet military personnel atterpted to detain the vehicle of your Mission, it entered an unrestricted area where it was detained near the tow of Belgem. In blocking the vehicle there was a collisim between the Soviet and American vehicles, You contend that Soviet military personnel deliberately create dangeraus situations and use physical force on the crews of tk UsMLp1. The facts indicate sometthing different. A tendency toward frevnt and serious violations by persmel. of ywr Mission of the road safety regulations of tna EDR has recently becm noticeable. This creates danger to the health and lives of those nearby and to the Mission personwl themselves. For example, on 2 February 1983, in Hiesenburg, the crew of vehicle No. 29, Major Eschrlch and Sergeant Poindexter, travelled at great speed in conditions of pmr visibility, not observing traffic regulations, and were involved in a vehicular accident. The UW vehicle skidaed into a roadside ditch and rolled over. In mch 1983 alone there were seven incidents involvim dangerous speeding by drivers ~r WMvehicles. On 28 January 1984, persmnel ef your Mission, Captain Croxall and Sergeant Scharfner in vehicle WO. 28, attempted at great speed to pass a cargo vehicle and, after having broken traffic laws, crashed into a bee. Very. often drivers of Mission vehicles do rot fulfill the demands of the representative of the Peoples’ police of the GDR. It is not difficult to see from these typs of vlolatims and auto accidents that it is lfmpossible to find any signs of the use of physical force. Horeover, there is nu Gasis to maintain that there is an alleged increase in hostility toward members of your Missim. 61 In corcClusion, I wmld like to emphasize that the command element of Group of Soviet Forces Germany attaches great significance ta the activity of the Military Liaison Missions and, in accordance with the provisions of the Huehner-Mallnin Agreement, tams and will mtinuc to take all necessary rneasures to ensure noma1 activity of the personnel of your Mission. Respectfully,

I. SVIRIWV GEN-COt Chief of Staff', GSFG" No response was made to this letter. Tktwo accidents to wnich Sviridov referred were mlnor in nature, completely unavoidable, and involved neither Soviet nor East German persomel, TIE seven fnCi- aents in March 1983 were never mntionea Defore nor since and were probably pure inventions sudd to paa the inaictmnt of EWlrl personnel

5. On 28 Apr, SERB passed a response to the US lttter of 17 Apr which had pretested a Soviet violation or FRG air space. Text of the reply follows: "Dear General: The protest maw in your letter af 17 April 1984 concemiy the alleged vioiation of the airspace of tk FRG by Soviet military helicopters &ween 6 and 10 March 1984 canmt be accepted. As a result of an investigation and an analysis af the informatfon Trom an objective investigath of klicopter flights in the border zme, it nas been establfskeo that violations of the state border OP tk SRG by helcopters of tihe: Air Forces cannot be corrob- orated. Helicopter crews flying in the border zone did mt approach closer than 2 kilmeters to the border. Tm fllmts were ma& only under visual flig"lt conditions which cwnpletely rule out any violation of the border. Tne side numbers of individual helicopters specified by you can be observed from the FRG with swcial optical or television ecFJipmmnt.

1. SVlRZDW EN-COL Chief of Staff, GSFGn 62 6. On 3 May, Chief USMLM sent a letter to SERB advising that the 2500 iiters of gasollw prtivided on a rronthly basis to USMLh was 500 liters less than that furnished the Soviet plisslm in Frankfurt and ssking that USMLH's allocation be raiscd to 3300 liters. Tb letter further advised that, shwld this increase rot be possible, parity would be achieved though a reduction in SMLM-F's allowance. (Letter was never answered aut UYqM almost imnddiately started receiving the additional 500 liters per month). 7. On 16 Hay, ChieT UXM delivered the following letter of protest to COL Wtalygfn, Actfng Chief SERB: "Dear Co lone 1 Malysi a, The pdrpose of this letter is to bring to ywr attenth yet anctner crude, illegal and dangerous Interference by East German autnorities in the authorized activities of USMLM. On 15 May at approximately 1115 hours, LTC Boyette and TSgt kwey, travelling in USFCM Car Nr 21, were transitkg Uarl-MElrx-Stadt, a city which as you well know Is clearly locateo In a nonrestricted area. khlle observing tk rules 0% the road in RO proximity to any military activity, tney were suddenly and witmu: warning forced off tke road and up against a metal railing Sy a white Wartburg OF Esst German registry. This same car then backed into the UXH vehicle while simuitaneously a red Wartaurg struck the vehicle from the rear. A third car, a white Lada, men pulled up along the driver's side of car Nr, 21 completely boxiq in the UXH vehicle. Tk occupants of these three vehicles, obviodsly a3ents of the Ministry for State Security, then jumped out of their cars ana attempted to force taeir way into the LISMLH vehicle. Failing his, they banged on the wrinchws and made thrzatening gestures to LTC Hoyettte and TSgt kwey. Tkey next proceeded to take innwranle photographs of the venicle and its occupants. After a whlle, the HfS vehicles were replaced by VDPO cars ano adaitlonal mifamed policemen. Throughout tw detention, East German authcrlties were obnoxious and arrogant and even went so far as to erect 6 Mission Restriction Sign in close proximity to the U%M vehicle.

Althoclgh tlw first Soviet vehlcle (03-97 RN, Military Kmandstura markings) apppeared on the scene at 1150 hwrs, it was not lntil 13M hours that a Soviet officer Tinally approached the vet-izle and identified riimself as LTC A.W. Bazgiw, a representative af the local Kmandatura. lhis officer eventually escorted the USNM vehicle away frm the scene which tw by n3w attractea awroximtely 2QO specatators - This provocative carnival organirec East German authorities, we will bath agree, 1s an Insult to our relatior,ship. I strwlgly 63 protest such a crude violation ef mf status as guaranteed by tk mrehiw-Mlinin agreement. I also strcnjly protest the unwilling- ness of HQ GSFG to fulPill its clearly stated obligation to providc for the security of bXM. Arid finally I strongly protest the ina- Dility of HQ GSFG to exercise any restraint on fast German authorities in matters where thy nave absolutely m jurfsdlction.

I am sure 1 need not ayain remind yo^ of the cantirued protection enjoyed by General Major ryal'tsav and his fellow officers and Nccs In Frankfurt. I ask you to inmediately convey my concerns to General Zaytsev and provide me assurances that such serious departures from the estab llshed wrms of our relationship will not be repeated. Sincerely,

KOLAMJ LAJOlE Colmel, GS Ct,ieP of Mission"

Malygln had rio comment to offer other than that the correspondence would be expeditiously forwardea to H1 WG. Other matters discussed at this time included tk Chief of Mission's dlsappoinzmmt at the cavalier way in wnich the new PRA map had tieeri delivered ana tne lack of warning (the map was actdally delivereo some 12 hours after its effective aate). Malygin apolo- gized and stated that the mall had ben distributed imnediately upon receipt by SERB. Chief UXPl expressed his disappointment at the recent refusal to grant tta USCOB and his wife a guest pass to visit Wittenberg in tne company 3f tne Chief. Mlygfn7's response wzs precictsbly tnat ne (and by infcrcnce SERB wd GSFG) was not ewe- tent to pass upon such mtters, touching as they GO upon tk terri- torial integrity cf the 8. 12 An, UNH received a letter from SERB dated 11 Jun 84 in which Colonel Malygin, 'I-. .dirwted by the Chief of Staff, GSFG", raised tk issue of pass exchanses. the letter cnanged pass exchawe policy, requiring rcsuhission of persoml infurflw tion md ID ph3tas for each reaxreoitation requestea and seven days notice and indicated that GSFG regarced the mber of pass sxchianyes requested as inordinately larGe.

64 At the Wstille my reception in Potsdem a few days later Chief USaYM discussed the matter with Colonels Malygin and Medved and with ~~ralSerov. They noted that their own Mission in Frankfurt was limited to 14 accredited members as specified by "international agreements mnd standard diplmatic practice." Zhief Usp1LY replied to the effect that the Huebner-Mlinin Agremnt arla no otkr document or smvcntion defimd this @xc~usivcly bilateral re1 ationship. It was also pointed out that the Soviet Mission In FranKfurt has tk Sam option as ooes USMLM and should in fact cor-sider a mare frequent rotation of personal, (OSWM ecided to take the spotiight cff tnis issue which give USFlLM ccnsiderable operational flexiailfty and actually tc reduce requests for pass cxchangcs by approximately one third. )

9. On 15 Jun, the foliowing Chief of Staff USAREUR letter of protest regarding the ww Soviet pw\ map was delivered to SERB by Chief USMU:

"Dear General Svkridov:

1 have stucied the revised Permanently Restricted Areas your headquarters impose0 on thz Alliec Military Liaism HIssions cflcc- tive 15 May 1984. I rmtt! with extreme displeasure that the new restrictions violate the spirit of the Huebner-Mlinin Agreement which guarantees "complete freedom of travel wherever and whenever it will 3e 3csircd over territory and roads in Dot3 zones except In places of dispclsi- tim of military units, without escort or supervlsim.n Ywr new Permanm'Lly Restricted Areas specificsily include a substantial portion et' tne fiatfond highway net of East Germany as well as ~eyroad Junctions and bridges which 8re absolutely necessary to unirnpeoed transit. This will effectively deny to the u.S. Mission large parts of the country that are nct formally included in restrfcted areas. Yhe provision allowing JWL4 autobahn transit of restrictw areas does not begin to conpare with the rimts of access ana transit afford your rrission In West Gemany, with its mch greater density cf Autmahns and inproved highways. Indicktitlve of the anizrarily restrictive nature or your new nap is the fact that Torgac, the very place our armies joineo in 1945 and Wrc our officers met agair last N;lveder to bury a? Americari veteran, is now locateo in a Pemmntly Hestrictec Area. In the spirit of Torgau 1 believe ya~shuuid consider the situation ywr restrictions will inevitaaly create for both the Soviet and Rrerfcan

65 Military Missions. Tk ability of wf liaison ofTicsrs ta move freely about our respective zam is a basic principle wranteed under the terms of the Huebner-Ctalinin Agreement. In this way, the missions under us ar able to demonstrate, by tklr presence, our mutual comnitment to the spirit of our wartime cooperatim. Respect fully,

C. J. Fiala Major General, General Staff Chief of Staff" There was no immediate comnt by Wlygln, and this letter was never answered by WG. 10, h 30 Jul, Chief USKM delivered a letter protesting the detention of MAJ Wise and SSG Johston at the Sachsenhavsen Concen- tration Camp Memorial. Excerpts from the letter appear below: "Dear CoL onel Pereverzev , I must report yet another tnwarranted and illegal interference by the East Genan police in USMM activities. This mst recent incident de"stratt3 East German willingness to violate our status as guaranteed by the Huebmx-Malinin Agrement (details of detention), This crude detention in the public parking lot of an inter- nationally recognized war memrfal located in an open area is one of the most insulting encounters we have kd with the East German authorities,. . I mind yau ~f'your legal obligations to provide for tk security and well being of mican liaison personnel.,.I trust yw will fully investigate this matter and provide me with an explanation.w 11. On 21 AI^, Gen Krivosheyev, newly appointed, Chief OP Staff GSFG, visited the USMA Potsdam residence. The visit, part of m inspection of all three Allied Mfssion Wses, lasted exactly 30 minutes. His amounced objectives included to met the Chief and Deputy and to see for himself how the Mission lived and what he could to do improve its standard of living. Afier the cursory inspection he addressed three pralems: a. UXM-propmed :iigh level LS-GSFG metings are compli- catec by deployment of Pershiny and off-the-cuff remarks by Arnerican leaders. He responaea dth ’Little enthusiasm to Chief uspRP.”s position that an overall chiil in the US-Soviet relationship need not ru’e out military contacts. He was also pessimistic about his meting tk USAREUR Cdef of Staff at the mL# Thanksgivimg Oinner . b. GSFG desires a &finitive USA\:UR answer concerning a former GSFG soldier Serge1 Zhurn who had defected to the FRG. Chief U5WH replieo that Gm Fiala had already provided a definitive answer to Gen Pyal’tsev, Chief SNM-F, namely that the defector was not in US custcdy. Krivosheyev expressed some skepticism on this point. c. aG’s annoyance with the WMpractice of flequent pass exchanges. Chief UYLM respmded first witn the argummt that this was a long-standing, purely administrative maskre of no particular consequence. SFhM-F’s policy of 14 persmel, 16 passes is self- inflicted ana cculd easily be cham, a reflection of geDgraphic reality.

12. 01 23 Adg, Chief USHLM met with Chief SEW at the latter‘s request t3 oiscuss a variety of subjects: a. Soviet Defector: Colonel Pcrcverzev quoted CoLcnel General Krivosheyev, GSFG Chief of Staff, who desired a more definitive answer than had keen received to date concerning the Soviet cefector Sergey Ivanovich Zhura. Chief EMLM responded to tk effect that aura was not in US hands, precisely the infcrmtion Fassed by tne USARELR Chief of Staff to the Cnief, SMLM-F, and by Chief USCH ta General Krivosheyev 3n 21 Aug 84 during the latter’s tcur of inspection of the Potsdam Hause. b. USlvLM Traffic Violations: In response to a series of alleyations cwrcerning alleged UXM violatfms 3f traffic regula- tfms and speeding in the GD7, Chief Mrul rwsteo a detailed list of offenses. Alttiou@i Chief SERB had alluded earlier to 60 violations in the first six months of 1984, he produceo a list of only Three, relatively mfnaz, violations. c. 24 Aug Oetention: Pereverzev indicated his srcern that the mtained Lour vehicle Prad only me license plate. CUSMLlUl indicated that he shareo this cmcern, since the mi5;sing license plate nad been stLen oy East Gernan personnel., an +:“;ion typical of the behavior of tne East &mans with regard to the Missions. Although avowedly skepthal , Perevezzw saia he would look into the ratter. 67 a. Chief SERB usd the detention issut! to cornplain abuut tk lrli5siOnmsrepeated failures to honor Mission Restriction Signs MS). chief USMLM's reply includm; the following points: uw respects am does not violate PRA, which are well knwn, have clearly defined boundaries, and encompass approximately 39% of the GX; paying hew to unannomcad, umnappea, constantly changing MRS woclld protady result in the denial of an additional 40% of the cowtry to trie Missions, Subject OP the few USAktUR PRA map was raised. e. Pereverzev stated that the positior, of WLM-F in Frankfurt was extremely restricted. Chief USbU responseG that WG haa opened the new round of f33A hpositim, tnat USAEWl hsd respmnded to esta3lish parity, and that the Us was prepared to mgo- tiatc to lower levels. 13. On 18 Sep, at a meting at the SERB offices in Pctsdam, Colonel Pereverzev hanod CUSILM a letter reqcsestlng a meetlng with the defector S. I. Zhura who, accoroing to the letter, was "in the hands of American military auttmwrities in Europe." The letter reminded tk US. side of GSTS's assistance in arrtlnsfng for prompt return of Allied servicemmbers and dependents who had gone astray iri the GDR ana mentimed the *sire cf Zfiurals family members thd sucn B meeting be arranged. Chief UX# use0 the meting to bring up two additional points for disclassion: a. Renovation of the two hawes in tae Potsaam compound. Colonel Pereverzev seemed to be genuinely interested in getting tk work dme.

b. The improper qestioning of WLW WOs during visits to the Potsdarr, House oy two SERB officers (MAL'TSEV and GRIGORYRN). Chief USWH requested that ChPef SERB caution his officers abmt such actlvlt Les. Pereverzev seemed smewhat embarrassed but rather than being defensive as expected he attributed it to "the imprmer curiosity of Junior offfcers.fl 14. On 17 Oct, Chief USWM and Chief SERB met at the formerls request. The first order of business was to deliver USAREW's response to GSFG's protest rcgardin5 the improper guest pass docu- mmtatinii of TSGT Manning (See Detentions and Incidents, para H, page 41, for details). Colonel Pereverrev bbjectec to USAR€UH*s use of the term "PSJG" since TSGT Flaming was not on pass, hence not accredited, at the tiud of the detention and hence could not be disaccredited. This led to another discussior of the pass exchangt! issue, with Pereverzer refwing to admit that pass exchanges had 68 decreased signiffcantly, partlculqly hen compared with requests submitted by WM-F. It was suggested that SMLM-F increase the number of their pass requests if parity was tk real issue. Chief USKM tkn advised SER8 of' the following with respect to I. R. fhura, the defector from GSFG: a. Zhura is in ths United States. b. All further hnquiries regarding his status shwld be made throum diplamatic channels. c. Zhura, should he choose to do so, is eligible to apply for US citizenship. Chief SERB, visibly agitated at this response, stated that sin& lar matters had always be= handled in a more positive fashion and that USAREtJR's lack of helpfulness in this matter wwld not go unnoticed at Huensdorf. kxt, a Chief USPeM letter of protest regarding the 9 Uct obstreperous surveillance, pursuit, and threatening of a UWA tour by MfS personel was passed to Chief SERB, Pereverzev indicated that he had only Usp1LM's word as to the nature of the incident and that the Us verslon was probably exaggerated. Udef lMLM replied that this most recent incident was noteworthy even considering the usual mipresent surveillance Ir the GDR and represented a blatant and dangerous practice which WE$ clearly unacceptable. This evoked an unconvincing response that the letter would be brought to the attention cP sespanslble %olle&gues." In this mnectim, Chief W mentioned the recent cases of theft of W license plates. Pereverzev seemed genuinely astonished that anyone would regard the plates as in any way desirable. He suggested mce more that prompt notification of the responsible Komnendatura and cooperation in the latter *s investigation were appropriate ways to handle such problems + Omitems discussed included the recent announcement of the fmninent closure of tk Glienlcke Brlage, lack of progress an reno- vations of' the Potsdam resideme, and Gen Fialaps intention to attend the Thanksgiving Dinner at Potsdam. Pereverzev was reminded of USAREUR invitation ror Gen Krivoskyev to also attend this function, Chief SERB was decidedly unenthusiastic and muticus about the likelihood of Krivosheyev 's attendance. l5. Dn 03 Nov, UJSM-M delivered the CIWSAF?€UR letter protesting the imminent chscrre of the Glienicke Bridge to CSEW in Potsdam. Colonel Pereverzev appearec to be genuiM1y puzzled by the importance attached by tk Allies to th? bridge issue. He indicated that, should tk bridge in fact be closed, he was prepared ta 69 yuarantee unlimited and separate Allled access to the Drewitz crossing poht, with a special unit present solely to process Allfd Mission traffic. Pereverzev was reminded of the importance attached by the Us to keeping this historic and functional link between west Berlin and East Germy open and fcslctiming. Chief SERB also inquired about US general officer attendees at the 17 Nov Thanksgiving Day dinner. mn receipt of the nams, Pereverrev solicited possible topics P? conversation should the GSFG Chief of Staff in fact decide to attend n...aside, of course, from PRA, favorite topic of I Concerning the PRA issue, Pereverzev again canphind about the claustrophobic conditions under which SMLH-F was forced to operate in Frankfurt. He contrasted this with the SMLM situation in Potsdam, and suggested that, unless sme adjustment WBS made, GSFG might be forced to close Potsdam. Chief UWresponded that parity had finally been achieved and that any further GSFG restrictions would inevitably and necessarily provoke further restrictfms by USAREUR. Pereverzer next complained about de facto PRA in tk FRG, i.e., areas which were ostensibly net restrmut which could in fact . not be reached withwt violation of one or more PRA, Chief LIsMt)d used this opportunity to show Pereverzer how the area between the Cottbcls and Brand PRA, as depicted MI the WG PRA map, fell precisely into this category. The two Chiefs ttm bemoaned the presence of bright security personnel an both staffs who could play such dirty tricks on inmcent liaison personnel. After a brief exchange covering a possible reducticn in/ elimination of Mission Restriction Signs (W%M showed m enthusiasm, mentioning that the Allies did not recognize the valid- ity of these signs), CSERE again asked about the possibility of returning to the old PRA boundaries. CUW indicated his belief that this could be dom only as an interim measure pending the establishment of new maps with lower equal levels. 16. On 10 NOV, Chief USMLM received the GSFG reply to the CItuCUsAREUR letter of protest concerning the proposed dosing of the Glienicke Bridge, It was to the effect that the bridge closure was a purely technical matter writhout political overtones and that a favorable resolution could be easily achieved if the Berlin Senat agreed. to underwrite all repairs and to accept that no conditions cwld be attached to this agreement. The reply was presented in the form of a note verbale. In response to CUWqsquery as to whether this informal document in fact representea the offlcial CSFG reply to CINWSAREUR’s signed letter, Chief SERB stated that this was the only reply he was authorized to give, although there existed a possibility that a formal GSFG reply would be forthcoming. He also admitted that bath the British and French Chiefs of Mission had been somewhat astonished at the inf'omal nature of the response. 17, On 12 Oec, CUM mt with SERE at the SEW Potsdam offlces. Tk agenda inclded: a. USMLM delivery of a USARELlff protest concerning violation aP FRG air space. Pereverzev appeared annoyed and cmented that the pratest could surely have been handled the previous day by his deputy, CWLM used the opportunity affonled to state that WEUR viewed the overflights as very important and that he was instructed, whenever possible, to make a personal delivery of protest letters to Chief SEW.

b. Anticipated delivery of a RW CSFG PRA mep, Pereverzev opfned that a new map uould be wuuld be ready sometime after WE first of the year. c. Discussions of USU attendance at the Feb 85 %let Army-Na'vy Day Reception sponsored by the GSFG Chief of Staff. Pereverzev asked whether a larger UXM attendance could be expected than in recent years. He pointed out that, despite political differences, nothing in particular was gained when an agency whose avowed purpose was liaison insulted the Chief of StafP of the headquarters to which it was accredited. Chief MLM reminded Pereverzev that the attendance issue could be timed back to the Soviet invasion of Afghetnistan. (UW was finally allowed to attend in 1985 with six officers and wives.) d. O~scusslons concerning possible special observances of the 40th anniversary of the US-Soviet link-Hp at Torgau. Chief W mntlowd that the exploitation of %viet and VS veterans' groups on the occasion of Joe Polowskyus burial at Torgau in 1983 had been poorly received by the Us. side. It was painted wt that the US would certainly not be interested in participation in any event where the ground rules were not clearly spelled out and in which guarantees could not be furnished that m effort would be made to abtain a propaganda advantage from such an event, Pereverzev sald that the Soviet sick I'would never abandon our propoganda effarts for peace." C. (U) SOCIAL EVENTS (All paragraphs UNCLASSIFIED unless dkerwise indicated 1 : 1. aeral. UW"s proprsm of representational and lhison social activities serves the following oajectlves: a. Enhances the spirit of Tri-Missim operational cooperation through the development of bindiny social associations among members of the US, British, and krmch Military Liaison Missions, to include cwnterpart personnel of ail ranks. b. Establishes an atmosphere of professional respect and soclal amenity betmen U34I-M l:aison personnel ana their Soviet ccmterparts in order to facilitate conditlons thet sera uSWLMfs operatiomi and iiaison interests. c. (C> Provides an opportunity for senior US and Soviet military afficers to meet with Soviet officers in a social ntw- phere, permitting thm to gain a ceeper perception of the personal and professional traits of the Soviet military establish". d. (C) Exercises official rights of access to the official USMLH residence in Potsoam in accordance with establish patterns that dmoqstrate US intentions to make advantageous use of oppor- tunities afforded by the Huebner-FLalinln Agreemt , 2. US-Sponsored Sacial Events

a. USMLM/Torgau bnniversary Comnemoration: The annual Torgau Reception, ComemorEting the first meetin5 of US and Soviet troops st the Erbe River in flpril 1545, was hosted by USVLlu. at the Potsdsm House on 19 April 1384 from 1830 to 2100 hours. Senior 13s representative was Brigadkr Gmeral Eckelberger , Corrmander , V13 Corps Artillery Maj3r General Serov, Headquarters, GSFG, was tk senior Soviet officer in EtteKdance. Other senbr guests included 0rigadier Leamont , Chief GRIXMIS, and Colc~sl Met I Chief FMLM- Soviet guests inclded Colmel Malygin, Actirg Chief SERB, members of his staff, the Pl~tsdam Komandant, acd the Commander of the Soviet derlin BriSade. Sixty US, Allied, and Soviet officers attended. Major Gcncral Serov kri a toast alhded to the MEid cooperation i'l Wrl 11, emphasized the neec for continuing military cooperatio? and rapport and praised the role of the Villtary Liasm Missions in belFiriy to preserve the wartime ties.

b. lndepenoence Day Celebration: En 30 June USMLM hosted the annual Ir.dependence Jay picnic st Potsdsn House. The senior Us reprcsentst:ve was MG Fiala, Chief of Staff, USAREUR. T3e Chiefs 3f BRIXVIS ana FMN, accompanied by ncmbcrs of their orga7iratioris, attenaed. . No Soviet ymezal afficer attenaeo The Saviet dele-, gatim was ,ed qf the Chief of SEW. Inclement weather forced a cancel latiori of most activf~iesand jreatly reduced attenoance - 73 e. Thanksgiving Dinner: On 17 November USMLM hosted its amml Thanksgiving Day Celebration at Potsdam. The senior US representative was MaJor General Fiala, Chief of Staff EAREUR. In a departure from prmedent, General-Colonel Krivosheyev, Chief of Staff, -I;SFG, led tlw Soviet delegation. The twe Chiefs of Staff discu'ssed the following matters in the course of a private conver- satlon: the threatemd Glienicke Bridge closing, prospects for of a CIW-CINC meting, tk upcoming fortieth anniversary of V-€ Day, and the mly established Permanent Restricted Areas.

P. Christmas Party for the Potsdm beEast Geman hployees: &I 21 December EMLM expressed its appreciation to the staff at Potsdam Fcouse for its contribution throughout the ye& at 8 buffet dirmer during which gifts were distributed to staff members and their Tamilies. g. USSoviet Gift Exchange: Ch 28 December 1984, USMLM hosted its annual holiday party for SERB officers and tkir Pami- lies. The SERB delegation, including CSEM COL erewrsev, COL' kdved', six other SERB officers, and their wives, acizepted gifts from Generals Mis, Fiala, and Gnrdon, One topic, WLM attendance at the Soviet Amy4avy Day meption, recelved a great &a2 of emphasis fm the guests. Rreversev contrasted SERB'S attendance at this USMLM function with WLH's attendance at tlw GSFG COPS- hosted Any-Navy Day reception. He indicated that it was incon- gruws that a unit charged with liaison should snub the Chief of Staff of the element to which they were accredited. Thwtthe evening, the normally reticent wives reinfarced Pereversev's plea for Increased attendance, to include wives, 3, SovietSponsored Social Events: a. Soviet Annyhavy Day Blebratim: k 24 February 1984, the Chief of Staff, WG, hosted a reception in Potsdam to cmm- orate Soviet AmytNavy Day. FMCM and BRIXMIS attendance M~Sup from the previous year while W was stfll represented by Chief USMU and kputy without wives. -. b. SovietJAllied Military Mission GiQ Exchange: The three Uied Chiefs of Mission, acconpanied by four accredi?d Liaison OPPScers, attended the Soviet Seasonal Gift Exchange at sEFIE3, potsdam, on 28 December, A traditional Russian buffet contributed to makfng this a most congenial event. PART 1V LKISTICAL SUPPORT (MIL: All paragraphs and suapara- graphs UNUASSIF ZED unless otherwise indicated) A. GENERAL

1. bring 1484 no significant cmstructlon m the west *rlin cunpound was accomplished. Some iandscapiny, primarily removal of trees and bushes, was condtc ted.

2. The responsibility t3 providz logistic supeort to the UWM facility rests with the Soviets who provided:

a. Coal for heating he mairl building's ddring the heatinc season. Natual gas is pravioed for the stoves and elec- tricity for lighting arid uppilames. b. Gas coupans for US 1Iaiswi personnel travelling in East Germany. Coupons for VK 94 are issuea every two months in the amount of 2500 liters per month. c. ations aelivered twice weekly consisteo of Qesh and frozen meat, vegetables tld fruits. These basic food items are swplmm ted by US funded cmissary pLrchases, paticularly cmdi- mnts and frozen vegetables.

d. Trash is picked up by the Sovlets bi-weekly. e. mth East and West German telephone service is insta;Icd snd is supplementeu by on W raoio mnnection to UswLbl &rlin. P. The entrance to the Potsdam cunpomd is guardea by an cast &man policeman amuna the clock. A staff of ten East 2rmans are paid by tne Soviets to provide cooking, housekeeping, yaro and Duilaing maintenance.

3. The recovazim of the exterior of the mfn house was ccmaleted in June 1984 after recurring delays. kith the masonry still wet, the scaffolding was torn cawn m 28 June in preparation for tne Independence Day celebration. The poor quality of crafts- manship and infcrior materlals were: quickly evhwtt as smtiocis ef tte mlding fell off, cracks appeared in the walls and leaks from the balmies blemished the interior walls and ceilings.

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4. AI extensive reconstruction program was formulated in July and undertaken by a joint Soviet - US Amy Berlin DEY effort. TIE purpose of the project is to completely rekaoilftate or replace the heating, plvrbing and electric& systems of both the large and small houses. In addjtion, the roofs are to be repalreo and the recurring problems resolved with lonpterm solutions in lieu of the inadequate quicd-fix approach whkh the Scviets have provided in tne past. A cmprehsnsive plan was initiated with the small villa serving as tk focus of the: first phase. The roof repdrs were startea in November, two months after the scPe3uled start date. In spite of tnis inaLspiciws beginning, the Soviets' projected curqletion date in AprPl 1985 was eventually met. Following tk Torgau celearatIon M 25 April 1985, the Fain twse will be anc all support facilities trsnsfcrrcd to tne small villa untfl rmovation of the rain hods@ is cmplete. TQ insure preservation of the style of the hoLse, an interfor decoration plan Is being developed by the Berlin Directorate of Engineerins and Hwsing. B. (C> VEhICLES 1. Vehicle Status a. As of 31 EC83: 1) fleet Conposition T#o 1978 Ope1 Senators One 19/9 Mrceoes 350 SE Sedans Two 1980 krceoes 350 SE Sedans One 1983 Mercwaes 280 SE Seaan Three 1981 Rrcedes 280 SE Sedans Two 1980 Mercedes 280 Gt &wheel drive 2 door vehicles Seven 1981 &rccdes 280 GE O-wheel crive 2 door Vehicles Three 1983 hercedes 280 s-wneel drive 2 door Vehizlcs lhree 1384 Mercedes 280 &#heel wive 2 door Vehicl- One 1979 ford Transit Van Ore 1983 Foro Panel Truck me 198s Volkswayen Kombi 9 Passenger Van One 1984 VolksHagen Kombi 9 Passenger Van Tutal number of vehicles: 28

74 b. Two 280 Gt four-door anc two 280 GE two-door station wagons were ordered rar delivery in May 1985. 2. Accreditations: USMLH currently is assigned ten vehicle accredltations, of which Pive are allocated to sedans and five to i80 GE vchictes.

77 C. (C) PHOTOGRAWIC LABORATORY PROOUCTXON SYATZSTICS (MIL: bll elements of this section classified COWIOENTIAL): ROLLS OF FILM PROCESSED (3s”) -i9ac -1983 Black an0 mite (Original) 1690 2091 Color (Original and Wpe) 992 1345 Duplicate Black and White 253 253 PRTNT PROWCTIW -1984 -1983 Proofs 33,061 51,740 Intelligence Feport Prints 137,517 110,729 Total Prints 170,578 162,469 AWEX A HUEWR - MA-ININ AGREEMENT

hILITrWY LIAXSCN PfISSIONS ACCREDITED TO THE SOVIET AhD UNLTU) STATES CWAWERS-IN-CHIEF OF THE ZOES OF OCCUPATION IN GERMANY

In conformity with the provisions of Article 2 of the Agreement on "Control bkchanism in Germanyn, Ptovmber 14, 1Y44, the US and tie Saviet Cmsnders-in-Chief of the Zones of Occupation in Germany have agreeo to exchange Military Liaison Missions accredited to their staffs in the zmes anc approve the following re&lations concerning these missions : 1. The% mlsslons are military m.hsions and have no authority over quadri-parti',e milltary goverment missions or purely military government missions of ea& respective country, either tenporarily or permanently, on wty in eitner zone, mwever, tky will render whatever aid or assistance to said military govermnt mKSslons &s is practizdbke.

2. Hissims will be cmposed of air, riavy, ana army representatives. There will ae no polltical representative. 3. The missims will ccnsist of rot to exceed fourteen (14) officss and enlisted personnel. This number will include all necessary technical perscnml, offlct! clerks, personnel with special qualifications, and personnel requlred to operate raaio stat1 ms . 4. Each mission will te under tk crders of thc senior member of the mission wno will be appointed and known as "Chief of tk mite3 States Cor Soviet) Witary Hfssion." 5. The Chief of tne Mission will be accreoited to the Commander-in-ChieP af the occupation forces. In tk llhited States Zoie the Mission will be accreoited to the Cmander-in-Chief , Lhitec States European Comnand. In the Sovlct ZGne the Mission wlll be accredited to zhe Cmn6er-in-Chlcf of the Grq of Soviet kcupational Forces In ramany.

6. In me United States Zone the %viet Mission will be offered quarters in the region cf Frankfurt. 79 7. In the Soviet Zme the United States Mission will be offered quarters at or near Patsdam. 8. In the Onited States Zone the Chief of the Soviet Hisslm will co"u?icatc with A/C of Staff, G-3, Lhlted States European ca". ca". 9. In tk Soviet Zone the Zhief of the United States Missim wiil cwrmcvlicats with the Senior Officer of the Staff of the Commander-In-Chief. 10. Each member of the missions wlll be yiven foentical travel facilities to include identical permanent passes in the Russian and English languages permitting conplete free" of travel wherever ana whenever it will k desired over territory and roads in both zones, except places of disposition of military wits, without escort or supervision. Each time any mbcr of the Soviet or United States Mission wants ta visit the Ulited States or Soviet headquarters, military geverment offices, forces, units, military schools, factories, and enterprises which are under United States or Soviet control, a corresponding request must k made to Director, QErations, Plans, Organization ad Trahing, Eurwean Cmano, ox Senior Officer, Heacquarters, Grou? of Soviet Occupational torces in Germany. requests must be actec upon within 24 - 72 hoclrs. mbers of the missions are pernitted alliw guests at the headqcrarters of the respective missions. 11. a. Each missllan will have its own rad0 statim for C"cJllhdti0n with its OWn kadC&MrterS. b. In each case couriers and mssengers will be Given facilities for free travel between the hcad%arters of the &s!m and the headquarters of their respective Cmmanaer-in-Chief . These couriers will enjoy the same imunity which is extended to diplo- matic couriers. c. Eacn mission will be giver1 facilities for telephone comications thrwgh the local telephom exchange at tk headquarters, and they will alsc be glven fzcflltles such as mail, telephone, and telegraph through the existing mans of cwwni- cation hzn the mnbers OF the mission will te traveliny wItnin the zone. In case or breakdown in the racia installation the tone comanmrs will render all possible aid and will permit tmpGrary use of their owri systems of comnicatims. 12, The necesmry rations, P.O.L. supplies, and %usehold services for the military missions will be provided for by the headquartem ra whkh accredited, by method of nut& compensatLon in kina, supplmented by such itenas as desired to be furnished by their own headquarters.

In addition, the respective missions or individual members of the Kissions may purchase items of Soviet or United States origin which must be paid for in currency specified by the headquarters controiling zone where purchase is made. 13. The builaings or zach mission will enjoy full rights of extra-t erritoriallt y . 14. a. The task of tk mlsslm will be to mfntain liaison betwen both Comnders-in-cnief and their staffs.

t;. In each zone the mLssions will have the right to engage in matters of protecting the interests of their nationals and to make representations accordingly as well as in matters of protecting their groperty interests in the zone where they are located. They have a risht to render aid t~ Feople of their own country wno are visiting the zone where they are accredited. 15. This agreement may be changed or amplified by mutual consent to cover new subjects when the need arises. 16. Tnis agreement is written in the Russian and Englisn languages and both texts are authentic. 17. This agreement kcms valid when signed by the Deputy Cmanders of the United States and Soviet Zones of Occupation.

/si c. H. Huebner /SI Malknin /ti Lieutenant General HUEBNER /t/ Colonel-General WLININ Deputy Commander-in-.Chief Deputy Commar,oer-fn-Chief European :"and Chief of Staff of the Gmup of Soviet Occupational Forces fn Germany ANNEX B TWRIHG STATISTICS

A. (C) TOWS AND ?CUR DAYS, 1984: WH WRff TCURS WHEK ff IWR DAYS

January 46 89 February 44 92

March 55 114

Apr ii 44 99 W 41 a4 June 41 99 &lY 42 92 August 40 a7 sep temoer 36 79 Dctober 50 110

November 39 w Oecember 41 07

TOTALS 519 1044 B. TOTAL DISTANCE, 19M: 579,914 km

C, COWARISQN, 1983 Aw 1984: -1983 -1984 PERCENT cwa€ mm 513 519 41.2 TOUR DAYS 1060 1044 -01.6 DISTW, 649,197 KW 579,914 KM . -10.7 - ANJEX C. (U) USMLM PERSCMEL ROSTER, 1984

PRES€NT FOR DUTY, 31 ECEMBER 1984

(=DL LRXIIE, ROLAMa USA LTZOL BOYtTTE, PAUL A. UW LTCOL KELLEY , LAWRENCE G. USK

LTC FEE, MICHAEL P. USA WJ BLACK, ARTWR N. USAF HRJ MHN, CHARLES J. I11 USPF MAS BORT, ROGER E. USA WJ ECHRICH, J3HN E. USA WJ LYONS, RiCHARO D* USA MAJ HILTON, THEOOOHE K. 3. USA MAJ NELSMC, PAUL H. USA MJ NfCiSDN, ARTWR 0. 3. USA MAJ SILVA, JAMES FL. USA

MJ WISE, ROERT W. USA WJ WYCKOFF, THOMAS G. tsn

CAPT CKOXALL, GARY L. USA

CWT GALLAGER, EDWAHU A. USAF MSG YELL, CHARLES E. 3. USA

WSCT STAXDA, LARRY K. USAF

SFC MINTL, P’YStRT J. llSA

lcisGT MOSES, THELION L. USAF 84 ANNFX C. (U> USMM IPERSOMlEL ROSTER, 1989 (CONTINUED)

SFC SATORO, UEEORY C. USA

FC TIFFANY, HWS-JOACHIH H. *A

TSG T BEYICKEN, JWY A. USAF

SSG ENTCld, JAMES F. USA

SSG BLAKE, RDNALD H. USA

TSGT CHANDt.?€, MICHAEL J, USAF

SSG DAVIS, EBYLEE USA

SSG JOHNSTON, JOHE. W. USA

TSGT MAWINC;, NEE. USAF

SSI; MCUOkALL, JMES h. USA SSG MCMICLEN, W. -. USA SSG SC.IATZ, JESSIE G. *A

SSG SWAB, LAWRENCE R. USA

SSG TABARANI, LIS J. USA

P5 CLEJluQl6, STEPHEN T. vy\

SSGT CUSWAN, HARK 7. JSAF

SG1 (PI EAIRHEART, STEVE J. USA SSGT FKIDR, CAKL :. USM sP5 JOWSON, UiARLES D. USA

95 JOtI", FMvARD E. ;R. USA

SGT KE"E3Y, DAVID 3. USA

SGT KNIGHT, WILLIAM J. USA ANJEX C. (ill UXMPERSDNNFL. ROSTER, 1984 (CONTINUED)

SCHAFFER JAMES W. USeF

SHITH, CWRLES E. II USA

IKlWSON, ROeERT A. u!3

TYSON, OAVlU K. USA WHEELER, KEZTH G. USA CASSIDY, PATRICK S. USA DIAL, LARRY D. LSA

FLXRNOY, KATHERIN E. USAF

KLHIZ, CWLL L. llw LEINENHLVtK, CHRIS USA

PECWLIS, MIW, 1. USA

WIERMAN, LONARD P. JR USA

OSTRANDER, SETH E. fV USA

BANKS, 6ENIUtF B. CIV

WTES, WS CIV

COFasETT , WILLIAM R . CIV

FEW, SlUART L. CfV

FUCHS, LIMA C. CIV

MOY, MARK A. CIV

HOYT, STEPEh V. CIY

QUINCWES, CECILIA M. C IV

SEWTT, E3A SUZANNE CIV

!XYF(OuR, DIANE La c IV 06 ANNEX C. (U> WMPERSONEL ROSItR, 1984 ICONTINED3

DEPARTURES 19W -RANK -MAME DEPARTURE DATE LTC GOVAN, GHtGURY G 7 Jm 84 LTCOL WBURGER, NILS L. 2 Rug 84 MAi BOLES, JOW K. IT1 20 May 84

MJ "OLLY, MTCHAEL D. 23 Jun 84 14Rs EVANS, CLVE L. 14 May 84

SMSGT FISHER, OAVLD M. 22 usy a4 MSGT PATTERSON, RONAU: P. 13 Jul &4 TSGT EhEY, WCE L. 23 Jun 84 Ssc; JACOBS, WNRY T . ,'R 33 Apr 84 SSG NEWAUSER, ALFRED 14 Sep 84 SSG UBERLE, LINDA M. 11 hug 04 SSG POINDWJE2, MICHAEL D. 7 Oct 84 95 DAVIS, STEVEN A. 14 Jul 84 SGT WERROIR, RONALD A. 3 Aug a4

SSGT KAYE, RICWO R. 12 Nov 84

95 RHOADES, TIMOTHY t. 23 Aug 84

S?5 SANOGMIR, ALAN N. 19 Jan 84

94 NIXON, TRACY i. 51 Uct 84 M? CEEWORE, MICHAEL 15 Aug E4 Hs CWIFFI N , LIZETH 31 Oct 84

87 ANNEX D DEALINGS WITH SERB, STATISTICS (C) A Unit History is otten of use to tk originating mit as an internai record of backgrcmd information and precedent affecting current operatims. This Annex has as its prpose tne provisim of just such an internal rttcorcl of USNM-SERB transactions for the period 1980-19M. Included are: total amual mest pass requests anj total annual requests for accreciitat ion changes for personnel and for vehicles.

A. GUEST PASS REWSTS: -1980 -1981 -198'2 -1983 -1984 JANUARY 3 23 48 24 22 FEBRWRY 41 42 39 30 20

WCh 53 58 82 34 37

APRIL 118 85 lW 93 36 MAY 33 42 43 19 39

JUW 500 1U6 31 4 345 58 XlLY 56 362 50 36 26 AWST 68 72 40 62 3s SEPTOER 60 27 25 38 29 OCTOBER 29 39 37 51 24 NOVFMER 126 72 93 140 J4 DECEMR 65 16 61 119 28 TOTAL 1056 900 926 349 308

88 8. PAS5 EXCHAWS

-1980 -1981 -1982 -1983 -1984 JANUARY 14 14 17 15 23 FEBRUARY 20 15 19 13 26

MARCH 16 11 13 19 18 APRIL 15 11 10 12 18

M4Y M 14 10 17 22

“E 8 16 12 2i 16 JULY 16 2c 13 16 12

Aucusr 17 17 20 25 12

SEPTEMBER 8 13 13 21 19

OCTOOEFi ‘ ;I 10 14 20 10 NOVWER. 13 15 17 21 11 EWER 12 13 18 25 13 TOTAL 165 179 IJ1 225 191 -1982 -1983 -1384

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1 1 2 2 1 1 1 6 6 4 1 0 ANNEX E. (C> USM1 M KFMBERS DECORATED BY CINCUSARfUR. On 23 February 1984, Genral Glenn K, Otis, CINCUSARWR, presented awards for special collectj on achievement to the USMLM rrenbers listed below: MAJ Clyoc Evans Defense Meritorious Service Medal Mi Arrnur D. Nicholson Jr. Defense Meritorious Service Pedal SSG Michael 0. Poifidextzr Defense Commendation Mecal SGT Sieve Ealrhenrt Ocfense Commeqdation Medal ANNEX F. The Glienicke %ridye

Far more than 25 years the Gllenicke Bridge has been the entry and exit point to ana from the GQH for Allied Mission traffic. In November 9984, the Chiefs of Vission wexe notified that the bridge was to be permanently closed by the East German government on the Grounds that it was unsafe for travel. After protracted and complex negotlatioris invclving the Comancers in Ch9ef of USARC'JR and GSFG, tl-e State Degartment and the Soviet Foreign Office, the West Eerlh Senat ano the G2R Dqxrtment of External fielations, and the three mdChiefs of Mission and Chief SERB, the decision was reached that the bridge would rcmarn open, with, however, the prcviso that tne Nest Berlin government would pay for all repairs and upkeep and wwld receive in return no concessions of any sort from the East Geman government.

92 DISTRIBUTION L LST l-CINCUSAREUR, APU 09403 l-DCXNCUSARELR, APO 09403 1-CHIEF OF STAFF, USRREM, APO 09403 1-CKSI USARELR, ApO 09403 i-CIWSAFE, "0 09012 MICE CINCUSWE, APO am2 1-CHIEF OF STAFF, USAFE, AW 09012 1-ACS.I USAF, WASHINSTOM Dc 20301 I-IKP ACSI JSW, WASHIMZTON CC XM1 1-DIR CIA, WASHlMGION UC 23301 1-MR Japl HUGHES, DIA, WASHINGTON Dc 1-CDR USAITW, ATTN: LAX-PM-R, WLTNGTDN HALL STA VA 22212 I-CDR XViII CORPS, ATTN AFZA-DZ-C, FT BRAG NC 28307 I-FIELD STA AUCSBURG, ATTN: TAEA-OP-0, Apo 09458 1-FXELO STA ERLIN 1-6912TH EX, TCA, WRLTN 1-1350 Wi/X [CAS EhLU 3-CDR 18TH MT W, AFU Om18 1-USA RUSSIAN lNSlI,;Ult, A,uO 09505 2-DIA, WASHINGTON DC 20301 2-OABX DA, WASHINGTOPl DG 20301 I-HG DA, CHIEF OF MIL HIST, h'ASt1INSTON DC 20301 1-H4 EA, ATTN: NGB-ARO-T, AASHIkGTCN DC 20301 l-Hp UsAk, ATIN: IM, WASH1NG1W UC 20330 14USW, ATTN: INY, WASHINGTON Dc 20330 1-CWT MINE CUWS, CUE: INT, HQW, WAsnltGTDN DC 20580 1-132 (CM3E PO>, HQ USW, WWINGTON Dc 20380 1-PRESIDEkT NATZOMAL DEFENSE WIV, FT LESLEY J. MCNAIR CC 20318 l-AFIS, ATTN: TW, BLDZ 523, BQLLIN AFB DC 20332 I-AFLS/RE, FT BELVOIR V4 22060 1-CFIDI CIW HAR COLLEE, CARLISLE PA 17013 I-PRESIDEhT NAVAl WAR COLLEGE, NEWPORT RI 02840 1-ALR UMIVEBITY, WXWELL AFB AL 36112 1-mT C&GS COI., FT 1 EAVENdORTrt KS 66027 1-SURHIN I ENDtMT, USMA, WEST POINT NY 10996 1-FTO, WAFB OH a4533 1-use\ MIX++,ATTN: DRDMI-YE, REDSTOME ARSENAL AL 35089 1-UsA FSTC, ATM: D'RXST-IS18 WARLOTTESVILLE VA 22901 1-COR IMDSO, FT EAEMD 23755 l-vSCINcEUR, ATTN: ECJ2, APU 09128 l-LECINCEUR, ATTN: ECJ3, A30 09128 DISTRf Wfl ON (COMTINUED)

I-EUDAC, Aw 09128 l-USCIWEW, RTTN: DAC, APG 09633 1-mR &37 RTG, 09633 1-m ET 39 FTD, APO 09633 1-CGR 7113TH SAS, WO G9633 1O-WSI LKAREWI, ATTN: AEAGB-C, APO 051403 14:1NCUSAREUR, ATTh: AEAJA-,IT, AW 09403 I-CINCUSNAVEIR, ATTN: k2, FPO 09510 3- USAFE, AIIN: EM, APO 09012 2-CDR 6GTH HI GP+{PROV) (Tats), Apo 09018 1-CDR LSAFSS, APO 09107 14-2 V CORPS, APO 0x17 14-2 VI1 CORPS, APO 09757 ~-P#EMB mp1, dr TN: OCA, em 09080 l-GATT, AMEMB MOSCOW l-DATT, WBWARSAW 24KSI UOB 1-TNIEX BLN 2-BRIXMIS 2-FMl.M