MEASURES TAKEN BY THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE TO SUPPRESS BANDERA BANDS

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP82-00457R007400070001-6
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: November 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: March 31, 1999
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: April 26, 1951
• Content Type: REPORT

Approved For Release 1999/09/09 : CIA-RDP82-004,57R007400070001-6
CONFIDENTIAL
qtatilla 11
COUNTRY
SUBJECT
25X1A
PLACE
ACQUIRED
DATE OF
INFO.
CLASSIFICATION
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY REPORT NO.
INFORMATION REPORT CD NO. 25X1A
26 April 1951
4
Czechoslovakia
Veasurep Taken by the TUnistry
Defense to Sup
Document No.
f Mat lana].
lo Change In Class. 0
Decianified
(lass, Changed To: TS $ (11)
H 70-2
DATE DISTR.
NO.. OF PAGES
0. OF ENCLS,
LISTED BELOW)
ty)
3 *
UPPLEMENT TO
REPORT NO,
25X1X
1.
After world 'far II, renters of Ukrainian Partisan Army (UTA) units, which
had been disbanded in Poland and 'western Ukraine, attempted to cross
Mrr/dcia for the purpose of. entering the U.S. Zone of Germany. The 'wooded
Viherlat mountains afforded them shelter until they crossed Czechoslovakia
for the D. C. Zone. Since 1946 the area of Kamenica nad Cirocheu (n494786)
has been a transient point and refuge for Bandern groups. The Czech mili-
tary authorities, in an atterrt to stop the movements of Sanders, members,.
orlanized a Security Element* to patrol the forested sections and to rake
surprise attacks on UPA units and other subversive groups. In western
Ukraine, the Soviet Command, with the assistance of the Polish army, took
action aaainst Bandera Rroups and the Armija Krajoma (Polish Forces of the
interior).
2. The Security Element way organized by General Stanislaw Cermak? Chief of
Department III/8 of the Ministry of National Defense (Titi0).** The terri?
tory under the aurervision of the Security Element is divided into eight
areas, Which are in turn divided into sub-areas. Headquarters of the Security
Element is located in Kamenica mad Cirochou, and some of its officer per-
sonnel are as follows:
a. CO
Assistant Cl
c. luarterrastor of VLP
d. Payrastor of VLP
e. ."Jarehouse Officer
Staff .Capt. Inf. Jan Mikuska, aged 35 years. In
charge of the Military Forest Administration (TLP)s,
he is in control of all the areas and renorts di-
rectly to 17R) Department III/8.
let Lt. Stefan Michalka, aged 28. He is chairman
of the POH local organization at Kamenica in addi-
tion to being Assistant CO of the VLP.
Lt, Jan Kralik, aged 38; treasurer of the ROH.
2nd It. Jan Dzenda, aged 33; secretary of the ROH
in Kamenica.
2nd Lt, Jan Denko, aaed 28. A veteran Communist
Party member, he fought in the M11 +Irina 7.Torld-
CONFIDENTIA
-
f.rfATE "ittl.; 1 NAVY
ARMY Aft I AIR 1.1
*
i CMSj_I
,TFill
---.? * s.......16.0.....i.n.........4.11e?
DISTRIBUTION
,r
.
-------
. I 1-___I I
Approved For Release 1999/09/09 : CIA-RDP82-00457R007400070001-6
Approved For Release 1999/09/09 : CIA-RDP82-00457R007400070001-6
COMPMENTIAL
?
OETTT7AL rr:LLIGarC3 AG:7CY
- 2 -
25X1A
'.Jar II. He is on the party committee at
Kanenioa.
3. The eight areas are orannized as follows; .the Roman numerals are keyed to
Attachment I.
a. Area I, Hes at Kamenica nad Cirochou:
CO
Deruty Cls
Stefan .Taves, aled 40. He is a rerber of the
ROH and of the local party organization and
acts as liaison officer with units arriving at
the Karenica firing range. He works closely
with the .S'.13, PTB 'ml public administration.
Lt. Jan roresta, CO of Guard Detail of sub-area
Todra (R49/t46) and a member of the ROH commit-
tee at rodra. He is about 48 years old.
Lt. Stefan Darat, Cl of Guard Detail of sub-area
Valankovce (R49A195) and vice-chairnan of the
local party organization. Tie is 35 years of age.
3) 2nd Lt. Jan Gronan, CO of Guard Detail of sub-
area Drnava (P49/D83) and a rerber of the local
connittea. He is 35 years old.
4) 2nd Lt. Jan Krajnik, CO of guard detail of sub-
area at benchmark 620. He is 36 years old.
b. Area II, Hqs at Kaaienka (1149/t85):
CO
let Lt. jozef Slojsar, aged 40. He is a nerber
of the local party organization cornittee, and
his duties are aimilar to thos- of the CO of
Area I. Pince Slojaarls eork load is not as
heavy as that of the CO of Area I, he often
attends conferences of the- district and reaion,
al security officers.
Deputy COs ) Lt. Jan Zidov, CO of Guard Detail of sub-area
Hazin (R49A84). He is 40 years of age.
2) Lt. Jan Zak, CO of Guard Detail of sub-area
jedlinka (R50/41). He is 52 years old.
3) 2nd it. Jan Skuba? CO of Guard Detail of sub-
area Vihorlat (R49/05); 32 years of ale.
c. Area III, Has at Hamry (1149/17,96):
CO
Deputy COs
let Lt. Euaen Hornansky, aaod 33. He is the
brother-in-law of General rarca, Arty CO of the
4th TIallitary D',.strict. In addition to his regular
duties-, he is comnander of Area I air activity -
and administrator of the air-field at Kanenica.
1) 2nd Lt. Ivan Lechan? aged 28. He is CO of the
Guard Detail in sub-area Cop (P49/390); he is
also a member of the party committee at Tepol
(05047/8).
2) 2nd Lt. 7tefan Jankay, aged 38. He is CO of
the Guard Detail in au-aea 7:etrogon (T.49/395).
d. Area IV, Has at Adidovae (R50/396):
CO
Approved For Release1999/09/0VicritRISWildaB7fIg307g1f0d7431)1120 Is a February
CONFIDENTIAL
194e orrunist.
Approved For Release 1999/09/09 : CIA-RDP82-00457R007400070001-6
Deputy COs
ECR:TA11VTROL - U.S. )FFICIALO
C3NT7AL INTTILIG7;70] AGENCY
-3-
25X1A
1) Lt. Mahal Lieskovac, CO of Guard Detail, of
sub-area /lavnica (?). He is 4P years old.
2) 2nd Lt. Jonef Kakuta, CO of Guard Detail of
sub-area Maskovce (R50/t86); he is 35 years
of alo. He served with the Soviet Air Force
during Iorld Iar II.
G. Area V, Hqp Porubka (R49/1385):
Tank ranges, tank destroyer ranges, and ammuntion dmnps are located
in this area. During Iorld Ihr II Porubka served as shelter for the
partisans until it was burned down by the Germans.
CO Capt.Ludovit Stasko,, aged 28. He is an ROH
committee member.
Deruty COs 1) Lt. Mlchal Michalka, aged 45; his left hand
has been arputated. He is CO of Guard Detail
of sub-area Chlunec (149/Ef?0).
2) Lt. Jan Stefcik, aged 40. He is CO of Guard
Detail of sub-Area Podskalka (sic, probably.
Podskalsko, H49A85).
3) Lt. Stefan Fedak, CO of Guard Detail or sub-
area jasenov (1149A94). He is 37 years old,
f, Area VI, Hqs at Jovsa (R49M4):
CO
Deruty COs
Capt. Milan Balazie, aged 30. He is alai? CO
of: Jovaa Air District II and Klokocov Air
District III,
1) let Lt. Mahal Kilian, aged 45. He is CO of
the Guard Detail of sub-area Kyjov (R49A65).
2) Lt. juraj Burls, aged 35, and A February 1948
Communist. He is CO of Guard Detail Of sub-area
Klokocov (R49/t84).
)
Lt. Leopold Svabensky, aged 42. He is CO of
Guard Detail of sub-area of Nenecka Poruba (49/-
E94).
4) Lt. Jan ilizak CO of Guard Detail of sub-area
Litoviskn (?). He is 45 years ol.d
5) 2n4 Lt. Aladar Box., CO of Guard Detail of sub-
area Karma (R49/k76).
6) 2nd Lt. Andrej Hladky, aged 3e, and a February
1948 Communist. He Is CO of Guard Detail of sub-
area Kaluza (R49/t84).
(s50/A17):
g. Area VII, licia at Topola
Like Adidovee, this headeaaatere is isolated from the Karenf.ca conrlex.
It is an inrortant ontlet to Poland and the USSR. Since this section
Is dansely forested, only skilled nen Who ara loyal to the re-'ie are
stationed at Topola. The following officers participated in action
against un forces: Col. Oadrasek; Lt. Col. 'laaner; Lt. Col. Richter;
Staff Capt. Bestak.
Approved For Release 1999/112/ferpfurRaPP2..-QOA7RW-A099-7s09;17#
Approved For Release 1999/09/09 : CIA-RDP82-00457R007400070001-6
SEGRETATTrPO - IT. ? - OFFM I 1T. S ONLY.
CZ777/1T, I1TELLIG7CE Aormy.
-4-
25X1A
CO Capt. Tibor Andel, aaed 38a and a February
1948 Communist.
Deputy 000
1) Lt. Vasil Hrancar, about 45 yearn of are. He
is CO of Guard Detail of sub-area Rastas (?),
and he is a committee member of the Communist
Party at Runina 050/A17).
2) 2nd Lt. Ivan 'apak,, aaed 35, and a February 1948
Communist. He is CO of the Guard Detail of sub-
area Bukovec (549/A54).
11G Area VIII, Has at Kamenica nad Cirochou:
CO
Capt, Jan Krum, aged 45. He is in charge of
personnel and teaches approximately 85 former
pans and other persons how to combat rebellions.
Assistant CO 1st Lt, Jonef Tomes, aged 1..5, and a February
1948 Communist.
Deputy COs
1) Stefan Tlinich, aaad 40. He is CO of the eilitar7
sawmill area, and he is a party and ROH ftnctionary
at Frosov (R49/h37),
2) Lt. Jan Minich, aged 40,a February /948 Communist,
and an ROH chairman. He is CO .of the Guard Detail
sub-aria "Valley Rica 14 km" (sic).
3. A military training carp was established at Kameniaa mad Cirochou in 1934 ?
and uas known as the "Army Forests Enterprise and Training Camp, Kanenica."
In addition to general training functions, the canp eas used as an artillery
field range .by units stationed in Slovakia east of the Poprad (Q50/)68) -
Sobota Pimavska (149/b31) line. Al]. tyres of armored units went there for
firing practice. The camp was situated ulthin the areas of Humenne (R49/E86),
Cnina (1149A96), Michalovce (R49/t74), and. Sobrance (P49/1393). Twenty-two
hectares of forest offered facilities for special training, and the Czech
General Staff had planned to use the camp eventually as a base against
Poland, Hungary, and the USSR. In 1943, however, the partisans had infil-
trated the area, and by the and of World 'Jar II, it had become a
center for partisan groups, deserters, and underground groups. In 1945,
the military training camp was reactivated.
25X1A M=Mgsmizlits The Security Element is probably intended to mean the
Military Forest Administration, which is mentioned in paraaraph 2 and in
Attachment III.
25X1A
**
an : Department III arpears to be an incorrect designation
asmuc as this departmant fuaations as the Surply oraan of the MNO.
Attachments:
I Sketch showing installations in Valakovoe area, with legand.
II Sketch showing installationa at &Iranian nad Cirochou.
* III Photostats showing location of military training carp at Kamenica
nad Cirochou and units.
Approved For Release 1999/M9,,irmg.p2:0?,4.7.R8g,18.9gmorSIL-6y