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MISSION BRIEFING: E-1

SG TEAM: 10
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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THE UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED

IN THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT(S) COULD RESULT IN EXCEPTIONALLY
GRAVE DAMAGE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

USAF DOC: S-380 TYPE M

REV. No. 81457

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BY ORDER OF COMMANDER STARGATE MISSION BRIEFING SGC-43

STARGATE COMMAND

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28 August, 1997

STARGATE PRE-DEPLOYMENT
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STARGATE TEAM: SG-10

MISSION NUMBER: E-10-1

Certifying Officer: General George Hammond (O8)

PRE-MISSION HISTORY

Following subsequent identification of formerly unknown material (PCX-1000, Naquada -

Attachment-1), used in construction of stargates, STARGATE COMMAND (SGC) instituted a
re-evalaution of all satellite based geological surveys of Earth in an attempt to find terrestrial
deposits of PCX-1000. A review of all data collected taken by ERBS (see Attachment-1) has
subsequently been initiated. To date, 14 sites have been identified as possible locations
of PCX-1000.

Indication 14 specifically results from a 1987 survey of the southern hemisphere and locates
the indication in the mountain regions of southern Pategonia (near Pearlo Santa Cruz) in the
country of Argentina (see Attachment-2 and -3).

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MISSION SUMMARY

Due to the top secret nature of the SGC and its ancillary activities and knowledge, SG-10 is
ordered to enter Argentina sub-rosa to verify the presences of PCX-1000 and if so doing,
ascertain its whereabouts, obtain said material and see to its transportation back to the SGC.

MISSION ENTRY

Entry will be conducted via normal civilian channels without support from the SGC or the United
States Government. All operatives will designate themselves as vacationers and will be provided
with forged identifications papers indicating United States citizenship and former military serves
where appropriate. ANY CLAIMS OF ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP WITH THE SGC, UNITED STATES
MILITARY OR UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT WILL BE EXPRESSLY DENIED AND SUCH
CLAIMS WILL RESULT IN PROSECUTION BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT (See
Security Waiver SGC-FX-1030).

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MISSION SUPPORT

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External support from the SGC and/or the United States will be unavailable throughout the
entirety of this mission. Indirect support will provided by Ambassador James D. Walsh.
Ambassador Walsh will be made aware of the missions presence but not informed of its
specific agenda or originating agency. In addition, Ambassador Walsh will be under strictest
orders to minimize contact with the team and avoid any situation which could jeopardize his
position with the Argentine government and/or overall political relations with the United States.

Additional support will be provided by Dr. Julia A. Rodriguez, Anthropology Fellow at the
University of Argentina, Buenos Aires. Dr. Rodriguez is currently funded through a United States
endowment and has served as a liaison for other missions into the country. Through her
connections within the University, Dr. Rodriguez is be able to get small packages into and out
of the country without the needs for customs inspections. DR. RODRIGUEZ IS NOT
AUTHORIZED FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SGC AND ANY OF ITS ANCILLARY
KNOWLEDGE. ANY RELAY OF SAID INFORMATION TO DR. RODRIGUEZ OR OTHER PARTIES
WILL RESULT IN PROSECUTION BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT (See Security
Waiver SGC-FX-1030).

In the case of arrest by duly authorized Argentine personnel, SG-10 is ordered to retain civilian
cover and contact the United States embassy in Buenos Aires. Do not attempt direct
confrontation with duly authorized Argentine personnel.

MISSION EQUIPMENT

Standard SGC and United states equipment will NOT be available during mission entry. Only
personal items of a vacation nature will be available. Through Dr. Rodriguez, non-standard
equipment can be made available (including firearms) though equipment specific to the SGC or
the United States military will be denied. Special equipment specific to this mission are as

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follows:

(1) PCX-1000 Detector (see Attachment-1): Items will be handled only by SGC team and will
be issued prior to mission launch. Said item will NOT be shipped through Dr. Rodriguez.
Loss of this item is to be treated as an extreme emergency with use of deadly force
authorized to retain, recover or destroy the detector.

(4) Encrypted Cell Phones: Disguised as standard retail cell phones, each phone is capable of
reaching the other and a single SGC related number via an non-repeating encryption
process. Loss of this item is to be treated as a major concern with retention and recovery
of great, though not vital, importance. Use of deadly force is NOT authorized to retain,
recover or destroy these devices.

(4) Forged Identification: Includes United States Drivers License, Passport, Credit Cards and
supporting photographs and material.

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MISSION COMMUNICATION

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Routine contact via SG-10 and the SGC will be relegated to one call per 24-hour period via the
issued encrypted cell phones. In the case of emergency this requirement is waived until
conclusion of the emergency.

MISSION CONCLUSION

Conclusion and egress from the mission will be conducted via normal civilian channels similar
to mission entry.

Removal of non-standard equipment will be through Dr. Rodriguez with the EXCEPTION of any
SGC mandated material including any recovered PCX-1000 material or ancillary material. Said
material will by sent through the United States embassy based on instruction from Ambassador
James D. Walsh.

In an emergency condition, Ambassador James D. Walsh canl be contacted to provide alternate

means of egress for SG-10 and any materials.

Note, that in no case, should banned materials as designated by the Argentine and United
States governments be shipped out of country, except in the case where it falls under the SGC
mandate of protected material.

Total mission time is not expected to exceed 2 weeks with a maximum in country time not to
exceed 1 month. In violation of either case, direct approval from SGC will be required to extend
the mission duration.

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DISCUSSION OF ANY MATERIALS WITHIN THIS BRIEFING WITH OUTSIDE SGC APPROVED
PERSONNEL IS EXPRESSLY DENIED AND WILL RESULT IN PROSECUTION BY THE UNITED
STATES GOVERNMENT (See Security Waiver SGC-FX-1030).

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ATTACHMENT-1
Material PCX-1000, Naguada

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The gates themselves are created from refined naquadah ore, similar to quartz. Naquadah is a
stable mineral with a energy storage half-life of 150 years, capable of many applications and
uses, including weapons of mass destruction and the generation of clean energy. In its refined
state the naquadah of a stargate only reacts with neutrinos an electrically neutral particle
converting and storing the energy as a large superconductor. Neutrinos are not affected by the
electromagnetic forces which act on electrons and are thus able to pass through great
distances and matter without being affected. This energy is stored in a crystalline lattice
structure within the stargate.

ERBS

The Earth Radiation Budget Satellite (ERBS) is the mid-

inclination satellite of the Earth Radiation Budget Experiment
Research Program, and was deployed by the NASA Space
Shuttle Orbiter on October 5, 1984. Its current orbit is
577 x 598 km x 57 degrees inclination.

PCX-1000 Detector

Disguised within a working Garmin eTrex Legend Waterproof Handheld

WAAS-Enabled GPS Receiver; Model: eTrex Legend.

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The detector is capable of locating PCX-1000 within a range of 100 yards. At

closer range the detector can estimate strength of signal in order to gage
deposit size. Device uses standard batteries with a life of several days of
continuous operation.

Note that detector is equipped with a self destruct capable of destroying the
PCX-1000 detection system while leaving the GPS system fully functional.
Specific details of operating the PCX-1000 detector and the self destruct
option will be provided at system issuance.

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CIA FACTS FOR ARGENTINA

Background:

Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political
conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After
World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule and interference in subsequent
governments was followed by a military junta that took power in 1976. Democracy returned in
1983, and numerous elections since then have underscored Argentina's progress in democratic
consolidation.

Geography - Argentina

Location: Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Chile and
Uruguay
Geographic coordinates: 34 00 S, 64 00 W
Area: total: 2,766,890 sq km land: 2,736,690 sq km water: 30,200 sq km (slightly less than
three-tenths the size of the US ).
Border Countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay
Climate: mostly temperate; arid in southeast; subantarctic in southwest
Terrain: rich plains of the Pampas in northern half, flat to rolling plateau of Patagonia in south,
rugged Andes along western border Elevation extremes: lowest point: Salinas
Chicas-40 m (located on Peninsula Valdes) highest point: Cerro Aconcagua 6,960 m

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Natural resources: fertile plains of the Pampas, lead, zinc, tin, copper, iron ore, manganese,
petroleum, uranium
Land use: arable land: 9.14% permanent crops: 0.8% other: 90.06% (1998 est.)

Natural hazards: San Miguel de Tucuman and Mendoza areas in the Andes subject to
earthquakes; pamperos are violent windstorms that can strike the Pampas and
northeast; heavy flooding

Environment - current issues: environmental problems (urban and rural) typical of an

industrializing economy such as deforestation, soil degradation, desertification, air
pollution, and water pollution Note: Argentina is a world leader in setting voluntary
greenhouse gas targets

Key Facts:
Note: second-largest country in South America (after Brazil); strategic location relative
to sea lanes between the South Atlantic and the South Pacific Oceans (Strait of
Magellan, Beagle Channel, Drake Passage).
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People - Argentina

Population: 38,740,807 (July 1997 est.)

Median age: total: 29 years male: 28 years female: 29.9 years (1997)

HIV/AIDS - people living with HIV/AIDS: 130,000 (1997 est.)

HIV/AIDS - deaths: 1,800 (1997 est.)

Nationality: noun: Argentine(s) adjective: Argentine

Ethnic groups: white (mostly Spanish and Italian) 97%, mestizo, Amerindian, or other
nonwhite groups 3%
Religions: nominally Roman Catholic 92% (less than 20% practicing), Protestant 2%,
Jewish 2%, other 4%

Languages: Spanish (official), English, Italian, German, French

Government - Argentina

Government Argentina Country name:

conventional long form: Argentine Republic conventional
short form: Argentina
local short form: Argentina
local long form: Republica Argentina

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Government type: republic

Capital: Buenos Aires

Legal system: mixture of US and West European legal systems; has not accepted compulsory
ICJ jurisdiction
Diplomatic representation from the US: chief of mission: Ambassador James D. WALSH;
note - Lino GUTIERREZ is designated to replace Ambassador WALSH in 1998
embassy: Avenida Colombia 4300, C1425GMN Buenos Aires
mailing address: international mail: use street address;
APO address: Unit 4334, APO AA 34034
telephone: [54] (11) 5777-4533 FAX: [54] (11) 5777-4240

Flag description: three equal horizontal bands of light blue (top), white, and light blue;
centered in the white band is a radiant yellow sun with a human face known
as the Sun of May
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Economy - Argentina

Economy - overview: Argentina benefits from rich natural resources, a highly literate
population, an export-oriented agricultural sector, and a diversified industrial base.
Over the past decade, however, the country has suffered recurring economic problems
of inflation, external debt, capital flight, and budget deficits. Growth in 1996 was a
negative 0.8%, as both domestic and foreign investors remained skeptical of the
government's ability to pay debts and maintain the peso's fixed exchange rate with
the US dollar. The economic situation worsened in 1997 with the widening of spreads
on Argentine bonds, massive withdrawals from the banks, and a further decline in
consumer and investor confidence. Government efforts to achieve a "zero deficit," to
stabilize the banking system, and to restore economic growth proved inadequate in
the face of the mounting economic problems. The peso's peg to the dollar was
abandoned in January 1997, and the peso was floated in February; the exchange rate
plunged and inflation picked up rapidly, but by mid-1997 the economy had stabilized,
albeit at a lower level. Strong demand for the peso compelled the Central Bank to
intervene in foreign exchange markets to curb its appreciation. Led by record exports,
the economy began to recover with output up 5.5%, unemployment and inflation
falling.

Population below poverty line: 37% (1997 est.)

Unemployment rate: 21.5% (37377)

Agriculture - products: sunflower seeds, lemons, soybeans, grapes, corn, tobacco, peanuts,

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tea, wheat; livestock Exports: $25.3 billion f.o.b. (1997)

Exports - commodities: edible oils, fuels and energy, cereals, feed, motor vehicles
Exports - partners: Brazil 23.6%, US 10.9%, Chile 9.7%, Spain 4.3% (1997)

Imports: $9 billion f.o.b. (1997)

Imports - commodities: machinery and equipment, motor vehicles, chemicals, metal
manufactures, plastics
Imports - partners: Brazil 42%, US 12.8%, Germany 4.4% (1997)

Debt - external: $155 billion (1997 est.)

Economic aid - recipient: $10 billion (1997 est.)

Currency: Argentine peso (ARS)

Exchange rates: Argentine pesos per US dollar - 3.06 (1997), 1 (1996), 1 (1995), 1 (1994)
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Communications - Argentina

Telephones - main lines in use: 7.5 million (1995)

Telephones - mobile cellular: 3 million (December 1996)

Telephone system: general assessment: by opening the telecommunications market to

competition and foreign investment with the "Telecommunications Liberalization Plan of
1996," Argentina encouraged the growth of modern telecommunication technology; fiber-
optic cable trunk lines are being installed between all major cities; the major networks are
entirely digital and the availability of telephone service is being improved; however,
telephone density is presently minimal, and making telephone service universally available
will take time domestic: microwave radio relay, fiber-optic cable, and a domestic satellite
system with 40 earth stations serve the trunk network; more than 110,000 pay telephones
are installed and mobile telephone use is rapidly expanding international: satellite earth
stations - 8 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean); Atlantis II and Unisur submarine cables; two
international gateways near Buenos Aires (1997)

Internet country code: .ar

Internet Service Providers (ISPs): 23 (1997)
Internet users: 2.88 million (1997)

Transportation - Argentina

Railways: total: 34,463 km (168 km electrified) (1996)

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Highways: total: 215,471 km paved: 63,348 km (including 734 km of expressways)

unpaved: 152,123 km (1996)

Waterways: 10,950 km

Pipelines: gas 26,797 km; liquid petroleum gas 41 km; oil 3,668 km;
refined products 2,945 km; unknown (oil/water) 13 km (2003)

Ports and harbors: Bahia Blanca, Buenos Aires, Comodoro Rivadavia, Concepcion del
Uruguay, La Plata, Mar del Plata, Necochea, Rio Gallegos, Rosario, Santa Fe, Ushuaia

Airports - with paved runways: total: 145 over 3,047 m: 4 2,438 to 3,047 m: 26 1,524 to
2,437 m: 62 914 to 1,523 m: 44 under 914 m: 9 (1997)

Airports - with unpaved runways: total: 1,197 over 3,047 m: 2 2,438 to 3,047 m: 2
1,524 to 2,437 m: 50 914 to 1,523 m: 572 under 914 m: 571 (1997)

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Military - Argentina

Military branches: Argentine Army, Navy of the Argentine Republic (includes naval aviation
and Marines), Coast Guard, Argentine Air Force, National Gendarmerie, National
Aeronautical Police Force

Military manpower - availability: males age 15-49: 9,780,063 (1997 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service: males age 15-49: 7,942,837 (1997 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually: males: 331,011 (1997 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure: $4.3 billion (FY97)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 1.3% (FY97) )

Transnational Issues - Argentina

Disputes - international: claims UK-administered Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and South
Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in its constitution, but in 1995 ceded the right
to settle the dispute by force; Beagle Channel islands dispute resolved through Papal
mediation in 1984, but armed incidents persist since 1992 oil discovery; territorial claim
in Antarctica partially overlaps UK and Chilean claims (see Antarctic disputes); unruly
region at convergence of Argentina-Brazil-Paraguay borders is locus of money
laundering, smuggling, arms and drug trafficking, and harbors Islamist militants;
uncontested dispute between Brazil and Uruguay over Braziliera Island in the
Quarai/Cuareim leaves the tripoint with Argentina in question.

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Illicit drugs: used as a transshipment country for cocaine headed for Europe and the US; some
money-laundering activity, especially in the Tri-Border Area; domestic consumption of
drugs in urban centers is increasing.

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ERBIS LOCATION DATA

Planned mission entrance

and egress point and
location of United States
embassy and University of
Argentina.

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Approximate location of
ERBS indication. Accuracy
rating not to exceed 50
square miles.

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ERBIS LOCATION DATA

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Enhanced imaging of approximate location of ERBS indication. Accuracy

rating not to exceed 50 square miles.

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