Tight surveillance in Santa Cruz del Norte

By: Amparo Alvarez

Havana Province, Cuba. - The XXIV National Exercise of Revolutionary Surveillance of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR) will take place in Santa Cruz del Norte from December 16 to 19. Its objective is the organization, strengthening and redesign of surveillance systems in each block.

CDR municipal coordinator in Santa Cruz del Norte, Maritza Delgado, elaborated on some of the goals of this exercise.

Journalist: What are the particularities of the exercise in Santa Cruz del Norte?

Answer: Since surveillance is CDR’s main mission, we seek to reorganize the systems in each Committee for the Defense of the Revolution and each constituency. CDR grass roots leaders and other members of the organization will assess the effectiveness of the current design. They will also evaluate the need for adjustments in order to properly complete the assignments. Those who have troubles to deliver will study the right variant to apply.

Question: Which are the regulations or issues to be taken into account in the design of surveillance systems?

Answer: In this regard, it must be taken into account that night watch will have two shifts. The first will be from 11.00 PM to 2.00 AM and the second, from 2.00 AM to 5.00 AM in the morning. In the second shift, they may use zonal patrols and detachments of People’s Revolutionary Surveillance. There are 10 detachments of this kind in Santa Cruz del Norte and the number will increase during the exercise. The day watch, very useful during working hours, will not be neglected. The cooperation of those that stay home in those hours is required for the custody of the neighborhood.

Question: The system is also made up by “Looking at the Sea” detachments. Which is their mission?

Answer: The “Looking at the Sea” detachments of Santa Cruz del Norte are very effective in their work. On this occasion, together with the coastguard, they will review their membership and will ascertain the missions for the next year.

Question: Does the exercise include the control systems to apply?

Answer: Yes. The municipal command post will be reorganized. Nowadays, systematic control takes the participation of more comrades. Thus they will be able to visit and timely monitor the surveillance activities implemented by CDRs and the blocks.

CDR members will show in this drill their capacity to reorganize themselves in search of cohesion, unity and the discipline that characterizes the Cubans. Those qualities guarantee the defense of the Revolution under any circumstance.

Voice of the Coastline Radio Station

Translated by:Pedro A. Fanego

( 03.12.2009 4:45 PM )