UNCLAS DJIBOUTI 001589

SIPDIS

SENSITIVE

DEPT FOR S/ES-O/CMS, DS/SPP/EP, AF/EX, AF/E, DS/DSS,
DS/IP/AF

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AMGT ASEC CASC AMED AFSI KFLO AEMR PTER PINR KSEP DJ
SUBJECT: DJIBOUTI: RESPONSE TO TRIPWIRES SUBMISSIONS IN
TRIPS SYSTEM

REF: A. STATE 250474


B. DJIBOUTI 863


1. (U) Per REFTEL (a), Post submitted its TRIP WIRES via the
new TRIPS system on 20 July, 2004. The primary POC for the
TRIPS system, DCM Timothy F. Smith, is no longer at Post.
The alternate POC, RSO Marc Ramos, will assume the primary
duties with the Ambassador acting as alternate until a new
DCM is assigned to Post. Post requests that the Department
make the necessary changes for the Ambassador to log in to
the TRIPS system. The following information is provided:

- Ambassador Marguerita D. Ragsdale, COM, EXO, TS/SCI,
253-35-39-95, RagsdaleMD@State.SGOV.GOV/RagsdaleMD@State.GO V


2. (SBU) Post is currently reviewing its EAP and is in the
process of revising several sections. Unfortunately, due to
an increased operational tempo, shortage of personnel, and
critical end of year commitments, Post is unable to submit
its updates By the December 15 submission date requested.
Post expects to be able to submit its updates by mid January.


3. (U) POC is RSO Marc Ramos at 253-35-39-95.
RAGSDALE