ACCEPTANCE OF U.S. COAST GUARD CONSULTATION -- ATA

UNCLAS MANAMA 000601 SIPDIS DEPT FOR DS/ATA GARY STONER AND DS/IP/NEA E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ASEC BA PTER SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF U.S. COAST GUARD CONSULTATION -- ATA 4830 REF: STATE 80363 ¶1. Post has received an acceptance letter from the Government of Bahrain (GOB) in reference to DS/ATA Coast Guard Consultation 4830. The Ministry of Interior (MOI) and Coast Guard Directorate are enthusiastically anticipating the training cycle, and have agreed to the terms of the consultation. The Ministry of Interior further stated that they will work with the Regional Security Office (RSO) to provide all necessary logistical support for the July 8-25 class. ¶2. RSO plans an inspection of the training site within the next few weeks, however, the Ministry of Interior has proven in the past that they can provide excellent training facilities and all of the support necessary for an ATA class. Information regarding the funding of interpreters, transportation and other services will be forwarded once bids have been received and reviewed. ¶3. The point of contact for this training is ARSO Brent Brown at (973) 17-242-982, fax (973) 17-275-418, or DoS e-mail. FORD