Identifier
Created
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05BANGKOK2887
2005-04-28 07:14:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Bangkok
Cable title:  

APPROVING MILITARY INFORMATION SUPPORT TEAM

Tags:  MARR MASS PGOV TH POL MIL 
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BANGKOK 002887 

SIPDIS

PACOM FOR FPA HUSO
DEPARTMENT FOR EAP/BCLTV

E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/28/2015
TAGS: MARR MASS PGOV TH POL MIL
SUBJECT: APPROVING MILITARY INFORMATION SUPPORT TEAM
PROPOSAL FOR THAILAND

Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Alexander A. Arvizu. Reason 1.4
. (a) and d))

C O N F I D E N T I A L BANGKOK 002887

SIPDIS

PACOM FOR FPA HUSO
DEPARTMENT FOR EAP/BCLTV

E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/28/2015
TAGS: MARR MASS PGOV TH POL MIL
SUBJECT: APPROVING MILITARY INFORMATION SUPPORT TEAM
PROPOSAL FOR THAILAND

Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Alexander A. Arvizu. Reason 1.4
. (a) and d))


1. (C) USPACOM proposed deployment of a military
information support team (MIST) to Thailand to offer military
support to public diplomacy. The focus of this team will be
to advise and assist the Royal Thai Army in its efforts to
address ongoing unrest in southern Thailand. Post concurs
and recommend that USPACOM proceed with this proposal as
outlined below. END SUMMARY.


2. (C) This initiative is in response to a directive from
the USPACOM Commander to explore methods to assist the RTG
with its efforts in southern Thailand. On February 4, 2005,
Post requested a small team of public information experts
deploy to Thailand to assess methods of assistance to the
RTG. During the March-April 2005 assessment, DoD military
and civilian planners and analysts worked closely with Post
and JUSMAGTHAI to develop a Military Support to Public
Diplomacy-Thailand (MSPD-TH) program. The assessment
recommends deployment of a team to support US efforts and to
advise and assist the Royal Thai Army (RTA) in its public
information efforts. Initial team deployment or working
locations will be Bangkok (JUSMAGTHAI) and the Royal Thai
Armed Forces Special Warfare Center at Lop Buri. MIST
members will not deploy or travel to affected southern
provinces.


3. (C) Proposed public information themes will focus on
human rights, cultural awareness, economic growth, long-term
security and stability, and other similar messages. The DoD
team, in coordination with Post, will develop public
information plans and advise and assist the RTG on current
methods, techniques, and utilization options for a variety of
dissemination media.


4. (C) PACOM,s proposed program will provide a means to
extend messages in support of US policy to audiences
difficult to reach via existing resources. We support
USPACOM submission of the MSPD-TH program to Joint Staff for
consideration, approval, and execution authorities.
BOYCE