COL JAMES REILLY'S ASSIGNMENT AS COMMANDING

UNCLAS BANGKOK 000626 SIPDIS III MEF FOR LTGEN BLACKMAN AT UTAPAO/CSF-536 E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PGOV PREL MARR TH POL MIL SUBJECT: COL JAMES REILLY'S ASSIGNMENT AS COMMANDING OFFICER CSG-THAI ¶1. (U) LtGen Blackman, I mentioned this to you in person at our last meeting, but I wanted a written record of my appreciation for the splendid performance of Col James Reilly during his recent tenure as commanding officer for the Combined Support Group Thailand (CSG-THAI). First, as leader of the Disaster Relief Assessment Team, then later as head of CSG-THAI in Phuket, Jim demonstrated superb leadership, collegial spirit, and a great sense of teamwork. By allowing members of JUSMAGTHAI and the Political section to become part of CSG-THAI, Col Reilly ensured instant communication and a rapid response among the military, civilian, and international agencies administering relief to tsunami victims in Thailand. By instilling in his staff that same spirit of cooperation, Col Reilly helped to ensure the rapid transfer of relief operations in Thailand to civilian authorities. Col Reilly's performance was a credit to the Marine Corps, to CSF-536, and to our Country. Many thanks again. ¶2. (U) Best Wishes, Skip BOYCE