POST REQUESTS TIMETABLE FOR PSYOP ASSESSMENT TEAM

UNCLAS BANGKOK 000918 SIPDIS SENSITIVE DEPARTMENT FOR EAP/BCLTV PACOM FOR FPA HUSO AND JIACG-CT E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PGOV PREL MARR TH POL MIL SUBJECT: POST REQUESTS TIMETABLE FOR PSYOP ASSESSMENT TEAM ¶1. (SBU) On December 9, 2004, the 5th Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Battalion Commander, 4th Psyop Group, briefed the DCM on the Rewards for Information/Military Support to Public Diplomacy Programs. These programs have been successfully used by AmEmbassy Manila to assist the Philippines Government deal with insurgency issues there. The briefing in Bangkok was in response to directive from ADM Fargo, PACOM Commander, that JUSMAGTHAI explore creative ways the United States can assist the RTG address the ongoing unrest in southern Thailand. ¶2. (SBU) During the meeting, the DCM agreed that PACOM could deploy a small team of experts to identify needs and offer recommendations on how to implement a Military Support to Public Diplomacy program in Thailand. It was agreed that any recommendation made by the team would be vetted and endorsed by the RTG and the Country Team. Post requests an initial assessment team deploy within 30 days of receipt of this message. Post requests that any team coming be limited to no more than four persons and be deployed for no more than 90 days. BOYCE