DJIBOUTI: EAC 06/21/2005 - SECURITY PREPARATIONS

C O N F I D E N T I A L DJIBOUTI 000595 SIPDIS DEPT FOR DS//DSS/IP, DS/IP/AF, AF/E, AF/EX, S/CT, D, P, M, INR, CA CJTF-HOA FOR CG, J2, J2X, ATFP AND MARCENT CO, XO, S-2, ATFP E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/20/2010 TAGS: PTER ASEC AEMR DJ SUBJECT: DJIBOUTI: EAC 06/21/2005 - SECURITY PREPARATIONS FOR JULY 4, 2005 CELEBRATION REF: STATE 110699 Classified By: RSO Marc Ramos for reason 1.4 (G) ¶1. (SBU) On 06/21/2005, Post convened a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee per REFTEL (a). Post reviewed its security posture and determined that current security measures are adequate to handle daily operations and are commensurate with current threat standards. ¶2. (C) Post has decided to hold its annual Independence Day Celebration on the Embassy compound. In light of recent world events, physical and procedural security will be enhanced for the event. In addition to current security measures, Post has garnered physical support from Host Nation Security Services and U.S. Military elements. Additional coverage will include, but not be limited to the following: - The National Police will conduct traffic screening and control approximately 500 meters in both directions on the approach to the Embassy; - The Djiboutian Navy will conduct maritime patrols along the eastern coastline in addition to securing a 500 meter area behind the Embassy to prevent small vessels from approaching the rear of the Embassy perimeter; - The National Police Special Tactics Brigade is dedicating a company (approximately 80) of specialized officers to supplement the seven positions already assigned to the Mission; - Embassy's Surveillance Detection Unit will integrate with officers of the National Police to monitor activity in the surrounding neighborhood; - Elements of the U.S. Military at Camp Lemonier will supplement Embassy security by taking up observation positions around the compound and provide medical and security support in case of a crisis; - All elements will be coordinated via Embassy communications and RSO will maintain command and control at all times. ¶3. (SBU) Per paragraph 6 of REFTEL (a),Post will remind American community personnel to follow the State Department's world wide caution. The EAC does not feel at this time that it is necessary to issue a new warden message. ¶4. (U) POC is RSO Marc Ramos at 253-35-39-95 ext. 2307 or 253-35-26-73 (secure). RAGSDALE