DJIBOUTI: EAC 06/21/2005 - SECURITY PREPARATIONS

C O N F I D E N T I A L DJIBOUTI 000595

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DEPT FOR DS//DSS/IP, DS/IP/AF, AF/E, AF/EX, S/CT, D, P, M,
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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