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05LJUBLJANA461
2005-07-08 02:37:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Ljubljana
Cable title:
ODC SLOVENIA SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES REPORT,
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UNCLAS LJUBLJANA 000461
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MARR SI
SUBJECT: ODC SLOVENIA SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES REPORT,
JUNE 2005
UNCLAS LJUBLJANA 000461
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MARR SI
SUBJECT: ODC SLOVENIA SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES REPORT,
JUNE 2005
1. SUMMARY. The MOD signed the ACSA implementing
letter; Gasper Kresnik is "FSN of the Year"; the new
ODC Chief, Lt Col Gene Moty arrived; Bell 412 IFF
installation schedule is not yet finalized.
2. KEY ISSUES AND SIGNIFICANT EVENTS
A. FMF
1) ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING (S3-D-TAC, $650,194)
The Slovene Coordinator for the English Language School
was hired but her start date has not been announced.
In the interim, Kathy Lance is performing the duties of
the coordinator.
2) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FIELD TEAM (S3-B-OAB, $153,522)
ODC continues to work with the Commander of the Vipava
Training Center to assist him in implementing
improvements to Slovenia's basic training.
3) BELL 412 VHF RADIO and IFF (S3-B-UAJ/UAK)
Installation of the radios (UAJ) is proceeding, but has
been delayed. The Project manager asked for ODC
assistance in contacting the contractor to finalize the
mod schedule. The ODC is working with CECOM, the 15th
Brigade (Air Force),and Raytheon to determine the
installation schedule for the IFF; the earliest start
date would be in the fall.
4) BLANKET TRAINING (S3-B-OAC)
Four junior NCOs from the 10th Motorized Battalion
(10th MOTB) graduated from the Primary Leadership
Course at the 7th Army NCO Academy. This was the second
group of Slovenes attending this training.
B. DCS/CONTRACTOR
1) GPS. The Slovenes signed GPS MOU IV this spring.
The ODC is working on determining what actions are
still required to get the GPS receiver exported to
Slovenia. The GPS is planned to be installed in the
Cougar helicopters.
C. IMET
1) Eight students have been processed for IMET training
in the US. Four students departed to attend mid-level
invitational PME, namely the Air Command and Staff
College, Army Command and General Staff College and
U.S. Army Sergeant Major Academy.
2) End of year money in the amount of $68,000 was
requested for three courses:
- B155420 Advanced Management Program
- B172599 Intl Off Intel Advanced and B172600 Intel
in Combat Terrorism
- P171207 SNCO Career Course USMC
3) An ECL test was administered to six (6) students all
for FY05 IMET.
D. MARSHALL CENTER.
1) "Lessons Learned from Recent Terrorist Attacks",
Ljubljana, 28 June - 01 July 2005. The conference
brought together over 100 experts from 27 NATO - Russia
Council nations to compare lessons learned from recent
Islamic-militant attacks, with emphasis on
presentations from the US, Spain and Turkey. Slovenian
Foreign Minister Dr. Dimitrij Rupel opened the
conference. Also speaking at the opening were US
Ambassador to Slovenia Thomas B. Robertson, German
Ambassador Hans Jochen Peters, Director of Russia
Relations at the Political Affairs and Security Policy
Division Paul Fritch, and George C. Marshall European
Center for Security Studies Director Dr. John Rose.
2) While in Slovenia Dr. Rose met with several senior
officials from the ministries which send their
employees to the George C. Marshall Center for resident
programs and conferences. The main topic of discussion
at all the Ministries was how to bolster cooperation
and attract more Slovene participants to the Marshall
Center resident seminars (Program in Advanced Security
Studies and Program in Terrorism and Security Studies).
3) Dr. Rose met with the Minister of Interior Dragutin
Mate. Mr. Mate reassured that the Marshall Center
provides valuable training for the Ministry of Interior
and the Police. Further the Minister expressed interest
in co-hosting a conference in 2007 on a topic that
would be interesting for both parties.
4) At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Rose met
with Ambassador Mitja Strukelj, Secretary General and
Dr. Janez Sumrada, Head of the Policy Planning and
Research Division. Mr. Sturkelj stressed that the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a shortage of personnel
and many activities (OSCE presidency, preparing for the
EU presidency) that prevent them from sending more
people to the Marshall Center resident seminars.
5) At the Ministry of Defense, Dr. Rose, Mr. Franci
Znidarsic, Deputy Minister and Mr. Drago Bitenc, Head
of Personnel Department, discussed how to make sure
that the MOD/Slovene Armed Forces personnel will be
given credit for attending Marshall Center resident
seminars. Currently attending resident courses doesn't
provide any career enhancement and thus the personnel
are not motivated to attend 3-month training in
Garmisch. Dr. Rose will provide syllabi for the core
and elective courses, which will help the MOD include
Marshall Center seminars in the MOD education and
training system.
6) The Marshall Center Graduate support office hosted
"Slovenia Security Cooperation Roundtable" on the topic
of "Transatlantic Cooperation and Security after 9/11".
Approximately 20 alumni participated.
3. PERSONNEL/RESOURCES/LOGISTICS
A. PERSONNEL:
1) PERSPECTIVE GAINS: Lt Col Eugene Moty, new ODC
Chief, arrived 25 Jun 05
2) PERSPECTIVE LOSSES: Lt Col Claytor, projected
departure date is 21 Jul 05
3) ATTACHED PERSONNEL:
- Kathy Lance, English Teacher, one-year contract
- John Stephens, English Teacher, one-year contract
- Helen Prevost, English Teacher, one-year contract
- Kristin Pedroja, Test Developer, one-year contract
- Samo Drnovsek, limited PSA contract, Mil-to-Mil
4) ODC CHIEF APPROVED TDY/LEAVE: None
5) RATING SCHEME CHANGES: None
6) EXTENSIONS/CURTAILMENTS: None
B. RESOURCES. Vehicles and ADP equipment are 100%
operational.
4. WAY AHEAD: We are continuing the transition of the
office from Lt Col Claytor to Lt Col Moty and will be
complete on 11 July.
5. CHIEF COMMENTS:
A. ACSA. The US Embassy accepted changes to the
Slovene translation of ACSA as proposed in the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs diplomatic note (dated 6 May 05).
On 6 July, Slovenia's MOD signed a letter to the U.S.
DoD confirming that all internal procedures for
implementing the agreement were completed. ACSA
entered into force on 6 July 2005.
B. Gasper Kresnik was named "FSN of the Year" by the US
Embassy Ljubljana; the Ambassador presented the award
at an awards ceremony in June. Irena Cufar received
the Meritorious Honor award for exceptional
performance. Irena also received an award from the
Commander of the 1st Brigade in recognition of her
assistance and support of operations and development of
units of the First Brigade.
6. POC:
Lt Col Gene Moty
+386-1-471-2873
emoty@san.osd.mil
- or -
MAJ Scott Fredericksen
+386-1-471-2165 scott.fredericksen@us.army.mil
REGARDS.
ROBERTSON
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2005LJUBLJ00461 - Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
v1.6.2
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MARR SI
SUBJECT: ODC SLOVENIA SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES REPORT,
JUNE 2005
1. SUMMARY. The MOD signed the ACSA implementing
letter; Gasper Kresnik is "FSN of the Year"; the new
ODC Chief, Lt Col Gene Moty arrived; Bell 412 IFF
installation schedule is not yet finalized.
2. KEY ISSUES AND SIGNIFICANT EVENTS
A. FMF
1) ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING (S3-D-TAC, $650,194)
The Slovene Coordinator for the English Language School
was hired but her start date has not been announced.
In the interim, Kathy Lance is performing the duties of
the coordinator.
2) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FIELD TEAM (S3-B-OAB, $153,522)
ODC continues to work with the Commander of the Vipava
Training Center to assist him in implementing
improvements to Slovenia's basic training.
3) BELL 412 VHF RADIO and IFF (S3-B-UAJ/UAK)
Installation of the radios (UAJ) is proceeding, but has
been delayed. The Project manager asked for ODC
assistance in contacting the contractor to finalize the
mod schedule. The ODC is working with CECOM, the 15th
Brigade (Air Force),and Raytheon to determine the
installation schedule for the IFF; the earliest start
date would be in the fall.
4) BLANKET TRAINING (S3-B-OAC)
Four junior NCOs from the 10th Motorized Battalion
(10th MOTB) graduated from the Primary Leadership
Course at the 7th Army NCO Academy. This was the second
group of Slovenes attending this training.
B. DCS/CONTRACTOR
1) GPS. The Slovenes signed GPS MOU IV this spring.
The ODC is working on determining what actions are
still required to get the GPS receiver exported to
Slovenia. The GPS is planned to be installed in the
Cougar helicopters.
C. IMET
1) Eight students have been processed for IMET training
in the US. Four students departed to attend mid-level
invitational PME, namely the Air Command and Staff
College, Army Command and General Staff College and
U.S. Army Sergeant Major Academy.
2) End of year money in the amount of $68,000 was
requested for three courses:
- B155420 Advanced Management Program
- B172599 Intl Off Intel Advanced and B172600 Intel
in Combat Terrorism
- P171207 SNCO Career Course USMC
3) An ECL test was administered to six (6) students all
for FY05 IMET.
D. MARSHALL CENTER.
1) "Lessons Learned from Recent Terrorist Attacks",
Ljubljana, 28 June - 01 July 2005. The conference
brought together over 100 experts from 27 NATO - Russia
Council nations to compare lessons learned from recent
Islamic-militant attacks, with emphasis on
presentations from the US, Spain and Turkey. Slovenian
Foreign Minister Dr. Dimitrij Rupel opened the
conference. Also speaking at the opening were US
Ambassador to Slovenia Thomas B. Robertson, German
Ambassador Hans Jochen Peters, Director of Russia
Relations at the Political Affairs and Security Policy
Division Paul Fritch, and George C. Marshall European
Center for Security Studies Director Dr. John Rose.
2) While in Slovenia Dr. Rose met with several senior
officials from the ministries which send their
employees to the George C. Marshall Center for resident
programs and conferences. The main topic of discussion
at all the Ministries was how to bolster cooperation
and attract more Slovene participants to the Marshall
Center resident seminars (Program in Advanced Security
Studies and Program in Terrorism and Security Studies).
3) Dr. Rose met with the Minister of Interior Dragutin
Mate. Mr. Mate reassured that the Marshall Center
provides valuable training for the Ministry of Interior
and the Police. Further the Minister expressed interest
in co-hosting a conference in 2007 on a topic that
would be interesting for both parties.
4) At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Rose met
with Ambassador Mitja Strukelj, Secretary General and
Dr. Janez Sumrada, Head of the Policy Planning and
Research Division. Mr. Sturkelj stressed that the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a shortage of personnel
and many activities (OSCE presidency, preparing for the
EU presidency) that prevent them from sending more
people to the Marshall Center resident seminars.
5) At the Ministry of Defense, Dr. Rose, Mr. Franci
Znidarsic, Deputy Minister and Mr. Drago Bitenc, Head
of Personnel Department, discussed how to make sure
that the MOD/Slovene Armed Forces personnel will be
given credit for attending Marshall Center resident
seminars. Currently attending resident courses doesn't
provide any career enhancement and thus the personnel
are not motivated to attend 3-month training in
Garmisch. Dr. Rose will provide syllabi for the core
and elective courses, which will help the MOD include
Marshall Center seminars in the MOD education and
training system.
6) The Marshall Center Graduate support office hosted
"Slovenia Security Cooperation Roundtable" on the topic
of "Transatlantic Cooperation and Security after 9/11".
Approximately 20 alumni participated.
3. PERSONNEL/RESOURCES/LOGISTICS
A. PERSONNEL:
1) PERSPECTIVE GAINS: Lt Col Eugene Moty, new ODC
Chief, arrived 25 Jun 05
2) PERSPECTIVE LOSSES: Lt Col Claytor, projected
departure date is 21 Jul 05
3) ATTACHED PERSONNEL:
- Kathy Lance, English Teacher, one-year contract
- John Stephens, English Teacher, one-year contract
- Helen Prevost, English Teacher, one-year contract
- Kristin Pedroja, Test Developer, one-year contract
- Samo Drnovsek, limited PSA contract, Mil-to-Mil
4) ODC CHIEF APPROVED TDY/LEAVE: None
5) RATING SCHEME CHANGES: None
6) EXTENSIONS/CURTAILMENTS: None
B. RESOURCES. Vehicles and ADP equipment are 100%
operational.
4. WAY AHEAD: We are continuing the transition of the
office from Lt Col Claytor to Lt Col Moty and will be
complete on 11 July.
5. CHIEF COMMENTS:
A. ACSA. The US Embassy accepted changes to the
Slovene translation of ACSA as proposed in the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs diplomatic note (dated 6 May 05).
On 6 July, Slovenia's MOD signed a letter to the U.S.
DoD confirming that all internal procedures for
implementing the agreement were completed. ACSA
entered into force on 6 July 2005.
B. Gasper Kresnik was named "FSN of the Year" by the US
Embassy Ljubljana; the Ambassador presented the award
at an awards ceremony in June. Irena Cufar received
the Meritorious Honor award for exceptional
performance. Irena also received an award from the
Commander of the 1st Brigade in recognition of her
assistance and support of operations and development of
units of the First Brigade.
6. POC:
Lt Col Gene Moty
+386-1-471-2873
emoty@san.osd.mil
- or -
MAJ Scott Fredericksen
+386-1-471-2165 scott.fredericksen@us.army.mil
REGARDS.
ROBERTSON
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