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| Identifier | Created | Classification | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05MUSCAT193 | 2005-02-02 12:56:00 | SECRET | Embassy Muscat |
Cable title:
EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/02/2005
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S E C R E T MUSCAT 000193 |
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1. (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee February 2 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the Embassy's already heightened security posture and FPCON remain appropriate. End Summary. -------------------------- Security Environment -------------------------- 2. (SBU) On February 2, the Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee ("EAC") to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. The meeting opened with a discussion of the local security situation, which the EAC continued to characterize as stable. The EAC noted no new threat reporting specific to Oman. -------------------------- Procedural Security -------------------------- 3. (S) RSO led a review of reftel A, regarding updated procedures for abandoning Post One when required to do so as a defensive measure. MSG confirmed that the reftel checklist will be made readily available to Post One, effective immediately. RSO added that the checklist will also be incorporated into future REACT and Embassy-wide drills, such as an upcoming combined internal defense/emergency destruction drill. 4. (C) ARSO presented a proposal for revising the Chancery's vehicle screening procedures. The revised procedures, approved by the EAC, will include the pre-screening of vehicles (ID checks and physical/visual inspection) prior to their entry into the motorpool's sally port. It was noted that the new procedures will also serve to increase visual deterrence. -------------------------- Sustained Vigilance -------------------------- 5. (SBU) Prior to concluding the meeting, the Ambassador asked all members of the EAC to continue reinforcing to both their staffs and family members the need for security awareness. On a related note, RSO emphasized that all suspicious activity or security-related incidents, as insignificant as they may appear, should be reported to Post One immediately. -------------------------- EAC Conclusion -------------------------- 6. (SBU) The EAC concluded that there have been no substantive changes in previously reported assessments of the local security environment since the last meeting held on January 29 (reftel B), and that the Embassy's FPCON and already heightened security posture remain appropriate. Nonetheless, the EAC remains acutely aware of the need to monitor both the regional and local security and threat environments, and is prepared to take the necessary countermeasures should changes to either occur. AMB, DCM, RSO, ARSO, P/E, CONS, MGT, MSG, DAO, OMC (USDR), and ECA (USCENTAF) participated in the meeting, which was followed by a meeting of the Visas Viper Committee. BALTIMORE |