Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06ABUDHABI4213
2006-11-06 14:18:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Abu Dhabi
Cable title:
UAE ASSISTANCE TO LEBANESE INTERNAL SECURITY FORCES
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C O N F I D E N T I A L SECTION 01 OF 02 ABU DHABI 004213
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR NEA/FO, NEA/ARP, NEA/ELA, NEA/RA
DEPARTMENT FOR PM/FO
BEIRUT FOR AMBASSADOR FELTMAN, POLCHIEF, AND ODC CHIEF LTC
OGLESBEE
NSC FOR ELLIOT ABRAMS AND GREG MERCHESE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/06/2016
TAGS: MASS PREL EIAD LE AE
SUBJECT: UAE ASSISTANCE TO LEBANESE INTERNAL SECURITY FORCES
REF: ABU DHABI 3686 (NOTAL)
ABU DHABI 00004213 001.2 OF 002
Classified by Ambassador Michele J. Sison, reasons 1.4 (B)
and (D).
C O N F I D E N T I A L SECTION 01 OF 02 ABU DHABI 004213
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR NEA/FO, NEA/ARP, NEA/ELA, NEA/RA
DEPARTMENT FOR PM/FO
BEIRUT FOR AMBASSADOR FELTMAN, POLCHIEF, AND ODC CHIEF LTC
OGLESBEE
NSC FOR ELLIOT ABRAMS AND GREG MERCHESE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/06/2016
TAGS: MASS PREL EIAD LE AE
SUBJECT: UAE ASSISTANCE TO LEBANESE INTERNAL SECURITY FORCES
REF: ABU DHABI 3686 (NOTAL)
ABU DHABI 00004213 001.2 OF 002
Classified by Ambassador Michele J. Sison, reasons 1.4 (B)
and (D).
1. (C) On November 3, International Affairs Director Yousef
Al-Otaiba from the office of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed
bin Zayed (MbZ) gave Ambassador a list of UAE security
assistance contributions to Lebanon. The list is focused on
Internal Security Forces (ISF) and police requirements only;
Embassy translation is repeated in para three. The list is
in three parts: 1) items delivered, 2) items whose delivery
is underway, and 3) a master list of 43 requirements, most of
which are also included in the delivery lists. The third
element of the list presumably reflects overall GOL requests
to the UAEG.
2. (C) Comment and action request: The UAE has repeatedly
expressed interest in coordinating donations with the USG to
gain synergy of effort. This list will hopefully contribute
to that end. Post will inquire whether a separate list
applicable to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) might also be
available, as well as to ascertain whether this list is in
direct response to specific requests from the GOL. Our
efforts are more effective if they reinforce GOL requests
made directly to the UAEG. Post recommends that Embassy
Beirut try to make contact with the UAE security assistance
cell operating in Lebanon to seek responses to these same
questions. End comment and action request.
3. (SBU) All delivery dates in the following list are 2006.
Please treat as SENSITIVE; the UAEG classification of the
list is "secret."
Begin text:
Requirements of Lebanese Internal Security Forces already
delivered (listing item (quantity) -- delivery date)
-------------- --------------
1. Harley Motorcycles (9) -- June
2. Toyota Corolla Sedans (30) -- Sept.
3. Toyota Camry Sedans (30) -- Sept.
4. Subaru Legacy Sedans (40) -- Oct.
5. Chevrolet Lumina Sedans (40) -- Sept.
6. Jeep Cherokee (220) -- Sept.
7. Personal Computer (500) -- June
8. Portable computer (laptop) (50) -- June
9. Laser printer (HP LaserJet 1320) (84) -- June
10. Laser printer (HP LaserJet 1320N) (30) -- June
11. Color Printer (15) -- June
12. Color LaserJet printer (5) -- June
13. Photocopy Machine (70) -- June
14. Pistol, 5.56 mm, Arsenal, Bulgaria (10,500) -- Oct. 2
15. Ammunition, 5.56 mm (1,100,000 rds.) -- Oct.
16. Barbed wire trailer, (10) -- Oct.
Requirements of Lebanese Internal Security Forces currently
being delivered (listing item (quantity) --- delivery date)
-------------- --------------
1. Harley Motorcycles (41) -- Nov. 18
2. Nissan Tiida Sedan (40) -- Dec. 5
3. Nissan Altima Sedan (40) -- Nov. 3
4. Nissan Patrol 4 x 4, 4.5L (100) -- Dec. 5
5. Toyota HiAce (van) equipped as ambulance (6)-- Nov. 15
6. Nissan Bus (Sylvan Diesel) 4.2L (20) -- Dec. 5
7. Nissan single cab pickup, 4x2 (standard transmission)
2.4L STD (10) -- Dec. 5
8. Toyota Daina king cab Pickup (3.5 ton) (10)-- Nov. 15
9. Hino Trucks (7.9 ton chassis) (4) -- Dec. 30
10. Hino recovery vehicle (5 ton) (for towing) (10) -- Dec.
30
11. Hino recovery vehicle (7.5 ton) (for towing) (6) -- Dec.
30
12. Hino truck, water tanker (capacity 3000 gallons)(2) --
Dec. 30
13. Hino truck, water tanker (capacity 3500 gallons)(2) --
Dec. 30
14. Complete anti-riot vest (500) -- first week of November
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15. Gas mask with filter (500) -- first week of November
16. Bullet-proof vest (400) -- first week of November
17. Bullet-proof plates (200) -- first week of November
18. Protective (padded?) jackets (100) -- first week of
November
19. "Shozan" Gun (to shoot tear and smoke grenades)(50) --
first week of November
20. Bullet-proof helmet (100) -- first week of November
21. Ammunition, 5.56 mm (5,000,000 rds.) -- Nov.-Dec.
22. Ammunition, .223 caliber (4,000,000 rds.)-- Nov.-Dec.
Complete list of items from the UAE to Lebanese Internal
Security forces (listing item and (quantity))
--------------
--- Projects, buildings and medical treatment
1. Criminal Security System Project (network equipment
programs) (1)
2. Buildings (for Lebanese internal securities platoons) (30)
3. Medical Treatment (central medical clinic in Beirut) (1)
--- Traffic needs
4. Complete fixed radar device with cabinet (15MQi&D7EF Base
Unit) (500)
27. Portable computer (HP Compaq NX6110 Notebook) (50)
28. Laser printer (HP LaserJet 1320) (84)
29. Laser printer (HP LaserJet 1320N) (30)
30. Color printer (HP LaserJet A3, A4) (15)
31. Laser color printer (HP Color 550 for A3, A4) (5)
32. Photocopy machine (LJ 3392 MFP, printer, copier,
scanner) (70)
--- Weapons, ammunition, and anti-riot gear
33. Pistol, 5.56 mm (Arsenal/Bulgaria) (10,500)
34. Ammunition, 5.56 mm (6,100,000 rds.)
35. Ammunition, .223 caliber (4,000,000 rds.)
36. Barbed wire trailer (10)
37. Complete Anti-riot suit (500)
38. Gas mask with filter (and special mask carrier) (500
39. Bullet-proof vest (model GBTDH8) anti-9mm ammunition
(400)
40. Bullet-proof plates (for 7.62 mm caliber) placed in
pocket of bullet-proof suit (200)
41. Protective (padded?) jacket model CGPEA2 to withstand
violent blows (100)
42. Case containing "Shozan" guns (for launching tear gas
and smoke grenades) (50)
43. Bullet-proof helmet (100)
SISON
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR NEA/FO, NEA/ARP, NEA/ELA, NEA/RA
DEPARTMENT FOR PM/FO
BEIRUT FOR AMBASSADOR FELTMAN, POLCHIEF, AND ODC CHIEF LTC
OGLESBEE
NSC FOR ELLIOT ABRAMS AND GREG MERCHESE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/06/2016
TAGS: MASS PREL EIAD LE AE
SUBJECT: UAE ASSISTANCE TO LEBANESE INTERNAL SECURITY FORCES
REF: ABU DHABI 3686 (NOTAL)
ABU DHABI 00004213 001.2 OF 002
Classified by Ambassador Michele J. Sison, reasons 1.4 (B)
and (D).
1. (C) On November 3, International Affairs Director Yousef
Al-Otaiba from the office of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed
bin Zayed (MbZ) gave Ambassador a list of UAE security
assistance contributions to Lebanon. The list is focused on
Internal Security Forces (ISF) and police requirements only;
Embassy translation is repeated in para three. The list is
in three parts: 1) items delivered, 2) items whose delivery
is underway, and 3) a master list of 43 requirements, most of
which are also included in the delivery lists. The third
element of the list presumably reflects overall GOL requests
to the UAEG.
2. (C) Comment and action request: The UAE has repeatedly
expressed interest in coordinating donations with the USG to
gain synergy of effort. This list will hopefully contribute
to that end. Post will inquire whether a separate list
applicable to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) might also be
available, as well as to ascertain whether this list is in
direct response to specific requests from the GOL. Our
efforts are more effective if they reinforce GOL requests
made directly to the UAEG. Post recommends that Embassy
Beirut try to make contact with the UAE security assistance
cell operating in Lebanon to seek responses to these same
questions. End comment and action request.
3. (SBU) All delivery dates in the following list are 2006.
Please treat as SENSITIVE; the UAEG classification of the
list is "secret."
Begin text:
Requirements of Lebanese Internal Security Forces already
delivered (listing item (quantity) -- delivery date)
-------------- --------------
1. Harley Motorcycles (9) -- June
2. Toyota Corolla Sedans (30) -- Sept.
3. Toyota Camry Sedans (30) -- Sept.
4. Subaru Legacy Sedans (40) -- Oct.
5. Chevrolet Lumina Sedans (40) -- Sept.
6. Jeep Cherokee (220) -- Sept.
7. Personal Computer (500) -- June
8. Portable computer (laptop) (50) -- June
9. Laser printer (HP LaserJet 1320) (84) -- June
10. Laser printer (HP LaserJet 1320N) (30) -- June
11. Color Printer (15) -- June
12. Color LaserJet printer (5) -- June
13. Photocopy Machine (70) -- June
14. Pistol, 5.56 mm, Arsenal, Bulgaria (10,500) -- Oct. 2
15. Ammunition, 5.56 mm (1,100,000 rds.) -- Oct.
16. Barbed wire trailer, (10) -- Oct.
Requirements of Lebanese Internal Security Forces currently
being delivered (listing item (quantity) --- delivery date)
-------------- --------------
1. Harley Motorcycles (41) -- Nov. 18
2. Nissan Tiida Sedan (40) -- Dec. 5
3. Nissan Altima Sedan (40) -- Nov. 3
4. Nissan Patrol 4 x 4, 4.5L (100) -- Dec. 5
5. Toyota HiAce (van) equipped as ambulance (6)-- Nov. 15
6. Nissan Bus (Sylvan Diesel) 4.2L (20) -- Dec. 5
7. Nissan single cab pickup, 4x2 (standard transmission)
2.4L STD (10) -- Dec. 5
8. Toyota Daina king cab Pickup (3.5 ton) (10)-- Nov. 15
9. Hino Trucks (7.9 ton chassis) (4) -- Dec. 30
10. Hino recovery vehicle (5 ton) (for towing) (10) -- Dec.
30
11. Hino recovery vehicle (7.5 ton) (for towing) (6) -- Dec.
30
12. Hino truck, water tanker (capacity 3000 gallons)(2) --
Dec. 30
13. Hino truck, water tanker (capacity 3500 gallons)(2) --
Dec. 30
14. Complete anti-riot vest (500) -- first week of November
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15. Gas mask with filter (500) -- first week of November
16. Bullet-proof vest (400) -- first week of November
17. Bullet-proof plates (200) -- first week of November
18. Protective (padded?) jackets (100) -- first week of
November
19. "Shozan" Gun (to shoot tear and smoke grenades)(50) --
first week of November
20. Bullet-proof helmet (100) -- first week of November
21. Ammunition, 5.56 mm (5,000,000 rds.) -- Nov.-Dec.
22. Ammunition, .223 caliber (4,000,000 rds.)-- Nov.-Dec.
Complete list of items from the UAE to Lebanese Internal
Security forces (listing item and (quantity))
--------------
--- Projects, buildings and medical treatment
1. Criminal Security System Project (network equipment
programs) (1)
2. Buildings (for Lebanese internal securities platoons) (30)
3. Medical Treatment (central medical clinic in Beirut) (1)
--- Traffic needs
4. Complete fixed radar device with cabinet (15MQi&D7EF Base
Unit) (500)
27. Portable computer (HP Compaq NX6110 Notebook) (50)
28. Laser printer (HP LaserJet 1320) (84)
29. Laser printer (HP LaserJet 1320N) (30)
30. Color printer (HP LaserJet A3, A4) (15)
31. Laser color printer (HP Color 550 for A3, A4) (5)
32. Photocopy machine (LJ 3392 MFP, printer, copier,
scanner) (70)
--- Weapons, ammunition, and anti-riot gear
33. Pistol, 5.56 mm (Arsenal/Bulgaria) (10,500)
34. Ammunition, 5.56 mm (6,100,000 rds.)
35. Ammunition, .223 caliber (4,000,000 rds.)
36. Barbed wire trailer (10)
37. Complete Anti-riot suit (500)
38. Gas mask with filter (and special mask carrier) (500
39. Bullet-proof vest (model GBTDH8) anti-9mm ammunition
(400)
40. Bullet-proof plates (for 7.62 mm caliber) placed in
pocket of bullet-proof suit (200)
41. Protective (padded?) jacket model CGPEA2 to withstand
violent blows (100)
42. Case containing "Shozan" guns (for launching tear gas
and smoke grenades) (50)
43. Bullet-proof helmet (100)
SISON