Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06LUXEMBOURG471
2006-08-25 14:57:00
CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN
Embassy Luxembourg
Cable title:
UNIFIL: LUXEMBOURG TO CONTRIBUTE 3 TROOPS
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C O N F I D E N T I A L LUXEMBOURG 000471
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SECDEF FOR OSD - MAJOR BOGLE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/24/2011
TAGS: MARR MOPS PREL UN LE LU
SUBJECT: UNIFIL: LUXEMBOURG TO CONTRIBUTE 3 TROOPS
REF: A. LUXEMBOURG 461
B. LUXEMBOURG 448
C. STATE 134133
D. LUXEMBOURG 438
E. STATE 132517
Classified By: CDA Dan Foote; Reasons 1.4 (b/d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L LUXEMBOURG 000471
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NOFORN
SIPDIS
SECDEF FOR OSD - MAJOR BOGLE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/24/2011
TAGS: MARR MOPS PREL UN LE LU
SUBJECT: UNIFIL: LUXEMBOURG TO CONTRIBUTE 3 TROOPS
REF: A. LUXEMBOURG 461
B. LUXEMBOURG 448
C. STATE 134133
D. LUXEMBOURG 438
E. STATE 132517
Classified By: CDA Dan Foote; Reasons 1.4 (b/d)
1. (C) MFA Deputy Defense Director Serge Alzin informed
charge of Luxembourg's decision to participate in
UNIFIL-plus, by contributing a senior army officer and two
non-commissioned officers (NCOs),on August 25. A formal
announcement is planned at a press conference scheduled late
in the day. The two NCOs will be demining experts trained in
explosive-ordinance disposal. Alzin advised that the
Luxembourg troops will be embedded with a Belgian unit,
following Luxembourg's historic modus operandi for
participation in multi-national operations.
2. (C) Also on August 25, charge spoke with Luxembourg Deputy
CHOD Fernand Guth. Guth expects to send an officer at the
level of Captain, Major, or possibly a young Lt. Colonel. The
decision on which officer to send and other operational
matters will be clarified in impending discussions, scheduled
to begin August 28, with Belgian army officials.
3. (C) While the political decision has been made, the
proposal must be reviewed by the Luxembourg Chamber of
Deputies (parliament) and Council of State for final
approval. Alzin expects this matter to be discussed in the
Chamber in the near future, perhaps as early as next week.
Comment: We do not anticipate major opposition to this
mission in the Chamber or Council, and expect official
approval within two weeks. End comment.
FOOTE
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
SECDEF FOR OSD - MAJOR BOGLE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/24/2011
TAGS: MARR MOPS PREL UN LE LU
SUBJECT: UNIFIL: LUXEMBOURG TO CONTRIBUTE 3 TROOPS
REF: A. LUXEMBOURG 461
B. LUXEMBOURG 448
C. STATE 134133
D. LUXEMBOURG 438
E. STATE 132517
Classified By: CDA Dan Foote; Reasons 1.4 (b/d)
1. (C) MFA Deputy Defense Director Serge Alzin informed
charge of Luxembourg's decision to participate in
UNIFIL-plus, by contributing a senior army officer and two
non-commissioned officers (NCOs),on August 25. A formal
announcement is planned at a press conference scheduled late
in the day. The two NCOs will be demining experts trained in
explosive-ordinance disposal. Alzin advised that the
Luxembourg troops will be embedded with a Belgian unit,
following Luxembourg's historic modus operandi for
participation in multi-national operations.
2. (C) Also on August 25, charge spoke with Luxembourg Deputy
CHOD Fernand Guth. Guth expects to send an officer at the
level of Captain, Major, or possibly a young Lt. Colonel. The
decision on which officer to send and other operational
matters will be clarified in impending discussions, scheduled
to begin August 28, with Belgian army officials.
3. (C) While the political decision has been made, the
proposal must be reviewed by the Luxembourg Chamber of
Deputies (parliament) and Council of State for final
approval. Alzin expects this matter to be discussed in the
Chamber in the near future, perhaps as early as next week.
Comment: We do not anticipate major opposition to this
mission in the Chamber or Council, and expect official
approval within two weeks. End comment.
FOOTE