Identifier
Created
Classification
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06MUSCAT294
2006-03-01 14:42:00
SECRET//NOFORN
Embassy Muscat
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EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/01/2006

Tags:  AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC 
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S E C R E T MUSCAT 000294 

SIPDIS

NOFORN

DEPARTMENT FOR DS/IP/NEA, DS/IP/ITA, NEA/ARPI, AND NEA/EX
DEPARTMENT ALSO FOR DS/DSS/OSAC, DS/DSS/CC, AND CA/OCS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 1.6X1
TAGS: AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
SUBJECT: EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/01/2006

REF: MUSCAT 0270

Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission William R. Stewart.
Reason: 1.4(c).

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Summary
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S E C R E T MUSCAT 000294

SIPDIS

NOFORN

DEPARTMENT FOR DS/IP/NEA, DS/IP/ITA, NEA/ARPI, AND NEA/EX
DEPARTMENT ALSO FOR DS/DSS/OSAC, DS/DSS/CC, AND CA/OCS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 1.6X1
TAGS: AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
SUBJECT: EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/01/2006

REF: MUSCAT 0270

Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission William R. Stewart.
Reason: 1.4(c).

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Summary
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1. (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core
Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 1 to review the
Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend.
Members noted no substantive changes in the local security
environment since the last meeting (reftel),and agreed that
the Embassy's already heightened security posture and force
protection condition (FPCON) remain appropriate. End Summary.

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Local Security Situation
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2. (SBU) On March 1, the Ambassador chaired a meeting of
the core 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. Likewise, the EAC noted no/no new
threat reporting specific to Oman.

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Upcoming Events
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3. (SBU) In conjunction with a review of upcoming community
events, DAO briefed the EAC on preparations for the arrival
of the USS Austin (LPD 4),scheduled to visit Port Sultan
Qaboos March 5-8. Force protection and security for the ship
visit is being coordinated directly with the Royal Oman
Police (Coast Guard) by DAO and NCIS personnel.

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Sustained Vigilance
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4. (SBU) Prior to concluding the meeting, A/RSO reiterated
that members of the EAC must continue reinforcing to both
their staffs and family members the need for vigilance
regarding all aspects of personal security - to include
maintaining a low profile, and remaining unpredictable and
situationally aware. A/RSO further re-emphasized the
importance of immediately reporting all suspicious activity
or security-related incidents to Post One.

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EAC Conclusion
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5. (S/NF) The EAC concluded that there have been no
substantive changes in the local security environment since
the last meeting held on February 25 (reftel). Accordingly,
members agreed that the Embassy's already heightened security
posture and FPCON remain appropriate. Embassy Muscat 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, P/E, MGT, A/RSO, SIMO, CONS, DAO, OMC
(USDR),and Duty Officer participated in the meeting.
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