CHAD: NSDD 38 - DOD/DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY

C O N F I D E N T I A L NDJAMENA 000240 SIPDIS SIPDIS FOR M/R E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/19/2015 TAGS: AODE KMRS AMGT ABLD ASEC KSPR CD SUBJECT: CHAD: NSDD 38 - DOD/DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (DIA) STAFFING REF: (05) SECSTATE 127559 Classified By: DCM LUCY TAMLYN FOR REASON 1.5 (C) (C) This cable responds to reftel request for COM approval for DIA request to increase to four U.S. Direct Hire (USDH) Military positions. A) Is the proposed staffing change reflected in the most recent MPP? No, this position was not requested in the most recent MPP. However, COM believes that the position request is well justified by Chad's increased involvement in Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Initiative (TSCTI),the continuing instability on Chad's borders and the pivotal role that Chad's military plays in the country's political future. B) Are there other resources present at post that are performing or could perform the function? No. C) Could the function be accomplished through the use of TDY, FSN, contract of other local hire personnel? No D) Administrative support, space, and funding arrangements. Mission has provided DAO the start-up costs of the proposed position (estimated at USD 200,000 first year and thereafter 33 percent increase in recurring ICASS costs using 2005 baseline) and they concur with the costs. E) Benefits outweigh inherent security risks? Yes. WALL