Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06WARSAW1595
2006-08-04 12:35:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Warsaw
Cable title:
U.S. AIR MARSHALS TRAIN POLISH BORDER GUARDS
how-tonull Anne W McNeill 10/06/2006 11:36:32 AM From DB/Inbox: Search Results Cable Text: UNCLAS WARSAW 01595 SIPDIS CXWARSAW: ACTION: POL INFO: AMB AGRI MGT ECON DCM DAO PASC ORA CONS RSO FCS ODC DISSEMINATION: POLO CHARGE: PROG APPROVED: POL:KDRAGAN DRAFTED: POL:JGORKOWSKI, DTMO CLEARED: NONE VZCZCWRI069 PP RUEHC RUEHKW DE RUEHWR #1595 2161235 ZNR UUUUU ZZH P 041235Z AUG 06 FM AMEMBASSY WARSAW TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 1557 RUEHKW/AMCONSUL KRAKOW 1231
UNCLAS WARSAW 001595
SIPDIS
UNCLASSIFIED
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR ISN/ECC J. MCCLELLAN
DHS FOR TSA
DHS FOR CBP B. PICKETT
RIGA FOR EXBS ADVISOR R. KRESOCK
BRUSSELS FOR TSA REP P. RODGERS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PINS PARM PREL ECON PTER PL
SUBJECT: U.S. AIR MARSHALS TRAIN POLISH BORDER GUARDS
REF: WARSAW 02893
UNCLAS WARSAW 001595
SIPDIS
UNCLASSIFIED
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR ISN/ECC J. MCCLELLAN
DHS FOR TSA
DHS FOR CBP B. PICKETT
RIGA FOR EXBS ADVISOR R. KRESOCK
BRUSSELS FOR TSA REP P. RODGERS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PINS PARM PREL ECON PTER PL
SUBJECT: U.S. AIR MARSHALS TRAIN POLISH BORDER GUARDS
REF: WARSAW 02893
1. SUMMARY: In July 2006, sixteen Polish Border Guards (BG)
attended two weeks of airport/border security training at the
Federal Air Marshal Training Facility in Atlantic City, NJ. The
Program provided Polish air marshals with the skills and
capabilities necessary to provide security aboard Polish aircraft.
The Polish BG and the U.S. Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) both
hope to continue this cooperation. END SUMMARY
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Idea Stemmed From Bilateral Counter Terror Cooperation
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2. During the first session of the Polish-U.S. Joint Counter
Terrorism Working Group (JCTWG) in the spring of 2005, the Polish
Border Guard (BG) requested Embassy assistance to establish
cooperation with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and
the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop an
aviation security system in Poland. The Polish request stemmed from
a revision of their law on Border Guards, which gave the BG complete
responsibility for providing security both in airports and aboard
aircraft flights originating in Poland (Reftel). Through diplomatic
channels, Embassy Warsaw identified appropriate POCs in TSA/FAMS
with which to initiate cooperation.
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U.S. FAMS Trained Polish BG in Best Practices
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3. As a result of the BG's request, from July 17-28, sixteen Polish
Border Guards received two weeks of training at the Federal Air
Marshal Training Facility in Atlantic City, NJ. The Polish
participants came form a special operations unit within the Border
Guard. This unit will provide security aboard aircraft operated by
the Polish Airline LOT on high-risk flights, including those bound
for the U.S. A representative of the German Air Marshal Service
also observed the training as, in the past, all Polish BG officers
attended a six-week training course in Germany.
4. The Air Marshal training in Atlantic City consisted of several
classroom presentations and numerous practical exercises on
operational tactics and techniques used by U.S. air marshals aboard
aircraft. Classroom presentations covered information sharing
systems, in-flight medical considerations, suicide terrorism and
aircraft explosives countermeasures. Practical exercises fell into
three blocks: defensive measures, firearms and mission training; all
exercises emphasized dealing with these incidents aboard aircraft.
5. The State Department's Office of Export Control and Related
Border Security funded all travel, lodging and per diem for 16 BG
officers and two interpreters. FAMS provided instructors, training
materials in Polish, air marshal uniforms and van transportation
around Atlantic City. FAMS also assigned two Polish-speaking air
marshals to assist the group during the training. The Polish BG was
the first international group to bring their firearms for training
and the first group from Europe to complete this training in the
U.S.
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BG and FAMS look forward to future cooperation
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6. During the graduation ceremony on July 28, U.S. and Polish
officials expressed their willingness to continue cooperation. Mr.
Dennis Holley, FAMS Assistant Special Agent in Charge for
International Liaison, expressed interest in continuing work between
the Polish BG and FAMS. The Director of the Federal Air Marshal
Training Center, Mr. Joseph D'Angelillio, offered future assistance
in joint trainings organized either in U.S. or in Poland at the
soon-to-be established air marshal training facility in Ketrzyn,
Poland. Major Slawomir Gasior, the head of the Special Operations
Unit of the BG, expressed interest in signing a bilateral agreement
with USG that would allow Polish air marshals to fly with their
firearms to U.S. destinations.
7. COMMENT: The just-finished air marshal training for Polish Border
Guard stands as a concrete benefit of the Polish-U.S. Joint Counter
Terrorism Working Group (JCTWG) managed by U.S. Embassy Warsaw and
the Polish Ministry of Interior. The JCTWG will continue to seek
such opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation and enhance
mutual security in the Global War on Terror. END COMMENT.
HILLAS
SIPDIS
UNCLASSIFIED
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR ISN/ECC J. MCCLELLAN
DHS FOR TSA
DHS FOR CBP B. PICKETT
RIGA FOR EXBS ADVISOR R. KRESOCK
BRUSSELS FOR TSA REP P. RODGERS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PINS PARM PREL ECON PTER PL
SUBJECT: U.S. AIR MARSHALS TRAIN POLISH BORDER GUARDS
REF: WARSAW 02893
1. SUMMARY: In July 2006, sixteen Polish Border Guards (BG)
attended two weeks of airport/border security training at the
Federal Air Marshal Training Facility in Atlantic City, NJ. The
Program provided Polish air marshals with the skills and
capabilities necessary to provide security aboard Polish aircraft.
The Polish BG and the U.S. Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) both
hope to continue this cooperation. END SUMMARY
-------------- --------------
Idea Stemmed From Bilateral Counter Terror Cooperation
-------------- --------------
2. During the first session of the Polish-U.S. Joint Counter
Terrorism Working Group (JCTWG) in the spring of 2005, the Polish
Border Guard (BG) requested Embassy assistance to establish
cooperation with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and
the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop an
aviation security system in Poland. The Polish request stemmed from
a revision of their law on Border Guards, which gave the BG complete
responsibility for providing security both in airports and aboard
aircraft flights originating in Poland (Reftel). Through diplomatic
channels, Embassy Warsaw identified appropriate POCs in TSA/FAMS
with which to initiate cooperation.
--------------
U.S. FAMS Trained Polish BG in Best Practices
--------------
3. As a result of the BG's request, from July 17-28, sixteen Polish
Border Guards received two weeks of training at the Federal Air
Marshal Training Facility in Atlantic City, NJ. The Polish
participants came form a special operations unit within the Border
Guard. This unit will provide security aboard aircraft operated by
the Polish Airline LOT on high-risk flights, including those bound
for the U.S. A representative of the German Air Marshal Service
also observed the training as, in the past, all Polish BG officers
attended a six-week training course in Germany.
4. The Air Marshal training in Atlantic City consisted of several
classroom presentations and numerous practical exercises on
operational tactics and techniques used by U.S. air marshals aboard
aircraft. Classroom presentations covered information sharing
systems, in-flight medical considerations, suicide terrorism and
aircraft explosives countermeasures. Practical exercises fell into
three blocks: defensive measures, firearms and mission training; all
exercises emphasized dealing with these incidents aboard aircraft.
5. The State Department's Office of Export Control and Related
Border Security funded all travel, lodging and per diem for 16 BG
officers and two interpreters. FAMS provided instructors, training
materials in Polish, air marshal uniforms and van transportation
around Atlantic City. FAMS also assigned two Polish-speaking air
marshals to assist the group during the training. The Polish BG was
the first international group to bring their firearms for training
and the first group from Europe to complete this training in the
U.S.
-------------- -
BG and FAMS look forward to future cooperation
-------------- -
6. During the graduation ceremony on July 28, U.S. and Polish
officials expressed their willingness to continue cooperation. Mr.
Dennis Holley, FAMS Assistant Special Agent in Charge for
International Liaison, expressed interest in continuing work between
the Polish BG and FAMS. The Director of the Federal Air Marshal
Training Center, Mr. Joseph D'Angelillio, offered future assistance
in joint trainings organized either in U.S. or in Poland at the
soon-to-be established air marshal training facility in Ketrzyn,
Poland. Major Slawomir Gasior, the head of the Special Operations
Unit of the BG, expressed interest in signing a bilateral agreement
with USG that would allow Polish air marshals to fly with their
firearms to U.S. destinations.
7. COMMENT: The just-finished air marshal training for Polish Border
Guard stands as a concrete benefit of the Polish-U.S. Joint Counter
Terrorism Working Group (JCTWG) managed by U.S. Embassy Warsaw and
the Polish Ministry of Interior. The JCTWG will continue to seek
such opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation and enhance
mutual security in the Global War on Terror. END COMMENT.
HILLAS