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08BELGRADE1261
2008-12-09 13:27:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Belgrade
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SERBIA: SECTION 1206 PROPOSAL FOR MOUNTED OPERATIONS IN

Tags:  KTIA MARR MASS SR 
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SENSITIVE
SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KTIA MARR MASS SR
SUBJECT: SERBIA: SECTION 1206 PROPOSAL FOR MOUNTED OPERATIONS IN
URBAN TERRAIN FACILITY

REF: STATE 118337

UNCLAS BELGRADE 001261

SENSITIVE
SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KTIA MARR MASS SR
SUBJECT: SERBIA: SECTION 1206 PROPOSAL FOR MOUNTED OPERATIONS IN
URBAN TERRAIN FACILITY

REF: STATE 118337


1. (SBU) Chief of Mission supports the Country Team's proposal for
Section 1206 funds to establish a regional Mounted Operations in
Urban Terrain (MOUT) facility for the Serbian Armed Forces (SAF).


2. (SBU) Purpose and Background: The MOUT complex will address an
urgent need to provide an adequate training facility to prepare
designated units of the SAF for future counter-terrorism and
stability support operations in on-going US/NATO Coalition
operations. Additionally, this proposal will enhance regional
cooperation as this MOUT complex will be available for Bosnia and
Herzegovina and Montenegrin Armed Forces as well as for the
preparation for joint peacekeeping operations. The establishment of
the MOUT site will greatly aid in USG efforts to increase Serbia's
defense partnership capacity and accelerate the ability of the SAF
to become a security contributor for US/NATO led counter-terrorism
operations.


3. (SBU) Scope of Proposal: A detailed list of equipment and
services are included in the 1206 Proposal submitted to EUCOM.

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