SUPPORT OF EUCOM'S 1206 PROPOSAL FOR THE SOUTHEAST

UNCLAS BELGRADE 001291 SENSITIVE SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: KTIA MARR MASS NATO SR SUBJECT: SUPPORT OF EUCOM'S 1206 PROPOSAL FOR THE SOUTHEAST EUROPEAN REGIONAL AIRSPACE AND SURVEILLANCE CENTERS (SEERASC) REF: A) ODC-090-07-U, B) BELGRADE 1261 ¶1. (SBU) Chief of Mission supports EUCOM's proposal for Section 1206 funds to establish a South-Eastern European Regional Airspace and Surveillance Center (SEERASC) in Serbia as part of the overall SEERASC initiative. ¶2. (SBU) Purpose and Background: EUCOM's SEERASC initiative will facilitate a common and integrated air picture for South-East Europe. The Country Team endorses this initiative as it supports our Mission Strategic Plan and desire to integrate Serbia into Euro-Atlantic institutions. The Serbian Armed Forces (SAF) has expressed its desire to participate and fund follow-on year expenses for the SEERASC proposal. Additionally, this proposal will enhance regional cooperation and integrate the SAF in NATO's regional airspace controls. The establishment of a SEERASC center will greatly aid in USG efforts to increase Serbia's defense partnership capacity. ¶3. (SBU) Scope of Proposal: A detailed list of equipment and services are included in the 1206 Proposal. MUNTER