BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK

UNCLAS BERLIN 000149 SIPDIS SENSITIVE SIPDIS STATE FOR EUR/AGS, EUR/PRA, AND PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ETTC KOMC GM SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE 05-948922 REF: A. FISHER/JOUBERT-LIN E-MAIL - 01/16/2008 ¶B. STATE 1401 ¶C. CONWAY/JOUBERT-LIN E-MAIL - 11/20/2007 ¶D. 07 STATE 142257 ¶1. (SBU) Refs B and D requested post assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 05-948922 for export of unclassified components and spare parts to the NATO E-3A SIPDIS AWACS Component Logistics Wing in Geilenkirchen, Germany. The reason for the request was U.S. law enforcement entities have recently investigated one of the sources in this transaction for diversion of sensitive defense articles. Accordingly, it was necessary to confirm the continued delivery of multiple shipments of components, parts, accessories, attachments, and associated equipment in support of NATO E-3A AWACS aircraft fleet. Reftels also requested confirmation that no Significant Military Equipment (SME) has been shipped, as stipulated by provisos attached to the license. ¶2. (SBU) On January 16, LTC Richard Roberts (USAF),Supply Squadron Commander at the NATO E-3A Component in Geilenkirchen contacted emboffs to confirm receipt of multiple shipments of components and spare parts, accessories, attachments, and associated equipment from Northrop Grumman-LTSI under license 05-948922. Roberts e-mailed us a multiple sheet listing of shipments confirming receipt of ordered materials and said he was unaware of any problems in terms of nondelivery, missing shipments, or delivery of non-ordered goods. Roberts also confirmed that no SME had been shipped, as per license provisos. Post forwarded LTC Roberts' e-mail to PM/DTCC Blue Lantern Coordinator. TIMKEN JR