Identifier
Created
Classification
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08STATE22586
2008-03-05 16:32:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:  

BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK

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R 051632Z MAR 08
FM SECSTATE WASHDC
TO AMEMBASSY BELMOPAN 1651
INFO AMEMBASSY BELIZE 0000
UNCLAS STATE 022586 

SIPDIS

C O R R E C T E D C O P Y (ADDED DROP POST - BELIZE)

SIPDIS

BELIZE CITY FOR TOM WISE

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BH ETTC KOMC
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 05-050090555

UNCLAS STATE 022586

SIPDIS

C O R R E C T E D C O P Y (ADDED DROP POST - BELIZE)

SIPDIS

BELIZE CITY FOR TOM WISE

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BH ETTC KOMC
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 05-050090555


1. This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4.


2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls
Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting
a pre-license check on license 05-050090555 for the export of
carbines to Belize. Post is requested to complete this Blue
Lantern check within 30 days. Lack of response to a Blue
Lantern check will affect pending and future licenses
involving parties to this license.


3. Reason for Request: To establish the bona fides of this
transaction and assure end-user, Belize Defence Force,
ordered these firearms.


4. Action Request: Post is requested to verify the validity
of this transaction and assure the firearms have been ordered
by the Belize Defence Force. Post should also confirm that
the end-user is aware of US regulations on United States
Munitions List (USML) items, especially with regards to
unauthorized re-export or retransfer. Post should confirm
that the end-user takes appropriate security measures to
assure these firearms are not diverted.

In its reply, Post may also comment on any other information
pertinent to this transaction such as security of facilities,
end-use, and concerns about the entities involved.
.

5. Details of license application:

DTC Case: 05-050090555

QUANTITY/COMMODITY:

10 Colt M4 Carbines, Model R0979.

License Value: USD $15,807

SELLER:


I. I. & E., Inc.
21 Dunbar Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
33418
Tel: 561.662.3636

FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:

Same as End-User

FOREIGN END-USER:

Belize Defence Force
Price Barracks
Ladyville, Belize
Tel: 501.225.2174
Fax: 501.225.2175

PURPOSE:

For use by the Belize Defence Force


6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts
upon request):

DSP-83 signed by Robert Leslie dated 01/08/2008 and Martin
May dated 02/25/2008

Import Certification No. B197356 signed by Lloyd Gillett on
01/25/2008

Purchase Order (in letter form) signed by from Belize Defence
Force signed by Major L.E. Sutherland dated 02/20/2008


7. Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the case number in
the subject line. POC is Kyle M. Ballard, Phone:
202-663-1929; Email: BallardKM@state.gov; SIPRNET:
BallardKM@state.sgov.gov. The Blue Lantern Guidebook (ref) is
available as a PDF file in the Bunche Library's E-Book
Collection on the DOS Intranet:
http://virtuallibrary.state.gov/
BlueLanternGuidebook2006%2520 final .pdf


8. Department is grateful for Post's assistance in this
matter.
RICE