RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE ON BLUE

UNCLAS STATE 044863 SIPDIS SIPDIS SINGAPORE FOR AMBASSADOR PATRICIA HERBOLD FROM ACTING PM A/S AMB STEPHEN MULL E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: OPDC ETTC KOMC SN SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE ON BLUE LANTERN END-USE CHECKS: ELIZABETH CROSSON REF: 07 STATE 43682 ¶1. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding performance of economic officer Elizabeth Crosson for her timely and thorough investigation of Blue Lantern cases. As you know, the Blue Lantern program is the Department's primary instrument for monitoring the end-use of exported defense articles, technology, and services. This program is indispensable to PM's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls in making informed licensing decisions, discovering illicit supply networks, and deterring diversions of U.S. military articles and technology. ¶2. For at least the fourth year in a row, Embassy Singapore's Blue Lantern team continued its proud tradition of outstanding effort and results (reftel). Ms. Crosson expertly and efficiently has completed ten Blue Lantern cases since the beginning of FY2008. Despite this heavy case load, she has demonstrated dedication, thoroughness, professionalism, and timeliness, providing detailed responses within 30 days. ¶3. The PM Bureau and the Department are grateful for the efforts of Ms. Crosson, which have demonstrably contributed to the integrity and security of U.S. defense trade. RICE