RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY SUPPORT OF THE BLUE

UNCLAS STATE 044867 SIPDIS SIPDIS LONDON FOR AMBASSADOR ROBERT HOLMES TUTTLE FROM ACTING PM A/S AMB STEPHEN MULL E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: OPDC ETTC KOMC UK SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY SUPPORT OF THE BLUE LANTERN PROGRAM: OLIVER MOSS AND JEFFREY OUTLAW ¶1. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding performance of political officer Oliver Moss and ICE Attache Jeffrey Outlaw for their extraordinary contributions to the Blue Lantern program in the United Kingdom during the past years. 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 (PM/DDTC) in making informed licensing decisions, discovering illicit supply networks, and deterring diversions of U.S. military articles and technology. ¶2. During their tenure in London, Messrs. Moss and Outlaw have handled a heavy case load under difficult circumstances. Not only have they demonstrated outstanding effort in navigating the complex and labor-intensive process of conducting Blue Lantern end-use checks in the U.K., they also both worked tirelessly to address sensitive and difficult diplomatic and legal issues related to the program in general in that country. Their efforts have made a substantial contribution to the resolution of several issues and the achievement of significant progress. ¶3. The PM Bureau and the Department are grateful for the efforts of Messrs. Moss and Outlaw, which have demonstrably contributed to the security and integrity of U.S. defense trade. RICE