BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON

UNCLAS STATE 050955 SIPDIS FOR ECON JOHN N. RIES E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ETTC KOMC TD SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON APPLICATION 05-050103013 ¶1. This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-4. ¶2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a pre-license check for the export of riot control equipment to Trinidad and Tobago. 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: the Foreign Consignee/Foreign End User, Specialist Shooters Training Center, has no licensing history with our office. ¶4. ACTION: Please contact appropriate Trinidad and Tobago government authorities and confirm that the Foreign Consignee/Foreign End User, Specialist Shooters Training Center, has permission to import, store, and use the riot control equipment listed on this license application. Please also visit Specialist Shooters Training Center and make appropriate inquiries to ascertain the bona fides of this company as a responsible recipient of United States Munitions List (USML) commodities. The following questions are provided as suggested guidance. --What is the nature of Specialist Shooters Training Center's business and who are its usual clients? --When was the company established and who are the owners? --Does Specialist Shooters Training Center have an established relationship with the government of Trinidad and Tobago as a supplier of defense articles? --Ask Specialist Shooters Training Center to provide additional details about use of these commodities. The Statement of Purpose only says "training and evaluation." --What security measures does Specialist Shooters Training Center have at their business to safeguard against loss, theft, or unauthorized access? --Does Specialist Shooters Training Center understand the restrictions on USML commodities, particularly the prohibition against re-transfers or re-exports without express USG authorization? END ACTION. ¶5. License Information: DDTC Case Number 05-050103013 QUANTITY/COMMODITY: 04 Tactical Tear Gas Launcher With Cleaning Kit, TL-1 37mm 24 CN Gas Long Range 37mm 24 CS Gas Long Range 37mm 24 CN Powder Blast 37mm 24 CS Powder Blast 37mm 24 CN Barricade Penetrator 37mm 24 CS Barricade Penetrator 37mm 25 12 Gauge Super Sock 25 Rubber Pellet Cartridge, Model 2555 25 Sting Ball Cartridge, Model 2553 25 Sting Ball Cartridge, Model 2552 24 MK30 Aerosol 12 Sting Ball Grenade, Model 9590 12 Sting Ball Grenade, Model 9430 12 Flash Bang, Model 7290M LICENSE VALUE: USD 5,022.00 APPLICANT/SOURCE: Combined Systems Inc. 98 Cuttermill Road, Suite 231 Great Neck, New York 11021 USA FOREIGN CONSIGNEE/FOREIGN END USER: Specialist Shooters Training Center #1 Western Main Road St. James Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Tel: 868-627-7975 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: For training and evaluation. ¶6. Additional documentation submitted in support of license application: A) Specialist Shooters Training Center Purchase Order Number 202090, dated 16 January 2008. B) U.S. Department of State DDTC DSP-83 Non-Transfer and Use Certificate, signed by Brent Thomas (dated 3/1/07),Director, Specialist Shooters Training Center; signed by Glen Roach (not dated),Trinidad and Tobago Police. C) Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Form 13, Firearm Import Permit for Specialist Shooters Training Center, dated December 24, 2007; listing commodity above, and signed by (illegible),Commissioner of Police. ¶7. Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the DDTC Case Number in the subject line. POC on this case is Peter Sabatini, PM/DTCC, phone: 202-663-2819; ClassNet email: sabtinipj@state.sgov.gov; OpenNet email: sabatinipj@state.gov. The 2006 Blue Lantern Guide Book is available on OpenNet at http://fsi.state.gov/fsi/spas/default.asp?ID= 1588 Department thanks Post for its assistance in this matter. RICE