SUBJECT: VETTING RESPONSE FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE

UNCLAS STATE 080631 SENSITIVE SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PHUM PREL SR SUBJECT: SUBJECT: VETTING RESPONSE FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING REF: PODGORICA 194 ¶1. (U) This cable responds to the guidance request in reftel for Armed Forces of Malta Search and Rescue Training to be held July 22 to Augues 14, 2008, in Malta. ¶2. (SBU) The Department of State has vetted the following individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of July 24, 2008: (1) NAME: Sinisa Stojovic DOB: 10/30/1980 GENDER: Male TITLE: Head of Budva Patrol Boat Department, Maritime Border Police ORGANIZATION: Police Directorate of Montenegro NATIONALITY: Montenegrin (2) NAME: Zoran Gogic DOB: 06/15/1971 GENDER: Male TITLE: Deputy Patrol Boat Commander, Maritime Border Police ORGANIZATION: Police Directorate of Montenegro NATIONALITY: Montenegrin ¶3. (SBU) Note that if Post subsequently becomes aware of possible human rights violations by the individual listed above, Post should inform the Department and not proceed with training. Post should refer to Leahy vetting guidance located on the ACES website for additional assistance. RICE