Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08TASHKENT772
2008-07-03 10:05:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Tashkent
Cable title:
REQUEST COUNTERNARCOTICS FUNDING FOR PATROL BOAT
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UNCLAS TASHKENT 000772
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR SCA/CEN, INL FOR ANDREW BUHLER
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MASS ASEC PBTS UZ
SUBJECT: REQUEST COUNTERNARCOTICS FUNDING FOR PATROL BOAT
PARTS FOR UZBEKISTAN
UNCLAS TASHKENT 000772
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR SCA/CEN, INL FOR ANDREW BUHLER
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MASS ASEC PBTS UZ
SUBJECT: REQUEST COUNTERNARCOTICS FUNDING FOR PATROL BOAT
PARTS FOR UZBEKISTAN
1. (U) This is an action request for CCJ3 CENTCOM. Please see
paragraphs 3-5.
2. (U) The Government of Uzbekistan (GOU) purchased 19
riverine patrol boats from the United States in 2004 for the
purpose of drug interdiction along the portion of the Amu
Darya River which constitutes Uzbekistan's border with
Afghanistan. The addition of these patrol boats to the GOU's
border security efforts represents a qualitative improvement
in the ability of Uzbekistan to interdict narcotics and
contraband leaving Afghanistan. When the patrol boats were
delivered to the GOU at Termez, Uzbekistan, in 2007, some
missing parts were noted. U.S. Central Command
representatives confirmed that parts were missing and aided
the GOU in developing the following list of parts required to
bring the patrol boats up to full operational capability.
Since April 2008, the GOU has requested U.S. EMBASSY
Tashkent's support in procuring replacement parts.
3. (U) U.S. EMBASSY Tashkent requests that CENTCOM
Counter-Narcotics Program funding be made available for the
purchase of items outlined in the following list for transfer
to the GOU. The purpose of this request is to ensure the
maintenance and repair of the patrol boats provided to the
GOU to preserve their future utility for counternarcotics
missions.
4. (U) POC: Lieutenant Colonel Brian Swanland, USAFR,
Security Assistance Officer, USDAO Tashkent, Office: (998-71)
120-5450, extension 2303, Classified e-mail:
swanlandbe@state.sgov.gov, Unclassified email:
swanlandb@state.gov.
5. (U) Missing Parts and Equipment Belonging to the Patrol
Boats:
Honda engines 225 hp: 2 lower units, 3 propellers
Honda engines 150 hp: 3 propellers
27' safe boat - response, Homeland Security Boats: 2 anchor
chains and shackles, 30 mooring lines, 3 towing line covers,
3 towing lines, 2 loud speaker holders, 2 loud speakers, 2
boat hooks, 2 trailer jacks, 2 ARC searchlights
25' Boston Whaler light patrol boats: 3 hand-held spotlights,
10 ammo box tie downs, 4 rear seat cushions, 4 batteries, 2
console covers, 2 trailer tie downs, 13 fire extinguishers
NORLAND
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR SCA/CEN, INL FOR ANDREW BUHLER
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MASS ASEC PBTS UZ
SUBJECT: REQUEST COUNTERNARCOTICS FUNDING FOR PATROL BOAT
PARTS FOR UZBEKISTAN
1. (U) This is an action request for CCJ3 CENTCOM. Please see
paragraphs 3-5.
2. (U) The Government of Uzbekistan (GOU) purchased 19
riverine patrol boats from the United States in 2004 for the
purpose of drug interdiction along the portion of the Amu
Darya River which constitutes Uzbekistan's border with
Afghanistan. The addition of these patrol boats to the GOU's
border security efforts represents a qualitative improvement
in the ability of Uzbekistan to interdict narcotics and
contraband leaving Afghanistan. When the patrol boats were
delivered to the GOU at Termez, Uzbekistan, in 2007, some
missing parts were noted. U.S. Central Command
representatives confirmed that parts were missing and aided
the GOU in developing the following list of parts required to
bring the patrol boats up to full operational capability.
Since April 2008, the GOU has requested U.S. EMBASSY
Tashkent's support in procuring replacement parts.
3. (U) U.S. EMBASSY Tashkent requests that CENTCOM
Counter-Narcotics Program funding be made available for the
purchase of items outlined in the following list for transfer
to the GOU. The purpose of this request is to ensure the
maintenance and repair of the patrol boats provided to the
GOU to preserve their future utility for counternarcotics
missions.
4. (U) POC: Lieutenant Colonel Brian Swanland, USAFR,
Security Assistance Officer, USDAO Tashkent, Office: (998-71)
120-5450, extension 2303, Classified e-mail:
swanlandbe@state.sgov.gov, Unclassified email:
swanlandb@state.gov.
5. (U) Missing Parts and Equipment Belonging to the Patrol
Boats:
Honda engines 225 hp: 2 lower units, 3 propellers
Honda engines 150 hp: 3 propellers
27' safe boat - response, Homeland Security Boats: 2 anchor
chains and shackles, 30 mooring lines, 3 towing line covers,
3 towing lines, 2 loud speaker holders, 2 loud speakers, 2
boat hooks, 2 trailer jacks, 2 ARC searchlights
25' Boston Whaler light patrol boats: 3 hand-held spotlights,
10 ammo box tie downs, 4 rear seat cushions, 4 batteries, 2
console covers, 2 trailer tie downs, 13 fire extinguishers
NORLAND