COM APPROVAL OF TACTICAL ANALYSIS POSITION IN LISBON,

UNCLAS LISBON 000490 SIPDIS STATE FOR EUR/WE KEVIN OPSTRUP STATE FOR EUR/EX E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: AODE AMGT KMRS PO SUBJECT: COM APPROVAL OF TACTICAL ANALYSIS POSITION IN LISBON, PORTUGAL REF: STATE 029297 ¶1. The Chief of Mission approves the request by the Department of Defense, Department of the Army to establish a permanent Tactical Analysis Team (TAT) Analyst Position in Lisbon, Portugal. The position will be filled by a full-time, permanent GS-13, Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) South Liaison Officer. ¶2. This position was not included in Post's Mission Strategic Plans or in Post's Rightsizing Review dated April 3, 2008. However, there is a critical need for this position as Portugal has become an increasingly important trans-shipment point for drugs entering Europe from South America. ¶3. The TAT will be physically located outside of the Embassy with a multi-national task force. However, until and unless a Memorandum of Agreement determines otherwise, all classified holdings and processing will be carried out in the controlled access area provided by the Defense Attach Office (DAO). ¶4. All agencies at Post subscribe to ICASS services. Mandatory services include the Basic Package, CLO, Health Unit, Housing, and Security. The TAT Office will be provided with the opportunity to subscribe to all of the services available at Post. The total ICASS support costs will be determined by the services requested. ¶5. Please direct any questions and/or comments to Jesse Coronado, Management Counselor, at 351-21-770-2545, or at coronadoj@state.gov. Ballard