LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1279)

UNCLAS STATE 128931

SENSITIVE
SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BK
SUBJECT: LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1279)

REF: SARAJEVO 1279


1. (U) This cable responds to the action request in
reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate
nominated to attend the Drill Sergeants Duties Course
scheduled for January 26 to January 29, 2010 in Parris
Island, South Carolina.


2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the
individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible
derogatory information as of 12/10/2009. Post is
authorized to include the following individual in
USG-funded training:

NAME (Last, First) DOB POB
Arukovic, Mesud 16-Aug-74 Sarajevo


3. (U) Post is permitted to provide the following
statement to authorized parties: Embassy verifies that the
Department of State possesses no credible information of
gross violations of human rights by the individual
identified above, as of 12/10/2009. Post may cite this
cable in response.


4. (U) 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 the Leahy
Vetting guidance manual for additional assistance.
CLINTON