Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09STATE34960
2009-04-09 17:50:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE ON BLUE
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UNCLAS STATE 034960
SIPDIS
SAN SALVADOR FOR CHARGE ROBERT I. BLAU FROM ACTING PM A/S FRANK
RUGGIERO
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPDC ETTC KOMC ES
SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE ON BLUE
LANTERN END-USE CHECKS: BRENT CHRISTENSEN
UNCLAS STATE 034960
SIPDIS
SAN SALVADOR FOR CHARGE ROBERT I. BLAU FROM ACTING PM A/S FRANK
RUGGIERO
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPDC ETTC KOMC ES
SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE ON BLUE
LANTERN END-USE CHECKS: BRENT CHRISTENSEN
1. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the
outstanding performance of economic officer Brent T.
Christensen for his timely and thorough investigation of Blue
Lantern cases. As you know, the Blue Lantern program is the
Department's primary instrument for monitoring the end-use of
exported defense articles, technology, and services. This
program is indispensable to PM's Directorate of Defense Trade
Controls in making informed licensing decisions, discovering
illicit supply networks, and deterring diversions of U.S.
military articles and technology.
2. Mr. Christensen has made valuable contributions to
strengthening our bilateral defense trade with El Salvador,
particularly regarding firearms. In 2008 he demonstrated
initiative and professionalism in efficiently and effectively
managing three complex and time-consuming Blue Lantern cases,
including one that required coordination with the Policia
Nacional Civil and a Salvadoran company to prevent the
unauthorized retransfer and re-export of firearms.
3. The PM Bureau and the Department are grateful for the
efforts of Mr. Christensen, which have demonstrably
contributed to the security and integrity of U.S. defense
trade.
CLINTON
SIPDIS
SAN SALVADOR FOR CHARGE ROBERT I. BLAU FROM ACTING PM A/S FRANK
RUGGIERO
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPDC ETTC KOMC ES
SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE ON BLUE
LANTERN END-USE CHECKS: BRENT CHRISTENSEN
1. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the
outstanding performance of economic officer Brent T.
Christensen for his timely and thorough investigation of Blue
Lantern cases. As you know, the Blue Lantern program is the
Department's primary instrument for monitoring the end-use of
exported defense articles, technology, and services. This
program is indispensable to PM's Directorate of Defense Trade
Controls in making informed licensing decisions, discovering
illicit supply networks, and deterring diversions of U.S.
military articles and technology.
2. Mr. Christensen has made valuable contributions to
strengthening our bilateral defense trade with El Salvador,
particularly regarding firearms. In 2008 he demonstrated
initiative and professionalism in efficiently and effectively
managing three complex and time-consuming Blue Lantern cases,
including one that required coordination with the Policia
Nacional Civil and a Salvadoran company to prevent the
unauthorized retransfer and re-export of firearms.
3. The PM Bureau and the Department are grateful for the
efforts of Mr. Christensen, which have demonstrably
contributed to the security and integrity of U.S. defense
trade.
CLINTON