Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09STATE52214
2009-05-21 16:44:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
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UNCLAS STATE 052214
SIPDIS
BELIZE FOR BRIANNE WATTS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC BH
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050086203
UNCLAS STATE 052214
SIPDIS
BELIZE FOR BRIANNE WATTS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC BH
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050086203
1. This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4.
2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls
Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting
a post-shipment check on license 050086203 for the export of
firearms to Belize. Post is requested to complete this Blue
Lantern check within 45 days. Lack of response to a Blue
Lantern check will affect pending and future licenses
involving parties to this license.
3. Reason for Request: The firearms on this license are for
military use. This request is for Post to verify that the
firearms were received by and remain in the possession of the
Defence Force of Belize.
4. Action Request: Post is requested to verify that the
end-user received the M4 carbines listed below by making
appropriate inquiries to the Belize Defence Force. Post is
also requested to confirm that the firearms are still in the
end-user's possession. In its reply, Post is encouraged to
comment on any information pertinent to this transaction such
as security of facilities, end-use, and concerns about the
entities involved.
5. Details of license applications:
DTC Case: 050086203
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
50 Colt M4 Carbines, Model RO979
License Value: USD $79,035
SELLER:
I. I. & E., Inc.
21 Dunbar Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
FOREIGN END-USER:
Belize Defence Force
Price Barracks
Ladyville, Belize
Tel: 501-225-2174
PURPOSE:
For use by the Belize Defence Force
6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts
upon request):
DSP-83 Nontransfer and Use Certificate signed by Martin May
(I. I. & E.) dated 14 January 2008 and Robert Leslie (Belize
Defence Force) dated 19 December 2007.
End User / Import Certificate No. B197356 issued by the
Belize Defence Force signed by Lloyd Gillett (Commander) and
Robert Leslie (CEO, MOD) dated 25 January 2008.
Partially Hand-Written Purchase Order No 644284 issued by the
Belize Defence Force dated 14 January 2008.
7. Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the case number in
the subject line. POC is Kyle M. Ballard, Phone:
202-663-1929; Email: BallardKM@state.gov; SIPRNET:
BallardKM@state.sgov.gov. The Blue Lantern Guidebook (ref)
is available as a PDF file in the Bunche Library's E-Book
Collection on the DOS Intranet:
http://virtuallibrary.state.gov/
BlueLanternGuidebook2006%2520 final .pdf
8. Department is grateful for Post's assistance in this
matter.
CLINTON
SIPDIS
BELIZE FOR BRIANNE WATTS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC BH
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050086203
1. This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4.
2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls
Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting
a post-shipment check on license 050086203 for the export of
firearms to Belize. Post is requested to complete this Blue
Lantern check within 45 days. Lack of response to a Blue
Lantern check will affect pending and future licenses
involving parties to this license.
3. Reason for Request: The firearms on this license are for
military use. This request is for Post to verify that the
firearms were received by and remain in the possession of the
Defence Force of Belize.
4. Action Request: Post is requested to verify that the
end-user received the M4 carbines listed below by making
appropriate inquiries to the Belize Defence Force. Post is
also requested to confirm that the firearms are still in the
end-user's possession. In its reply, Post is encouraged to
comment on any information pertinent to this transaction such
as security of facilities, end-use, and concerns about the
entities involved.
5. Details of license applications:
DTC Case: 050086203
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
50 Colt M4 Carbines, Model RO979
License Value: USD $79,035
SELLER:
I. I. & E., Inc.
21 Dunbar Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
FOREIGN END-USER:
Belize Defence Force
Price Barracks
Ladyville, Belize
Tel: 501-225-2174
PURPOSE:
For use by the Belize Defence Force
6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts
upon request):
DSP-83 Nontransfer and Use Certificate signed by Martin May
(I. I. & E.) dated 14 January 2008 and Robert Leslie (Belize
Defence Force) dated 19 December 2007.
End User / Import Certificate No. B197356 issued by the
Belize Defence Force signed by Lloyd Gillett (Commander) and
Robert Leslie (CEO, MOD) dated 25 January 2008.
Partially Hand-Written Purchase Order No 644284 issued by the
Belize Defence Force dated 14 January 2008.
7. Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the case number in
the subject line. POC is Kyle M. Ballard, Phone:
202-663-1929; Email: BallardKM@state.gov; SIPRNET:
BallardKM@state.sgov.gov. The Blue Lantern Guidebook (ref)
is available as a PDF file in the Bunche Library's E-Book
Collection on the DOS Intranet:
http://virtuallibrary.state.gov/
BlueLanternGuidebook2006%2520 final .pdf
8. Department is grateful for Post's assistance in this
matter.
CLINTON