Request for Human Rights Vetting for U.S. Sponsored

UNCLAS PARAMARIBO 000128 SENSITIVE SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PGOV PHUM NS SUBJECT: Request for Human Rights Vetting for U.S. Sponsored Training: Drill Instructor Course, Norfolk, VA, April 7 through June 23, 2010; and Infantry Basic Leadership Course, Fort Benning, GA, May 24 through September 9, 2010 (1) (SBU) Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the below two candidates of the Surinamese Defense Forces, who have been nominated for the following two U.S. sponsored courses: (1) Drill Instructor Course in Norfolk, VA scheduled from April 7 through June 23, 2010; and (2) Infantry Basic Leadership Course in Fort Benning, GA scheduled from May 24 through September 9, 2010. Post has no derogatory information on the nominees. (2) (SBU) MENIG, RODNEY JOHN DOB: 15 MAR 1977 POB: Paramaribo, Suriname Street Address: Manja Steeg #11 Ministry/Agency: Defense/Surinamese Armed Forces Rank: 2nd Lieutenant Years of Service: 6 years Passport Number: R 1070241 Passport Expiration: 16 APR 2012 BISWANE , CARLO JERRY DOB: 25 MAY 1975 POB: Paramaribo, Suriname Street Address: Cyriellaan #21 Ministry/Agency: Defense/Surinamese Armed Forces Rank: 2nd Lieutenant Years of Service: 12 years Passport Number: R 1077677 Passport Expiration: 13 JUN 2012 (3) (U) Post appreciates the Department's assistance. NAY