36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 69439-69442 [2014-27605]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 225 / Friday, November 21, 2014 / Notices POLICY JUSTIFICATION mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Iraq—Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of up to 2,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS), weapon and test support equipment, spare and repair parts, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, transportation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated cost is $97 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a strategic partner. This proposed sale directly supports the Government of Iraq and serves the interests of the people of Iraq and the United States. The proposed sale will improve Iraq’s capacity to sustain security operations and strengthen its internal and external defense capabilities. The sale of APKWS will increase the Iraqi Army Aviation Command’s ability to carry out operations against terrorist forces while significantly reducing risk to civilians. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be BAE Systems in Nashua, New Hampshire. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. The proposed sale will involve multiple trips to Iraq involving U.S. government and contractor representatives for approximately 3 years for program management, program and technical reviews, training, maintenance support, and site surveys. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:00 Nov 20, 2014 Jkt 235001 There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 14–35 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The APKWS II All-Up-Round (AUR) is an air-to-ground weapon that consists of an APKWS II Guidance Section (GS), legacy 2.75-inch MK66 Mod 4 rocket motor and legacy MK152 and MK435/436 warhead/fuze. The APKWS is a tactical rocket system that can be launched from several platforms, offering multi-mission, multi-target capability and precision-strike lethality. These guided rockets are steered to the target by following reflected laser beam energy directed onto the target either by the launching aircraft, a second aircraft, or ground-based troops operating a laser designator. Hardware is Unclassified; information related to performance, effectiveness, vulnerabilities and counter-measure is classified up to Secret. 2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 3. A determination has been made that the recipient country can provide the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 69439 objectives outlined in the Policy Justification. Any defense articles or services offered under this notification will only be delivered if the recipient has appropriate storage, security, and procedures in place to properly protect those items. 4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Iraq. [FR Doc. 2014–27598 Filed 11–20–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 14–56] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 601– 3740. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 14–56 with attached transmittal, policy justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Dated: November 18, 2014. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–C E:\FR\FM\21NON1.SGM 21NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 225 / Friday, November 21, 2014 / Notices Transmittal No. 14–56 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended (i) Prospective Purchaser: Australia (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * Other .................................... $1.465 billion. $ .144 billion. TOTAL ............................. $1.609 billion. * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:00 Nov 20, 2014 Jkt 235001 (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: up to 4 C– 17A GLOBEMASTER III aircraft, 19 F117–PW–100 Pratt & Whitney engines, 4 AN/AAQ–24V Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Systems, 4 Small Laser Transmitter Assemblies, 4 System Processors, 4 AN/AAR–54 Missile Warning Sensors, 1 AN/ALE–47 Countermeasure Dispenser, 1 AN/AAR– 47 Missile Warning System, 5 Trimble PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Force 524 Receivers, 2 GAS–1 Antenna Units, 2 Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas, 1 AN–USC–43V Advanced Narrowband Voice Terminal, 16 Honeywell H–764 ACE Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation Systems, spare and repair parts, supply and test equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, United States Government and contractor engineering, E:\FR\FM\21NON1.SGM 21NON1 EN21NO14.001</GPH> 69440 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 225 / Friday, November 21, 2014 / Notices logistics, and technical support services, and other related elements of logistics support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (SAQ) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case SEN–$1.2B–19May06, FMS Case SGT–$254M–6Apr11, FMS Case SGV– $275M–22Mar12. (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 12 Nov 2014 POLICY JUSTIFICATION mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Australia—C–17 Globemaster III Aircraft The Government of Australia has requested a possible sale of up to 4 C– 17A Globemaster III aircraft, 19 F117– PW–100 Pratt & Whitney engines, 4 AN/ AAQ–24V Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Systems, 4 Small Laser Transmitter Assemblies, 4 System Processors, 4 AN/AAR–54 Missile Warning Sensors, 1 AN/ALE–47 Countermeasure Dispenser, 1 AN/AAR– 47 Missile Warning System, 5 Trimble Force 524 Receivers, 2 GAS–1 Antenna Units, 2 Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas, 1 AN–USC–43V Advanced Narrowband Voice Terminal, 16 Honeywell H–764 ACE Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation Systems, spare and repair parts, supply and test equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, United States Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and technical support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost for up to four C–17As, support and services is $1.609 billion. This sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a major contributor to political stability, security, and economic development in Southeast Asia. Australia is an important ally and partner that contributes significantly to peacekeeping and humanitarian operations around the world. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability. This proposed sale is consistent with those objectives and facilitates burden sharing with a key ally. Australia’s current heavy airlift capability consists of six C–17A aircraft. The proposed sale of additional C–17As VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:00 Nov 20, 2014 Jkt 235001 will further improve Australia’s capability to deploy rapidly in support of global coalition operations and will also greatly enhance its ability to lead regional humanitarian and peacekeeping operations. Australia has the ability to absorb and employ these additional C–17As into its inventory. The proposed sale of these aircraft and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be the Boeing Company in Long Beach, California. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Australia. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 14–56 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The Boeing C–17A Globemaster III military airlift aircraft is the most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the U.S. Air Force fleet. The C–17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of up to 170,900 pounds of personnel and equipment to main operating bases or forward operating locations. The aircraft is also capable of short field landings with a full cargo load. The aircraft can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions as well as transport litters and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuation when required. A fully integrated electronic cockpit and advanced cargo delivery system allow a crew of three: Pilot, copilot, and loadmaster, to operate the aircraft on any type of mission. 2. The AN/AAQ–24V(13) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) is an active countermeasures system designed to defeat man-portable, shoulder-fired, and vehicle-launched infrared guided missile guidance systems by directing a high-intensity modulated laser beam into the missile seeker. This aircraft self-protection suite will provide fast, accurate threat detection, processing, tracking and countermeasures to defeat current and future generation infrared missile threats. LAIRCM is designed for installation on a wide range of fixedwing aircraft. 3. The AN/ALE–47 Countermeasures Dispensing System (CMDS) is a integrated, threat-adaptive, software- PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 69441 programmable dispensing system capable of dispensing chaff, flares, and active radio frequency expendables. The threats countered by the CMDS include radar-directed anti-aircraft artillery (AAA), radar command-guided missiles, radar homing guided missiles, and infrared (IR) guided missiles. The system is internally mounted and may be operated as a stand-alone system or may be integrated with other on-board electronic warfare and avionics systems. The AN/ALE–47 uses threat data received over the aircraft interfaces to assess the threat situation and to determine a response. Expendable decoys tailored to the immediate aircraft and threat environment may be dispensed using one of four operational modes. The hardware, technical data, and documentation to be provided are Unclassified. 4. The Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna System (GAS)–1 is a controlling unit that is part of the Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna (CRPA) system. The CRPA is part of the GPS tracking. The GAS–1 antenna provides basic anti-jam capability allowing operations to be carried out with greater accuracy and decreased risk. 5. The Advanced Narrowband Digital Voice Terminal (ANDVT) provides secure voice communications. These terminals are handled as unclassified controlled cryptographic items when un-keyed; when keyed, they assume the classification of the key. The ANDVT provides joint interoperability between Service components of U.S. command elements and North American Treaty Organization allies. 6. KYV–5 Communication Security Module enables secure voice for the ANDVT. 7. If a technologically advance adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems with might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 8. A determination has been made that the Government of Australia can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification. 9. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been E:\FR\FM\21NON1.SGM 21NON1 69442 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 225 / Friday, November 21, 2014 / Notices authorized for release and export to the Government of Australia. [FR Doc. 2014–27605 Filed 11–20–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P Applications Available: November 21, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 20, 2015. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: March 23, 2015. DATES: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Full Text of Announcement Office of the Secretary I. Funding Opportunity Description Purpose of Program: The purposes of the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program are to: (1) Improve results for students with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; (2) support educational activities designed to be of educational value in the classroom for students with disabilities; (3) provide support for captioning and video description that is appropriate for use in the classroom; and (4) provide accessible educational materials to students with disabilities in a timely manner. Priority: In accordance with 34 CFR 75.105(b)(2)(v), this priority is from allowable activities specified in the statute (see sections 674 and 681(d) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.)). Absolute Priority: For FY 2015 and any subsequent year in which we make awards from the list of unfunded applicants from this competition, this priority is an absolute priority. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3), we consider only applications that meet this priority. This priority is: Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities—Stepping-up Technology Implementation. Background: The purpose of this priority is to fund cooperative agreements to: (a) Identify strategies needed to effectively implement evidence-based 1 technology Termination of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees DoD. Termination of Federal Advisory Committee. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce that it is terminating the Department of Defense Task Force on the Care, Management, and Transition of Recovering Wounded, Ill, and Injured Members of the Armed Forces (‘‘the Task Force’’). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Freeman, Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, 703–692–5952. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This committee is being terminated in accordance with section 724 of Public Law 111–84(f) and under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C. Appendix), 41 CFR 102–3.55, and the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b), effective October 27, 2014. SUMMARY: Dated: November 18, 2014. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2014–27593 Filed 11–20–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Applications for New Awards; Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals With Disabilities—Stepping-up Technology Implementation Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Overview Information Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities—Stepping-up Technology Implementation. Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2015. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.327S. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:00 Nov 20, 2014 Jkt 235001 1 For the purposes of this priority, the definition of ‘‘evidence-based’’ consists of the following definitions in 34 CFR 77.1: Large sample means an analytic sample of 350 or more students (or other single analysis units) who were randomly assigned to a treatment or control group or 50 or more groups (such as classrooms or schools) that contain 10 or more students (or other single analysis units) and that were randomly assigned to a treatment or control group. Moderate evidence of effectiveness means one of the following conditions is met: (i) There is at least one study of the effectiveness of the process, product, strategy, or practice being proposed that meets the What Works Clearinghouse Evidence Standards without reservations [What Works Clearinghouse Procedures and Standards Handbook (Version 2.1, September 2011), which can currently be found at the following link: https:// ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/DocumentSum.aspx?sid=19], found a statistically significant favorable impact on a relevant outcome (with no statistically significant and overriding unfavorable impacts on that outcome for relevant populations in the study or in PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 tools 2 that benefit students with disabilities; and (b) develop and other studies of the intervention reviewed by and reported on by the What Works Clearinghouse), and includes a sample that overlaps with the populations or settings proposed to receive the process, product, strategy, or practice. (ii) There is at least one study of the effectiveness of the process, product, strategy, or practice being proposed that meets the What Works Clearinghouse Evidence Standards with reservations [What Works Clearinghouse Procedures and Standards Handbook (Version 2.1, September 2011), which can currently be found at the following link: https://ies.ed.gov/ ncee/wwc/DocumentSum.aspx?sid=19], found a statistically significant favorable impact on a relevant outcome (with no statistically significant and overriding unfavorable impacts on that outcome for relevant populations in the study or in other studies of the intervention reviewed by and reported on by the What Works Clearinghouse), includes a sample that overlaps with the populations or settings proposed to receive the process, product, strategy, or practice, and includes a large sample and a multi-site sample (Note: Multiple studies can cumulatively meet the large and multi-site sample requirements as long as each study meets the other requirements in this paragraph). Multi-site sample means more than one site, where site can be defined as an LEA, locality, or State. Relevant outcome means the student outcome or outcomes (or the ultimate outcome if not related to students) that the proposed process, product, strategy, or practice is designed to improve, consistent with the specific goals of a program. Strong evidence of effectiveness means that one of the following conditions is met: (i) There is at least one study of the effectiveness of the process, product, strategy, or practice being proposed that meets the What Works Clearinghouse Evidence Standards without reservations [What Works Clearinghouse Procedures and Standards Handbook (Version 2.1, September 2011), which can currently be found at the following link: https:// ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/DocumentSum.aspx?sid=19], found a statistically significant favorable impact on a relevant outcome (with no statistically significant and overriding unfavorable impacts on that outcome for relevant populations in the study or in other studies of the intervention reviewed by and reported on by the What Works Clearinghouse), includes a sample that overlaps with the populations and settings proposed to receive the process, product, strategy, or practice, and includes a large sample and a multi-site sample (Note: Multiple studies can cumulatively meet the large and multi-site sample requirements as long as each study meets the other requirements in this paragraph). (ii) There are at least two studies of the effectiveness of the process, product, strategy, or practice being proposed, each of which: Meets the What Works Clearinghouse Evidence Standards with reservations [What Works Clearinghouse Procedures and Standards Handbook (Version 2.1, September 2011), which can currently be found at the following link: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/ DocumentSum.aspx?sid=19], found a statistically significant favorable impact on a relevant outcome (with no statistically significant and overriding unfavorable impacts on that outcome for relevant populations in the studies or in other studies of the intervention reviewed by and reported on by the What Works Clearinghouse), includes a sample that overlaps with the populations and settings proposed to receive the process, product, strategy, or practice, and includes a large sample and a multi-site sample. 2 For the purposes of this priority, ‘‘technology tools’’ may include, but are not limited to, digital math text readers for students with visual E:\FR\FM\21NON1.SGM 21NON1

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 14-56]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text 
of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to 
fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated 
July 21, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 
601-3740.
    The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives, Transmittal 14-56 with attached transmittal, policy 
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: November 18, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 14-56
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: Australia
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $1.465 billion.
Other...................................  $ .144 billion.
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  TOTAL.................................  $1.609 billion.
 
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: up to 4 C-17A GLOBEMASTER 
III aircraft, 19 F117-PW-100 Pratt & Whitney engines, 4 AN/AAQ-24V 
Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Systems, 4 Small Laser 
Transmitter Assemblies, 4 System Processors, 4 AN/AAR-54 Missile 
Warning Sensors, 1 AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser, 1 AN/AAR-47 
Missile Warning System, 5 Trimble Force 524 Receivers, 2 GAS-1 Antenna 
Units, 2 Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas, 1 AN-USC-43V Advanced 
Narrowband Voice Terminal, 16 Honeywell H-764 ACE Embedded Global 
Positioning System/Inertial Navigation Systems, spare and repair parts, 
supply and test equipment, personnel training and training equipment, 
publications and technical documentation, United States Government and 
contractor engineering,

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logistics, and technical support services, and other related elements 
of logistics support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (SAQ)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case SEN-$1.2B-19May06, FMS 
Case SGT-$254M-6Apr11, FMS Case SGV-$275M-22Mar12.
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or 
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 12 Nov 2014

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Australia--C-17 Globemaster III Aircraft

    The Government of Australia has requested a possible sale of up to 
4 C-17A Globemaster III aircraft, 19 F117-PW-100 Pratt & Whitney 
engines, 4 AN/AAQ-24V Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) 
Systems, 4 Small Laser Transmitter Assemblies, 4 System Processors, 4 
AN/AAR-54 Missile Warning Sensors, 1 AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure 
Dispenser, 1 AN/AAR-47 Missile Warning System, 5 Trimble Force 524 
Receivers, 2 GAS-1 Antenna Units, 2 Controlled Reception Pattern 
Antennas, 1 AN-USC-43V Advanced Narrowband Voice Terminal, 16 Honeywell 
H-764 ACE Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation 
Systems, spare and repair parts, supply and test equipment, personnel 
training and training equipment, publications and technical 
documentation, United States Government and contractor engineering, 
logistics, and technical support services, and other related elements 
of logistics support. The estimated cost for up to four C-17As, support 
and services is $1.609 billion.
    This sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national 
security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a 
major contributor to political stability, security, and economic 
development in Southeast Asia. Australia is an important ally and 
partner that contributes significantly to peacekeeping and humanitarian 
operations around the world. It is vital to the U.S. national interest 
to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready 
self-defense capability. This proposed sale is consistent with those 
objectives and facilitates burden sharing with a key ally.
    Australia's current heavy airlift capability consists of six C-17A 
aircraft. The proposed sale of additional C-17As will further improve 
Australia's capability to deploy rapidly in support of global coalition 
operations and will also greatly enhance its ability to lead regional 
humanitarian and peacekeeping operations. Australia has the ability to 
absorb and employ these additional C-17As into its inventory.
    The proposed sale of these aircraft and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor will be the Boeing Company in Long Beach, 
California. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection 
with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives to Australia.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 14-56
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
Annex
Item No. vii
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
    1. The Boeing C-17A Globemaster III military airlift aircraft is 
the most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the U.S. Air Force fleet. The 
C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of up to 170,900 pounds of 
personnel and equipment to main operating bases or forward operating 
locations. The aircraft is also capable of short field landings with a 
full cargo load. The aircraft can perform tactical airlift and airdrop 
missions as well as transport litters and ambulatory patients during 
aeromedical evacuation when required. A fully integrated electronic 
cockpit and advanced cargo delivery system allow a crew of three: 
Pilot, copilot, and loadmaster, to operate the aircraft on any type of 
mission.
    2. The AN/AAQ-24V(13) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures 
(LAIRCM) is an active countermeasures system designed to defeat man-
portable, shoulder-fired, and vehicle-launched infrared guided missile 
guidance systems by directing a high-intensity modulated laser beam 
into the missile seeker. This aircraft self-protection suite will 
provide fast, accurate threat detection, processing, tracking and 
countermeasures to defeat current and future generation infrared 
missile threats. LAIRCM is designed for installation on a wide range of 
fixed-wing aircraft.
    3. The AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing System (CMDS) is a 
integrated, threat-adaptive, software-programmable dispensing system 
capable of dispensing chaff, flares, and active radio frequency 
expendables. The threats countered by the CMDS include radar-directed 
anti-aircraft artillery (AAA), radar command-guided missiles, radar 
homing guided missiles, and infrared (IR) guided missiles. The system 
is internally mounted and may be operated as a stand-alone system or 
may be integrated with other on-board electronic warfare and avionics 
systems. The AN/ALE-47 uses threat data received over the aircraft 
interfaces to assess the threat situation and to determine a response. 
Expendable decoys tailored to the immediate aircraft and threat 
environment may be dispensed using one of four operational modes. The 
hardware, technical data, and documentation to be provided are 
Unclassified.
    4. The Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna System (GAS)-1 is a 
controlling unit that is part of the Controlled Reception Pattern 
Antenna (CRPA) system. The CRPA is part of the GPS tracking. The GAS-1 
antenna provides basic anti-jam capability allowing operations to be 
carried out with greater accuracy and decreased risk.
    5. The Advanced Narrowband Digital Voice Terminal (ANDVT) provides 
secure voice communications. These terminals are handled as 
unclassified controlled cryptographic items when un-keyed; when keyed, 
they assume the classification of the key. The ANDVT provides joint 
interoperability between Service components of U.S. command elements 
and North American Treaty Organization allies.
    6. KYV-5 Communication Security Module enables secure voice for the 
ANDVT.
    7. If a technologically advance adversary were to obtain knowledge 
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could 
be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems with might 
reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a 
system with similar or advanced capabilities.
    8. A determination has been made that the Government of Australia 
can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the 
sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale 
is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national 
security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
    9. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been

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