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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal Nos. 12–28]
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY:
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense.
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, Transmittals 12–28
with attached transmittal, policy
justification, and Sensitivity of
Technology.
Dated: June 26, 2012.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 12–28
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: Morocco
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense
Equipment*.
Other ..................................
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Total ...............................
1.015 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:
enhancement and refurbishment of 200
M1A1 Abrams tanks, provided as part of
a grant Excess Defense Article (EDA)
transfer notified to Congress on 27 April
2011, to the M1A1 Special Armor (SA)
configuration. The proposed sale also
includes 150 AN/VRC–87E and 50 AN/
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VRC–89E Exportable Single Channel
Ground and Airborne Radio Systems
(SINCGARS), 200 M2 Chrysler Mount
Machine Guns, 400 7.62MM M240
Machine Guns, 12,049,842 Ammunition
Rounds (including 1400 C785 SABOT,
1800 CA31 HEAT, and 5400 AA38
SLAP–T), 200 M250 Smoke Grenade
Launchers, support equipment, spare
and repair parts, personnel training and
training equipment, publications and
technical data, communication support,
U.S. Government and contractor
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Lima, Ohio. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in connection
with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require annual trips to Morocco
involving up to 64 U.S. Government and
13 contractor representatives for a
period of up to five years to manage the
fielding and training for the program.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Transmittal No. 12–28
Kingdom of Morocco—M1A1 SA
Abrams Tank Enhancement, Support
and Equipment
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technical assistance, and other related
logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (USQ)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
(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: 18 June 2012
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
The Government of the Kingdom of
Morocco has requested a possible
enhancement and refurbishment of 200
M1A1 Abrams tanks, provided as part of
a grant Excess Defense Article (EDA)
transfer notified to Congress on 27 April
2011, to the M1A1 Special Armor (SA)
configuration. The possible sale will
also provide 150 AN/VRC–87E and 50
AN/VRC–89E Exportable Single
Channel Ground and Airborne Radio
Systems (SINCGARS), 200 M2 Chrysler
Mount Machine Guns, and 400 7.62MM
M240 Machine Guns. The possible sale
also includes 12,049,842 Ammunition
Rounds (including 1400 C785 SABOT,
1800 CA31 HEAT, and 5400 AA38
SLAP–T), 200 M250 Smoke Grenade
Launchers, support equipment, spare
and repair parts, personnel training and
training equipment, publications and
technical data, communication support,
U.S. Government and contractor
technical assistance, and other related
logistics support. The estimated cost is
$1.015 billion.
This proposed sale will contribute to
the foreign policy and national security
of the United States by helping to
improve the security of a major NonNATO ally that continues to be an
important force for political stability
and economic progress in Africa.
This package of M1A1 tank
enhancements will contribute to the
modernization of Morocco’s tank fleet,
enhancing its ability to meet current and
future threats. These tanks will
contribute to Morocco’s goal of updating
its military capability while further
enhancing interoperability with the U.S.
and other allies.
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be General
Dynamics Land Systems in Sterling
Heights, Michigan. Refurbishment work
will be performed at Anniston Army
Depot in Anniston, Alabama and the
Joint Systems Manufacturing Center in
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Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The M1A1 Abrams Tanks
components considered to contain
sensitive technology in the proposed
program are as follows:
a. The M1A1 Thermal Imaging System
(TIS) 2nd Gen Forward Looking Infrared
(FLIR) constitutes a target acquisition
system which, when operated with
other tank systems, gives the tank crew
a substantial advantage over the
potential threat. The TIS provides the
M1A1 crew with the ability to
effectively aim and fire the tank main
armament system under a broad range of
adverse battlefield conditions. The
hardware itself is Unclassified. The
engineering design and manufacturing
data associated with the detector and
infrared (IR) optics and coatings are
considered sensitive. The technical data
package is Unclassified with the
exception of the specifications for target
acquisition range (Confidential), nuclear
hardening (Confidential, restricted data)
and laser hardening (Secret).
b. The M1A1 Tank Special Armor and
other special armors used in the hull
and turret are classified at the Secret
level. Major components of Special
Armor are fabricated in sealed modules
and in serialized removable
subassemblies. Special Armor
components and associated
vulnerability data for both chemical and
kinetic energy rounds are classified
Secret.
c. The use of the Advanced Gas
Turbine-1500 (AGT–1500) Gas Turbine
Propulsion System in the MlA1 is a
unique application of armored vehicle
power pack technology. The hardware is
composed of the AGT–1500 engine and
transmission, and is Unclassified.
Manufacturing processes associated
with the production of turbine blades,
recuperator, bearings and shafts, and
hydrostatic pump and motor, are
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proprietary and therefore commercially
competition sensitive.
d. A major survivability feature of the
Abrams Tank is the
compartmentalization of fuel and
ammunition. Compartmentalization is
the positive separation of the crew and
critical components from combustible
materials. In the event that the fuel or
ammunition is ignited or deteriorated by
an incoming threat round, the crew is
fully protected by the
compartmentalization. Sensitive
information includes the performance of
the ammunition compartments as well
as the compartment design parameters.
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 or
equivalent systems which might reduce
weapon system effectiveness or be used
in the development of a system with
similar or advanced capabilities.
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Notice of Availability of Draft
Environmental Impact Statement for
the Proposed Mather Specific Plan
Project, Sacramento County, CA,
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Department of the Army, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, DOD.
ACTION: Notice of availability.
SUMMARY:
Pursuant to the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE),
Sacramento District has prepared a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)
to analyze the potential direct, indirect
and cumulative effects of implementing
the No Action alternative and three
large-scale, mixed-use development
alternatives in the approximately 5,749acre Mather Specific Plan area,
Sacramento County, California (note
that approximately 2,554 acres of the
Plan area contains existing
development, primarily Mather Airport,
a Commerce Center, a residential
subdivision, lake and golf course).
The purpose of the DEIS is to provide
decision-makers and the public with
information pertaining to the
Applicant’s Preferred Alternative and
alternatives, and to disclose
environmental impacts and identify
mitigation measures to reduce impacts.
The DEIS documents the existing
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal Nos. 12-28]
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.
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, Transmittals 12-28 with attached transmittal, policy
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: June 26, 2012.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 12-28
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: Morocco
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment*............... $.074 billion.
Other.................................. .941 billion.
--------------------------------
Total................................ 1.015 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: enhancement and
refurbishment of 200 M1A1 Abrams tanks, provided as part of a grant
Excess Defense Article (EDA) transfer notified to Congress on 27 April
2011, to the M1A1 Special Armor (SA) configuration. The proposed sale
also includes 150 AN/VRC-87E and 50 AN/VRC-89E Exportable Single
Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS), 200 M2 Chrysler
Mount Machine Guns, 400 7.62MM M240 Machine Guns, 12,049,842 Ammunition
Rounds (including 1400 C785 SABOT, 1800 CA31 HEAT, and 5400 AA38 SLAP-
T), 200 M250 Smoke Grenade Launchers, support equipment, spare and
repair parts, personnel training and training equipment, publications
and technical data, communication support, U.S. Government and
contractor
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technical assistance, and other related logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (USQ)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
(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: 18 June 2012
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Kingdom of Morocco--M1A1 SA Abrams Tank Enhancement, Support and
Equipment
The Government of the Kingdom of Morocco has requested a possible
enhancement and refurbishment of 200 M1A1 Abrams tanks, provided as
part of a grant Excess Defense Article (EDA) transfer notified to
Congress on 27 April 2011, to the M1A1 Special Armor (SA)
configuration. The possible sale will also provide 150 AN/VRC-87E and
50 AN/VRC-89E Exportable Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio
Systems (SINCGARS), 200 M2 Chrysler Mount Machine Guns, and 400 7.62MM
M240 Machine Guns. The possible sale also includes 12,049,842
Ammunition Rounds (including 1400 C785 SABOT, 1800 CA31 HEAT, and 5400
AA38 SLAP-T), 200 M250 Smoke Grenade Launchers, support equipment,
spare and repair parts, personnel training and training equipment,
publications and technical data, communication support, U.S. Government
and contractor technical assistance, and other related logistics
support. The estimated cost is $1.015 billion.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by helping to improve the
security of a major Non-NATO ally that continues to be an important
force for political stability and economic progress in Africa.
This package of M1A1 tank enhancements will contribute to the
modernization of Morocco's tank fleet, enhancing its ability to meet
current and future threats. These tanks will contribute to Morocco's
goal of updating its military capability while further enhancing
interoperability with the U.S. and other allies.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be General Dynamics Land Systems in
Sterling Heights, Michigan. Refurbishment work will be performed at
Anniston Army Depot in Anniston, Alabama and the Joint Systems
Manufacturing Center in Lima, Ohio. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require annual trips to
Morocco involving up to 64 U.S. Government and 13 contractor
representatives for a period of up to five years to manage the fielding
and training for the program.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 12-28
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 M1A1 Abrams Tanks components considered to contain sensitive
technology in the proposed program are as follows:
a. The M1A1 Thermal Imaging System (TIS) 2nd Gen Forward Looking
Infrared (FLIR) constitutes a target acquisition system which, when
operated with other tank systems, gives the tank crew a substantial
advantage over the potential threat. The TIS provides the M1A1 crew
with the ability to effectively aim and fire the tank main armament
system under a broad range of adverse battlefield conditions. The
hardware itself is Unclassified. The engineering design and
manufacturing data associated with the detector and infrared (IR)
optics and coatings are considered sensitive. The technical data
package is Unclassified with the exception of the specifications for
target acquisition range (Confidential), nuclear hardening
(Confidential, restricted data) and laser hardening (Secret).
b. The M1A1 Tank Special Armor and other special armors used in the
hull and turret are classified at the Secret level. Major components of
Special Armor are fabricated in sealed modules and in serialized
removable subassemblies. Special Armor components and associated
vulnerability data for both chemical and kinetic energy rounds are
classified Secret.
c. The use of the Advanced Gas Turbine-1500 (AGT-1500) Gas Turbine
Propulsion System in the MlA1 is a unique application of armored
vehicle power pack technology. The hardware is composed of the AGT-1500
engine and transmission, and is Unclassified. Manufacturing processes
associated with the production of turbine blades, recuperator, bearings
and shafts, and hydrostatic pump and motor, are proprietary and
therefore commercially competition sensitive.
d. A major survivability feature of the Abrams Tank is the
compartmentalization of fuel and ammunition. Compartmentalization is
the positive separation of the crew and critical components from
combustible materials. In the event that the fuel or ammunition is
ignited or deteriorated by an incoming threat round, the crew is fully
protected by the compartmentalization. Sensitive information includes
the performance of the ammunition compartments as well as the
compartment design parameters.
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 or equivalent systems which might
reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a
system with similar or advanced capabilities.
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