36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 495-496 [2014-30943]
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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 3 / Tuesday, January 6, 2015 / Notices
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.
SUMMARY:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal Nos. 14–34]
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Ms.
B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 601–
3740.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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The following is a copy of a letter to
the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Transmittals 14–34
with attached transmittal, and policy
justification.
Dated: December 31, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY
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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 3 / Tuesday, January 6, 2015 / Notices
Transmittal No. 14–34
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: Republic of
Iraq
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment: *
Other: .....................................
$399 million
$180 million
Total ...................................
$579 million
(iii) Description and Quantity of
Articles or Services under Consideration
for Purchase: 1000 M1151A1 UpArmored High Mobility Multi-Purpose
Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs), 1000 M2
.50 cal. machine guns, and 1000 MK–19
40mm grenade launchers with universal
mounts, commercial radios,
communication equipment, repair and
spare parts, publications and technical
documentation, tools and test
equipment, personnel training and
training equipment, U.S. Government
and contractor logistics and technical
support services, and other related
elements of logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (ZAT)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if Any:
FMS case UGP—$25M—12Feb14
FMS case UAG—$52M—28Sep12
FMS Case AAH—$46 million—
29May07
FMS Case AAI—$49 million—29May07
(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:
None
(viii) Date Report Delivered to
Congress: 19 Dec 14
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Iraq—M1151A1 Up-Armored High
Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled
Vehicles
The Government of Iraq has requested
a possible sale of 1000 M1151A1 UpArmored High Mobility Multi-Purpose
Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs), 1000 M2
.50 cal. machine guns, and 1000 MK–19
40mm grenade launchers with universal
mounts, commercial radios,
communication equipment, repair and
spare parts, publications and technical
documentation, tools and test
equipment, personnel training and
training equipment, U.S. Government
and contractor logistics and technical
support services, and other related
elements of logistics support. The
estimated cost is $579 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to
the foreign policy and national security
of the United States by helping to
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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 of the M1151
HMMWVs would facilitate progress
towards increasing the Iraqi Security
Force’s mobility and self-defense
capabilities. Iraq will use the HMMWVs
to increase the safety, effectiveness, and
self-reliance of the Iraqi Security Forces.
Iraq will have no difficulty absorbing
these additional HMMWVs into its
armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be AM
General in South Bend, Indiana. There
are no known offset agreements
proposed in connections with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will not require U.S Government or
contractor representatives to travel to
Iraq.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
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Office of the Secretary
Board of Regents, Uniformed Services
University of the Health Sciences;
Notice of Federal Advisory Committee
Meeting
Uniformed Services University
of the Health Sciences (USU),
Department of Defense.
ACTION: Quarterly meeting notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of Defense is
publishing this notice to announce the
following meeting of the Board of
Regents, Uniformed Services University
of the Health Sciences (‘‘the Board’’).
DATES: Tuesday, February 3, 2015, from
8:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. (Open Session)
and 11:20 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (Closed
Session).
SUMMARY:
Uniformed Services
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Jones Bridge Road, Everett Alvarez Jr.
Board of Regents Room (D3001),
Bethesda, Maryland 20814.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Nuetzi James, Designated
Federal Officer, 4301 Jones Bridge Road,
D3002, Bethesda, Maryland 20814;
telephone 301–295–3066; email
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Appendix, as amended), the
Government in the Sunshine Act of
1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and
41 CFR 102–3.150.
Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose
of the meeting is to provide advice and
recommendations to the Secretary of
Defense through the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness, on
academic and administrative matters
critical to the full accreditation and
successful operation of the University.
These actions are necessary for the
University to pursue its mission, which
is to educate, train and comprehensively
prepare uniformed services health
professionals, officers, scientists and
leaders to support the Military and
Public Health Systems, the National
Security and National Defense Strategies
of the United States, and the readiness
of the Uniformed Services.
Agenda: The actions that will take
place include the approval of minutes
from the Board Meeting held on October
14, 2014; recommendations regarding
the awarding of post-baccalaureate
degrees; recommendations regarding the
approval of faculty appointments and
promotions; a review of awards and
honors; award nominations; and
proposed updates to Board governing
documents. The USU President will
provide a report on recent actions
affecting academic and operational
aspects of the University. The Vice
President for Research will provide an
update on the USU Office of Research;
the USU Inspector General (IG) will
provide an update on any IG issues that
have occurred; the School of Medicine
will present options to address
challenges with the Graduate
Endowment Fund; the School of
Medicine will also provide updates on
the USU Honor Code and the faculty
appointment process; and the Walter
Reed National Military Medical Center
will provide the Board with a
presentation on recapturing patients
from the civilian health care system. A
closed session will be held, after the
open session, to discuss personnel
actions and active investigations.
Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to
Federal statute and regulations (5 U.S.C.
552b and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through
102–3.165) and the availability of space,
the meeting is open to the public from
8:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Seating is on a
first-come basis. Members of the public
wishing to attend the meeting should
contact Jennifer Nuetzi James at the
address and phone number noted in the
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2015)]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal Nos. 14-34]
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 14-34 with attached transmittal, and
policy justification.
Dated: December 31, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN06JA15.016
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Transmittal No. 14-34
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: Republic of Iraq
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment: *............... $399 million
Other:................................... $180 million
------------------------------
Total.................................. $579 million
(iii) Description and Quantity of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase: 1000 M1151A1 Up-Armored High Mobility
Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs), 1000 M2 .50 cal. machine guns,
and 1000 MK-19 40mm grenade launchers with universal mounts, commercial
radios, communication equipment, repair and spare parts, publications
and technical documentation, tools and test equipment, personnel
training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor
logistics and technical support services, and other related elements of
logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (ZAT)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if Any:
FMS case UGP--$25M--12Feb14
FMS case UAG--$52M--28Sep12
FMS Case AAH--$46 million--29May07
FMS Case AAI--$49 million--29May07
(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: None
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 19 Dec 14
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Iraq--M1151A1 Up-Armored High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled
Vehicles
The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of 1000
M1151A1 Up-Armored High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles
(HMMWVs), 1000 M2 .50 cal. machine guns, and 1000 MK-19 40mm grenade
launchers with universal mounts, commercial radios, communication
equipment, repair and spare parts, publications and technical
documentation, tools and test equipment, personnel training and
training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor logistics and
technical support services, and other related elements of logistics
support. The estimated cost is $579 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 of the M1151 HMMWVs would facilitate progress
towards increasing the Iraqi Security Force's mobility and self-defense
capabilities. Iraq will use the HMMWVs to increase the safety,
effectiveness, and self-reliance of the Iraqi Security Forces. Iraq
will have no difficulty absorbing these additional HMMWVs into its
armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be AM General in South Bend, Indiana.
There are no known offset agreements proposed in connections with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require U.S
Government or contractor representatives to travel to Iraq.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
[FR Doc. 2014-30943 Filed 1-5-15; 8:45 am]
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