36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 78129-78132 [2016-26763]
Download as PDF
<![CDATA[
Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 215 / Monday, November 7, 2016 / Notices
[FR Doc. 2016–26846 Filed 11–4–16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
RIN 0648–XF022
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management
Council; Public Meetings
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Notice; public meeting.
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery
Management Council (Council) will
hold a meeting of its Mackerel Advisory
Panel.
SUMMARY:
The meeting will be held
Tuesday, November 29, 2016; from 9:30
a.m. to 3 p.m.
DATES:
The meeting will be held at
the Gulf Council’s Conference Room.
Council address: Gulf of Mexico
Fishery Management Council, 2203 N.
Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL
33607; (813) 348–1630 or on their Web
site at www.gulfcouncil.org.
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ryan Rindone, Fishery Biologist, Gulf of
Mexico Fishery Management Council;
telephone: (813) 348–1630.
The items
of discussion on the agenda are as
follows:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
VerDate Sep<11>2014
16:02 Nov 04, 2016
Jkt 241001
Mackerel Advisory Panel Agenda,
Tuesday, November 29, 2016, 9:30
a.m.–3 p.m.
I. Introductions and Adoption of
Agenda
II. Approval of November 30, 2015
Mackerel AP report minutes
III. Review of CMP Amendment 29
Public Hearing Draft—Gulf King
Mackerel Allocation Sharing and
Recreational Accountability
Measures
a. CMP 29 Decision Document
b. AP Recommendations
IV. Other Business
a. Discussion of King Mackerel Size
Limits
b. Discussion of Gulf Southern Zone
Handline Trip Limits
Meeting Adjourns
The Agenda is subject to change, and
the latest version along with other
meeting materials will be posted on the
Council’s file server. To access the file
server, the URL is https://
public.gulfcouncil.org:5001/webman/
index.cgi, or go to the Council’s Web
site and click on the File Server link in
the lower left of the Council Web site
(https://www.gulfcouncil.org).
The username and password are both
‘‘gulfguest’’. Click on the ‘‘Library
Folder’’, then scroll down to ‘‘Mackerel
AP’’.
The meeting will be webcast over the
internet. A link to the webcast will be
available on the Council’s Web site,
https://www.gulfcouncil.org.
Although other non-emergency issues
not on the agenda may come before the
Advisory Panel for discussion, in
accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens
Fishery Conservation and Management
Act, those issues may not be the subject
of formal action during this meeting.
Actions of the Advisory Panel will be
restricted to those issues specifically
identified in the agenda and any issues
arising after publication of this notice
PO 00000
Frm 00023
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
that require emergency action under
Section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens
Fishery Conservation and Management
Act, provided the public has been
notified of the Council’s intent to take
action to address the emergency.
Special Accommodations
The meeting is physically accessible
to people with disabilities. Requests for
sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should be directed to
Kathy Pereira (see ADDRESSES), at least
5 working days prior to the meeting
date.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: November 2, 2016.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2016–26856 Filed 11–4–16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 16–42]
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
Department of Defense, Defense
Security Cooperation Agency.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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:
Chang Suh, DSCA/SA&E/RAN, (703)
697–8975.
The following is a copy of a letter to
the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Transmittal 16–42 with
SUMMARY:
E:\FR\FM\07NON1.SGM
07NON1
EN07NO16.007</GPH>
Dated: November 1, 2016.
Brian T. Pawlak,
CFO/Director, Office of Management and
Budget, National Marine Fisheries Service.
78129
78130
Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 215 / Monday, November 7, 2016 / Notices
attached Policy Justification and
Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: November 1, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
BILLING CODE 5001–06–C
Transmittal No. 16–42
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
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: The
Republic of Iraq
VerDate Sep<11>2014
16:02 Nov 04, 2016
Jkt 241001
PO 00000
Frm 00024
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
Major Defense Equipment*
Other ...................................
$ 0 million
65.3 million
TOTAL .............................
65.3 million
E:\FR\FM\07NON1.SGM
07NON1
EN07NO16.000</GPH>
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 215 / Monday, November 7, 2016 / Notices
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Non-MDE:
Two (2) Cessna AC–208 aircraft with
dual rail Hellfire launcher capability
on each wing
Two (2) AN/ALE–47 Electronic
Countermeasure Dispensers
Two (2) AAR–60 Missile Launch
Warning Systems
Four (4) AN/AAQ–35 (Wescam MX–
15D) Electro-Optical Infrared Imaging
Systems
Two (2) LAU–131–A Launchers
Additionally, non-MDE includes
contractor aircraft modifications, spare
parts, publication updates, aircraft ferry,
and miscellaneous parts. The total
estimated program cost is $65.3 million
(iv) Military Department: Air Force
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: IQ–D–
QAH for $20M signed on 13 Feb 2009
for C/AC–208 CLS, Transmittal 11–23.
IQ–D–QAF for $5M signed 26 Oct 2008
for C/AC–208 CLS, Transmittal 11–23.
(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 Annex attached.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to
Congress: October 6, 2016
*as defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Republic of Iraq—AC–208 Aircraft
The Government of Iraq requests to
purchase two (2) Cessna AC–208 aircraft
that include: Dual rail LAU–131 Hellfire
launcher capability on each wing, AN/
ALE–47 electronic countermeasure
dispenser, AN/AAR–60 Missile Launch
Warning System, AN/AAQ–35
ElectroOptical Infrared Imaging System,
contractor aircraft modifications, spare
parts, publication updates, aircraft ferry,
and miscellaneous parts. The estimated
total case value is $65.3 million.
This proposed sale contributes 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 Iraq and
serves the interests of the people of Iraq
and the United States.
Iraq originally purchased three (3)
AC–208 and three (3) C–208 aircraft in
2008. The Cessna aircraft are used to
support Iraqi military operations against
al-Qaeda affiliate and Islamic State of
Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) forces. The
purchase of two (2) additional aircraft
enables the Iraqi Air Force to continue
its fight against ISIL. Iraq will have no
difficulty absorbing these aircraft into
its armed forces.
VerDate Sep<11>2014
16:02 Nov 04, 2016
Jkt 241001
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support does not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The principal contractor is Orbital
ATK, Falls Church, VA. 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. or contractor
representatives to Iraq.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale. All defense articles and
services are approved for release by our
foreign disclosure office.
Transmittal No. 16–42
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. Cessna AC–208: The Armed
Caravan is a specifically modified
Cessna C–208 capable of operating in
austere environments while providing
real-time intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance (ISR) and low collateral
damage kinetic strike capabilities. It is
equipped with an integrated electrooptical and infrared (EO/IR) laser sensor
suite which gives it a day/night ISR
capability with a laser illuminator,
range finder, and designator to allow
employment of the AGM–114M missile
through a 1760 mil bus interface. The
aircraft has two external hard points for
weapons and fuel carriage. The Iraq
variant will be equipped for use with
AGM–114 missiles already in country.
Critical components (cockpit and
engine) will have aircraft armor able to
withstand small arms fire. Hardware
and software are UNCLASSIFIED.
Technical data and documentation to be
provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
2. The proposed configuration
includes the AN/ALE–47
Countermeasure Dispenser Set (CMDS),
the AN/AAR–60 Missile Approach
Warning System, the AN/AAQ–35 MX
(Wescam MX–15D) Electro-Optical
Infrared Imaging System, and dual rail
LAU–131 Hellfire launcher capability
on each wing.
3. The AN/ALE–47 CMDS provides an
integrated threat-adaptive, computer
controlled capability for dispensing
chaff, flares, and active radio frequency
expendables. The AN/ALE–47 system
enhances aircraft survivability in
sophisticated threat environments.
4. The threats countered by the CMDS
include radar-directed anti-aircraft
artillery (AAA), radar command-guided
missiles, radar homing guided missiles,
PO 00000
Frm 00025
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
78131
and infrared guided missiles. The U.S.
is not providing any threat data. The
system is internally mounted and may
be operated as a stand-alone system or
integrated with other on-board
electronic warfare and avionics systems.
Expendable routines tailored to the
immediate aircraft and threat
environment may be dispensed using
one of four operational modes.
Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. Software
is SECRET. Technical data and
documentation provided are
UNCLASSIFIED.
5. The AN/AAR–60 Missile Approach
Warning System is a passive, true
imaging sensor device that is optimized
to detect the radiation signature of a
threat missile’s exhaust plume within
the ultra violet solar blind spectral
band. Functionally, the architecture
detects incoming missile threats and
indicates their direction of arrival with
the ‘maximum’ of warning time.
Hardware and software are
UNCLASSIFIED. Technical data and
documentation provided are
UNCLASSIFIED.
6. The AN/AAQ–35 MX (Wescam
MX–15D) is a gyro-stabilized, multispectral, multi field of view electrooptical infrared imaging system. The
system provides surveillance laser
illumination and laser designation
through use of an externally mounted
turret sensor and internally mounted
master control. Sensor video imagery is
displayed in the aircraft real time and
may be recorded for subsequent ground
analysis. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED.
Technical data and documentation
provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
7. The LAU–131 launcher is tube
shaped, 59.8 inches in length, and
10.125 inches in diameter. It weighs 65
pounds and is capable of carrying seven
rockets (2.75 inch or 70mm). Hardware
is UNCLASSIFIED. Technical data and
documentation provided are
UNCLASSIFIED.
8. 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 weapon system effectiveness or
be used in the development of a system
with similar or advanced capabilities.
9. This sale is necessary in
furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy
and national security objectives
outlined in the Policy Justification.
Moreover, the benefits to be derived
from this sale, as outlined in the Policy
Justification, outweigh the potential
damage that could result if the sensitive
technology were revealed to
unauthorized persons.
E:\FR\FM\07NON1.SGM
07NON1
78132
Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 215 / Monday, November 7, 2016 / Notices
10. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal are authorized
for release and export to the
Government of Iraq.
[FR Doc. 2016–26763 Filed 11–4–16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
[Docket No. ED–2016–ICCD–0123]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Comment Request;
Application for the Rural Education
Achievement Program (REAP)
Office of Elementary and
Secondary Education (OESE),
Department of Education (ED).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is
proposing a revision of an existing
information collection.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to
submit comments on or before January
6, 2017.
ADDRESSES: To access and review all the
documents related to the information
collection listed in this notice, please
use https://www.regulations.gov by
searching the Docket ID number ED–
2016–ICCD–0123. Comments submitted
in response to this notice should be
submitted electronically through the
Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://
www.regulations.gov by selecting the
Docket ID number or via postal mail,
commercial delivery, or hand delivery.
Please note that comments submitted by
fax or email and those submitted after
the comment period will not be
accepted. Written requests for
information or comments submitted by
postal mail or delivery should be
addressed to the Director of the
Information Collection Clearance
Division, U.S. Department of Education,
400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ, Room
2E–349, Washington, DC 20202–4537.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
specific questions related to collection
activities, please contact Eric Schulz,
202–260–7349.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Department of Education (ED), in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general
public and Federal agencies with an
opportunity to comment on proposed,
revised, and continuing collections of
information. This helps the Department
assess the impact of its information
collection requirements and minimize
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
SUMMARY:
VerDate Sep<11>2014
16:02 Nov 04, 2016
Jkt 241001
the public’s reporting burden. It also
helps the public understand the
Department’s information collection
requirements and provide the requested
data in the desired format. ED is
soliciting comments on the proposed
information collection request (ICR) that
is described below. The Department of
Education is especially interested in
public comment addressing the
following issues: (1) Is this collection
necessary to the proper functions of the
Department; (2) will this information be
processed and used in a timely manner;
(3) is the estimate of burden accurate;
(4) how might the Department enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (5) how
might the Department minimize the
burden of this collection on the
respondents, including through the use
of information technology. Please note
that written comments received in
response to this notice will be
considered public records.
Title of Collection: Application for the
Rural Education Achievement Program
(REAP).
OMB Control Number: 1810–0646.
Type of Review: A revision of an
existing information collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: State,
Local, and Tribal Governments.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Responses: 6,049.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Burden Hours: 20,683.
Abstract: This data collection is
pursuant to the Secretary’s authority
under Part B of Title V of the
Elementary and Secondary Education
Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every
Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, Public
Law 114–95) to award funds under two
grant programs designed to address the
unique needs of rural school districts—
the Small, Rural School Achievement
(SRSA) program (ESSA Section 5211)
and the Rural and Low-Income School
(RLIS) program (ESSA Section 5221).
For both grant programs, the
Department awards funds based on a
calculation of the allocation each
eligible LEA should receive according to
formulas prescribed in the statute. This
data collection package consists of two
forms and related documents that are
used to accomplish the grant award
process: (1) Form 1 is a spreadsheet
used by SEAs to submit information to
identify RLIS- and SRSA-eligible LEAs
and to allocate funds based on the
appropriate formula, and (2) Form 2 is
an application form for SRSA-eligible
LEAs to apply for funding. The REAP
Eligibility Spreadsheet (Form 1) has
been modified from the previouslyapproved collection under OMB #1810–
0646, to exclude data that is no longer
PO 00000
Frm 00026
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
needed because of improvements in
processes, and to include data that is
now required due to changes in the new
statute.
The main thrust of this revision
involves the SRSA Application Package
(Form 2). The REAP program office
seeks to replace the existing G5
document with the Standard Form (SF)
424 (OMB #4040–0004), available
through GRANTS.gov. The move to
GRANTS.gov is necessary because
beginning with the FY 2017 grant award
cycle, all SRSA-eligible LEAs will
submit an annual application in order to
receive SRSA grant funds. In addition,
this revision removes Standard FormLLL Disclosure of Lobbying activities,
which no longer applies to SRSA
applicants, and adds the General
Education Provisions Act (GEPA)
Section 427 requirements, which do
apply.
Dated: November 2, 2016.
Tomakie Washington,
Acting Director, Information Collection
Clearance Division, Office of the Chief Privacy
Officer, Office of Management.
[FR Doc. 2016–26798 Filed 11–4–16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4000–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Project No. 2889–004]
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water
District; Notice of Effectiveness of
Surrender
On April 17, 1981, the Commission
issued a Notice of Approval by
Operation of Law granting an exemption
from licensing to the San Bernardino
Valley Municipal Water District
(exemptee) for the proposed Lytle Creek
and Foothills Pipeline Project, FERC No.
2889. The unconstructed project would
be located on Lytle Creek, in San
Bernardino County, California.
On March 30, 2016, the exemptee
filed a petition with the Commission to
surrender the exemption. The exemptee
has been unable to construct the project
due to changes in water availability and
pricing tariffs.
Accordingly, the Commission accepts
the exemptee’s surrender of its
exemption from licensing, effective 30
days from the date of this notice, at the
close of business on Friday, November
25, 2016. No license, exemption, or
preliminary permit applications for the
project site may be filed until Monday,
November 28, 2016.
E:\FR\FM\07NON1.SGM
07NON1
]]>Agencies
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 215 (Monday, November 7, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78129-78132]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-26763]
=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 16-42]
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
ACTION: Notice.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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: Chang Suh, DSCA/SA&E/RAN, (703) 697-
8975.
The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Transmittal 16-42 with
[[Page 78130]]
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: November 1, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN07NO16.000
BILLING CODE 5001-06-C
Transmittal No. 16-42
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: The Republic of Iraq
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment*................ $ 0 million
Other................................... 65.3 million
-------------------------------
TOTAL................................. 65.3 million
[[Page 78131]]
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Non-MDE:
Two (2) Cessna AC-208 aircraft with dual rail Hellfire launcher
capability on each wing
Two (2) AN/ALE-47 Electronic Countermeasure Dispensers
Two (2) AAR-60 Missile Launch Warning Systems
Four (4) AN/AAQ-35 (Wescam MX-15D) Electro-Optical Infrared Imaging
Systems
Two (2) LAU-131-A Launchers
Additionally, non-MDE includes contractor aircraft modifications,
spare parts, publication updates, aircraft ferry, and miscellaneous
parts. The total estimated program cost is $65.3 million
(iv) Military Department: Air Force
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: IQ-D-QAH for $20M signed on 13 Feb
2009 for C/AC-208 CLS, Transmittal 11-23. IQ-D-QAF for $5M signed 26
Oct 2008 for C/AC-208 CLS, Transmittal 11-23.
(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 Annex attached.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: October 6, 2016
*as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Republic of Iraq--AC-208 Aircraft
The Government of Iraq requests to purchase two (2) Cessna AC-208
aircraft that include: Dual rail LAU-131 Hellfire launcher capability
on each wing, AN/ALE-47 electronic countermeasure dispenser, AN/AAR-60
Missile Launch Warning System, AN/AAQ-35 ElectroOptical Infrared
Imaging System, contractor aircraft modifications, spare parts,
publication updates, aircraft ferry, and miscellaneous parts. The
estimated total case value is $65.3 million.
This proposed sale contributes 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 Iraq and serves
the interests of the people of Iraq and the United States.
Iraq originally purchased three (3) AC-208 and three (3) C-208
aircraft in 2008. The Cessna aircraft are used to support Iraqi
military operations against al-Qaeda affiliate and Islamic State of
Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) forces. The purchase of two (2) additional
aircraft enables the Iraqi Air Force to continue its fight against
ISIL. Iraq will have no difficulty absorbing these aircraft into its
armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor is Orbital ATK, Falls Church, VA. 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. or contractor representatives to
Iraq.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale. All defense articles and services are
approved for release by our foreign disclosure office.
Transmittal No. 16-42
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. Cessna AC-208: The Armed Caravan is a specifically modified
Cessna C-208 capable of operating in austere environments while
providing real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
(ISR) and low collateral damage kinetic strike capabilities. It is
equipped with an integrated electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) laser
sensor suite which gives it a day/night ISR capability with a laser
illuminator, range finder, and designator to allow employment of the
AGM-114M missile through a 1760 mil bus interface. The aircraft has two
external hard points for weapons and fuel carriage. The Iraq variant
will be equipped for use with AGM-114 missiles already in country.
Critical components (cockpit and engine) will have aircraft armor able
to withstand small arms fire. Hardware and software are UNCLASSIFIED.
Technical data and documentation to be provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
2. The proposed configuration includes the AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure
Dispenser Set (CMDS), the AN/AAR-60 Missile Approach Warning System,
the AN/AAQ-35 MX (Wescam MX-15D) Electro-Optical Infrared Imaging
System, and dual rail LAU-131 Hellfire launcher capability on each
wing.
3. The AN/ALE-47 CMDS provides an integrated threat-adaptive,
computer controlled capability for dispensing chaff, flares, and active
radio frequency expendables. The AN/ALE-47 system enhances aircraft
survivability in sophisticated threat environments.
4. The threats countered by the CMDS include radar-directed anti-
aircraft artillery (AAA), radar command-guided missiles, radar homing
guided missiles, and infrared guided missiles. The U.S. is not
providing any threat data. The system is internally mounted and may be
operated as a stand-alone system or integrated with other on-board
electronic warfare and avionics systems. Expendable routines tailored
to the immediate aircraft and threat environment may be dispensed using
one of four operational modes. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. Software is
SECRET. Technical data and documentation provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
5. The AN/AAR-60 Missile Approach Warning System is a passive, true
imaging sensor device that is optimized to detect the radiation
signature of a threat missile's exhaust plume within the ultra violet
solar blind spectral band. Functionally, the architecture detects
incoming missile threats and indicates their direction of arrival with
the `maximum' of warning time. Hardware and software are UNCLASSIFIED.
Technical data and documentation provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
6. The AN/AAQ-35 MX (Wescam MX-15D) is a gyro-stabilized, multi-
spectral, multi field of view electro-optical infrared imaging system.
The system provides surveillance laser illumination and laser
designation through use of an externally mounted turret sensor and
internally mounted master control. Sensor video imagery is displayed in
the aircraft real time and may be recorded for subsequent ground
analysis. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. Technical data and documentation
provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
7. The LAU-131 launcher is tube shaped, 59.8 inches in length, and
10.125 inches in diameter. It weighs 65 pounds and is capable of
carrying seven rockets (2.75 inch or 70mm). Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED.
Technical data and documentation provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
8. 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 weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
9. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy
and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
Moreover, the benefits to be derived from this sale, as outlined in the
Policy Justification, outweigh the potential damage that could result
if the sensitive technology were revealed to unauthorized persons.
[[Page 78132]]
10. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
are authorized for release and export to the Government of Iraq.
[FR Doc. 2016-26763 Filed 11-4-16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
