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Dated: October 15, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
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Officer, Department of Defense.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23–21]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Arms sales notice.
The DoD is publishing the
unclassified text of an arms sales
notification.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092,
pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or
dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@
mail.mil.
This
36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
published to fulfill the requirements of
section 155 of Public Law 104–164
dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
House of Representatives with attached
Transmittal 23–21, Policy Justification,
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: October 15, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY
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Wa&hmgtan,DC 20301-2800
June 30~ 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy
Speaker ofthe House
U.S. HouseofRepresenta.tives
H-209, TheCapitol
\Vashington, DC 20515
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control
Act, u amend~ we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 23·21, concerning the Air Force's
proposed Letter(s) of Qffer and Acceptance to the Government of Romania for defense articles
and services estimated to cost S105 million. We will issue a news release to notify the public of
this proposed sale upon delivery ofthis letter to your office,
Sincerely,
James Hursch
Director
Enclosures:
Transmittal No. 23–21
Total ....................................
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act, as amended
Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase: The
Government of Romania has requested
to buy equipment and services to
modernize thirty-two (32) F–16 Mid-Life
Update Block 10/15 aircraft to be
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government
of Romania
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ...................................
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procured through third-party transfer
from Norway. The equipment includes:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One hundred twenty-eight (128)
LAU–129 Guided Missile
Launchers
Non-MDE:
Also included are KY–58M and KIV–
78 cryptographic devices; AN/PYQ–
10C Simple Key Loaders; Joint
Mission Planning Systems (JMPS);
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Policy Justification
3. Sensitivity of Technology
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Night Vision Device (NVD) aviator
vision systems and spare Image
Intensifier Tubes; Electronic
Warfare database support;
Classified/Unclassified Computer
Program Identification Number
Systems (CPIN) and CPIN
Electronic Combat International
Security Assistance Program
(ECISAP) equipment and support;
flight test services; integration and
test support and equipment; aircraft
and munitions support and support
equipment; pilot life support
equipment; secure communications
equipment, precision navigation,
and cryptographic devices;
Classified/Unclassified software
delivery and support; spare parts,
consumables and accessories, and
repair and return support; Precision
Measurement Equipment
Laboratory (PMEL) equipment and
support; Aircraft Structural
Integrity Program (ASIP) support;
maintenance and maintenance
support; studies/surveys;
Classified/Unclassified publications
and technical documentation; U.S.
Government and contractor
engineering, technical and logistics
support services, studies and
surveys; and other related elements
of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force
(RO–D–QAP)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: RO–D–
QAN, RO–D–QAH
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid,
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None
known at this time
(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: June 30, 2023
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Romania—F–16 Aircraft Modernization
The Government of Romania has
requested to buy equipment and
services to modernize thirty-two (32) F–
16 Mid-Life Update Block 10/15 aircraft
to be procured through third-party
transfer from Norway. The equipment
includes one hundred twenty-eight
(128) LAU–129 Guided Missile
Launchers. Also included are KY–58M
and KIV–78 cryptographic devices; AN/
PYQ–10C Simple Key Loaders; Joint
Mission Planning Systems; Night Vision
Device (NVD) aviator vision systems
and spare Image Intensifier Tubes;
Electronic Warfare database support;
Classified/Unclassified Computer
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Program Identification Number Systems
(CPIN) and CPIN Electronic Combat
International Security Assistance
Program (ECISAP) equipment and
support; flight test services; integration
and test support and equipment; aircraft
and munitions support and support
equipment; pilot life support
equipment; secure communications
equipment, precision navigation, and
cryptographic devices; Classified/
Unclassified software delivery and
support; spare parts, consumables and
accessories, and repair and return
support; Precision Measurement
Equipment Laboratory (PMEL)
equipment and support; Aircraft
Structural Integrity Program (ASIP)
support; maintenance and maintenance
support; studies/surveys; Classified/
Unclassified publications and technical
documentation; U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical and
logistics support services, studies and
surveys; and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The
estimated total cost is $502 million.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy goals and national
security objectives of the United States
by improving the security of a NATO
ally that is a force for political stability
and economic progress in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve
Romania’s capability to meet current
and future threats by bolstering its
operational readiness while enhancing
air and defense capabilities with a
modernized fleet. Romania has F–16s in
its inventory and will have no difficulty
absorbing these aircraft and equipment
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
Lockheed Martin, Fort Worth, TX. 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 Romania.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 23–21
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 F–16 Block 10/15 Mid Life
Update (MLU) aircraft is an advanced,
single engine multi-role fighter aircraft.
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The configuration and capability
modifications for the F–16 MLU aircraft
include an avionics package for the
Romania specific M6.5.2 Core
Operational Flight Plan (OFP) Baseline,
Communications and Identification for
M6.5.2, navigation aids, advanced
cockpit, mission planning, electronic
warfare and integrated logistics
supportability.
2. The LAU–129 Guided Missile
Launcher provides mechanical and
electrical interface between an AIM–9
Sidewinder or AIM–120 AMRAAM
missile and the aircraft.
3. The KY–58 is a secure voice
module primarily used to encrypt radio
communication to and from military
aircraft and other tactical vehicles.
4. The KIV–78 is a cryptographic
applique for IFF. It can be loaded with
Mode 5 classified elements.
5. The AN/PYQ–10 Simple Key
Loader is a handheld device used for
securely receiving, storing, and
transferring data between compatible
cryptographic and communications
equipment.
6. The Joint Mission Planning System
(JMPS) is a multi-platform, PC-based
mission planning system.
7. The Hands-On Black-Out (HOBO)
Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) is
a Night Vision Device designed for use
with a F–16 NVIS-compatible cockpit.
8. The Electronic Warfare Integrated
Reprogramming Database (EWIRDB) is
used by USG engineers in the
reprogramming and creation of
shareable Mission Data Files for the AN/
ALQ–131 electronic countermeasures
pod on the F–16 aircraft. The source
product is not releasable to the
customer.
9. The highest level of classification of
defense articles, components, and
services included in this potential sale
is SECRET.
10. 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.
11. A determination has been made
that Romania 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.
12. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
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authorized for release and export to the
Government of Romania.
[FR Doc. 2024–24126 Filed 10–17–24; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DoD–2024–OS–0094]
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness
(OUSD(P&R)), Department of Defense
(DoD).
ACTION: 30-Day information collection
notice.
AGENCY:
The DoD has submitted to the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for clearance the following
proposal for collection of information
under the provisions of the Paperwork
Reduction Act.
DATES: Consideration will be given to all
comments received by November 18,
2024.
SUMMARY:
Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting
‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open
for Public Comments’’ or by using the
search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Reginald Lucas, (571) 372–7574,
whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dd-dodinformation-collections@mail.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Title; Associated Form; and OMB
Number: Medical Screening of Military
Personnel-Medical History Report and
Accession Medical History Report; DD
Form 2807–1/DD Form 2807–2; OMB
Control Number 0704–0413.
Type of Request: Extension.
Number of Respondents: 773,003.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 773,003.
Average Burden per Response: 10
minutes.
Annual Burden Hours: 128,834.
Needs and Uses: This information
collection is the basis for determining
medical eligibility of applicants for
entry in the Armed Forces. This
information is needed to determine the
medical qualifications of applicants
based upon their current and past
medical history. The information
obtained on the DD Form 2807–2
ensures the recruiter that an applicant
meets the Congressional requirements to
obtain both the applicant’s Health Care
provider and Insurance provider.
Additionally, it allows the military
examining physician to obtain medical
records critical to evaluating the
applicant’s medical condition(s) prior to
their medical examination. The DD
Form 2807–1 is needed as part of the
required medical examination to assist
physicians in making determinations as
to acceptability of applicants for
military service and verifies
disqualifying medical condition(s)
noted on the accession medical history
report form.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Frequency: On occasion.
Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary.
OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet
Seehra.
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DoD Clearance Officer: Mr. Reginald
Lucas.
Dated: October 15, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23–43]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
AGENCY:
The DoD is publishing the
unclassified text of an arms sales
notification.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092,
pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or
dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@
mail.mil.
This
36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
published to fulfill the requirements of
section 155 of Public Law 104–164
dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
House of Representatives with attached
Transmittal 23–43, Policy Justification,
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: October 15, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23-21]
Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense
(DoD).
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
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SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales
notification.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young at (703) 953-6092,
[email protected], or [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-
164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the
Speaker of the House of Representatives with attached Transmittal 23-
21, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: October 15, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-21
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: Government of Romania
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $ 15 million
Other................................... $487 million
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Total................................... $502 million
Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: The Government of Romania
has requested to buy equipment and services to modernize thirty-two
(32) F-16 Mid-Life Update Block 10/15 aircraft to be procured through
third-party transfer from Norway. The equipment includes:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One hundred twenty-eight (128) LAU-129 Guided Missile Launchers
Non-MDE:
Also included are KY-58M and KIV-78 cryptographic devices; AN/PYQ-
10C Simple Key Loaders; Joint Mission Planning Systems (JMPS);
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Night Vision Device (NVD) aviator vision systems and spare Image
Intensifier Tubes; Electronic Warfare database support; Classified/
Unclassified Computer Program Identification Number Systems (CPIN) and
CPIN Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program
(ECISAP) equipment and support; flight test services; integration and
test support and equipment; aircraft and munitions support and support
equipment; pilot life support equipment; secure communications
equipment, precision navigation, and cryptographic devices; Classified/
Unclassified software delivery and support; spare parts, consumables
and accessories, and repair and return support; Precision Measurement
Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) equipment and support; Aircraft Structural
Integrity Program (ASIP) support; maintenance and maintenance support;
studies/surveys; Classified/Unclassified publications and technical
documentation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical
and logistics support services, studies and surveys; and other related
elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (RO-D-QAP)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: RO-D-QAN, RO-D-QAH
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be
Paid: None known at this time
(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: June 30, 2023
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Romania--F-16 Aircraft Modernization
The Government of Romania has requested to buy equipment and
services to modernize thirty-two (32) F-16 Mid-Life Update Block 10/15
aircraft to be procured through third-party transfer from Norway. The
equipment includes one hundred twenty-eight (128) LAU-129 Guided
Missile Launchers. Also included are KY-58M and KIV-78 cryptographic
devices; AN/PYQ-10C Simple Key Loaders; Joint Mission Planning Systems;
Night Vision Device (NVD) aviator vision systems and spare Image
Intensifier Tubes; Electronic Warfare database support; Classified/
Unclassified Computer Program Identification Number Systems (CPIN) and
CPIN Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program
(ECISAP) equipment and support; flight test services; integration and
test support and equipment; aircraft and munitions support and support
equipment; pilot life support equipment; secure communications
equipment, precision navigation, and cryptographic devices; Classified/
Unclassified software delivery and support; spare parts, consumables
and accessories, and repair and return support; Precision Measurement
Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) equipment and support; Aircraft Structural
Integrity Program (ASIP) support; maintenance and maintenance support;
studies/surveys; Classified/Unclassified publications and technical
documentation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical
and logistics support services, studies and surveys; and other related
elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is
$502 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and
national security objectives of the United States by improving the
security of a NATO ally that is a force for political stability and
economic progress in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve Romania's capability to meet current
and future threats by bolstering its operational readiness while
enhancing air and defense capabilities with a modernized fleet. Romania
has F-16s in its inventory and will have no difficulty absorbing these
aircraft and equipment 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 Lockheed Martin, Fort Worth, TX.
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 Romania.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 23-21
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 F-16 Block 10/15 Mid Life Update (MLU) aircraft is an
advanced, single engine multi-role fighter aircraft. The configuration
and capability modifications for the F-16 MLU aircraft include an
avionics package for the Romania specific M6.5.2 Core Operational
Flight Plan (OFP) Baseline, Communications and Identification for
M6.5.2, navigation aids, advanced cockpit, mission planning, electronic
warfare and integrated logistics supportability.
2. The LAU-129 Guided Missile Launcher provides mechanical and
electrical interface between an AIM-9 Sidewinder or AIM-120 AMRAAM
missile and the aircraft.
3. The KY-58 is a secure voice module primarily used to encrypt
radio communication to and from military aircraft and other tactical
vehicles.
4. The KIV-78 is a cryptographic applique for IFF. It can be loaded
with Mode 5 classified elements.
5. The AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loader is a handheld device used for
securely receiving, storing, and transferring data between compatible
cryptographic and communications equipment.
6. The Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is a multi-platform,
PC-based mission planning system.
7. The Hands-On Black-Out (HOBO) Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS)
is a Night Vision Device designed for use with a F-16 NVIS-compatible
cockpit.
8. The Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database
(EWIRDB) is used by USG engineers in the reprogramming and creation of
shareable Mission Data Files for the AN/ALQ-131 electronic
countermeasures pod on the F-16 aircraft. The source product is not
releasable to the customer.
9. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
10. 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.
11. A determination has been made that Romania 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.
12. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been
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