[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 12 (Friday, January 17, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3183-3185]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-00853]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-46]


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 13-46 with attached transmittal, and 
policy justification.

    Dated: January 14, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN17JA14.000

Transmittal No. 13-46
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: United Arab Emirates
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $0 million.
Other...................................  $150 million.
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  TOTAL.................................  $150 million.
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: Follow on United States 
Marine Corps blanket order training, training support, and other 
related elements of program support for the United Arab Emirates 
Presidential Guard Command.
    (iv) Military Department: Navy (TAM, A2)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any:

FMS case TAM-$1.5M-14Apr11
FMS case TAM(A1)-$42.4M-12Oct11

    (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

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    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 8 Jan 14
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    \*\ as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION

United Arab Emirates (UAE)--Blanket Order Training

    The Government of the United Arab Emirates has requested a possible 
sale for follow on United States Marine Corps blanket order training, 
training support, and other related elements of program support for the 
United Arab Emirates Presidential Guard Command. The estimated cost is 
$150 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 friendly country that has been and continues to be an 
important force for political stability and economic progress in the 
Middle East. The UAE continues host-nation support of vital U.S. forces 
stationed at Al Dhafra Air Base and plays a vital role in supporting 
U.S. regional interests.
    The proposed sale will provide the continuation of U.S. Marine 
Corps training of the UAE's Presidential Guard for counterterrorism, 
counter-piracy, critical infrastructure protection, and national 
defense. The training also provides engagement opportunities through 
military exercises, training, and common equipment. The Presidential 
Guard currently uses these skills alongside U.S. forces, particularly 
in Afghanistan.
    The proposed sale of this training will not alter the basic 
military balance in the region.
    There will be no principal contractors associated with this 
proposed sale. There are no known offset agreements proposed in 
connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the permanent 
assignment of any U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the 
UAE. Training teams will travel to the country on a temporary basis.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2014-00853 Filed 1-16-14; 8:45 am]
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