US embassy cable - 04DJIBOUTI1589

UNCLAS DJIBOUTI 001589 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
 
DEPT FOR S/ES-O/CMS, DS/SPP/EP, AF/EX, AF/E, DS/DSS, 
DS/IP/AF 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: AMGT, ASEC, CASC, AMED, AFSI, KFLO, AEMR, PTER, PINR, KSEP, DJ 
SUBJECT: DJIBOUTI: RESPONSE TO TRIPWIRES SUBMISSIONS IN 
TRIPS SYSTEM 
 
REF: A. STATE 250474 
 
     B. DJIBOUTI 863 
 
1. (U) Per REFTEL (a), Post submitted its TRIP WIRES via the 
new TRIPS system on 20 July, 2004.  The primary POC for the 
TRIPS system, DCM Timothy F. Smith, is no longer at Post. 
The alternate POC, RSO Marc Ramos, will assume the primary 
duties with the Ambassador acting as alternate until a new 
DCM is assigned to Post. Post requests that the Department 
make the necessary changes for the Ambassador to log in to 
the TRIPS system.  The following information is provided: 
 
- Ambassador Marguerita D. Ragsdale, COM, EXO, TS/SCI, 
253-35-39-95, RagsdaleMD@State.SGOV.GOV/RagsdaleMD@State.GO V 
 
2. (SBU) Post is currently reviewing its EAP and is in the 
process of revising several sections.  Unfortunately, due to 
an increased operational tempo, shortage of personnel, and 
critical end of year commitments, Post is unable to submit 
its updates By the December 15 submission date requested. 
Post expects to be able to submit its updates by mid January. 
 
3. (U) POC is RSO Marc Ramos at 253-35-39-95. 
RAGSDALE