US embassy cable - 05PRAGUE1058

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 03 PRAGUE 001058 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
 
PM/PPA FOR SARA DAWES AND SCOTT KWAK, EUR/NCE FOR VALERIE 
LYNN, EUR/PRA FOR MICHELLE AZEVEDO 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: MASS, PARM, PREL, MOPS, EZ 
SUBJECT: CZECH'S SOLIDARITY FUND REQUEST PROCUREMENT LIST 
 
REF: A. PRAGUE 1036 
 
     B. STATE 120737 
     C. PRAGUE 1009 
     D. 7/13 AZEVEDO-LYNN E-MAIL 
 
1. (U) Sensitive But Unclassified - Not for Internet 
Distribution. 
 
2.  (SBU) In response to the Department's request, Post is 
transmitting the text of the original Czech request for items 
under their $6 million Coalition Solidarity Fund (CSF) 
allocation. Per reftel, Czech MOD Director of Security Policy 
Zdenek Borkovec advised us on July 8 that the GOCR did not 
wish to modify any part of the request, and asked that this 
document be treated as final. The list is in rank order of 
priority. The GOCR believes that the entire list of items 
totals more than $6 million. They have asked that funds be 
allocated to the items in rank order, without exceeding the 
total CSF allocation to the Czech Republic. 
 
3.  (SBU) Embassy Prague has responded to the Department's 
July 13 request for ROM pricing for each item (Ref D) by 
OpenNet e-mail. 
 
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4. (SBU)  BEGIN TEXT OF MOD REQUEST: 
 
Ministry Of Defense Of The Czech Republic 
 
Equipment description 
 
Based on the Memorandum of 24 May 2005 for MOD of the Czech 
Republic please find the list of required items below. 
Required military equipment will further enhance 
interoperability of the Czech Armed Forces with its US and 
other NATO counterparts. It will be used primarily in ongoing 
operations (ISAF, MNF-I, NTM-I and KFOR) and in other 
peacekeeping operations in future. 
 
1. Broad Band Radio Frequency Jammer designed for jamming of 
different frequencies range from 20-3000 Mhz. a) portable  b) 
incorporated. Quantity: 2 of each. Justification: Protection 
of troops and convoys against RCIED 
 
2. I ROBOT EOD - special self-propelled equipment designed 
for search and recce, control and elimination of IED located 
in vehicles, buildings, airplanes and other unapproachable 
locations. Quantity: 1. Justification: Protection of the EOD 
personnel - specialists during RCIED and IED elimination. 
 
3. Portable X-ray system VIDISCO FOX - system designed for 
search and control suspicious object such box, forgotten 
luggage and etc. Quantity:1. Justification: Protection of the 
EOD personnel - specialists during RCIED and IED elimination. 
 
4. Risk management software FRONTLINE application designed to 
provide the operator with managing the whole event by 
enhancing coordination, aiding decision-making and assisting 
with operational tasking. EOD Frontline predicts the hazards 
are from blast o fragmentation based on relevant standards. 
Quantity: 2. Justification: Saving of the time, which is 
necessary for decision-making process. Time saving means life 
saving. 
 
5. Special Operations Search Kit designed for wide range of 
search activities in the most demanding environment under the 
hostile tactical conditions.(Search mirrors, metal detector 
torches, aealing equipment and etc) Quantity: 6. 
Justification: Protection of personnel against the booby 
traps during the search operations in unapproachable 
locations. 
 
6. Radio Firing Device Kit - designed for wireless remote 
explosion control. Quantity:3. Justification: Saving time 
during the elimination of unexploded ammunition, mines etc. 
 
7. Hardened PC Notebook - to be installed in vehicle -Windows 
2000 operating system, BVIS software application for data 
messages production and transmitting, monitoring of current 
situation, location of friend units, locations of all 
co-operating units outside of bases (also during period of 
deployment movement) and situations correction at maps. 
Quantity: 40 sets. Justification: For data exchange support 
(for BVIS combat/battle vehicle information system) within 
the mission abroad, it is required acquisition of specified 
components, as follows: System allows creating integrated 
situation picture in the area of interest, operational 
control of all units, groups or patrols and monitor their 
current locations. Also, system allows voice and data 
communications by means of a radio connection. At the same 
time it is possible to monitor current location of the friend 
units and neighboring units, too. Location messages are 
transmitted by automatic process in accordance with setting 
(for example every 50 meters). Current locations are 
displayed on the map layers, which are the component part of 
software equipment. System is able of two-way transmission of 
textual messages, formatted messages (reports and 
instructions) and transparent layers for the map situations 
updating. It is possible to complete 3 standalone sets for 3 
missions from above mentioned number of equipment: KFOR: - 20 
x Notebook, 1 x IPRS 17, 2 x SMART Board. IRAK: 10 x PC, 1 x 
IPRS, 1x SMART Board. Afghanistan: 10 x PC, 1 x IPRS, 1x 
SMART Board 
 
8. SMART Board 560 - it is located at operation centre to 
monitor current situation, locations of all co-operating 
units outside of bases (also during period of deployment), 
maps drawing-in and planning process. Quantity: 4 sets 
 
9. IP radio router 17 (IPRS 17.3) - it is a basic component 
for data exchange in radio data network on the base of BVIS 
software application. It is directly compatible to RF 13xx 
radio station sets.  Quantity: 3 sets 
 
10. M1151 up Armored HMMWV (AM General); Complete with full 
up armored kit from O%Gara Hess. This should be the armament 
carrier, and the up armor kit should include a gunner,s 
shield. The up armor kit should be the new Composite Laminate 
and Aluminum Alloy designed for the U.S. Army. Quantity: 6 
total vehicles. Justification: In order to be interoperable 
with Allied Forces and the U.S. Forces in the majority of 
Peace Operations we would like to equip our military police 
(MP) with the newest up armored HMMWV. Force protection and 
the ability to operate in the harshest of environments is key 
to the missions of both the MPs 
 
11. M1151 Special Operations HMMWV (AM General); This vehicle 
is specifically manufactured for special operations forces 
and is in service with the U.S. Special Forces Community. 
This should be an armament carrier, with a ring mount on top 
of the vehicle. It should also have the ability to shoot from 
the passenger seats, and commanders seat with the aid of 
universal mounts for the Mk46 Squad Automatic Weapon, and 
further specifications to be identified at a later date. 
Quantity: 4 of these vehicles. Justification: Our Special 
Operations Group requires a vehicle that is tailored for long 
missions, and self-defense while behind enemy lines. Further 
the interoperability with the U.S. Special Forces community 
is desirable for our forces. Further the logistics 
interoperability of the HMMWV chassis is of great value, as 
the U.S. Forces have large number of these vehicles and many 
of our neighbors have selected this vehicle as well (Poland, 
Romania, Slovenia, Lithuania, Croatia, Bulgaria). 
 
Radios (Justification): The communication requirement is 
significant, and below we will attempt to describe the kinds 
of radios, numbers, and capabilities we require. We have a 
preference for the specific radios we would like to operate 
with and have mentioned our preferred choice of radio. The 
communication requirement should be viewed as a complete 
system and should be acquired in capability packages for full 
functionality. Extras such as carrying bags, mounts, 
antennas, rechargeable batteries, battery chargers and data 
loaders should be counted into this request for all of the 
systems. 
 
12. Vehicle Radios: We require a multi frequency, multi 
mission radio for the vehicles above and our command post. 
This should be a radio that is capable of ground-to-ground, 
ground to air and limited satellite communication. Further 
data capability and IP Addressing in accordance with current 
technology. We are aware the U.S. Special Forces use the 
PRC-117F (from Harris) and would like this radio or an 
equivalent. Quantity: 14 of these systems. 
 
13. Handbook and database of worldwide used ammunition and 
explosives. Quantity: 2. Justification: Saving of the time, 
which is necessary for decision-making process. Time saving 
means life saving. 
 
14. Manpack Radios: We require interoperable tactical radios 
for our forces, while they are on patrol or in the field. 
Interoperability and data throughput are important for our 
forces. We are aware of the success of the Flacon II family 
of radios with the new NATO members and the interoperability 
with U.S. Forces. Quantity: 8 of these radios. 
 
15. Handheld Radios: We require small lightweight long range 
radios for intr team, squad and company level communications, 
We prefer that these radios be of the most current design 
offering Mil-STD-1818 and multi band functionality. We prefer 
the RF-300M-HH JTRS Inter/Intra team radio (Harris) for our 
requirements. Further, we request 25 of the RF-3161-AT001 
Broadband Body Worn Diploe Antenna (30 - 108 Mhz) for these 
radios, the remainder should be equipped with the normal 
antenna. Quantity: 70 of these radios 
 
16. HF Radios: We require long range communications for our 
command post and back to our host nation. This should be a 
full function HF radio with crypto that is interoperable with 
U.S. Forces and 9600 bps data transmition.  We prefer the 
RF-5080H  (Harris) for our requirement. Quantity: 6 of these 
systems 
 
17. Tactical Network Access Hub: In order to make this system 
a full functioning system capable of connecting our tactical 
system to the tactical internet and exchange information with 
our U.S. and Allied Forces, a centralize communication hub is 
necessary. The system should allow for voice, IP data and 
telephony. We prefer the RF-6010 (Harris) for our 
requirement. Quantity: 3 of these systems 
 
18.Bunker Defeat Munitions 60 mm (BDM from General Dynamics): 
Our SOG require a light weight man portable anti bunker 
weapon that can be fired from an enclosed position. The range 
of this weapon should be from 20 to 250 meters with a dual 
mode fuse for both hard and soft targets. 50 of these systems 
 
19. Soldiervision (from Armor Holdings): Our forces require 
through-wall motion detection radar for military operations 
in urban terrain. The system should be lightweight, had held, 
rugged, and compatible with might vision equipment. 
Quantity:3 of these systems complete with any support 
equipment, and carrying bags for the system (technical 
specifications for IP radio router IPRS 17, Hardened Notebook 
PC, and SMART Board - Interactive Whiteboard were appended to 
the document) 
 
END TEXT OF CZECH MOD REQUEST 
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5. (U) ODC Prague requests guidance on the appropriate 
mechanism for CSF procurement and is awaiting instructions. 
 
 
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