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| Identifier: | 03ABUDHABI3510 |
|---|---|
| Wikileaks: | View 03ABUDHABI3510 at Wikileaks.org |
| Origin: | Embassy Abu Dhabi |
| Created: | 2003-07-29 06:33:00 |
| Classification: | SECRET |
| Tags: | MARR MASS PREL TC |
| Redacted: | This cable was not redacted by Wikileaks. |
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Diana T Fritz 03/21/2007 12:11:24 PM From DB/Inbox: Search Results
Cable
Text:
SECRET
SIPDIS
TELEGRAM July 29, 2003
To: No Action Addressee
Action: Unknown
From: AMEMBASSY ABU DHABI (ABU DHABI 3510 - PRIORITY)
TAGS: MARR, MASS, PREL
Captions: None
Subject: LIFT AND SUSTAIN OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF POLISH
STABILIZATION FORCES IN IRAQ
Ref: None
_________________________________________________________________
S E C R E T ABU DHABI 03510
SIPDIS
CXABU:
ACTION: POL
INFO: DCM ECON AMB USLO DAO P/M
DISSEMINATION: POLM
CHARGE: PROG
APPROVED: AMB: MMWAHBA
DRAFTED: ECON:OJOHN
CLEARED: DCM:KVANDEVATE, USLO:RSIMM
VZCZCADI682
PP RUEHC RUEHZM RUEKJCS RUCAACC RUEKJCS RHMFISS
DE RUEHAD #3510 2100633
ZNY SSSSS ZZH
P 290633Z JUL 03
FM AMEMBASSY ABU DHABI
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 1060
INFO RUEHZM/GCC COLLECTIVE PRIORITY
RUEKJCS/JOINT STAFF WASHDC PRIORITY
RUCAACC/USCENTCOM MACDILL AFB FL PRIORITY
RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHDC PRIORITY
RHMFISS/HQ COALITION PROVISIONAL AUTH BAGHDAD PRIORITY
S E C R E T ABU DHABI 003510 SIPDIS DEPT FOR NEA/ARP CENTCOM FOR AMBASSADOR LITT DEFENSE FOR COMPTROLLER D. ZAKHEIM E.O. 12958: DECL 07/18/13 TAGS: MARR, MASS, PREL, TC SUBJECT: LIFT AND SUSTAIN OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF POLISH STABILIZATION FORCES IN IRAQ REF: State 210590 1. (U) Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba, for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (S) The Ambassador asked UAE Chief of Staff LT. General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed (MBZ) whether the UAE would be able to provide continued "lift" in support of Iraqi stabilization efforts. MBZ said that they could not commit, at this time, to additional support beyond the current operation. The Ambassador pointed out that, in six months, forces would rotate out without equipment. He took the information on board but did not commit the UAEG to any further support, and told the Ambassador they would discuss the matter again in the fall. 3. (S) Comment: The air and sealift support that the UAEG provided to the Bulgarians took far more resources from both the UAEG and the mission than anyone originally anticipated. UAEG airlift and sealift assets did not match our requirements for the task. As a result, the UAEG needed to charter at least 3 aircraft and one ship so far to meet its commitments. We understand that it will need to charter additional aircraft to lift the main body. 4. (S) Comment Continued: In addition, the coordination effort needed between the USG, the UAEG, and the third country was a major task for our USLO office here. In fact, USLO sent one officer to Bulgaria with the UAEG in order to ensure everything went smoothly. It was a very successful operation, but the financial and human resources expended by all sides were considerable. End Comment. Wahba
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