[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 205 (Monday, October 24, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65701-65703]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-27354]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 11-35]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

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, Transmittal 11-35 with attached transmittal and policy 
justification.

    Dated: October 18, 2011.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN24OC11.086

Transmittal No. 11-35--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: Iraq.
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

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                                                             In millions
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Major Defense Equipment*...................................          $27
Other......................................................           55
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  Total....................................................           82
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    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: 44,608 M107 155mm High 
Explosive Projectiles and 9,328 M485A2 155mm Illumination projectiles; 
also included are, M231 Propelling charges, M232A1 155mm Modular 
Artillery Charge System Propelling charges, M739 Fuzes, M762A1 
Electronic Time Fuzes, M82 Percussion primers, M767A1 Electronic Time 
Fuzes, 20-foot Intermodal Containers for transporting ammunition, 
publications and technical data, personnel training and training 
equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and 
technical support services, and other related elements of logistics 
support.
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    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
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    (iv) Military Department: Army (UEL).
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None.
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None.
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or

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Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None.
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 5 October 2011.

Policy Justification--Iraq--Howitzer Ammunition

    The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of 44,608 M107 
155mm High Explosive Projectiles and 9,328 M485A2 155mm Illumination 
projectiles; also included are, M231 Propelling charges, M232A1 155mm 
Modular Artillery Charge System Propelling charges, M739 Fuzes, M762A1 
Electronic Time Fuzes, M82 Percussion primers, M767A1 Electronic Time 
Fuzes, 20-foot Intermodal Containers for transporting ammunition, 
publications and technical data, personnel training and training 
equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and 
technical support services, and other related elements of logistics 
support. The estimated cost is $82 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. This proposed sale directly supports 
the Iraq government and serves the interests of the Iraqi people and 
the U.S.
    The proposed sale will help Iraq's efforts to develop an integrated 
ground defense capability, a strong national defense, and dedicated 
military force. As the drawdown of coalition forces continues, the 
Iraqi military continues to develop a force capable of assuming the 
lead in providing for the security of the Iraqi people.
    The proposed sale of this ammunition will not alter the basic 
military balance in the region.
    The ammunition will be supplied from U.S. Army stock. 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 Iraq.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2011-27354 Filed 10-21-11; 8:45 am]
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