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Viewing cable 06MANILA3789, REQUEST FOR INL FUNDING FOR MARITIME POLICE UNIT

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
06MANILA3789 2006-09-08 09:15 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Manila
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ZNR UUUUU ZZH
O 080915Z SEP 06
FM AMEMBASSY MANILA
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 2880
INFO RUEHJA/AMEMBASSY JAKARTA IMMEDIATE 6515
RUEHKL/AMEMBASSY KUALA LUMPUR IMMEDIATE 0511
RHHMUNA/CDRUSPACOM HONOLULU HI IMMEDIATE
RUEAWJA/DOJ WASHDC IMMEDIATE
RUEKJCS/JOINT STAFF WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE
RHHMUNS/COMSOCPAC HONOLULU HI IMMEDIATE
RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHDC//OSD/ISA/AP// IMMEDIATE
UNCLAS MANILA 003789 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE, SIPDIS 
 
STATE FOR INL/RICHARDS, EAP/RSP, AND EAP/MTS 
DOJ FOR ICITAP/BARR 
USPACOM ALSO FOR JIATF-WEST AND FPA HUSO 
JOINT STAFF J5 (WILKES/ROBINSON/CLEMMONS) 
OSD/ISA/AP (LAWLESS/TOOLAN/BAILEY) 
 
E.O. 12958:N/A 
TAGS: PTER PINS PREL ASEC PBTS SNAR RP
SUBJECT:  REQUEST FOR INL FUNDING FOR MARITIME POLICE UNIT 
 
1.  (U) This is an action request - see para 9. 
 
2.  (U) SUMMARY. The Philippines faces a serious problem in 
controlling the transit of narcotics, terrorists, and contraband 
through its vulnerable western border island of Palawan, the home of 
the Malampaya gas project and numerous tourist resorts.  Improving 
the capabilities of the Philippine National Police Maritime Group on 
Palawan could help plug this gap.  We request $2 million in INL 
funding to meet this critical need, which will complement other 
efforts to improve regional maritime security in the Sulu and 
Sulwesi Seas.  END SUMMARY. 
 
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PALAWAN: A CRITICAL VULNERABILITY 
--------------------------------- 
 
3.  (SBU) As we grapple with how to help the Philippines exert 
greater control over its maritime borders and internal seas, 
controlling the transit of narcotics, terrorists, and contraband 
through the island of Palawan on the northern edge of the Sulu Sea 
has become an increasingly troubling problem.  The home to the 
Malampaya Natural Gas Project, a $4.5 billion dollar facility that 
provides some 30-percent of the Philippines' power needs, and 
numerous high-end tourist resorts frequented by U.S. and other 
foreign tourists, Palawan lacks a credible maritime interdiction 
capacity.  Philippine Navy Special Operations Units are focused on 
the Sulu Archipelago and the Philippine Coast Guard Special 
Operations Group and Philippine National Police (PNP) Maritime Group 
have limited assets to address the problem. 
 
 
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MARITIME POLICE POTENTIAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE 
--------------------------------------------- - 
 
4.  (SBU) The 2005 RP-U.S. Joint Law Enforcement Assessment noted 
that an infusion of resources could significantly improve the 
ability of the PNP Maritime Group to combat terrorism; narcotics and 
other smuggling; and, trafficking in persons.  We believe a targeted 
effort to make a Maritime Group unit on Palawan a center of 
excellence in the PNP's Transformation Program could help address 
the critical needs on the island.  The proposed six-boat unit, which 
would have a PNP Maritime Group core, would include elements of the 
Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.  PNP 
Deputy Director General Razon, who oversees the Transformation 
effort, has in principle approved the concept.  A memorandum of 
agreement would specify that the PNP would have responsibility for 
sustainment costs beyond the first year of operation. 
 
5.  (SBU) Our proposal is built around a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat 
(RHIB) similar to those already used by the Philippine Navy, which 
will allow for interoperability.  The unit would be located on the 
Philippine Navy base at Porta Princessa, Palawan, to ensure security 
and adequate training facilities.  It would be able potentially to 
interoperate with ICITAP-funded Indonesian National Police maritime 
unit counterparts that will be based in Northern Kalimantan. 
Informal discussions with Joint Interagency Task Force-West 
(JIATF-West) and Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC) 
representatives have indicated willingness to provide trainers, as 
well as potentially to construct needed boat houses and ramps.  We 
will formalize these commitments should INL funding be approved. 
 
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EQUIPMENT PACKAGE 
----------------- 
 
6.  (U) The recommended Police Maritime Unit equipment package would 
consist of: 
 
a. Boats and associated equipment 
 
- 6 X 7-meter Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB) with twin 150HP outboard 
engines and stanchions for two 240G 7.62 machine guns ($152,500 ea. 
X 6 = $915,000) 
- 6 X RADIO, VHF-FM Marine Band ($630 ea. X 6 = $3,780) 
- 6 X Trailer ($7,875 ea. X 6 = $47,250) 
- Fixed Bauer compressor ($12,000) 
- Pressure Washer ($300 ea. X 2 = $600) 
- Boat spare parts, consumables, special tools and diagnostic 
equipment including spare outboard engines ($215,000) 
 
Note: PNP would be required to provide the prime mover for each 
boat. 
 
 
b. Boat team equipment (based on a 14-man team per boat): 
 
-12 X AN/PVS-7D Night Vision Goggles ($3,940 ea. X 12 = $47,280) 
- 6 X Bushnell Marine 7X50 Waterproof Binoculars ($190 ea. X 6 = 
$1,140) 
- 6 X 5 Watt (20M) Submersible hand-held Radio w/GPS ($14,250 ea. X 
6 = $85,500) 
- 6 X 5 Watt Multi-band hand-held 30-512Mhz Dipole Antenna ($2,720 
ea. X 6 = $16,320) 
 
Body Armor: 
-- 168 X RBR-ALP Ballistic Plate, multi-curve, 10 x 12", Level III 
($300 ea. X 168 = $50,400) 
-- 84 X STRIKE Commando Recon Chest Harness, Grey ($104 ea. X 84 = 
$8,736) 
-- 84 X STRIKE Back Plate Carrier, Grey ($64 ea. X 84 = $5,376) 
-- 50 X Level IIIa Ballistic Helmet (Small), Mark II ($215 ea. X 50 
= $10,750) 
-- 34 X Level IIIa Ballistic Helmet (Medium), Mark II ($238 ea. X 34 
= $8,092) 
-- 34 X Protec Helmet (M) ($32 ea. X 34 = $1,088) 
-- 50 X Protec Helmet (S) ($34 ea. X 50 = $1,700) 
-- 84 X Ballistic Eye Protection ($6 ea. X 84 = $504) 
 
Assorted Tools ($4,000): 
-- 1,100 X Flex-cuffs 
-- 6 X Bolt Cutters 
-- 6 X Hooligan Rescue Tool, 30" 
-- 6 X Sledge Hammer 
 
6 X GPS, Hand Held, Grey color ($235 ea. X 6 = $1,410) 
84 X Life Preserver, Yoke ($216 ea. X 84 = $18,144) 
84 X Light, Marker, Distress ($97 ea. X 84 = $8,148) 
100 X Cartridge, Carbon Dioxide ($2 ea. X 100 = $200) 
84 X Silva Ranger Compass ($48 ea. X 84 = $4,032) 
 
Maritime Police Unit Cost Breakdown: 
a. 6 X 7-meter RHIBs and equipment = $1,193,630 
b. Boat Team equipment = $272,820 
c. Estimated transportation costs = $35,000 
d. Boat handling, maintenance, and interdiction training = $250,000 
 
Total equipment and training costs = $1,751,450 
 
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CONTRACT MARITIME POLICE ADVISOR 
-------------------------------- 
 
7.  (U) We believe a contract ICITAP Technical Advisor in Palawan 
would be needed to oversee training of the unit during its initial 
year of operation.  He would report to and coordinate his activities 
with the resident Senior Law Enforcement Advisor.  The PNP would be 
asked to provide office space, a telephone line, and a local staff 
assistant. 
 
Estimated costs: 
 
Salary, housing, and incidentals = $180,000 
International Travel = $5,000 
Domestic Travel = $7,000 
Office Start-up (computer, printer, cellphone, etc.) = $6,000 
 
Total personnel costs: $198,000 
 
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SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTION TO REGIONAL MARITIME SECURITY 
--------------------------------------------- --------- 
 
8.  (SBU) The total cost of this proposal is approximately $2 
million.  Post firmly believes that INL funding would help the 
Philippine National Police protect key infrastructure and secure a 
principal maritime corridor from criminal and terrorist activity. 
The Senior Law Enforcement Advisor and contract maritime police 
advisor will assist in the development and implementation of a 
tailored training program, so that the Palawan unit can serve as a 
replicable professionally managed prototype for other maritime law 
enforcement units.  By improving the ability of the PNP Maritime 
Group to respond effectively to the transnational criminal and 
terrorist challenges confronting the Philippines, we will make a 
substantial contribution to overall regional maritime security. 
This would be money well spent. 
 
9.  (U) Action Request:  Post requests $2 million in INL funding to 
implement the above proposal. 
 JONES