80 FR 27674 - 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 93 (May 14, 2015)

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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.

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 15-18]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

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, Transmittals 15-18 with attached transmittal, policy 
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: May 8, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 15-18
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: Jordan
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment..................  $19 million
Other....................................  $ 2 million
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  Total..................................  $21 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: one (1) UH-60M Black Hawk 
Helicopter, with two (2) T700-GE-701D Engines, spare and repair parts, 
publications and technical data, support equipment, communication 
equipment, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government 
and contractor engineering, logistics, and technical support services, 
aircraft survivability equipment, aviation mission planning system, 
tools and test equipment, and other related elements of logistical and 
program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Army (VAT)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case WAT-$26M-5Oct05
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None.
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or 
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Annex attached
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 04 May 2015
    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

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POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Jordan--UH-60M VIP Blackhawk Helicopter)

    The Government of Jordan has requested a possible sale of one (1) 
UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopter, with two (2) T700-GE-701D Engines, spare 
and repair parts, publications and technical data, support equipment, 
communication equipment, personnel training and training equipment, 
U.S. Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and technical 
support services, aircraft survivability equipment, aviation mission 
planning system, tools and test equipment, and other related elements 
of logistical and program support. The estimated cost is $21 million.
    The 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 which has been, and continues to be, an 
important force for political stability and economic progress in the 
Middle East.
    The proposed sale of one Black Hawk helicopter to Jordan will 
provide intra-country transportation for the Royal family, Jordanian 
officials, visiting Heads of State, and other dignataries. Jordan, 
which already has Black Hawk helicopters in its inventory, will have no 
difficulty absorbing this additional helicopter.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractors will be Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, 
Connecticut; and General Electric Company in Cincinnati, Ohio. There 
are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this 
potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives 
to Jordan.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 15-18
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter Of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
Annex
Item No. vii
    (ix) Sensitivity of Technology:
    1. The UH-60M Black Hawk Utility Helicopter contains communications 
and identification equipment, navigation equipment, aircraft 
survivability equipment, displays, and sensors. The airframe itself 
does not contain sensitive technology. The highest level of classified 
information required to be released for training, operation and 
maintenance of the Black Hawk is Unclassified. The highest level which 
could be revealed through reverse engineering or testing of the end 
item is Secret.
    2. The AN/APR-39, Radar Signal Detecting Set provides warning of a 
radar directed air defense threat to allow appropriate countermeasures. 
This is the 1553 data bus compatible configuration. Hardware is 
classified Confidential when programmed with U.S. threat data; 
releasable technical manuals for operation and maintenance are 
classified Confidential; releasable technical data and performance is 
classified Secret.
    3. The AN/AVR-2B, Laser Warning Set is a passive laser warning 
system that receives, processes, and displays threat information 
resulting from aircraft illumination by lasers, on the multi-functional 
display. The hardware is classified Confidential; releasable technical 
manuals for operation and maintenance are classified Secret. Reverse 
engineering is not a major concern.
    4. The AN-ARC-231 is an airborne Very High Frequency/Ultra High 
Frequency (VHF/UHF) Line of Sight and DAMA SATCOM communication system. 
The ARC-231 provides airborne, multi-band, multi-mission, secure anti-
jam voice, data and imagery network capable communications in a compact 
radio set.
    5. The AN-ARC-201D Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System 
(SINCGARS) is a tactical airborne radio subsystem that provides secure, 
anti-jam voice and data communication. The Enhanced Data Modes (EDM) of 
the radio employs a Reed-Solomon Forward Error Correction (FEC) 
technique that provides enhanced bit-error-rate performance. The EDM 
Packet Data Mode supports packet data transfer from the airborne host 
computer to another airborne platform or the ground-based equivalent 
SINCGARS system. Performance capabilities, ECM/ECCM specifications and 
Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) are classified Secret.
    6. The AAR-57(V) Common Missile Warning System detects threat 
missiles in flight, evaluates potential false alarms, declares validity 
of threat and selects appropriate IRCM. Includes Electro-Optical 
Missile Sensors, Electronic Control Unit, Sequencer and Improved 
Countermeasures Dispenser. The hardware is classified Confidential; 
releasable technical manuals for operation and maintenance are 
classified Secret. Reverse engineering is not a major concern.
    7. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge 
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could 
be used to develop countermeasures which might reduce weapon system 
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or 
advanced capabilities.
    8. A determination has been made that the recipient country can 
provide substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive 
technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale is 
necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national 
security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
    9. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to Jordan.

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requirements. The transponder’s open- band range with leading edge tracking of the aircraft model, a JMPS MPE might
system architecture design and high- the echo pulse. Altitude range operate on stand-alone, locally
density field programmable gate array information is obtained by comparing networked, or domain controlled
technology ensures ongoing versatility the received echo pulse with a timed Windows 7 computers, or a mixture of
and future utility through software ramp voltage generated simultaneously all three operating environments. The
upgrades, without the risk and cost with the transmitted pulse. The output system is Unclassified.
associated with hardware modifications. of the AN/APN–194 is fed into the 14. If a technologically advance
The hardware is classified as autopilot of the target to control the adversary were to obtain knowledge of
Unclassified and associated keymat is altitude of low-flying targets. The the specific hardware and software
classified as Secret. system is Unclassified. elements, the information could be used
7. The AN/ARN–153 is a full featured 11. The AN/ASN–163 is a 5-channel to develop countermeasures that might
Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) Miniature Airborne GPS Receiver reduce weapon system effectiveness or
system capable of supporting the (MAGR) that provides Over-The- be used in the development of a system
operational requirements of high Horizon and secure navigation with similar advanced capabilities.
performance aircraft in a lightweight capabilities using satellite information. 15. A determination has been made
compact design. The AN/ARN–153 The hardware is classified as that Japan can provide substantially the
supports four modes of operation: Unclassified and associated keymat is same degree of protection for the
receive mode; transmit-receive mode; classified as Confidential. sensitive information being released as
air-to-air receive mode; and air-to-air 12. The AN/AVS–9 is a dual tube the U.S. Government. This sale is
transmit-receive mode. The system is night vision goggle. Third generation necessary in furtherance of the U.S.
Unclassified. image intensifiers are standard for foreign policy and national security
8. The AN/ARN–147 system combines military night vision. The goggle offers objective outlined in the Policy
all VHF Omni Ranging/Instrument high resolution, high gain,
Justification.
Landing System (VOR/ILS) functions photoresponse to near infrared, and
16. All defense articles and services
into one compact, lightweight, low-cost exceptional reliability. There are helmet
listed in this transmittal have been
set. It is the first militarized VHF mount configurations designed for
authorized for release and export to the
navigation receiver to provide optional fixed-wing and rotary-wing
applications, adapting to most aviator Government of Japan.
internal MIL–STD–1553B capability.
The solid-state system is MIL–E–5400 helmets. The system is Unclassified. [FR Doc. 2015–11614 Filed 5–13–15; 8:45 am]
class II qualified and meets 13. Joint Mission Planning System BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
international operability requirements (JMPS) is a Windows7, PC-based
by providing 50-kHz channel spacing common approach for aircraft mission
for 160–VOR and 40-localizer/ planning. It is a system of common and DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
glideslope channels. Digital and analog host-platform-unique mission planning
applications for Navy and Marine Corps Office of the Secretary
outputs of the AN/ARN–147 ensure
compatibility with high-performance aircraft. Using a ‘‘building block’’
flight control systems and both digital approach, developers integrate and [Transmittal Nos. 15–18]
and analog instruments. Modular assemble a JMPS Mission Planning
Environment (MPE) from a set of 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
construction techniques give you quick
access to all cards and modules to software sub-components to meet the AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation
reduce repair time. The system is needs of a particular aircraft type. An Agency, Department of Defense.
Unclassified. MPE consists of a framework, one or
ACTION: Notice.
9. The AN/ARC–210 multimode more common components/federated
integrated communications system is applications, and then a Unique SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
designed to provide multimode voice Planning Component (UPC).—The publishing the unclassified text of a
and data communications in either foundation of an MPE is the framework, section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification.
normal or jam-resistant modes in line- which allows the host operating system This is published to fulfill the
of-sight mode. The system is capable of to interface and interact with the MPE. requirements of section 155 of Public
establishing 2-way communication links The second level of an MPE consists of Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996.
over the 30 to 512MHz frequency range the common components and/or
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
with tactical aircraft environments. The federated applications; these
applications provide functionality that B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 601–
system is Unclassified.
10. The AN/APN–194 Radar Altimeter is common to multiple aircraft platforms 3740.
Receiver-Transmitter is a high- (i.e. weather or GPS munitions). The The following is a copy of a letter to
resolution device which measures final level of software is the UPC, which the Speaker of the House of
altitude from 0 to 5,000 ft. Above provides platform-specific functionality Representatives, Transmittals 15–18
Ground Level (AGL). The radar and integrates the common component with attached transmittal, policy
altimeter measures the time (analogous functions and the framework interface justification, and Sensitivity of
to distance) required for a pulse of to produce the overall mission planning Technology.
electromagnetic energy to travel from software environment for the platform. Dated: May 8, 2015.
the aircraft to the ground and back to When bundled, the three levels of Aaron Siegel,
the aircraft. The AN/APN–194 employs software become an MPE that is specific Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
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a narrow-pulse transmission in the C- to a single aircraft type. Depending on Officer, Department of Defense.

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POLICY JUSTIFICATION highest level of classified information 7. If a technologically advanced
Jordan—UH–60M VIP Blackhawk required to be released for training, adversary were to obtain knowledge of
Helicopter) operation and maintenance of the Black the specific hardware and software
Hawk is Unclassified. The highest level elements, the information could be used
The Government of Jordan has which could be revealed through to develop countermeasures which
requested a possible sale of one (1) UH– reverse engineering or testing of the end might reduce weapon system
60M Black Hawk Helicopter, with two item is Secret. effectiveness or be used in the
(2) T700–GE–701D Engines, spare and 2. The AN/APR–39, Radar Signal development of a system with similar or
repair parts, publications and technical Detecting Set provides warning of a advanced capabilities.
data, support equipment, radar directed air defense threat to allow 8. A determination has been made
communication equipment, personnel appropriate countermeasures. This is that the recipient country can provide
training and training equipment, U.S. the 1553 data bus compatible substantially the same degree of
Government and contractor engineering, configuration. Hardware is classified protection for the sensitive technology
logistics, and technical support services, Confidential when programmed with being released as the U.S. Government.
aircraft survivability equipment, U.S. threat data; releasable technical This sale is necessary in furtherance of
aviation mission planning system, tools manuals for operation and maintenance the U.S. foreign policy and national
and test equipment, and other related are classified Confidential; releasable security objectives outlined in the
elements of logistical and program technical data and performance is Policy Justification.
support. The estimated cost is $21 classified Secret. 9. All defense articles and services
million. 3. The AN/AVR–2B, Laser Warning listed in this transmittal have been
The proposed sale will contribute to Set is a passive laser warning system authorized for release and export to
the foreign policy and national security that receives, processes, and displays Jordan.
of the United States by helping to threat information resulting from
[FR Doc. 2015–11600 Filed 5–13–15; 8:45 am]
improve the security of a friendly aircraft illumination by lasers, on the
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country which has been, and continues multi-functional display. The hardware
to be, an important force for political is classified Confidential; releasable
stability and economic progress in the technical manuals for operation and
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Middle East. maintenance are classified Secret.
The proposed sale of one Black Hawk Reverse engineering is not a major Office of the Secretary
helicopter to Jordan will provide intra- concern.
country transportation for the Royal 4. The AN–ARC–231 is an airborne [Docket ID: DoD–2015–OS–0044]
family, Jordanian officials, visiting Very High Frequency/Ultra High
Heads of State, and other dignataries. Frequency (VHF/UHF) Line of Sight and Privacy Act of 1974; System of
Jordan, which already has Black Hawk DAMA SATCOM communication Records
helicopters in its inventory, will have system. The ARC–231 provides
airborne, multi-band, multi-mission, AGENCY: Office of the Secretary of
no difficulty absorbing this additional
secure anti-jam voice, data and imagery Defense, DoD.
helicopter.
The proposed sale of this equipment network capable communications in a ACTION: Notice to add a New System of
and support will not alter the basic compact radio set. Records.
military balance in the region. 5. The AN–ARC–201D Single Channel
The principal contractors will be Ground and Airborne Radio System SUMMARY: The Office of the Secretary of
Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, (SINCGARS) is a tactical airborne radio Defense proposes to add a new system
Connecticut; and General Electric subsystem that provides secure, anti-jam of records, DMDC 19 DoD, entitled
Company in Cincinnati, Ohio. There are voice and data communication. The ‘‘Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission
no known offset agreements proposed in Enhanced Data Modes (EDM) of the (SWFT)’’ to its inventory of record
connection with this potential sale. radio employs a Reed-Solomon Forward systems subject to the Privacy Act of
Implementation of this proposed sale Error Correction (FEC) technique that 1974, as amended. This system will
will not require the assignment of provides enhanced bit-error-rate provide a means for all DoD individuals
additional U.S. Government or performance. The EDM Packet Data required to submit electronic
contractor representatives to Jordan. Mode supports packet data transfer from fingerprints and demographic
There will be no adverse impact on the airborne host computer to another information to the Office of Personnel
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this airborne platform or the ground-based and Management (OPM) and the Federal
proposed sale. equivalent SINCGARS system. Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a
Performance capabilities, ECM/ECCM personnel security clearance or as part
Transmittal No. 15–18 of a background investigation.
specifications and Engineering Change
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter Of Orders (ECOs) are classified Secret. Additionally, SWFT will transmit an
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the 6. The AAR–57(V) Common Missile electronic fingerprint file with
Arms Export Control Act Warning System detects threat missiles demographic information as part of a
in flight, evaluates potential false background investigation to the Defense
Annex
alarms, declares validity of threat and Manpower Data Center (DMDC) Person
Item No. vii selects appropriate IRCM. Includes Data Repository (PDR) for identity
(ix) Sensitivity of Technology: Electro-Optical Missile Sensors, matching purposes.
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1. The UH–60M Black Hawk Utility Electronic Control Unit, Sequencer and DATES: Comments will be accepted on or
Helicopter contains communications Improved Countermeasures Dispenser. before June 15, 2015. This proposed
and identification equipment, The hardware is classified Confidential; action will be effective the day
navigation equipment, aircraft releasable technical manuals for following the end of the comment
survivability equipment, displays, and operation and maintenance are period unless comments are received
sensors. The airframe itself does not classified Secret. Reverse engineering is which result in a contrary
contain sensitive technology. The not a major concern. determination.

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80 FR 27674 - 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEOffice of the Secretary

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