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### Viewing cable 09NASSAU126, AGREEMENT WITH BAHAMAS ON STATUS OF FORCES FOR

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09NASSAU126 | 2009-03-02 21:01 | 2011-04-06 00:00 | UNCLASSIFIED | Embassy Nassau

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    FM AMEMBASSY NASSAU
    TO SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 6161

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    UNCLAS NASSAU 000126

    SIPDIS

    E.O. 12958: N/A
    TAGS: KTIA MARR MOPS PM PREL BF
    SUBJECT: AGREEMENT WITH BAHAMAS ON STATUS OF FORCES FOR
    EXERCISE TRADEWINDS FROM MARCH 4, THROUGH MARCH 18, 2009

    REF: SECSTATE 10122

    ¶1. This is an action cable.  See paragraph 4.

    ¶2. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of The
    Bahamas (MFA) submitted the attached diplomatic note (full
    text at paragraph 2) on March 27 in response to U.S. proposed
    draft language as contained in Reftel.  The MFA advised the
    Embassy that the proposed language reverts back to the 2005
    diplomatic note text agreed upon for the 2005 Exercise
    TRADEWINDS.  The 2009 exercise is scheduled to start March 4
    and MFA explained that their Attorney General's office
    recommended the 2005 language in order to have an agreement
    in place in time for the exercise start.  U.S. forces are
    currently operating on a waiver signed February 6 by
    MARFORSOUTH Commander, "authorizing the deployment of U.S.
    forces to The Bahamas for TRADEWINDS 09 without SOFA
    protections in place." Post is requesting guidance on MFA
    proposed language.
    BEGIN TEXT:

    ¶3. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of The
    Bahamas presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United
    States of America and has the honour to refer to recent
    discussions between representatives of the United States and
    the Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas regarding
    issues related to Exercise Tradewinds.

    Specifically, the Ministry wishes to refer to the issues
    related to the status of The United States military and
    civilian personnel and wishes to propose that the text in
    this regard for the 2005 Exercise Tradewinds be used for the
    2009 Exercise Tradewinds as follows:

    With regard to members of the Armed Forces of the United
    States and civilian personnel of the United States Department
    of Defense (collectively referred to as United States
    personnel) who may be temporarily present in The Bahamas in
    connection with the Tradewinds 2009 exercise scheduled from
    4th March, 2009 through 18th March, 2009, the Ministry
    proposes that such personnel be accorded a status equivalent
    to that accorded to the Administrative and Technical staff of
    the Embassy of the United States of America under the Vienna
    Convention on Diplomatic Relations of April 18th 1961.  It
    shall be the responsibility of United States personnel to
    respect the laws of The Bahamas and to abstain from any
    activity inconsistent with the spirit of this agreement.
    Authorities of the government of the United States of America
    shall take all necessary measures to that end.  The
    authorities of The Bahamas and United States Military Police
    investigators shall cooperate in the investigation and, where
    appropriate, prosecution of any crime believed to have been
    committed by or against United States personnel.

    Further, that United States personnel will be permitted to
    enter and exit The Bahamas with United States identification
    and with collective movement or individual travel orders that
    authorities of The Bahamas shall accept as valid, without a
    driving fee or test, driving licenses or permits issued by
    the appropriate United States authorities to United States
    personnel for the operation of vehicles; that vehicles will
    be operated in so far as operationally possible in conformity
    with Bahamian traffic regulations; and that such personnel
    will be permitted to wear uniforms when performing official
    duties and to carry weapons when their orders call for it,
    provided that attempts shall be made to minimize any public
    display of such weapons.

    The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas will accord
    duty-free importation and exportation, as well as exemption
    from inspection and taxation on products, property, material,
    equipment, vehicles, vessels and aircraft imported into,
    acquired in or exported from The Bahamas by or on behalf of
    the United States Government or United States personnel in
    connection with their activities under this agreement; and
    that the parties shall cooperate in taking such steps as
    shall be necessary to ensure the security of United States
    personnel and property in The Bahamas.

    United States personnel may deploy with all authorized unit
    and individual equipment.  Maintenance, control and security
    of such equipment are the responsibility of the United States
    Government.  Baggage, personal effects, and other property
    for the personal use by the United States personnel may be
    imported into and used in The Bahamas in connection with
    activities under this agreement.

    Title to United States Government property (such as
    equipment, material, supplies and other property) imported
    into or acquired in The Bahamas by or on behalf of the United
    States Government in connection with activities under this
    agreement shall remain with the United States Government
    which may remove such property from The Bahamas from at any

    time, free from export, duties, taxes and other charges.
    United States Government and other personal property may be
    removed from The Bahamas, or disposed of therein, provided
    that disposition of such property in The Bahamas to persons
    or entities not entitled to exemption from applicable taxes
    or duties under this agreement shall be subject to payment of
    such taxes and duties by such persons or entities.

    The United States personnel in The Bahamas shall enjoy
    freedom of movement and the right to undertake those
    activities deemed necessary for the performance of their
    mission in connection with their activities under this
    agreement and vehicles, vessel, and aircraft owned by or
    operated by or the United States Armed Forces shall be
    subject to the payment of landing or port fees, pilotage
    charges, navigation, overflight or parking charges or
    lighterage or harbor dues, or other similar fees while in The
    Bahamas; however, the United States Armed Forces shall pay
    reasonable charges for services requested and received.
    Vehicles owned by the United States Armed Forces need not be
    registered, but shall have appropriate identification
    markings.

    The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas shall
    accept as valid, for the purposes of activities performed in
    the course of the exercise, professional licenses issued by
    the appropriate United States Government authorities to
    United States personnel involved in the Tradewinds 2009
    exercise.

    The United States Armed Forces personnel may use water,
    electricity, and other public utilities and facilities on
    terms and conditions, including rates and charges, no less
    favorable that those available to the Bahamian Defense
    Forces, in like circumstances, unless otherwise agreed.  The
    Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas shall, upon
    request, assist the United States authorities in obtaining
    water, electricity and other public utilities and facilities.

    Bahamian authorities shall permit the United States Armed
    Forces and United States personnel to use radio
    communications for the conduct of the official duties of the
    United States personnel in connection with their activities
    under this agreement.  The responsible Bahamian authorities
    shall notify the United States Armed Forces of the radio
    frequencies to be used for local and international official
    duties.

    In the event that agreed activities involve the use of a
    contractor, the United States Government may award contracts
    for acquisitions of articles and services, in accordance with
    United States laws and regulations.  The United States
    government shall have the right to choose such contractors,
    and United States contractors not normally residence in The
    Bahamas and their employees shall be accorded the same
    privileges as United States personnel with regard to
    licensing and registration of vehicles, drivers and
    professional personnel; and with regard to the export, import
    and acquisition of goods and equipment for official or
    personal use.

    The Governments of The Bahamas and the United States shall
    waive any and all claims other than contractual claims
    against each other for damage or loss or destruction of the
    other,s property or injury or death to the personnel of
    either party arising out of the performance of their official
    duties in connection with their activities under this
    agreement.  Claims by third parties for damages or loss
    caused by United States personnel will be resolved by the
    United States Government in accordance with United States
    laws and regulations.  Contractual claims shall be dealt with
    in accordance with the provisions of the contract.  Claims
    arising under this agreement shall not be affected by the
    expiration of this agreement on 18 March 2009.

    Additional arrangements as may be necessary may be entered
    into by the appropriate authorities of the two governments
    for the effective operation of this agreement.

    The Government of The Bahamas and the United States agree to
    consult as necessary to resolve any questions relating to the
    interpretation of this agreement of any claims arising under
    this agreement including third party claims involving
    citizens or permanent residents of The Bahamas.

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of The
    Bahamas avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the
    Embassy of the United States of America, the assurances of
    its highest consideration.

    END TEXT.

    ¶4.  ACTION REQUEST.  Post requests guidance on the proposed

    language contained in the MFA diplomatic note.

    ZUNIGA-BROWN

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