UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS EAST PSC BOX CAI'iP LEJEUNE, HC

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1 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS EAST PSC BOX CAI'iP LEJEUNE, HC MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS EAST ORDER MCIEASTO G-3 11 AUG 2088 From: To: Subj: Ref: Encl: Commanding General Distribution List MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS EAST (MCIEAST) OPEN SKIES (OS) TREATY IMPLEMENTATION (a) SECNAVINST (1) Open Skies Treaty Message Summary (2) MCIEAST Open Skies Treaty Points of Contact 1. S ion. The OS Treaty is a security and confidence building measure that provides for unarmed aerial observation flights over the territory of signatory states by aerial platforms from other signatory states. The reference assigns responsibilities and issues guidance for Department of the Navy (DON) compliance and implementation of the treaty on OS. The Naval Treaty Implementation Program (NTIP) in Washington, DC is the DON executive agent for arms control implementation and the OS treaty. Upon notification, NTIP releases an OP-IMMEDIATE "General Alert - Open Skies Treaty Overflight" message to all Navy and Marine Corps commands in the OS Database and each installation must acknowledge receipt directly to NTIP. 2. Cancellation. CG Policy Letter sion. directly to of MCIEAST G-3 hours. 4. Execution a. MCIEAST installations will ccntinue to respond HTIP with required assessments and acknowledgements A copy of all correspondence will be provided to or MCIEAST Command Officer (CDO) after working (1) The establ ishment of tvicieast does not the OS process < NTIP will continue to release the General Alert direct to all and Marine installations and DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: distribution is unlimited. for io release;

2 MCIEASTO AUG 2006 release subsequent messages to the affected installations. Likewise, Navy and Marine Corps installations receiving the OS messages will continue to respond directly to NTIP with required assessments and acknowledgements of The following guidance is provided for inclusion into OS Treaty Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) for all MCIEAST installations. (a) The Office of Coordinating Responsibility (OCR) for alios Treaty over flights is the MCIEAST G-3 (Automated Message Handling System (AMHS) address "CG MCIEAST G3"). (b) All MCIEAST installations will designate their Operations Department, or equivalent organization, as the OCR for OS Treaty events aboard their installation. Notifications must be passed to all local range airspace control agencies in order to provide impact assessments and ensure proper execution coordination. (c) AlIOS Treaty flights within airspace controlled by MCIEAST will be coordinated by the MCIEAST Regional Airspace Coordinator at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune under the cognizance of the MCIEAST G-3. (d) All MCIEAST installations will have an after hours notification and response SOP and/or desktop procedure that provides instructions for handling after hours OS Treaty messages for their Communications Center, CDO, and Operations Department. (e) The AMHS address "CG MCIEAST G3" will be included as an INFO/CC addressee for all AMHS correspondence between MCIEAST installations and the NTIP. This will ensure MCIEAST visibility of notifications, responses, and impact assessments, and will facilitate required airspace coordination. Responses made by , fax or phone will also be relayed to MCIEAST G-3 or the CDO after working hours. b. Concept of Operations. This Order should be used in conjunction with the reference and other current regulations and directives to ensure compliance with establ policies and and Deviations from and instructions must be ei ther ~_'nn~_'c,,'l or referred to the General! MCIEAST (G~3) 2

3 ~1CIEASTO Administration and Logistics a. Administration. Enclosure (1) offers background information concerning os Treaty messages. Enclosure (2) lists organizational points of contact used in the messaging process. b. Logistics. Not applicable. 6. Command and Signal a. Command. This Order is applicable to MCIEAST. b. Signal. This Order is effective the date signed. ('If) -.;.... ~ITZGERA~ \J &~',j,f of Staff DISTRIBUTION, Copy to: A CDO MCIEAST ACC 3

4 MCIEASTO AU" 2006 OPEN SKIES TREATY MESSAGE SUMMARY Background. There are seven messages associated with each OS Treaty flight. Every OS message describes the response requirement in the text. Beginning at the General Alert, a unique Observation ID number is assigned to every over flight. Generally, only affected installations within the swath of the over flight plan will receive messages General Alert 2. Proposed Flight plan 3. Final Flight Plan 4. Stand Down 5. Fixed Radial Distance Message 6. Flight Update Notification 7. Flight Termination As required by this Order, "CG MCIEAST G3" will be added as an INFO/CC addressee for all correspondence between NTIP and MCIEAST installations. 1 Enclosure (I)

5 MCIEAST OPEN SKIES TREATY POINTS OF CONTACT ORGANIZATION CONTACT INFO CG HCIEAST, G~3 t<-iessage FLA.: CG MCI EAST G-3 MCIEASTO AUG 2006 tjjcieast, G- 3, O&P OFF: 910) CEll! 910) FbX: 910} usn: 51-XXXX OFF: 910) CELL: 910) Fft.x: 910} (2 )