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UNCLAS JAKARTA 011377 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: MARR MASS PREL ID
SUBJECT: U.S.-INDONESIA BILATERAL DEFENSE DIALOGUE AGREES 
TO LIST OF 2007 ACTIVITIES 
 
¶1. (U) Summary:  The sixth annual meeting of the 
U.S.-Indonesia Dialogue (USIBDD) in Jakarta on August 29-31, 
2006 the two sides agreed to 138 military-to-military events 
for 2007.  USPACOM and the Indonesian military (TNI ) also 
signed a Terms of Reference (TOR) formalizing the annual 
meeting process and its secretariat.  The activities for 2007 
build upon those under way for 2006.  End summary. 
 
¶2. (U) The sixth annual meeting of the U.S.-Indonesia Defense 
Dialogue (USIBDD) was held in Jakarta August 29-31, 2006. 
The Dialogue was co-chaired by Director for Strategic 
Planning and Policy Directorate, USPACOM, RADM Michael Tracy 
and Indonesian TNI Assistant to the Chief of General Staff 
(CGS) MG Bambang Darmono and involved planning sessions at 
the working level on both sides.  The U.S. delegation 
included representatives from PACOM, the Pentagon, State and 
Embassy Jakarta.  Both sides welcomed the increasing 
cooperation between the two countries' militaries. 
 
¶3. (U) After opening remarks, the co-chairs signed the BDD 
Terms of Reference (TOR), which formalizes the BDD meeting 
process by designating the U.S.-Indonesia Defense Dialogue as 
the forum for discussion of regional security issues and the 
setting of future security cooperation goals.  The TOR also 
established a Secretariat to facilitate the work of the BDD 
between annual sessions. 
 
¶4. (U) In the Executive Working Group (EWG) plenary session, 
Indonesia presented briefings on Maritime Security Operations 
in the Malacca Strait, Avian Influenza and Disaster 
Management.  USPACOM delivered briefings on Communications 
Interoperability involving the CENTRIX system for 
multinational force use in the Pacific, the Sulu/Celebes Sea 
Trilateral Border Seminar held in Kuala Lumpur the preceding 
week, Pandemic Influenza and Intelligence Modernization. 
 
¶5. (U) In the discussion on the Malacca Strait, PACOM 
proposed conducting an analysis of where Indonesian coverage 
of the Strait might be weak and offered to develop support 
for Indonesia's maritime security capability and capacity in 
2007 events.  On disaster relief, the TNI highlighted the 
need to enhance capabilities in human-resources, training and 
education and equipment and facilities.  Specifically, the 
TNI requested PACOM provide air transportation assistance, 
including provision of C-130 parts. 
 
¶6. (U) The two sides agreed to 138 activities for 2007. 
These comprise 64 activities in training and exercises, 10 in 
logistics, seven in intelligence and communications, 42 in 
education and specific programs and 15 senior visits. 
 
¶7. (U) The next USIBDD meeting will be hosted by the United 
States in Hawaii in 2007. 
PASCOE