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Viewing cable 06KUWAIT4285, KUWAIT COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR BROCK DAHL

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
06KUWAIT4285 2006-10-31 11:54 2011-08-24 16:30 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Kuwait
VZCZCXYZ0022
PP RUEHWEB

DE RUEHKU #4285/01 3041154
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 311154Z OCT 06
FM AMEMBASSY KUWAIT
TO RUEHGB/AMEMBASSY BAGHDAD PRIORITY 0712
RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 7385
UNCLAS KUWAIT 004285 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
IRMO: DAHL 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: AMGT APER OTRA KU IZ
SUBJECT: KUWAIT COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR BROCK DAHL 
 
REF: BAGHDAD 004031 
 
1.  Embassy Kuwait welcomes and hereby grants country 
clearance for Brock Dahl to travel to post o/a October 
30-November 3, 2006. 
 
2.  This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you 
must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 
 
3. Per reftel, Post has arranged accommodation and local 
transportation.  A hotel reservation has been made at the 
Sheraton hotel at a rate of approximately USD 267 (single 
room/breakfast included). The per diem rate for Kuwait is USD 
260 plus M&IE of USD 96 for a total of USD 356. The Sheraton 
telephone number is (965) 835-555 (there is no final digit in 
this phone number, it is correct as typed); fax number (965) 
244-8035. 
Embassy point of contact is: 
Chris Green, Economic Officer 
Office-  965-259-1373 
Cell )  965-902-5940 
Fax )  965-259-1051 
Unclass E-Mail: greencr@state.gov 
 
SIPDIS 
 
4.  Following is Post's standard guidance for visitors to 
Kuwait:  Kuwait now issues single-entry visas to American 
citizens on arrival, upon presentation of a passport.  There 
is a processing fee of 2 KD for each visa issued.  The fee 
may be paid either in KD or USD (approximately 7 USD).  Post 
strongly advises travelers to carry some documentation on the 
purpose of their visit.  Passengers arriving on other than 
commercial flights should anticipate extra delays, because 
immigration services are not available on the military side 
of the airfield and passports have to be carried to a 
different site at the airport for processing.  Airport visas 
are valid for only 90 days after arrival; anyone staying 
beyond this period must obtain an extension, which should be 
requested 10 days prior to expiration.  Anyone departing 
Kuwait who has overstayed the visa will be charged a fine at 
the airport of KD 10 (US$33.50) per day at the airport.  All 
travelers planning to visit Iraq should make sure that they 
obtain exit/entry stamps for each transit through Kuwait, and 
be aware that they will need to obtain a new Kuwaiti visa 
upon return, even after a daytrip to Baghdad.  Failure to do 
so can result in heavy fines.  If possible, travelers should 
try to obtain a multiple-entry visa before arriving in Kuwait. 
 
5.  Visitors are reminded that the importation of alcohol, 
pork products, personal firearms, and any 
suggestive/pornographic materials (videotapes, magazines or 
books) is strictly prohibited by Kuwaiti law.  Kuwait is 
still clearing mines and munitions. Visitors must remain on 
major paved roads when traveling in Kuwait. Travel North of 
Jahra toward the Iraqi-Kuwaiti border is not authorized 
without approval from the embassy and an appropriate escort. 
 
6.  Threat Assessment: Kuwait is a high-threat post and the 
military threatcon is currently Charlie.  We have increased 
security precautions at official U.S. installations in Kuwait 
and recommend that all Americans in Kuwait remain alert to 
their surroundings and review their personal security 
practices. 
 
7.  Fiscal Data (action request): Each visitor to Embassy 
Kuwait must bring or forward fiscal data to cover costs 
incurred during the visit. Each agency, organization, 
delegation or visiting individual will be charged for all 
costs attributed to their visit. These costs include, but are 
not limited to: LES and American staff overtime, vehicle and 
equipment rental, office and medical supplies, telephone 
calls, expeditor services, airport transportation and other 
mileage driven, and representational events. If fiscal data 
on visitor's travel authorization is to be used for this 
purpose, it must be clearly spelled out and sufficient 
funding must be provided. 
 
8.  Health Unit: All TDY or PCS personnel that would like to 
be vaccinated against smallpox should get the vaccine in 
M/MED in Washington before coming to post. The smallpox 
vaccine for pre-exposure vaccination is not available at 
post. There are prepositioned doses of smallpox vaccine at 
post to be used only if an actual exposure occurs.  The 
smallpox vaccine is being offered to personnel that are 
coming to work at Embassy Kuwait as a strictly voluntary 
protection in case of a possible biological attack. 
 
9.  Health Advisory for Kuwait: April through October is the 
hot season in Kuwait. Temperatures reach 120-140F in summer. 
Caution should be taken to prevent dehydration and heat 
exhaustion by 1) drinking plenty of fluids and 2) staying 
indoors, especially during peak temperature hours of 
12:00-15:00. Low humidity coupled with high temperatures 
creates excessive moisture loss from evaporation.  It is 
necessary to drink 2-4 quarts of water daily to prevent 
dehydration.  Visitors in November through March can expect 
cold winds and at times heavy rains. Light winter clothing is 
suitable for Kuwait.  At this time allergies and colds are 
more common.  Persons traveling to the area are advised to 
have over-the-counter medications, such as Tylenol, 
Ibuprofen, cold and cough medications with them for 
self-treatment. 
 
10.  Health Advisory for Iraq:  Remember to bring adequate 
medications and to be current on vaccines as getting medical 
supplies in Iraq has been difficult.  Consistent with US 
military policy since January 2005, and having no cases of 
malaria reported to date in US Embassy personnel, malaria 
prophylaxis is not routinely recommended for Iraq.  Vivax 
malaria historically exists in the northern provinces of 
Duhok, Erbil, Ninawa, Sulaimaniya, Tamim (May - October), and 
in the south around Basrah (April - November).  There is no 
risk in Baghdad.  Individuals that travel to those areas need 
to continue to check current embassy recommendations. 
Malaria must be a consideration in anyone with a fever who 
has traveled to those areas.  To protect against insect 
bites, use insect repellents, long clothing and other 
measures to prevent insect bites. 
 
11.  CAA Access: Visitors who need unescorted access into 
secure areas of the mission must slug cables to the attention 
of the RSO, and include the level of their clearance.  The 
cable should include Social Security Number, and the name of 
the agency granting the clearance.  Cables should include the 
ASEC tag to ensure distribution to the RSO office and the 
Marine Security guard at post one. 
 
12.  Computer and Electronics usage: Sensitive military 
information has been located recently on business center 
computers at local hotels in Kuwait City.  All U.S. 
Government personnel and contractors must remember that it is 
their responsibility to observe good computer and information 
security practices.  Information processed on computers in 
hotel business centers, through email correspondence or 
document creation, is highly exploitable.  Public computers 
located in hotel business centers, internet cafes, airport 
lunges, etc. should never be used to process store or 
disseminate sensitive information.  Compromise of sensitive 
government or military information can result in serious 
damage to national security.  Compromises of sensitive 
personal data can result in significant personal and 
financial hardship.  Random checks are conducted by Embassy 
personnel on public PC's.  Breaches in COMPUSEC will result 
in the violator receiving security infractions and/or 
security violations.  Inter-agency security standards 
prohibit the introduction or use of non-USG owned computer 
hardware and software at all USG diplomatic facilities. Cell 
phones, palm pilots, radios and other convenience electronics 
are prohibited in all secure areas of the mission. 
 
13.  Embassy Kuwait's normal workweek is Saturday through 
Wednesday. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
switchboard number is (965) 259-1001, IVG: 4950000. The after 
hours number which rings at Marine Guard post one is (965) 
538-2098. 
 
14.  The time difference with the East Coast of the United 
States is EDT plus 7 hours (in summer) or EST plus 8 hours 
(in winter). 
********************************************* * 
For more reporting from Embassy Kuwait, visit: 
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/?cable s 
 
Visit Kuwait's Classified Website: 
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/ 
********************************************* * 
LeBaron