Days After Imran Khan's Visit, US Approves Sales To Support Pak F-16 Jets

[Falcon26]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1154872650952585216

https://www.dsca.mil/major-arms-sal...urity-team-tst-continued-support-f-16-program

 

[aliyusuf]

What kind of support, that is worth USD 125 million?

 

[ziaulislam]

What kind of support, that is worth USD 125 million?

just current operational cost of probably deployed Americans that need to be with f 16s and some other technical costs..but this does open up atleast the possibilities

 

[Falcon26]

just current operational cost of probably deployed Americans that need to be with f 16s and some other technical costs..but this does open up atleast the possibilities

Yes, this opens the floodgates.

 

[Pakistansdefender]

What does that mean.

 

[ziaulislam]

What does that mean.

Government of Pakistan requested a continuation of technical support services; U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics support to assist in the oversight of operations in support of the Pakistan Peace Drive advanced F-16 program. The total estimated program cost is $125 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by protecting U.S. technology through the continued presence of U.S. personnel that provide 24/7 end-use monitoring.

The proposed sale of this support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The principal contractor is Booz Allen Hamilton Engineering Services LLC, Fairborn, Ohio.

Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of 60 contractor representatives to Pakistan to assist in the oversight of operations as part of the Peace Drive F-16 program.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded.

All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department's Bureau of Political Military Affairs, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, pm-cpa@state.gov.

 

[Sine Nomine]

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by protecting U.S. technology through the continued presence of U.S. personnel that provide 24/7 end-use monitoring.

If i am not wrong a prior TST contract in place is due to end in 2019,Pak is trying to get hands on more F-16 hence giving US this surety in advance.

 

[loanranger]

Man I dont want an anticlimax after this. Are we getting f16s or not?

 

[hassamun]

"This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by protecting U.S. technology through the continued presence of U.S. personnel that provide 24/7 end-use monitoring."

This means that Americans will be in Pakistan keeping a close watch on the F-16s....

Doesn't seem like a victory....

 

[mingle]

"This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by protecting U.S. technology through the continued presence of U.S. personnel that provide 24/7 end-use monitoring."

This means that Americans will be in Pakistan keeping a close watch on the F-16s....

Doesn't seem like a victory....

It's not guy sitting next to plane they have other means to keep an eye

If i am not wrong a prior TST contract in place is due to end in 2019,Pak is trying to get hands on more F-16 hence giving US this surety in advance.

We should take as many as we can used one new quick way to retire mirages and convert MRF to F16 maintenance and technical support

 

[YeBeWarned]

"This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by protecting U.S. technology through the continued presence of U.S. personnel that provide 24/7 end-use monitoring."

This means that Americans will be in Pakistan keeping a close watch on the F-16s....

Doesn't seem like a victory....

Americans are already in Pakistan Air bases guarding their F-16's, so what exactly is this new sales which they are giving guarantee to guard in Advance ? it could be a New Technology aka F-16' block 70/V upgrades to its existing fleet or completely newly build F-16V's .

 

[Zulfiqar]

"This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by protecting U.S. technology through the continued presence of U.S. personnel that provide 24/7 end-use monitoring."

This means that Americans will be in Pakistan keeping a close watch on the F-16s....

Doesn't seem like a victory....

They have been here since long. Go to linkedin to find latest jobs. In the meanwhile here are some profiles with JDs:


https://pk.linkedin.com/in/george-hoskins-iii-21771139

TST Site Manager - PAF Base Shahbaz
March 2017 – Present 2 years 5 months
Pakistan

•Selected as the Site Manager of Pakistani Air Force (PAF) Base Shahbaz, overseeing 25+ contractors plus managing all issues regarding the Technical Security Team (TST).

•Responsible for man-power planning, allocating resources, and ensuring adequate coverage is maintained for base-wide surveillance and operations.

•Serves as the experienced on-ground liaison between Booz Allen Hamilton, United States Air Force and the Pakistani Air Force communicating matters up and down all three chains of command.

•Assesses the customer’s (USAF) recommendations, determines action plans and communicates with the team to ensure new objectives are met.

•Analyzes quality control data, identifies training needs and organizes training interventions for each personnel to meet quality standards.

•Acts as an approval authority for our ever-developing Quality Control Program while also administering oversight of subject matter monthly training for all TST personnel.

•Coordinates the movement of all personnel throughout the country plus schedules pick-up times with armed security escorts for safety.

•Prepares and tracks all contractor Pakistani visa renewal packages; vital to our overseas employment.

•Initiates and maintains a professional quality standard inside and outside of the workplace.

•Monitors behavior and performance, along with recommending and overseeing corrective actions.

Lead Analysis for Security Oversight
September 2012 – March 2017 4 years 7 months
Pakistan

•Worked as a Quality Assurance Analysis on the Technical Security Team (TST), in Pakistan, where advanced F-16 aircraft, armaments, related equipment and technical data are located. Confirming the successful application of security measures for 60+ aircraft.

•Ensured that local Pakistani Air Force (PAF) members adhered to the security standards outlined in the United States and Pakistan Letter of Acceptance and Pakistani Air Force Letter 128-2 to prevent the unauthorized transfer of technology to third-party nations.

•Conducted physical security inspections of aircraft, aircraft parts, technical orders, training aids and even munitions to maintain the integrity of security standards.

•Assisted in providing limited training to PAF personnel, when deficiencies in their standard operating procedures were observed.

•Once responsible for recording, compiling and distributing statistical data generated by routine inspections conducted daily; resulting in nearly 3,000 inspections completed monthly.

•Chosen by my direct leadership in 2014 to become a Shift Supervisor, taking on additional responsibilities.

•Oversaw six (6) personnel, plus managed day-to-day quality control inspections.

•Previously accountable for up-channeling security violations against the PAF directly to USAF higher authority and/or the TST Chief.

•Created Training Plan Checklists which provided detailed instructions regarding how to preform inspections for my respected shift.


https://pk.linkedin.com/in/timothy-woodward-711454b6


In Booz Allen Hamilton, I checked and maintained maintenance/classified items in accordance with the specified contract requirements. I collaborated with PAF leadership on meetings and verified quality controls to remove and solve discrepancies. I addressed the issues to senior leadership for resolution and checked with corrective actions.

• Delivered impeccable consultancy services associated with quality management system, maintenance practices, and records management to Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to ensure seamless operations.
• Provide expert insights and recommended effective strategies to higher management regarding development of USAF policy in relation with F-16 practices and classified items.


https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hukill-8aa077177



https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-jones-30211bba

Munitions and Maintenance Security Analyst Team Lead
Booz Allen Hamilton
June 2018 – Present 1 year 2 months
MENA Region

Responsible for oversight of Pakistan Air Force operations to the United States Air Force/Dept. of Defense client. Ensures quality assurance and compliance involving $3.4 billion in foreign military sales assets. Works as an integral part of a USAF technical security team monitoring highly sensitive aspects of a DoD program. Provides expert advice on USAF policy on F–16 maintenance, munitions and document storage practices. Spearheads inspection of communication security items, shipment and handling of classified parts, and overall base security practices ensuring compliance with government, foreign nation and company security policies and procedures.

 

[loanranger]

I bet isreal didnt have these watch dogs over them

 

[hassamun]

If there are already US contractors monitoring then why do we need 60 more?

 

[Ghareeb_Da_Baal]

but our pdf indian well wishers were telling us today that is gonna be a while or probably not a whole lot coming our way economically or otherwise. These fvckesr havent learnt their lessons thus far, lol.