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I • • - . • • . . .. 68NR8EtffWf . ~ OFFIC~ OF THE SECRETARY OF OEF£Nsef.; 1000 DEFENSE PENTAGON WASHrNGTON, CC 20301 ·1000 NOV 1 5 :r.:i2 MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OP STAFF UNDER SECRETARIES OF DEFENSE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL SBCURlTY AGENCY SUBJECT:· Support for Inspections in Iraq/NSPD~21 ,,. ·(U) National Security Presidential Directive/HSPD-21 has been iasued. . ' (U) The under Secretary of Defense for Policy is aseigned primary responsibility for implementing the National Security Presidential Direetive/NSPD-21. The office of primary responsibility will take all appropriate action, may make further notification, and additional distribution of NSPD-21 as necessary. All Department -of Defense actions in the iq>lementation of NSPD-21 are to ~e coordinated with the Under Secretary of Oefenee for Policy. L./f~· {)'a~'!-A. Whitmore Colonel, USAF · Executive secretary Attachll\ent: NSPD-21 Claaa.ifiad ~• WHl'lil HOUSE Mli:MQRANBUM 9573 W..~ NO\ti:IGili:R 13, ii!OOi Reaaeft, l.S(e) (d) Deelaeoify on. 11/11/2012 ' I • GQ~JRDBAWe' ;liClll7CIJilllOll, _______ _ 0 . l03870 . /02 - - ' scum 11 :s 9573 THE. WHITE HOUSE . WASHINGTON November 13, 2002 NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENT'IAL DIRECTIVE/NSPD-21 MEMORANDUM FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY ·THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OP ENERGY . CHIEF OP STAPP TO THE PRESIDENT ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR NATION.Al. SECURITY AFFAIRS DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OP STAFF COUNSEL TO THB PRESIDENT SUBJECT, . support for Inspections in zraq . ._ BACXGROtnm In 1991, Iraq · agreed co a U.N.-negotiated cease-fire to end the war of aggression it had launched against Kuwait. The cease-fire terms included a requirement that Iraq de&troy its weapona o~ mass destruction and long-range missiles and Iraq's voluntary acceptance of, and cooperation with, coq>rehensive, unfettered inspections to ensure compliance with this requirement. For seven years, Iraq deceived U.N. inspectors and defied the inspections regime before finally denying inspector• acceaa completely in 1998. (V) The Iraqi regime must now ·•how that it bas made a • trategic shift _in •its approach and decided to comply with its obligation&. A new U.N. inspection regime provides a means to test whether the Iraqi regime bas made this strategic shift and is willing to 'give up its weapons of mass destruction. There can be zero tolerance for further deception or ~oncompliance. Inspections must place priority on early testing of Iraq•• willingness to cooperate and to be disarmed of weapons of maaa destruction. To be successful, inspections must be rigorous, comprehensive, pervaeive and intrusive. lU) • z sun a .lteasou. l.S(c) (dt g9Q_ laaaify en. 11/11/12 X03869 /02 ~COlfllQI._....._ ______ _ - ....... ,.._ 2 lJNITJU) STATBS BUPPOllT l'OR IHSPBCTIOHS - ·The United States will provide support to the United Nations Monitoring, Verification, and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and tbe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to accomplish their missions, provided that UNMOVIC and IAEA provide aesurancee that they will: l. Operate in an assertive manner; 2. Take all necessary precautions to protect their operations from penetration or mahipulation by any hostile intelligence se.rvice, ·including the Iraqi Intelligence Service . 3 ~r)(1) 4. Provide for the security of u.s. aenaitive technology and equipment; and S . Reimburse the United State• Government for · aervicea rendered, as appropriate • ....., - Requests· for support will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, taking into account: protection of intelligence sources and methods; protection of other sensitive information and equipment; and whether requested assets are required for other purposes, including for bolstering force posture in the region • ._. SUbject to theee criteria, the United States will provide full support to the UNMOVIC and IAEA missions in Iraq. Moreover, while we progress on these conditions, it ie time to begin such support • ..._ Fulfilling these missions. require• that UNMOVIC and the IAEA employ a strategy of robust, flexible, and secure inspections that uae, as appropriate, the full range of relevant technical and human capabilities. Consistent with the criteria established above, the· united States will respond to UNMOVIC and I.AB.A re ests for material, operational , personnel, ~~b _ X_ 1> _ ___ -=---=-------' b)(1) as well as suggest such support to UNMOVIC and the IABA suff cent to accomplish the responsibilities mandated for them by the relevant U.N. Security Council Resolutions • ._.. The Secretaries of State, Treasury, Defense, Cormnerce, and Energy, the Attorney General, and the Director of Central Intelligence should ensure that the necessary internal directives are issued designating officials responsible for providing support to both UNMOVIC and the IAEA. The~e directives should ensure that support fo~ UNMOVIC and the IA.EA receives a high 722757P HT ill LSUZIJ8 3 priority. - (b)(l) .. The Secretaries of State, Treasury, Defense, Commerce~ and Energy, the Attorney General, and the Director of Central Intelligence will provide support consistent with the criteria established above. Interagency coordination will be-accomplished through the Proliferation strategy Policy Coordination Connittee (PCC), which reports to the Deputiea .and Principals Conmittees . The PCC_ will consider, for example, the appropriate level of support, measures to ensure 'the security of sensitive information and technologies, and the progress of UNMOVIC's and the IAEA's work to ensure that it continues to be consistent with the goals outlined above. The Department of State will be responsible for coordinating otficial communications with UNMOVIC and the IAEA,. and for coordinating U.S. support for, and assistance to, UNMOVIC and the IAEA within policy guidance. ,.. - •• di FlFFRS I I