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Viewing cable 06THEHAGUE2399, COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED JOHN C. WYSS AND DAVID J.

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
06THEHAGUE2399 2006-11-07 14:03 2011-08-24 01:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy The Hague
VZCZCXRO1984
PP RUEHAT
DE RUEHTC #2399 3111403
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 071403Z NOV 06
FM AMEMBASSY THE HAGUE
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 7341
INFO RUEHFT/AMCONSUL FRANKFURT PRIORITY 3539
RUEHRL/AMEMBASSY BERLIN PRIORITY 1648
RUEHAT/AMCONSUL AMSTERDAM 1739
UNCLAS THE HAGUE 002399 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
FOR ISN/WMDT CORENTHIA SARTIN 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: OTRA GM XG XT NL
SUBJECT:  COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED JOHN C. WYSS AND DAVID J. 
ROGERS 
 
REF: SECSTATE 183061 
 
1.The Hague warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to John C. 
and David J. Rogers to travel to the Netherlands November 15 ? 17, 20 
the Diamond Flight '07 Seminar at Volkel Air Force Base. 
 
2.The Embassy understands that no assistance is required. 
 
POST ACCESS: 
 
3.Visitors who need unescorted access into secure areas of the Missi 
provide proof of a clearance.  If level of clearance was not provided 
country clearance request it should be done by separate cable.  The c 
SSN, and the name of the agency granting the security clearance.  Cab 
the ASEC tag to ensure distribution to the RSO office. 
 
COMPUTER AND ELECTRONICS USE: 
E: 
 
4.Inter-agency security standards prohibit the introduction or use o 
owned computer hardware and software at all USG diplomatic facilities 
palm pilots, radios and other convenience electronics are prohibited 
the Mission. 
 
5.Travelers who anticipate having special needs in terms of either a 
computer usage should contact the RSO office before arriving at post. 
 
SECURITY ADVISORY: 
 
6.Since July 9, 2004, the Dutch Government has implemented heightene 
measures in response to concerns of terrorist activity.  U.S. citizen 
encouraged to monitor media reports, and are reminded to maintain a h 
vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security aw 
 
Tensions in the Netherlands are high, sparked by the November 2, 2004 
Dutch film producer known for his outspoken criticism of Islam; and b 
10, 2004 raid on a home of suspected terrorists, which led to an all- 
ended with the arrest of three individuals and non-fatal injuries to 
to 
police.  Subsequent arrests were made in connection to this raid and 
revealed that these suspects had ties to known terrorist groups.  The 
Gov-wide overhaul of its Counter-Terrorism measures, including provid 
resources to combat violent Islamic radicalism.  There have been a se 
arson attacks directed at mosques and Islamic schools in the Netherla 
actions against several churches.  American citizens should bear in m 
demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and p 
into violence.  American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the ar 
if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any de 
 
The U.S. Government remains deeply concerned about the heightened pos 
terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests abroad.  As not 
State?s Worldwide Caution of September 10, 2004, terrorists do not di 
official and civilian targets.  Such targets may include facilities w 
other foreigners congregate or visit, including residential areas, cl 
of worship, schools, hotels and public areas.  Terrorist actions may 
limited to, suicide operations, assassination, hijackings, bombings o 
may involve aviation and other transportation and maritime interests. 
 
An area of concern for visitors to the Netherlands is crime.  Most cr 
Americans are limited to pick-pocketing and purse and luggage theft. 
automobiles and hotel rooms are not unknown.  Recently, theft of lapt 
increased, especially at Schiphol Airport and major train stations. 
small groups that target travelers.  They are determined and well-pra 
theft.  Official travelers have been victimized, losing personal or u 
computers, software and data.  Travelers are reminded that regulation 
the diplomatic pouch for shipment of classified equipment and informa 
 
Streets can be walked in relative safety but, as in any U.S. urban ar 
vigilance should be exercised especially after dark in the more popul 
Hague, Amsterdam and Rotterdam.  Red-light districts and public trans 
common locations for incidents of street crimes. 
 
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling a 
regularly monitor the Department?s Bureau of Consular Affairs Interne 
http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Cautions, Public 
and Travel Warnings can be found.  Up-to-date information on security 
obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free I the U.S., line at 1-31 
numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monda 
(except U.S. federal holidays). 
 
ARNALL