TREATIES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ACTS SERIES 17-227

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DEFENSE

Cooperation

Agreement Between the 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

and LITHUANIA

Signed at Vilnius January 17, 2017

with

Annex
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 LITHUANIA

 Defense: Cooperation

 Agreement signed at Vilnius January 17, 2017;

 Entered into force February 27, 2017.

 With annex.

 
AGREEMENT ON DEFENSE COOPERATION 


BETWEEN 


THE GOVERNMENT OF 


THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 


AND 


THE GOVERNMENT OF 


THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA 

CONTENTS 


I. 

II. 

III. 

IV. 

v. 

VI. 

VII. 

VIII. 

IX. 

x. 

XI. 

XII. 

XIII. 

XIV. 

xv. 

XVI. 

XVII. 

XVIII. 

XIX. 

XX. 

XXL 

XXII. 

XXIII. 

XXIV. 

XXV. 

XXVI. 

XXVII. 

XXVIII. 

XXIX. 

xxx. 

ANNEX A 

Preamble 

Scope and Purpose 

Definitions 

Access to and Use of Agreed Facilities and Areas 

Prepositioning of Defense Equipment, Supplies, and Materiel 

Property Ownership 

Security 

Entry and Exit 

Logistics Support 

Motor Vehicles 

Licenses 

Movement of Aircraft, Vessels, and Vehicles 

Criminal Jurisdiction 

Custody and Access 

Discipline 

Claims 

Official Tax Exemptions 

Personal Tax Exemptions 

Official Importation and Exportation 

Personal Importation and Exportation 

Customs Procedures 

Military Service Activities 

Military Post Offices 

Currency and Exchange 

Labor 

Contracting Procedures 

Status of Contractors 

Environmental Protection, Safety, and Health 

Utilities and Communications 

Implementation and Disputes 

Entry Into Force, Amendment, and Duration 

Agreed Facilities and Areas 

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The Government of the United States of America (the "United States") and the 

Government of the Republic of Lithuania ("Lithuania"), hereinafter referred to collectively as 

"the Parties" and individually as a "Party"; 

Cognizant of the rights and obligations deriving from the North Atlantic Treaty; 

Considering that U.S. forces, their dependents, and U.S. contractors may be present in the 

territory of the Republic of Lithuania and that the purpose of such presence of U.S. forces is to 

further the efforts of the Parties to promote peace and security in the areas of mutual interest and 

benefit, including to take part in common defense efforts; 

Acknowledging that the presence of U.S. forces contributes to strengthening the security 

and stability of the Republic of Lithuania and the region; 

Desiring to share in the responsibility of supporting those U.S. forces that may be present 

in the territory of the Republic of Lithuania; 

Recognizing the Agreement between the Parties to the North Atlantic Treaty Regarding 

the Status of their Forces, done at London on June 19, 1951, and entered into force August 23, 

1953 (the '"NA TO SOFA"), including its provision regarding separate arrangements 

supplementary to that Agreement; 

Recognizing the Agreement between the Department of Defense of the United States of 

America and the Ministry ofNational Defence of the Republic of Lithuania Regarding Logistic 

Support, Supplies and Services, signed at Stuttgart and Vilnius May 22 and 31, 2006, and 

entered into force May 31, 2006 (the "LSA"); 

Recognizing the Security Agreement between the Government of the United States of 

America and the Government of the Republic of Lithuania Concerning Security Measures for the 

Protection of Classified Military Information, signed at Vilnius November 21, 1995, and entered 

into force November 21, 1995 (the "Information Security Agreement"); 

Recognizing the need to enhance their common security, to contribute to international 

peace and stability, and to deepen cooperation in the areas of defense and security; and 

Desiring to conclude an agreement on the enhanced cooperation between the United 

States and Lithuania; 

Have agreed as follows: 

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ARTICLE I 


SCOPE AND PURPOSE 


This Agreement sets forth the framework for enhanced partnership and defense and security 

cooperation between the United States and Lithuania and supplements the terms and conditions 

set forth in the NATO SOFA that govern the presence of U.S. forces and their dependents in the 

territory of the Republic of Lithuania and, in specific situations indicated herein, the presence 

and activities of U.S. contractors in the Republic of Lithuania. 

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ARTICLE II 


DEFINITIONS 


For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms are hereunder defined: 

1. "U.S. forces" means the entity comprising the force and the civilian component, and all 

property, equipment, and materiel (including vehicles, vessels, and aircraft operated by or for the 

United States) of the U.S. Armed Forces present in the territory of the Republic of Lithuania. 

2. "Force" has the meaning set forth in Article I, paragraph 1 (a) of the NATO SOFA. 

3. Except as otherwise provided in Articles XII and XV of this Agreement, "civilian 

component" has the meaning set forth in Article I, paragraph l(b), of the NATO SOFA, and also 

includes: a) employees of non-Lithuanian, non-commercial organizations who are nationals of 

or ordinarily resident in the United States and who are not ordinarily resident in Lithuania, and 

who, solely for the purpose of contributing to the welfare, morale, or education of the U.S. 

forces, are accompanying those forces in the territory of the Republic of Lithuania; and b) 

dependents employed by the U.S. forces, including for the purposes of the military service 

activities contemplated in Articles XXI and XXII of this Agreement, and by the non-commercial 

organizations referred to in this paragraph. 

4. "U.S. contractors" means natural persons who are not citizens of nor ordinarily residents in 

the Republic of Lithuania, or legal entities, and their employees who are not citizens of nor 

ordinarily residents in the Republic of Lithuania, that are under contract or subcontract to the 

U.S. Department of Defense in connection with activities under this agreement. 

5. ''Dependent" has the meaning set forth in Article I, paragraph l(c) of the NATO SOFA, and 

also includes a family member of a member of the force or the civilian component who (a) is 

financially, legally, or for reasons of health dependent upon and supported by such member; (b) 

shares the quarters occupied by such member; and (c) is present in the territory of the Republic 

of Lithuania with the consent of the authorities of the force. 

6. ''Agreed Facilities and Areas" means such facilities and areas listed in Annex A of this 

Agreement, including buildings and structures, in the territory of the Republic of Lithuania 

owned by Lithuania and used by U.S. forces, U.S. contractors, dependents, and others as 

mutually agreed, with the consent of Lithuania. 

7. "Executive Agent" means the U.S. Department of Defense for the United States and the 

Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence for Lithuania, or their respective designees. 

8. "Official U.S. Information" means information that is owned by, produced for or by, or is 

subject to the control of the United States Government. 

9. ''Official duty" means any duty, service, or act required, or authorized to be done by statute, 

regulation, or order of a military superior or of the member of the civilian component issued in 

his or her supervisory capacity. Official duty is not meant to include all acts done by an 

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individual during the period while on duty, but is meant to apply only to acts that are required or 

authorized to be done as a function of that duty or service that the individual is performing. 

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ARTICLE III 


ACCESS TO AND USE OF AGREED FACILITIES AND AREAS 


1. U.S. forces, U.S. contractors, dependents, and others as mutually agreed, shall use the Agreed 

Facilities and Areas in accordance with this Agreement and with full respect for the sovereignty 

and laws of the Republic of Lithuania. U.S. forces, U.S. contractors, dependents, and others as 

mutually agreed are granted operational control of Agreed Facilities and Areas for visits; 

training; exercises; maneuvers; transit; support and related activities; refueling of aircraft; 

bunkering of vessels; landing and recovery of aircraft; temporary maintenance of vehicles, 

vessels, and aircraft; accommodation of personnel; communications; staging and deploying of 

forces and materiel; pre-positioning of equipment, supplies, and materiel; security assistance and 

cooperation activities; joint and combined training activities; humanitarian and disaster relief 

activities; contingency operations; construction in support of mutually agreed activities; and such 

other purposes as the Parties or their Executive Agents may agree, including those undertaken in 

the framework of the North Atlantic Treaty. Such Agreed Facilities and Areas provided by 

Lithuania may be designated as either for exclusive use by U.S. forces or for joint use by U.S. 

forces and Lithuanian Armed Forces. 

2. In furtherance of such activities and purposes, Lithuania authorizes U.S. forces to control 

entry to Agreed Facilities and Areas that have been provided for exclusive use by U.S. forces, 

and to coordinate entry with Lithuanian authorities at Agreed Facilities and Areas jointly used by 

U.S. forces and Lithuanian Armed Forces, for purposes of safety and security. 

3. When requested, the Lithuanian Executive Agent shall facilitate temporary access by U.S. 

forces and U.S. contractors to public land and facilities (including roads, railroads, ports, and 

airfields) that are not a part of an Agreed Facility and Area, including those owned or controlled 

by Lithuania or by municipalities, and to private land and facilities (including roads, ports, and 

airfields) for use in support of U.S. forces. 

4. In making Agreed Facilities and Areas available, and in the use of such facilities and areas, 

the Parties shall give due regard to operational and security concerns. 

5. Lithuania shall furnish, without rental or similar costs to U.S. forces, all Agreed Facilities and 

Areas, including those jointly used by U.S. forces and Lithuanian Armed Forces. 

6. U.S. forces and U.S. contractors may undertake construction activities on, and make 

alterations and improvements to, Agreed Facilities and Areas in furtherance of the activities and 

purposes set forth in Article III, paragraph 1 of this Agreement. U.S. forces shall consult, 

according to mutually agreed procedures, with the competent authorities of Lithuania on issues 

regarding such construction, alterations, and improvements based on the Parties' shared intent 

that the technical requirements and construction standards of any such projects undertaken by or 

on behalf of U.S. forces should be consistent with the requirements and standards of both Parties. 

U.S. forces may carry out such construction, alterations, and improvements with members ofthe 

force. 

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7. U.S. forces shall be responsible for the construction and development costs for Agreed 

Facilities and Areas provided for the exclusive use of U.S. forces, and for the operations and 

maintenance costs thereof, unless otherwise agreed. 

8. The Parties shall be responsible on the basis of proportionate use for the operations and 

maintenance costs of Agreed Facilities and Areas provided for joint use, or otherwise used 

jointly by U.S. forces and Lithuanian Armed Forces, unless otherwise agreed by their Executive 

Agents. 

9. Funding of construction projects undertaken by U.S. forces shall be in accordance with U.S. 

laws and regulations pertaining to the expenditure of funds. 

10. The Executive Agent for Lithuania shall facilitate the efforts of U.S. forces in these 

undertakings by obtaining the necessary Lithuanian authorizations and permits and completing 

any other internal Lithuanian requirements for such construction, alterations, and improvements, 

performed by or on behalf of U.S. forces. On request, the U.S. forces or U.S. contractors shall 

expeditiously provide information required to obtain these authorizations and permits. 

11. The Parties shall cooperate on planning regarding the use and development around and 

adjacent to Agreed Facilities and Areas to ensure the implementation of this Agreement over the 

long term. 

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ARTICLE IV 


PREPOSITIONING OF DEFENSE EQUIPMENT, 


SUPPLIES, AND MATERIEL 


1. U.S. forces may transport, preposition, and store defense equipment, supplies, and materiel 

("prepositioned materiel") at Agreed Facilities and Areas, and at other locations as mutually 

agreed. U.S. forces shall notify, in advance, Lithuanian Armed Forces regarding the types, 

quantities, and delivery schedules of such prepositioned materiel that U.S. forces intend to 

transport or preposition in the territory of the Republic of Lithuania, as well as regarding the U.S. 

contractors who will make such deliveries. 

2. The prepositioned materiel of U.S. forces and the facilities designated for storage of such 

prepositioned materiel shall be for the exclusive use of U.S. forces. U.S. forces shall have 

exclusive control over the access to, use of, and disposition of such prepositioned materiel and 

shall have the unencumbered right to remove such prepositioned materiel at any time from the 

territory of the Republic of Lithuania. 

3. U.S. forces and U.S. contractors shall have unimpeded access to and use of storage facilities 

for all matters related to the prepositioning and storage of prepositioned materiel, including 

delivery, management, inspection, use, maintenance, and removal of such prepositioned materiel, 

regardless of whether these storage facilities are Agreed Facilities and Areas. Aircraft, vehicles, 

and vessels operated by or for U.S. forces shall have access to aerial ports and seaports of the 

Republic of Lithuania and other locations, as agreed, for the delivery to, storage and maintenance 

in, and removal from the territory of the Republic of Lithuania of U.S. forces' prepositioned 

materiel. 

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ARTICLE V 


PROPERTY OWNERSHIP 


1. All buildings, non-relocatable structures, and assemblies affixed to the land in Agreed 

Facilities and Areas, including those altered or improved by U.S. forces, remain the property of 

Lithuania. All such buildings, structures, and assemblies constructed by the U.S. forces become 

the property of Lithuania, once constructed, but shall be used by U.S. forces until no longer 

needed by U.S. forces. 

2. U.S. forces shall return as the sole and unencumbered property of Lithuania any Agreed 

Facility or Area, or any portion thereof, including buildings, non-relocatable structures, and 

assemblies constructed by U.S. forces once no longer used by U.S. forces, provided that the 

United States shall incur no expense to do so. The Parties or their Executive Agents shall consult 

regarding the terms of return of any Agreed Facility or Area, including compensation for the 

residual value of improvements or construction made by the United States. 

3. The U.S. forces and U.S. contractors shall retain title to all equipment, materiel, supplies, 

relocatable structures, and other movable property they have imported into or acquired within the 

territory of the Republic of Lithuania in connection with this Agreement until such time as they 

surrender title. 

4. The Parties or their designees may consult regarding the possible transfer or purchase of U.S. 

forces' equipment determined to be excess to the needs of the United States, as may be 

authorized by U.S. law and regulations. 

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ARTICLE VI 


SECURITY 


1. Lithuania shall take such measures as are necessary to ensure the protection, safety, and 

security of U.S. forces, U.S. contractors, dependents, and prepositioned materiel, and the 

protection and security of official U.S. information. In furtherance of this responsibility, 

Lithuanian and U.S. military authorities shall cooperate closely to ensure that security and 

protection is provided. 

2. Lithuania hereby authorizes U.S. forces to exercise all rights and authorities necessary for 

U.S. forces' use, operation, defense, or control of Agreed Facilities and Areas, including taking 

appropriate measures to maintain or restore order and to protect U.S. forces, U.S. contractors, 

and dependents. The United States intends to coordinate such measures and shall coordinate 

force protection plans with the appropriate authorities of Lithuania. 

3. The Parties mutually agree that Lithuania retains primary responsibility for security outside of 

Agreed Facilities and Areas. 

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ARTICLE VII 


ENTRY AND EXIT 


1. Lithuania shall not require countersignature of movement orders under Article III, paragraph 

2(b) of the NATO SOFA. 

2. In accordance with the NA TO SOFA, Lithuania shall not require passports or visas for entry 

into and departures from the Republic of Lithuania for members of the force holding the required 

personal identity card and a valid movement order. For entry into and departure from the 

territory of the Republic of Lithuania, it shall be sufficient for members of the civilian 

component, dependents, and U.S. contractors to be in possession of a valid U.S. Department of 

Defense identification card, movement order, or certificate issued by the competent authority of 

the United States indicating their status as members of the civilian component, dependents, or 

U.S. contractors, and a valid passport. The competent authorities of Lithuania shall make any 

annotations required by Lithuanian law in the passports of members of the civilian component, 

U.S. contractors, and dependents. 

3. U.S. forces, U.S. contractors, and dependents shall be exempt from regulations governing the 

registration and control of aliens. 

4. Should a member of the U.S. forces die or leave the territory of the Republic of Lithuania on 

transfer, the dependents of such member shall continue to be accorded the status of dependents 

under this Agreement for a period of 90 days after such death or transfer. In cases where 

dependent children are enrolled in education facilities in the territory of the Republic of 

Lithuania prior to the member's death or transfer, the dependents shall continue to be accorded 

the status of dependents for a period of not less than 30 calendar days after the end of the school 

year or termination of enrollment. 

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ARTICLE VIII 


LOGISTICS SUPPORT 


1. Lithuania shall use best efforts, considering its internal national requirements and available 

capabilities, to provide to U.S. forces, upon request, logistics support to conduct activities under 

this Agreement. 

2. As appropriate, such logistics support shall be provided and reimbursement made in 

accordance with the LSA, or successor agreements, unless otherwise agreed. 

3. For any logistic support not addressed by paragraph 2 of this Article, U.S. forces and U.S. 

contractors shall pay reasonable costs for logistics support requested and received. In this 

regard, Lithuania shall accord to the U.S. forces treatment no less favorable than is accorded to 

the Lithuanian Armed Forces, including charging the U.S. forces and U.S. contractors rates no 

less favorable than those paid by the Lithuanian Armed Forces for similar logistics support, less 

taxes, fees, or similar charges. 

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ARTICLE IX 


MOTOR VEHICLES 


I. Lithuanian authorities shall honor the registration and licensing by U.S. military and civilian 

authorities of motor vehicles and trailers of the U.S. forces, U.S. contractors, and dependents. 

Upon the request of U.S. military authorities, Lithuanian authorities shall issue without charge 

military license plates for U.S. forces' official, non-tactical vehicles in accordance with 

procedures established for the Lithuanian Armed Forces, and license plates that are 

indistinguishable from those issued to the Lithuanian population at large for private motor 

vehicles of the members of the U.S. forces, U.S. contractors and dependents. The requirements 

for the registration of motor vehicles set in the national laws and regulations of the Republic of 

Lithuania shall not apply. 

2. U.S. military authorities shall take adequate safety measures with respect to motor vehicles 

and trailers registered and licensed by them or used by U.S. forces in the territory of the Republic 

of Lithuania. 

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ARTICLEX 


LICENSES 


1. A license or other permit issued by U.S. authorities to a member of the U.S. forces or a U.S. 

contractor, empowering the holder to operate vehicles, vessels, or aircraft of the force shall be 

valid for such operation within the territory of the Republic of Lithuania. 

2. Lithuanian authorities shall accept as valid, without a driving test or fee, driving licenses 

issued by the United States, its States, or political subdivisions for the operation of private motor 

vehicles by members of the U.S. forces and their dependents, and U.S. contractors, provided the 

holder of the driver's license is 18 years or older. International drivers' licenses shall not be 

required. 

3. Lithuania shall not require members of the U.S. forces or U.S. contractors to obtain 

professional licenses issued by Lithuania in relation to the provision of services provided as part 

of their official or contractual duties to U.S. forces and their dependents, or U.S. contractors, as 

well as to other persons as mutually agreed. 

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ARTICLE XI 


MOVEMENT OF AIRCRAFT, VESSELS, AND VEHICLES 


l. Vehicles and vessels operated by or exclusively for U.S. forces may enter, exit, and move 

freely within the territory of the Republic of Lithuania with respect for the relevant rules of land 

and maritime safety and movement, including respect for private property and identified 

restricted areas. U.S. Government aircraft and civil aircraft that are at the time operating 

exclusively under contract to the U.S. Department of Defense are authorized to over-fly, conduct 

aerial refueling, land, and take off within the territory of the Republic of Lithuania, with respect 

for the relevant rules of air safety and navigation. U.S. Government aircraft, vessels, and vehicles 

shall be free from boarding and inspection without the consent of U.S. authorities. 

2. The competent authorities of the Parties shall cooperate regarding procedures for U.S. 

transportation of arms, heavy equipment, and hazardous materials within the territory of the 

Republic of Lithuania. 

3. U.S. Government aircraft and civil aircraft that are at the time operating exclusively under 

contract to the U.S. Department of Defense shall not be subject to payment of air navigation fees, 

dues, or other charges (such as overflight, en route, or terminal navigation fees), and such aircraft 

shall not be subject to payment of landing or parking fees at government-owned and operated 

airfields in the Republic of Lithuania. Vessels owned or operated by or exclusively for U.S. 

forces shall not be subject to payment of pilotage or port fees, lighterage charges, harbor dues, or 

similar charges at government-owned and operated ports in the Republic of Lithuania. U.S. 

forces and U.S. contractors operating on behalf of U.S. forces shall pay reasonable charges for 

services requested and received, at rates no less favorable than those paid by the Lithuanian 

Armed Forces less taxes and similar charges. 

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ARTICLE XII 


CRIMINAL JURISDICTION 


1. Lithuania recognizes the particular importance of U.S. military authorities' disciplinary 

control over members of the U.S. forces and the effect that such control has on operational 

readiness. Therefore, at the request of the United States and in furtherance of its commitment to 

mutual defense, Lithuania hereby exercises its sovereign discretion to waive its primary right to 

exercise criminal jurisdiction as provided by NA TO SOFA Article VII, paragraph 3( c ). In 

specific cases of particular importance to the Republic of Lithuania, Lithuanian authorities may 

withdraw the waiver by providing a statement in writing to the competent U.S. military 

authorities at any time, but not later than 21 days after receipt of the notification described in 

paragraph 2 of this Article. Lithuanian authorities may also submit a statement prior to receipt of 

such notification. 

2. Subject to any particular arrangements which may be made for minor offenses, U.S. forces 

shall notify the competent Lithuanian authorities of each case falling under the provisions of 

paragraph l of this Article. 

3. Whenever a member of the force or civilian component, or a dependent, is prosecuted by 

Lithuanian authorities, jurisdiction shall be exercised by Lithuanian non-military courts of 

general jurisdiction. 

4. Members ofthe force or civilian component, and dependents shall not be tried in absentia 

without their consent unless they have wrongfully avoided appearance before the court after 

properly receiving notice of the date oftrial or they have improperly absented themselves from 

United States military authority. 

5. For purposes of determining whether an alleged criminal offense has arisen out of any act or 

omission done in the performance of official duty by a member of the U.S. forces under NATO 

SOFA Article VII, paragraph 3(a)(ii), certification by the highest appropriate military authority 

of the United States in the Republic of Lithuania that such act or omission was done in the 

performance of official duty shall constitute a conclusive determination of the fact. In those cases 

where the judicial authorities of Lithuania believe the circumstances of the case require review of 

the official duty certification, the authorities of Lithuania and the United States shall consult 

immediately. The authorities of Lithuania retain the option of requesting confirmation from the 

next higher U.S. military echelon. 

6. For purposes of this Article, the term "civilian component" shall exclude citizens of the 

Republic of Lithuania and persons ordinarily resident in the territory of the Republic of 

Lithuania. 

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ARTICLE XIII 


CUSTODY AND ACCESS 


1. Lithuanian authorities shall notify U.S. military authorities immediately when a member of 

the U.S. forces, or a dependent, is arrested or detained by Lithuanian authorities. U.S. military 

authorities shall have prompt access to any such individual whenever requested, and shall be 

permitted to be present during all proceedings, including interrogations of such member or 

dependent by Lithuanian authorities. 

2. A member of the U.S. forces, or a dependent, under investigation or pending trial by 

Lithuanian authorities shall remain under the control of U.S. military authorities, if such military 

authorities so request, until the conclusion of all related judicial proceedings (including appellate 

proceedings). In such cases, a request shall be made only if U.S. military authorities certify that 

they are able to assure the appearance of the member of the U.S. forces, or dependent, before 

Lithuanian authorities in any proceedings that may require the presence of such person. In the 

event Lithuanian judicial proceedings are not completed within one year of their commencement, 

U.S. military authorities shall be relieved of any obligations under this paragraph. This period of 

time may be extended in exceptional circumstances as agreed to by U.S. military authorities and 

appropriate Lithuanian authorities. 

3. Any period of time spent in restraint exercised by Lithuanian authorities or custody exercised 

by U.S. military authorities shall be credited against any sentence to confinement eventually 

adjudged in the same case. 

4. Except as otherwise agreed by the Parties, confinement imposed by a Lithuanian court upon a 

member of the U.S. forces, or a dependent, shall be served in one or more Lithuanian penal 

institutions designated for such purposes by the Parties. Lithuanian authorities shall permit U.S. 

military authorities to visit such persons outside of regular visiting hours and to provide such 

persons with assistance, including for their health, welfare, and morale, such as clothing, food, 

bedding, medical and dental care, and religious counseling upon coordination with appropriate 

Lithuanian officials. Lithuanian authorities shall permit family members to visit such persons in 

accordance with regular visiting hours and as also may be agreed by special arrangement, and to 

provide such persons with assistance, including for their health, welfare, and morale, such as 

clothing, food, bedding, medical and dental care, and religious counseling upon coordination 

with appropriate Lithuanian officials. 

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ARTICLE XIV 


DISCIPLINE 


U.S. military authorities shall be responsible for the maintenance of discipline over U.S. forces 

and may establish military police units in the Agreed Facilities and Areas where U.S. forces are 

located. U.S. military authorities may also authorize the use of such units in communities near 

military facilities and areas where U.S. forces are located, in coordination with Lithuanian 

officials. 

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ARTICLE XV 


CLAIMS 


I. Members of the force and the civilian component shall not be subject to any proceedings for 

civil claims or administrative penalties arising out of acts or omissions attributable to such 

persons done in the performance of their official duties. Such claims may be presented to the 

appropriate Lithuanian authorities and processed according to the provisions contained in NA TO 

SOFA, Article VIII. 

2. For purposes of this Article, the term "civilian component" shall include all persons, 

regardless of their nationality or place of residence, who are U.S. Government employees acting 

in the performance of official duty as assigned by the U.S. forces, but shall not include U.S. 

contractors, other contractors and employees of contractors, or non-commercial organizations, 

regardless of their nationality or place of residence. 

3. Members of the force and the civilian component shall not suffer default judgments or actions 

prejudicial to their interests when official duties or duly authorized absences temporarily prevent 

their attendance at non-criminal proceedings. 

4. For purposes of determining whether potential civil liability has arisen out of any act or 

omission done in the performance of official duty by a member of the force or the civilian 

component, certification by the highest appropriate U.S. military authority in the Republic of 

Lithuania that such act or omission was done in the performance of official duty shall constitute 

a conclusive determination of the fact. 

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ARTICLE XVI 


OFFICIAL TAX EXEMPTIONS 


1. With respect to value added taxes ("VAT''), sales taxes, use taxes, excise taxes, or similar or 

successor taxes, an exemption shall apply to purchases by or for U.S. forces of materiel, supplies, 

services, equipment, and other property (a) acquired for the ultimate use by U.S. forces; (b) to be 

consumed in the performance of a contract with or on behalf of U.S. forces; or ( c) to be 

incorporated into articles or facilities used by U.S. forces. U.S. forces shall provide to competent 

Lithuanian authorities a mutually agreed appropriate certification that such materiel, supplies, 

services, equipment, and other property are for U.S. forces. 

2. The exemption shall be applied at the point of purchase, ifthe transaction is accompanied by 

the appropriate certification referred to in paragraph 1 above. In the case of goods subject to 

excise tax, the excise exemption shall be applied at the point of purchase only ifthe goods are 

acquired from a tax warehouse and the transaction is accompanied by the appropriate 

certification referenced above. In all other cases, the exemption shall be granted by 

reimbursement or as mutually agreed otherwise. 

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ARTICLE XVII 


PERSONAL TAX EXEMPTIONS 


1. Members of the U.S. forces and dependents shall not be liable to pay any tax, fee, license 

charge, or similar charges, including VAT, in the territory of the Republic of Lithuania on the 

ownership, possession, use, transfer between themselves, or transfer in connection with death of 

their tangible movable property imported into the Republic of Lithuania or acquired there for 

their own personal use. The exemption shall be applied in accordance with procedures mutually 

agreed. Members of the U.S. forces and dependents who possess or use sound and television 

broadcast receiving apparatus and Internet-capable devices in the territory of the Republic of 

Lithuania shall be exempt from taxes, fees, license charges, or similar charges related to such use 

or possession. Motor vehicles owned by members of the U.S. forces and dependents shall be 

exempt from Lithuanian road taxes, registration or license fees, and similar charges, but not from 

the payment of tolls for the use of roads, bridges, and tunnels paid by members of the general 

public. 

2. With regard to taxation of income, provisions of the NATO SOFA and the Convention 

between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of 

Lithuania for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with 

Respect to Taxes on Income done at Washington on January 15, 1998, shall apply according to 

their terms, as shall applicable domestic law in force in both States, unless this Agreement 

provides otherwise. 

3. The exemption from taxes on income provided by NATO SOFA, Article X, shall also apply 

to income received by members of the U.S. forces, dependents, and U.S. contractors from 

employment with the organizations referred to in Article II, paragraph 3, and activities addressed 

in Articles XXI and XXII of this Agreement, and from sources outside the Republic of 

Lithuania. 

4. Except as provided in Article XXIV of this Agreement the provisions of Lithuanian laws and 

regulations pertaining to the obligation of an employer or self-employed individual to withhold 

or prepay income taxes and social security contributions shall not be applicable to income 

exempt from taxation in the Republic of Lithuania. 

5. Reimbursement upon exportation is not precluded under this Article. 

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ARTICLE XVIII 


OFFICIAL IMPORT A TI ON AND EXPORTATION 


1. With reference to NATO SOFA, Article XI, materiel, supplies, equipment, and other property 

(a) imported by the U.S. forces, (b) which are for the ultimate use by or for the U.S. forces, 

including to support military service activities provided for in Articles XXI and XXII of this 

Agreement, ( c) are to be used or consumed in the performance of a contract with or on behalf of 

the U.S. forces, or (d) are to be incorporated into articles or facilities used by the U.S. forces, 

shall be permitted entry into the Republic of Lithuania. Such entry shall be free from duties, 

import or registration fees, and other similar charges, including but not limited to use taxes, 

excise taxes, and VAT. The Parties shall cooperate as necessary to ensure that the quantities of 

materiel, supplies, equipment, and other property imported are reasonable. U.S. forces shall 

provide the Lithuanian authorities an appropriate certificate that such materiel, supplies, 

equipment, and other property qualify for the exemption under the terms of this paragraph. 

Deposit of the certificate (as provided for in NATO SOFA, Article XI, paragraph 4) shall be 

accepted by Lithuanian customs authorities instead of a customs declaration of the items. When 

materiel, supplies, equipment, and other property are imported by contractors under the terms of 

this paragraph, U.S. forces shall require the contractors to use the items exclusively for the 

execution of U.S. forces' contracts. 

2. The materiel, supplies, equipment, and other property referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article 

shall be exempt from any tax or other charge that would otherwise be assessed upon such 

property after its importation or acquisition. 

3. The exportation from the Republic of Lithuania of the materiel, supplies, equipment, and 

other property referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be exempt from Lithuanian export 

duties. 

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ARTICLE XIX 


PERSONAL IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION 


1. U.S. forces, dependents, and U.S. contractors may import their personal effects, furniture, one 

private motor vehicle per person 18 years or older, and other goods intended for their personal or 

domestic use or consumption free of customs duty and taxes during their assignment in the 

territory of the Republic of Lithuania. This privilege shall apply not only to goods that are the 

property of such persons but also to goods sent to them by way of gift or delivered to them in 

fulfillment of contracts concluded with persons not domiciled in the Republic of Lithuania in 

accordance with mutually agreed procedures. Such imports may not exceed reasonable amounts 

for personal use and must not indicate, by their nature or quantity, that the goods are being 

imported for commercial reasons. 

2. The goods referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article and other goods acquired free of taxes 

and/or duties may not be sold or otherwise transferred to persons in the Republic of Lithuania 

who are not entitled to import such goods duty free, unless such transfer is approved by the 

appropriate Lithuanian authorities. Such approval shall not be required for gifts to charity. 

Payment of any taxes due as the result of transactions with persons not entitled to import such 

goods shall be the responsibility of the ultimate recipient of such goods. Members of the U.S. 

forces, dependents, and U.S. contractors may freely transfer property referred to in paragraph 1 

of this Article between themselves, and such transfers shall be free of tax and/or duty. U.S. 

forces shall maintain records of these transfers of tax or duty free merchandise. Lithuanian 

authorities shall accept duly filed police reports as conclusive proof that duty and tax free goods 

of members ofthe U.S. forces, dependents, and U.S. contractors have been stolen, which shall 

relieve the individuals of any liability for payment of the tax or duty. 

3. Members ofthe U.S. forces, dependents, and U.S. contractors may re-export (or export) free 

of export duties or charges, any goods imported (or acquired) by them into the Republic of 

Lithuania during their period of duty. 

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ARTICLE XX 


CUSTOMS PROCEDURES 


1. Lithuania shall take all appropriate measures to ensure the smooth and rapid clearance of 

imports and exports contemplated under this Agreement. Any customs inspection shall take 

place expeditiously. 

2. Customs inspections under this Agreement shall be carried out in accordance with procedures 

mutually agreed between the appropriate Lithuanian authorities and U.S. forces. Any customs 

inspection by Lithuanian customs authorities of incoming or outgoing personal property of 

members of U.S. forces or dependents shall be conducted when the property is delivered to or 

picked up from the individual's residence or in accordance with mutually agreed procedures. 

3. U.S. forces' classified information may be imported into and exported from the Republic of 

Lithuania without being subjected to a customs inspection. "Classified information" has the 

meaning set forth in Article 3 of, and shall be handled in accordance with the terms of, the 

Information Security Agreement, or successor agreements. 

4. U.S. military authorities shall establish the necessary measures at facilities where U.S. forces 

are located to prevent abuses ofthe rights granted under the customs provisions of the NATO 

SOFA and this Agreement. U.S. military authorities and Lithuanian authorities shall cooperate 

in the investigation of any alleged customs violations. 

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ARTICLEXXI 


MILITARY SERVICE ACTIVITIES 


1. U.S. forces may establish military service exchanges, commissaries, other sales outlets, open 

messes, social and educational centers, and recreational service areas in the Republic of 

Lithuania at mutually agreed locations for use by members of the U.S. forces, dependents, and 

other authorized personnel as mutually agreed. U.S. military authorities may operate and 

maintain the foregoing military service activities directly or through contract with other 

organizations. No license, permit, inspection, or other regulatory control shall be required by 

Lithuania for these military service activities. 

2. U.S. forces may enter into contracts with financial institutions to operate banking and other 

financial activities in the Republic of Lithuania forthe exclusive use of U.S. forces, U.S. 

contractors, and dependents. 

3. The activities and organizations referred to in this Article shall be accorded the same fiscal 

and customs exemptions granted to the U.S. forces. Such activities and organizations shall be 

maintained and operated in accordance with applicable U.S. regulations. Such activities and 

organizations shall not be required to collect or pay taxes or other fees for activities related to 

their operations. 

4. U.S. forces shall adopt appropriate measures to prevent the sale of goods and property 

imported into or acquired in the territory of the Republic of Lithuania by the activities and 

organizations referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article to persons who are not authorized 

to patronize such activities or organizations. 

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ARTICLE XXII 


MILITARY POST OFFICES 


I. The United States may establish, maintain, and operate military post offices for use by U.S. 

forces, dependents, and U.S. contractors. 

2. Mail posted at such post offices may bear U.S. stamps. 

3. U.S. forces' official mail shall be exempt from inspection, search, or seizure. 

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ARTICLE XXIII 


CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE 


1. U.S. forces shall have the right to import, export, and use U.S. currency or instruments 

expressed in the currency of the United States in any amount. 

2. U.S. military authorities may distribute to or exchange for members of the U.S. forces, and 

dependents currency of, and instruments denominated in the currency valid in: 

(a) the United States; 

(b) the Republic of Lithuania; 

(c) the Euro zone; and 

(d) any other country, to the extent required for the purpose of authorized travel, including 

travel on leave. 

3. Members of the U.S. forces and dependents may: 

(a) Import and export U.S. currency and instruments denominated in currency of the U.S.; 

and 

(b) Export from the Republic of Lithuania any currency, and instruments denominated in any 

such currency, provided that such U.S. personnel or dependents have either imported 

such currency or instruments into the Republic of Lithuania, or received such currency or 

instruments from U.S. forces. 

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ARTICLE XXIV 


LABOR 


1. U.S. forces and organizations conducting those military service activities described in Articles 

XXI and XXII of this Agreement may recruit and employ dependents, as well as persons 

authorized to be employed in the territory of the Republic of Lithuania, and may administer those 

employees in accordance with this Article. Dependents shall not be required to possess a work 

permit. 

2. Terms and conditions of employment shall be set by the U.S. forces and such organizations in 

accordance with applicable U.S. law and regulations, taking into consideration prevailing wages 

and the provisions of labor legislation of the Republic of Lithuania, including state social 

insurance contributions. Such terms and conditions shall be made available to prospective 

employees as part of the application for employment process. Wages and salaries, 

supplementary payments, and increases in such payments shall be in accordance with U.S. law 

and regulations. State social insurance contributions for local civilian employees shall be paid in 

accordance with mutually agreed procedures. Local civilian employees employed by U.S. forces 

shall not have the right to strike. 

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ARTICLEXXV 


CONTRACTING PROCEDURES 


I. U.S. forces may contract for any materiel, supplies, equipment, and services (including 

construction) to be furnished or undertaken in the Republic of Lithuania without restriction as to 

choice of contractor, supplier, or person who provides such materiel, supplies, equipment, or 

services. Such contracts shall be solicited, awarded, and administered in accordance with U.S. 

laws and regulations. 

2. Lithuania shall accord to U.S. forces treatment in the matter of procurement of goods, 

services, and utilities no less favorable than is accorded to the Lithuanian Armed Forces. 

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ARTICLE XXVI 


STATUS OF CONTRACTORS 


U.S. contractors shall be exempt from Lithuanian laws and regulations with respect to the terms 

and conditions of their employment to perform work under contracts with U.S. forces, and with 

respect to the licensing and registration of businesses and corporations solely with regard to the 

provision of goods and services to U.S. forces in the Republic of Lithuania. Such contractors 

also shall be exempt from all corporate and excise taxes arising solely from the delivery to U.S. 

forces of goods or services, or from construction of facilities for U.S. forces. Such contractors 

also shall not be subject to any form of income or profits tax by Lithuania or its political 

subdivisions on that portion of its income or profits derived from a contract or subcontract with 

U.S. forces. 

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ARTICLE XXVII 


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, SAFETY, AND HEALTH 


1. The Parties intend to implement this Agreement in a manner consistent with the protection of 

the natural environment and human health and safety. The United States confirms its intent to 

respect relevant Lithuanian environmental, health, and safety laws in the execution of its 

policies. Lithuania confirms its policy to implement environmental, health, and safety laws, 

regulations, and standards with due regard for the health and safety of U.S. forces, dependents, 

and U.S. contractors. The competent authorities of the Parties intend to consult in matters 

relating to the environment, human health, and safety. 

2. To assist in the environmentally sound management of hazardous wastes, Lithuania shall 

designate an entity as the competent authority for the purpose of required notifications under the 

Basel Convention on the Control ofTransboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their 

Disposal done at Basel on March 22, 1989, and any implementing legislation. U.S. forces shall 

provide the information required for Lithuania to comply with its obligations. 

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ARTICLE XXVIII 


UTILITIES AND COMMUNICATIONS 


1. U.S. forces and U.S. contractors shall be allowed to use water, electricity, and other public 

utilities on terms and conditions, including rates or charges, no less favorable than those 

available to Lithuanian Armed Forces or the Government of the Republic of Lithuania in like 

circumstances, free from taxes or other government fees or charges. U.S. forces' costs shall be 

equal to their pro rata share of the use of such utilities. 

2. The Parties recognize that it may be necessary for U.S. forces to use the radio spectrum. The 

United States shall be allowed to operate its own telecommunication systems (as 

"telecommunication" is defined in the 1992 Constitution and Convention of the International 

Telecommunication Union). This shall include the right to utilize such means and services as 

required to ensure full ability to operate telecommunication systems, and the right to use all 

necessary radio spectrum for this purpose. U.S. forces, in the interest of avoiding mutually 

disruptive interference, shall coordinate with Lithuania's Executive Agent concerning the use of 

frequencies, unless urgent operational requirements do not permit such coordination. Use of the 

radio spectrum shall be free of cost to the United States. 

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ARTICLE XXIX 


IMPLEMENTATION AND DISPUTES 


1. All obligations under this Agreement are subject to the availability of appropriated funds 

authorized for these purposes. 

2. As appropriate, the Parties or their Executive Agents may enter into implementing 

arrangements to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. 

3. The Parties or their Executive Agents shall meet annually at a mutually determined location 

to consult on the defense relationship, activities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement, and 

other matters of mutual interest. 

4. The Executive Agents shall consult as necessary, but not less often than annually, to ensure 

the proper implementation of this Agreement. The Executive Agents shall develop procedures 

for consultation between their respective staffs on all matters concerning the effective 

implementation of this Agreement. 

5. Disputes shall be resolved at the lowest level possible and, as necessary, elevated to the 

Executive Agents for consideration and resolution. Those disputes that cannot be resolved by 

the Executive Agents shall be referred to the Parties for consultation and resolution, as 

appropriate. 

6. Disputes and other matters subject to consultation under this Agreement shall not be referred 

to any national court, or to any international court, tribunal, or similar body or to any other third 

party for settlement. 

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ARTICLEXXX 


ENTRY INTO FORCE, AMENDMENT, AND DURATION 


I. This Agreement shall enter into force on the date of the later note in an exchange of notes 

between the Parties indicating that each Party has completed its internal procedures necessary for 

entry into force of this Agreement. 

2. Upon entry into force, this Agreement shall supersede the Agreement Between the 

Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Lithuania 

Regarding Access to and Use of Facilities and Areas Located Within the Republic of Lithuania, 

effected by exchange of notes at Vilnius, June 15 and June 18, 2015. 

3. This Agreement, including its duration, may be amended by written agreement of the Parties. 

Any amendments shall enter into force according to procedure defined in paragraph I of this 

Article. 

4. This Agreement shall have an initial term of ten years. After the initial term, it shall continue 

in force, but may be terminated by either Party upon one year's written notice to the other Party 

through diplomatic channels. 

5. Annex A appended to this Agreement shall form an integral part of this Agreement and may 

be amended by written agreement of the Parties. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, being duly authorized by their respective 

Governments, have signed this Agreement. 

DONE at yj lVi\1J) , this fT day ofJ~, 2017, in duplicate, in the 

English and Lithuanian languages, both texts being equallyauthtic. 

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA: 

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ANNEX A 

Agreed Facilities and Areas 

• Klaipeda Training Area 

• Pabrade Training Area 

• Rukla Military Garrison 

• Gaiziiinai Training Area 

• Siauliai Air Base 

• Mumaiciai Storage Facility 

• Marijampole Supply Center 

• Kazl4 Ruda Training Area and Military Garrison 

• Zapalskiai Storage Facility 

• LinkaiCiai Supply Center/Storage Facility 

• Panevezys, Pajuostis Former Air Base 

• Kaunas Special Operations Forces (SOF) Military Installations 

• SOF Vilnius Training Center 

• Other National Defence System facilities and areas as mutually agreed 

36 

JUNGTINIT) AMERIKOS V ALSTIJT) VYRIAUSYBES 


IR 


LIETUVOS RESPUBLIKOS VYRIAUSYBES 


SUSIT ARIMAS 


DEL BENDRADARBIA VIMO GYNYBOS SRITY JE 


Turinys 

Preambule 

I. Taikymo sritis ir tikslas 

II. ApibreZtys 

III. Galimybe patekti i infrastruktiiros objektus ir zonas, 

del kuri4 susitariama, ir jais naudotis 

IV. ISankstinis gynybos irangos, atsarg4 ir materialini4 istekli4 

ISdestymas 

V. Nuosavybe 

VI. Saugumas 

VII. Atvykimas ir isvykimas 

VIII. Logistine parama 

IX. Transporto priemones 

x. Pafymejimai 

XI. Orlaivi4, laiv4 ir transporto priemoni4 judejimas 

XII. Baudziamoji jurisdikcija 

XIII. Sulaikymas ir galimybe palaikyti rysius 

XIV. Drausme 

xv. Ieskiniai 

XVI. Tamybinems reikmems taikomos mokestines isimtys 

XVII. Asmeninems reikmems taikomos mokestines isimtys 

XVIII. Ivezimas ir isvezimas tarnybiniais tikslais 

XIX. Ivezimas ir isvezimas asmeniniais tikslais 

XX. Muitines procediiros 

XXL Karines tamybos veikla 

XXII. Karinio pasto skyriai 

XX III. Valiuta ir jos keitimas 

XXIV. ldarbinimas 

xxv. Sutarci4 sudarymo procediiros 

XXVI. Rangov4 statusas 

XXVII. Aplinkos apsauga, sauga ir sveikata 

XXVIII. Komunalines paslaugos ir rysiai 

XXIX. {gyvendinimas ir ginc4 sprendimas 

XXX. Susitarimo isigaliojimas, pakeitimai ir galiojimo trukme 

A PRIEDAS Infrastruktiiros objektai ir zonos, de! kuri4 susitariama 
2 


Jungtini4 Amerikos Valstij4 Vyriausybe (toliau - Jungtines Valstijos) ir Lietuvos 

Respublikos Vyriausybe (toliau - Lietuva), toliau abi kartu vadinamos Salimis, o kiekviena 

atskirai - Salimi, 

suvokdamos savo teises ir jsipareigojimus pagal Siaures Atlanto sutartj; 

atsizvelgdamos j tai, kad JAV karines pajegos, j4 islaikytiniai ir JA V rangovai gali 

biiti Lietuvos Respublikos teritorijoje ir kad tokio JA V karini4 pajeg4 buvimo tikslas yra 

remti Sali4 pastangas palaikyti taik<i ir saugum<i abiem Salims svarbiose ir naudingose 

srityse, jskaitant dalyvavim<i vykdant bendras gynybos uzduotis; 

pripazindamos, kad JA V karini4 pajeg4 buvimas padeda stiprinti Lietuvos 

Respublikos ir regiono saugum<i ir stabilum<i; 

noredamos dalytis atsakomybe uz paramos minetoms JAV karinems pajegoms, 

kurios gali biiti Lietuvos Respublikos teritorijoje, teikim<i; 

pripazindamos 1951 m. birzelio 19 d. Londone pasirasyt<i ir 1953 m. rugpjiicio 23 d. 

jsigaliojusj Siaures Atlanto sutarties Sali4 susitarim<i de! j4 karini4 pajeg4 statuso (to Jiau ­

NATO SOFA), taip pat jo nuostatas del susitarim<i papildanci4 atskir4 susitarim4; 

pripazindamos 2006 m. geguzes 22 d. Stutgarte ir 2006 m. geguzes 31 d. Vilniuje 

pasirasyt(!, o 2006 m. geguzes 31 d. jsigaliojusj Jungtini4 Amerikos Valstij4 gynybos 

departamento ir Lietuvos Respublikos krasto apsaugos ministerijos susitarim<i del 

logistines paramos, atsarg4 ir paslaug4 teikimo (to Jiau - LSA); 

pripazindamos 1995 m. lapkricio 21 d. Vilniuje pasirasyt(! ir 1995 m. lapkricio 21 d. 

jsigaliojusi<i Jungtini4 Amerikos Valstij4 Vyriausybes ir Lietuvos Respublikos 

Vyriausybes saugumo sutartj del saugumo priemoni4 slaptajai karinei informacijai 

apsaugoti (toliau - lnformacijos saugumo sutartis); 

pripazindamos biitinyb(( stiprinti abiej4 Sali4 saugum(!, prisideti prie tarptautines 

taikos ir stabilumo uztikrinimo ir didinti bendradarbiavim<i gynybos ir saugumo srityse; 

noredamos sudaryti susitarim<i del glaudesnio Jungtini4 Valstij4 ir Lietuvos 

bendradarbiavimo, 

susitare: 

I straipsnis 


Taikymo sritis ir tikslas 


Siuo Susitarimu nustatomi Jungtini4 Valstij4 ir Lietuvos glaudesnes partnerystes 

ir bendradarbiavimo gynybos ir saugumo srityse pagrindai bei papildomos NATO SOFA 

nustatytos nuostatos ir S(!lygos, kuriomis reglamentuojamas JA V karini4 pajeg4 ir j4 

islaikytini4 buvimas Lietuvos Respublikos teritorijoje, taip pat JA V rangov4 buvimas ir 

veikla Lietuvos Respublikoje siame Susitarime nurodytais atvejais. 

II straipsnis 

Apibreztys 

Siame Susitarime vartojam4 S<tvok4 reiksmes yra tokios: 

1. ,,JA V karines pajegos" - subjektas, kurj sudaro karines pajegos ir civili4 

komponentas, taip pat visas Lietuvos Respublikos teritorijoje esantis JA V ginkluotaj4 
3 


pajeg4 turtas, iranga ir materialiniai iStekliai (iskaitant Jungtini4 Valstij4 ar jl! vardu 

valdomas transporto priemones, laivus ir orlaivius). 

2. Sllvokos ,,karines pajegos" reiksme nustatyta NATO SOFA I straipsnio l dalies 

a punkte. 

3. ISskyrus atvejus, kurie apibrezti sio Susitarimo XII ir XV straipsniuose, 

sllvokos ,,civili4 komponentas" reiksme nustatyta NATO SOFA I straipsnio l dalies b 

punkte ir taip pat apima: a) ne Lietuvos nekomercini4 organizacij4 darbuotojus, kurie yra 

Jungtini4 Valstij4 pilieciai arba jprastai gyvena sioje salyje, kurie jprastai negyvena 

Lietuvoje ir kurie vien tik siekdami prisideti prie JAV karini4 pajeg4 geroves, morales ar 

svietimo vyksta kartu SU minetomis karinemis pajegomis i Lietuvos Respublikos teritorijll 

ir b) JAY karini4 pajeg4 idarbintus islaikytinius, iskaitant sio Susitarimo XXI ir XXII 

straipsniuose nurodytas karines tarnybos paslaugas teikti idarbintus asmenis, ir sioje dalyje 

minim4 nekomercini4 organizacij4 idarbintus islaikytinius. 

4. ,,JA V rangovai" - fiziniai asmenys, isskyrus Lietuvos Respublikos piliecius 

arba jprastai jos teritorijoje gyvenancius asmenis, arba juridiniai asmenys ir j4 darbuotojai, 

kurie nera Lietuvos pilieciai ir kurie jprastai negyvena Lietuvos Respublikoje, kurie yra 

sudar<t su siame Susitarime nurodyta veikla susijusill rangos ar subrangos sutarti su JA V 

gynybos departamentu. 

5. Sllvokos ,,islaikytinis" reiksme nustatyta NATO SOFA I straipsnio 1 dalies 

c punkte ir taip pat apima karini4 pajeg4 ar civili4 komponento nario seimos narj, kuris: 

a) finansiskai, teisiskai ar de! sveikatos bilkles priklauso nuo tokio nario ir yra jo 

islaikomas, b) naudojasi mineto nario gyvenamaja patalpa ir c) yra Lietuvos Respublikos 

teritorijoje, turedamas karini4 pajeg4 vadovybes sutikimll. 

6. ,,Infrastruktilros objektai ir zonos, de! kuri4 susitariama" - Lietuvos 

Respublikos teritorijoje esantys ir Lietuvai priklausantys sio Susitarimo A priede isvardyti 

tokie infrastruktilros objektai ir zonos, jskaitant pastatus ir konstrukcijas, kuriais, turedami 

Lietuvos sutikimll, naudojasi JAV karines pajegos, JAV rangovai, islaikytiniai ir kiti 

asmenys, de! kuri4 abipusiskai susitariama. 

7. ,,Vykdomasis atstovas" - Jungtinese Valstijose - Gynybos departamentas, o 

Lietuvoje - Lietuvos Respublikos krasto apsaugos ministerija arba atitinkami jl! atstovai. 

8. ,,Oficiali JAY informacija" - Jungtini4 Valstij4 Vyriausybei priklausanti, jos 

nurodymu sukurta ar jos paCios sukuriama arbajos kontroliuojama informacija. 

9. ,,Oficialios pareigos" - pareigos, prievole ar veiksmas, kuriuos biltina ar 

leidziama atlikti pagal statutll, reglamentll ar aukstesniosios karines vadovybes ar civili4 

komponento nario, vykdant prieziilros funkcijll, duotll jsakymll. Sllvoka ,,oficialios 

pareigos" neapima vis4 veiksm4, kuriuos asmuo atlieka eidamas pareigas, o tik tuos 

veiksmus, kuriuos biltina ar pavedama atlikti kaip vienll is to asmens atliekam4 pareig4 ar 

prievoli4 funkcij4. 

III straipsnis 

Galimybe patekti i infrastruktiiros objektus ir zonas, del kuriq susitariama, ir jais 

naudotis 

1. JAV karines pajegos, JAV rangovai, islaikytiniai ir kiti asmenys, de! kuri4 

abipusiskai susitariama, naudojasi infrastruktilros objektais ir zonomis, de! kuri4 

susitariama, vadovaudamiesi sio Susitarimo nuostatomis ir visiskai gerbdami Lietuvos 
4 


Respublikos suverenitet'! ir teises akt4 reikalavimus. JAY karinems pajegoms, JAY 

rangovams, islaikytiniams ir kitiems asmenims, de! kuri4 abipusiskai susitariama, 

suteikiama teise naudotis infrastruktliros objektais ir zonomis, de! kuri4 susitariama, 

rengiant vizitus, mokymus, pratybas, manevrus, vykstant tranzitu, teikiant param'! ir 

vykdant susijusi'! veikl'!, papildant orlaivius degalais, papildant laiv4 atsargas, orlaiviams 

leidziantis ir teikiant jiems technintt pagalb'!, laikinai remontuojant transporto priemones, 

laivus ir orlaivius, apgyvendinant personal'!, uztikrinant rysi4 palaikym'!, sutelkiant ir 

dislokuojant karines pajegas ir materialinius isteklius, is anksto isdestant jrang'!, atsargas ir 

materialinius isteklius, teikiant param'!, kuri biitina saugumui uztikrinti, ir 

bendradarbiaujant, vykdant jungtinius ir daugiataucius mokymus, vykdant humanitarintt 

veikl'! ir atliekant nelaimes padarini4 likvidavimo veiksmus, vykdant operacijas 

ypatingomis aplinkybemis, vykstant statyboms, kurios vykdomos kaip parama veiklai, de! 

kurios abi Salys susitare, ir kitais tikslais, de! kuri4 Salys arba jq vykdomieji atstovai gali 

susitarti, jskaitant Siaures Atlanto sutartyje nustatytus tikslus. Lietuva tokius 

infrastruktliros objektus ir zonas, de! kuri4 susitariama, gali leisti naudoti isimtinai tik JAY 

karinems pajegoms arba JAY karinems pajegoms ir Lietuvos ginkluotosioms pajegoms 

bendrai. 

2. Siekdama uZtikrinti saug'! ir saugum'! Lietuva, remdama minet'! veikl'! ir 

tikslus, leidzia JAY karinems pajegoms kontroliuoti patekim'! i infrastruktliros objektus ir 

zonas, de! kuri4 susitariama ir kuriais leista naudotis isimtinai tik JAY karinems pajegoms, 

ir derinti su Lietuvos institucijomis patekim'! i infrastruktiiros objektus ir zonas, de! kuri4 

susitariama ir kuriais bendrai naudojasi JAY karines pajegos ir Lietuvos ginkluotosios 

pajegos. 

3. Gavtts prasym'! Lietuvos vykdomasis atstovas remia JAY karines pajegas, 

palengvindamas JAY karini4 pajeg4 ir JAY rangov4 laikin'! patekim'! i valstybei 

priklausanci'! zemtt ir infrastruktiiros objektus (iskaitant kelius, gelezinkelius, uostus ir 

aerodromus), kurie nepriklauso infrastruktliros objektams ir zonoms, del kuri4 susitariama, 

jskaitant ir Lietuvos valstybes ar savivaldybi4 turimus ar kontroliuojamus infrastrukturos 

objektus ir zonas bei privaci'! zemtt ir infrastruktliros objektus (jskaitant kelius, uostus ir 

aerodromus). 

4. Salys, sudarydamos galimybt( patekti j infrastruktiiros objektus ir zonas, de! 

kuri4 susitariama, ir naudodamosi minetais objektais ir zonomis, tinkamai atsizvelgia j su 

veikla ir saugumu susijusius poreikius. 

5. Lietuva, nereikalaudama nuomos ar kitoki4 mokesci4 is JAY karini4 pajeg4, 

leidzia joms naudotis visais infrastruktliros objektais ir zonomis, de! kuri4 susitariama, 

jskaitant tuos, kuriais bendrai naudojasi JAY karines pajegos ir Lietuvos ginkluotosios 

pajegos. 

6. JAY karines pajegos ir JAY rangovai, siekdami vykdyti sio Susitarimo 

III straipsnio I dalyje nurodyt'! veikl'! ir tikslus, infrastruktiiros objektuose ir zonose, de! 

kuri4 susitariama, gali atlikti statybos darbus, pakeitimus ir patobulinimus. JAY karines 

pajegos, vadovaudamosi abipusiskai sutarta tvarka, konsultuojasi su Lietuvos 

kompetentingomis institucijomis de! toki4 statybos darb4, pakeitim4 ir patobulinim4 ir 

remiasi abiem Salims svarbiu tikslu, kad JAY karini4 pajeg4 ar j4 vardu jgyvendinamam 

bet kuriam tokiam projektui taikomi techniniai reikalavimai ir statybos standartai atitikt4 

abiej4 Sali4 reikalavimus ir standartus. JAY karines pajegos tokiems statybos darbams, 

pakeitimams ir patobulinimams atlikti gali naudoti savo karini4 pajeg4 nari4 darbo jeg'!. 

7. JAY karines pajegos padengia infrastruktliros objektuose ir zonose, de! kuri4 

susitariama ir kuriais leidziama naudotis isimtinai tik JAY karinems pajegoms, atliekam4 
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statybos ir pletros darb4 islaidas bei J4 eksploatavimo ir pridiilros islaidas, jei 

nesusitariama kitaip. 

8. Salys, jei j4 vykdomieji atstovai nesusitaria kitaip, padengia infrastruktilros 

objekt4 ir zon4, de! kuri4 susitariama ir kurie skirti bendrai naudoti arba kuriais leidziama 

bendrai naudotis JAV karinems pajegoms ir Lietuvos ginkluotosioms pajegoms, 

eksploatavimo ir pridiilros islaidas proporcingaij4 naudojimui. 

9. JA V karini4 pajeg4 jgyvendinami statybos projektai finansuojami pagal JA V 

jstatymus ir kitus teises aktus, kuriais reglamentuojamas les4 naudojimas. 

I0. Lietuvos vykdomasis atstovas padeda JA V karinems pajegoms vykdyti minetq 

veiklq parilpindamas tokiems JA V karini4 pajeg4 ar j4 vardu atliekamiems statybos 

darbams, pakeitimams ir patobulinimams Lietuvoje biltinas licencijas ir leidimus bei 

jvykdydamas visus kitus tokiems darbams, pakeitimams ir patobulinimams Lietuvoje 

taikomus reikalavimus. Gavusios prasymq JA V pajegos arba JA V rangovai operatyviai 

pateikia informacijq, kuri butina minetoms licencijoms ir leidimams gauti. 

11. Salys bendradarbiauja planuodamos infrastruktilros objekt4 ir zon4, del kuri4 

susitariama, apylinkese ir netoliese esanci4 teritorij4 panaudojimo ir pletros galimybes 

siekdamos uztikrinti sio Susitarimo jgyvendinimq ilguoju laikotarpiu. 

IV straipsnis 

ISankstinis gynybos irangos, atsargq ir materialiniq istekliq isdestymas 

I. JAV karines pajegos gali vdti, is anksto isdestyti ir sandeliuoti gynybos jrangq, 

atsargas ir materialinius isteklius (,,is anksto isdestyti materialiniai istekliai") 

infrastruktilros objektuose ir zonose, del kuri4 susitariama, ir kitose vietose, del kuri4 

susitariama. JA V karines pajegos iS anksto pranefa Lietuvos ginkluotosioms pajegoms apie 

toki4 is anksto isdestyt4 materialini4 istekli4, kuriuos JAV karines pajegos ketina vezti ar 

is anksto isdestyti Lietuvos Respublikos teritorijoje, rilsj, kieki ir pristatymo tvarkarascius, 

taip pat apie minetus isteklius pristatancius JA V rangovus. 

2. JA V karini4 pajeg4 is anksto isdestytais materialiniais istekliais ir jiems laikyti 

skirtomis patalpomis naudojasi isimtinai tik JAV karines pajegos. JAV karines pajegos turi 

isimtiny teisy kontroliuoti priejimq prie toki4 is anksto isdestyt4 materialini4 istekli4, j4 

naudojimq ir perdavimq, taip pat turi nevarfomq teisy bet kada isvezti tokius is anksto 

isdestytus materialinius isteklius is Lietuvos Respublikos teritorijos. 

3. JAV karines pajegos ir JAV rangovai turi teisy nevarfomai patekti i saugojimo 

patalpas ir jomis naudotis visais su iSankstiniu isdestymu ir su is anksto isdestyt4 

materialini4 istekli4 laikymu susijusiais tikslais, jskaitant toki4 iS anksto isdestyt4 

materialini4 istekli4 pristatymq, tvarkymq, patikrinimq, naudojimq, remontq ir isvezimq, 

neatsizvelgiant i tai, ar minetos saugojimo patalpos yra infrastruktilros objektai ir zonos, 

de! kuri4 susitariama. JA V karini4 pajeg4 ar j4 vardu valdomiems orlaiviams, transporto 

priemonems ir laivams sudaroma galimybe patekti i Lietuvos Respublikos aerodromus ir 

uostus bei kitas vietas, del kuri4 susitariama, prireikus pristatyti, saugoti, atlikti techniny 

priziilrq bei isvdti is Lietuvos Respublikos teritorijos JA V karini4 pajeg4 is anksto 

isdestytus materialinius isteklius. 

V straipsnis 


Nuosavybe 

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1. Visi pastatai, nekilnojamosios konstrukcijos bei infrastruktiiros objektuose ir 

zonose, del kuri4 susitariama, surinktos ir pastatytos konstrukcijos, iskaitant JA V pajeg4 

pakeistus ar patobulintus pastatus, nekilnojam;:isias konstrukcijas bei infrastruktiiros 

objektuose ir zonose, del kuri4 susitariama, surinktas ir pastatytas konstrukcijas, lieka 

Lietuvos nuosavybeje. Visi tokie JA V karini4 pajeg4 pastatyti pastatai, konstrukcijos ir 

surenkamosios konstrukcijos tampa Lietuvos nuosavybe juos pastacius, taciau JAV karines 

pajegos jais naudojasi tol, kol jie JA V karinems pajegoms tampa nebereikalingi. 

2. JA V karines pajegos visus infrastruktiiros objektus ir zonas, del kuri4 

susitariama, ar kuri;:i nors j4 dali, iskaitant JA V karini4 pajeg4 pastatytus pastatus, 

nekilnojam;:isias ir surenkam;:isias konstrukcijas, gr::iZina kaip isimtinai Lietuvai 

priklausanti ir neikeist;:i turt;:i, kai jie tampa nebereikalingi, jei Jungtines Valstijos del to 

nepatirt4 islaid4. Salys ar j4 vykdomieji atstovai tariasi del bet kurio infrastruktiiros 

objekto ar zonos, del kuri4 susitariama, gr;:izinimo s;:ilyg4, taip pat del Jungtini4 Valstij4 

atlikt4 patobulinim4 ar statyb4 likutines vertes kompensavimo. 

3. JA V karinems pajegoms ir JAV rangovams priklauso nuosavybes teise i vis;:i 

irang;:i, materialinius isteklius, atsargas, kilnojam;:isias konstrukcijas ir kit;:i kilnojamaji 

turt;:i, kuriuos jos isiveze arba isigijo Lietuvos Respublikos teritorijoje sio Susitarimo 

igyvendinimo tikslais, tol, koljos neatsisako toki4 teisi4. 

4. Salys arba j4 atstovai gali konsultuotis de! galimybes perkelti ar jsigyti JA V 

karini4 pajeg4 jrang;:i, kuri laikoma pertekline atsizvelgiant i Jungtini4 Valstij4 poreikius, 

jei tokia galimybe but4 nustatyta JAV jstatymuose ir kituose teises aktuose. 

VI straipsnis 


Saugumas 


l. Lietuva imasi toki4 priemoni4, kurios yra bUtinos JAV karini4 pajeg4, JA V 

rangov4, islaikytini4 ir is anksto iSdestyt4 materialini4 istekli4 apsaugai, saugai ir 

saugumui uztikrinti bei oficialios JA V informacijos apsaugai ir saugumui uztikrinti. 

Vykdydamos sj jsipareigojim;:i Lietuvos ir JA V karines institucijos glaudziai 

bendradarbiauja siekdamos uztikrinti saugum;:i ir apsaug;:i. 

2. Lietuva leidzia JA V karinems pajegoms naudotis visomis teisemis ir 

jgaliojimais, kurie butini JA V karinems pajegoms naudojantis infrastruktiiros objektais ir 

zonomis, de! kuri4 susitariama, juos eksploatuojant, ginant ar kontroliuojant, taip pat 

taikyti atitinkamas priemones siekiant palaikyti ar atkurti tvark;:i ir apsaugoti JA V karines 

pajegas, JAV rangovus ir islaikytinius. Jungtines Valstijos ketina derinti tokias priemones 

ir derina pajeg4 apsaugos planus su atitinkamomis Lietuvos institucijomis. 

3. Salys abipusiskai susitaria, kad Lietuvai tenka pagrindine atsakomybe uz 

saugumo uztikrinim;:i teritorijose, kurios yra uz infrastruktiiros objekt4 ir zon4, de! kuri4 

susitariama, rib4. 

VII straipsnis 


Atvykimas ir isvykimas 


1. Lietuva nereikalauja patvirtinti papildomu parasu judejimo isakym4 pagal 

NATO SOFA III straipsnio 2 dalies b punkt;:i. 

2. Vadovaudamasi NATO SOFA, Lietuva nereikalauja, kad karini4 pajeg4 nariai, 
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turintys reikiam~ asmens tapatybes korteh; ir galiojantj judejimo jsakym~, atvykdami j 

Lietuvos Respublik~ ir isvykdami is jos pateikt4 pasus ar vizas. Civili4 komponento 

nariams, islaikytiniams ir JAY rangovams, norintiems atvykti i Lietuvos Respublikos 

teritorij~ ar is jos isvykti, pakanka tureti galiojanci~ JAY gynybos departamento isduot~ 

tapatybes kortely, judejimo jsakym~ arba Jungtini4 Yalstij4 kompetentingos institucijos 

isduot~ pazymejim~, kuriuo patvirtinamas jq kaip civili4 komponento nario ar islaikytinio, 

ar JAY rangovo statusas, ir galiojanti pas~. Lietuvos kompetentingos institucijos civili4 

komponento nari4, JAY rangov4 ir islaikytini4 pasuose daro atitinkamas zymas, kurios 

biitinos vadovaujantis Lietuvos teises aktais. 

3. JAY karinems pajegoms, JAY rangovams ir islaikytiniams uzsienieci4 

registravim~ ir kontroltr reglamentuojancios nuostatos netaikomos. 

4. Jei JAY karini4 pajeg4 narys mirsta Lietuvos Respublikos teritorijoje arba 

palieka j~ del perkelimo, tokio nario islaikytiniai nepraranda pagal si Susitarim~ suteikto 

islaikytini4 statuso 90 dien4 nuo mirties ar perkelimo. Jei islaikytiniai vaikai lanko 

svietimo jstaigas Lietuvos Respublikos teritorijoje iki nario mirties ar perkelimo, patys 

islaikytiniai nepraranda iSlaikytini4 statuso ne ilgiau kaip 30 kalendorini4 dien4 nuo 

mokslo met4 pabaigos arba mokslo nutraukimo dienos. 

VIII straipsnis 


Logistine parama 


1. JAY karini4 pajeg4 prasymu Lietuva, atsizvelgdama i savo vidaus 

nacionalinius reikalavimus ir turimas galimybes, deda visas pastangas, siekdama JAY 

karinems pajegoms uztikrinti logistiny param~, kuri biitina vykdant veikl~ pagal sj 

Susitarim~. 

2. Atitinkamai tokia logistine parama teikiama ir uz j~ atsilyginama, vadovaujantis 

LSA arba paskesniais susitarimais, jei del to nesusitariama kitaip. 

3. Sio straipsnio 2 dalyje nenurodytos logistines paramos atveju JAY karines 

pajegos ir JAY rangovai padengia pagrjstas islaidas, atsiradusias paprasius logistines 

paramos ir j~ gavus. Siuo atveju Lietuva JAY karinems pajegoms taiko ne maziau 

palankias s~lygas nei tos, kurias ji taiko Lietuvos ginkluotosioms pajegoms, be to, JAY 

karinems pajegoms ir JAY rangovams taiko ne maziau palankius tarifus, nei tie, kurie 

taikomi Lietuvos ginkluotosioms pajegoms uz panasi~ logistintr param~ atskaicius 

mokescius, rinkliavas ar panasius mokejimus. 

IX straipsnis 


Transporto priemones 


1. Lietuvos institucijos pripazjsta JAY karini4 ir civilini4 institucij4 isduotus JAY 

karini4 pajeg4, JAY rangov4 ir islaikytini4 transporto priemoni4 ir priekab4 registracijos ir 

teistr vairuoti suteikiancius pazymejimus. JAY karini4 institucij4 prasymu, Lietuvos 

institucijos neatlygintinai isduoda tokius karinius transporto priemoni4 registracijos 

numerius JAY karini4 pajeg4 oficialioms nekovinems transporto priemonems, 

vadovaudamosi Lietuvos ginkluotosioms pajegoms taikoma tvarka, ir registracijos 

numerius JAY karini4 pajeg4, JAY rangov4 ir islaikytini4 asmeninems transporto 

priemonems, kurie nesiskirt4 nuo Lietuvos gyventojams jprastai isduodam4 registracijos 

numeri4. Lietuvos Respublikos jstatymuose ir kituose nacionalines teises aktuose nustatyti 
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reikalavimai de! transporto priemoni4 registravimo nebus taikomi. 

2. JAY karines institucijos imasi atitinkam4 saugos priemoni4 de! transporto 

priemoni4 ir priekab4, kurias jos registravo ir kurioms suteike leidimus arba kuriomis JAY 

karines pajegos naudojasi Lietuvos Respublikos teritorijoje. 

X straipsnis 

Pazymejimai 

1. Pazymejimas ar leidimas, kuri JAY institucijos isdave JAY karini4 pajeg4 

nariui ar JAY rangovui ir kuriuo leidziama jo turetojui valdyti karini4 pajeg4 transporto 

priemones, laivus ar orlaivius, galioja Lietuvos Respublikos teritorijoje atliekamoms 

operacijoms. 

2. Lietuvos institucijos, nereikalaudamos islaikyti vairavimo egzamino ar 

sumoketi mokescio, pripazjsta Jungtini4 Yalstij4, bet kurios valstijos ar valstybini4 darini4 

iSduotus vairuotojo pazymejimus galiojanciais ir suteikianciais teistt JAY karini4 pajeg4 

nariams, j4 iSlaikytiniams ir JAY rangovams vairuoti asmenines transporto priemones, jei 

vairuotojo pazymejimo turetojas yra ne jaunesnis nei 18 met4. Reikalavimas tureti 

tarptautini vairuotojo pazymejim<t netaikomas. 

3. Lietuva nereikalauja, kad JAY karini4 pajeg4 nariai ar JAY rangovai jgyt4 

Lietuvoje isduodamus profesionalaus vairuotojo pazymejimus tam, kad jie, vykdydami 

savo oficialius ar sutartinius jsipareigojimus, galet4 teikti paslaugas JAY karinems 

pajegoms ir j4 islaikytiniams arba JAY rangovams ar kitiems asmenims, de! kuri4 

susitariama. 

XI straipsnis 

Orlaiviq, laivq ir transporto priemoniq judejimas 

I. JAY karini4 pajeg4 ar isimtinai j4 nurodymu valdomos transporto priemones ir 

laivai gali nevarfomai atvykti i Lietuvos Respublikos teritorij<t, iSvykti is jos ir joje judeti 

vadovaujantis atitinkamomis sausumos ir jiir4 saugum'! bei judejim<t reglamentuojanciomis 

nuostatomis, atsizvelgiant i asmenines nuosavybes privatmn<t ir nurodytas saugomas zonas. 

JAY Yyriausybes orlaiviams ir civiliniams orlaiviams, kurie tuo metu vykdo skrydzius 

isimtinai pagal sutarti su JAY gynybos departamentu, Lietuvos Respublikos teritorijoje 

leidziama skristi virs jos teritorijos, skrydzio metu pasipildyti degal4 atsargas, nutiipti ir 

pakilti, laikantis atitinkam4 skrydzi4 saug<t ir navigacij<t reglamentuojanci4 nuostat4. I 

JAY Yyriausybes orlaivius, laivus ir transporto priemones negali biiti patenkama ir jie 

negali biiti tikrinami neturint JAY institucij4 leidimo. 

2. Sali4 kompetentingos institucijos bendradarbiauja, rengdamos tvark<t, kuria 

vadovaudamosi JAY pajegos gales veZ:ti ginklus, sunki<t jrang<t ir pavojingas medziagas 

Lietuvos Respublikos teritorijoje. 

3. JAY Yyriausybe orlaiviams ir civiliniams orlaiviams, kurie tuo metu vykdo 

skrydzius isimtinai pagal sutarti su JAY Gynybos departamentu, Lietuvos Respublikos 

teritorijoje esanciuose ir valstybei priklausanciuose ir jos valdomuose aerodromuose oro 

navigacijos mokesciai, rinkliavos ar kiti mokesciai (pavyzdziui, mokesciai uz skrydzius, 

marsruto mokesciai ar terminalo navigacijos paslaug4 mokesciai) netaikomi; be to, 

tokiems orlaiviams netaikomas mokestis uz nusileidim<t ar stovejimo viet<t. JAY karini4 

pajeg4 ar j4 valdomiems ar iSimtinai j4 nurodymu valdomiems laivams Lietuvos 
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Respublikos teritorijoje esancmose ir valstybei priklausanciuose ir jos valdomuose 

uostuose laivavedybos paslaug4 ar uosto mokesciai, laivo iskrovimo ir pakrovimo lichteriu 

mokesciai, uosto rinkliavos ar kiti panasiis mokesciai netaikomi. JA V karines pajegos ir 

JAY karinems pajegoms dirbantys JAY rangovai moka pagrjstus mokescius uz paslaugas, 

kuri4 buvo paprasyta ir kurios buvo suteiktos, o tie mokesciai neturi biiti didesni uz tuos, 

kuriuos moka Lietuvos ginkluotosios pajegos atskaicius mokescius ir panasias rinkliavas. 

XII straipsnis 

Baudziamoji jurisdikcija 

I. Lietuva pripazjsta JA V karini4 institucij4 JA V karini4 pajeg4 nariams taikomos 

drausmes kontroles ypating'l svarb'l ir tokios kontroles poveiki operacinei parengciai. 

Todel, Jungtini4 Valstij4 prasymu ir vykdydama savo jsipareigojim'l uztikrinti abipusir 

gynyb<!, Lietuva savo valia atsisako jai priklausancios pirmines teises vykdyti baudziamaj'l 

jurisdikcij'l, kaip nustatyta NA TO SOFA VII straipsnio 3 dalies c punkte. Konkreciais 

Lietuvos Respublikai ypac svarbiais atvejais Lietuvos institucijos gali panaikinti sj teises 

atsisakym'l kompetentingoms JA V karinems institucijoms pateikdama rasytini pareiskim'l 

bet kuriuo metu, taciau ne veliau nei per 21 dien'l nuo sio straipsnio 2 dalyje nurodyto 

pranesimo gavimo dienos. Lietuvos institucijos gali pateikti pareiskim'l ir nelaukdamos 

mineto pranesimo. 

2. JAV karines pajegos pranefa Lietuvos kompetentingoms institucijoms apie 

kiekvien'l atvejj, kuris patenka j sio straipsnio l dalies nuostat4 taikymo sritj, nebent 

lengv4 pafoidim4 atveju yra taikoma konkreti tvarka. 

3. Jei Lietuvos institucijos patraukia baudziamojon atsakomyben karini4 pajeg4 ar 

civili4 komponento nari ar islaikytinj, jurisdikcij'l vykdo Lietuvos bendrosios 

kompetencijos, ne kariniai teismai. 

4. Karini4 pajeg4 ar civili4 komponento nariai ir j4 islaikytiniai neteisiami jiems 

nedalyvaujant, jei jie nera davir tam sutikimo, isskyrus atvejus, kai jie neteisetai venge 

atvykti i teism'l gavir tinkamai jteikt'l pranesim'l, kuriuo buvo informuoti apie atvykimo i 

teism'l dat'l, arba netinkamai pasiSalino is Jungtini4 Valstij4 karines institucijos. 

5. Nustatant, ar jtariamas baudziamasis nusikaltimas galejo biiti padarytas del 

veikimo ar neveikimo JA V karini4 pajeg4 nariui vykdant oficialias pareigas pagal NA TO 

SOFA VII straipsnio 3 dalies a punkto ii papunktj, atitinkamos Lietuvos Respublikoje 

esancios Jungtini4 Valstij4 auksciausios karines institucijos paliudijimas, kad minetas 

veikimas ar neveikimas jvyko vykdant oficialias pareigas, laikomas galutiniu fakto 

patvirtinimu. Jei Lietuvos teismo institucijos mano, kad atsizvelgiant i aplinkybes biitina 

persvarstyti oficiali4 pareig4 paliudijim'l, Lietuvos ir Jungtini4 Valstij4 institucijos 

nedelsdamos del to tariasi. Lietuvos institucijos turi teisir prasyti dar aukstesnes JA V 

karines institucijos patvirtinimo. 

6. Siame straipsnyje s'lvoka ,,civili4 komponentas" neapima Lietuvos Respublikos 

pilieci4 ir asmen4, kurie jprastai gyvena Lietuvos Respublikos teritorijoje. 

XIII straipsnis 

Sulaikymas ir galimybe palaikyti rysius 

1. Jei Lietuvos institucijos suima ar sulaiko JA V karini4 pajeg4 narj arba 

islaikytinj, jos nedelsdamos pranesa apie tai JA V karinems institucijoms. JA V karinems 
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institucijoms nedelsiant sudaroma galimybe susisiekti su tokiu asmeniu, jei jos to praso, ir 

leidziama dalyvauti visuose procesuose, taip pat Lietuvos institucij4 atliekamose tokio 

nario ar islaikytinio apklausose. 

2. JA V karini4 pajeg4 narys ar islaikytinis, de! kurio atliekamas tyrimas arba kuris 

yra Lietuvos institucij4 teisiamas, yra to Jiau JA V karini4 institucij4 kontroliuojamas, jei 

minetos karines institucijos to prafo, kol baigsis visi su tuo asmeniu susij(( teismo procesai 

(taip pat ir apeliaciniai procesai). Tokiais atvejais prasymas teikiamas tik tada, jei JA V 

karines institucijos patvirtina, kad jos gali uztikrinti JA V karini4 pajeg4 nario ar 

islaikytinio dalyvavim'! visuose Lietuvos institucij4 vykdomuose procesuose, kuriuose jam 

gali reiketi dalyvauti. Jei Lietuvoje vykstantis teismo procesas trunka ilgiau nei metus 

skaiCiuojant nuo jo pradzios, JA V karinems institucijoms panaikinami visi sioje dalyje 

joms nustatyti ipareigojimai. Minetas laikotarpis gali biiti pratystas isimtinemis 

aplinkybemis, de! kuri4 susitaria JA V karines institucijos ir atitinkamos Lietuvos 

institucijos. 

3. Laikotarpis, kuri asmuo praleido sulaikytas Lietuvos institucij4 arba suimtas 

JA V karini4 institucij4, isskaiciuojamas is bet kokios laisves atemimo bausmes, kuri 

galiausiai skiriama tuo atveju, trukmes. 

4. ISskyrus atvejus, del kuri4 Salys susitaria kitaip, Lietuvos teismo JA V karini4 

pajeg4 nariui ar islaikytiniui skirt'! laisves atemimo bausmy jis ar ji atlieka vienoje ar 

keliose Lietuvos ikalinimo istaigose, kurias Salys pasirenka siam tikslui. Lietuvos 

institucijos leidzia JA V karini4 institucij4 atstovams aplankyti tokius asmenis kitu laiku 

nei jprastines lankymo valandos ir teikti jiems pagalb<!, taip pat pasiriipinti jq sveikata, 

gerove ir dvasine biikle, pariipinti drabuzi4, maisto, patalynes, pasiriipinti, kad jie gaut4 

medicinos ir odontologo pagalb<! bei religin(( param'!, suderinus tai su atitinkamais 

Lietuvos pareigiinais. Lietuvos institucijos leidzia seimos nariams aplankyti tokius asmenis 

jprastinemis lankymo valandomis ir tuo metu, del kurio gali biiti specialiai susitariama, ir 

teikti jiems pagalb<!, taip pat pasiriipinti jq sveikata, gerove ir dvasine biikle, pariipinti 

drabuzi4, maisto, patalynes, pasiriipinti, kad jie gaut4 medicinos ir odontologo pagalb<! bei 

religintr param'!, suderinus tai su atitinkamais Lietuvos pareigiinais. 

XIV straipsnis 

Drausme 

JA V karines institucijos atsakingos uz JAV karini4 pajeg4 drausmes palaikym'! ir 

gali infrastruktiiros objektuose ir zonose, del kuri4 susitariama ir kuriuose dislokuotos JAV 

karines pajegos, isteigti karines policijos padalinius. JAV karines institucijos taip pat gali 

leisti panaudoti tokius padalinius netoli karini4 infrastruktiiros objekt4 ir zon4, kuriuose 

dislokuotos JA V karines pajegos, esanciose bendruomenese, suderinus tai su Lietuvos 

pareigiinais. 

XV straipsnis 

Ieskiniai 

I. Karini4 pajeg4 nariai ir civili4 komponentas negali biiti itraukiami i jokius 

procesus, susijusius su del toki4 asmen4 veikimo ar neveikimo jiems einant oficialias 

pareigas pradetais civiliniais ieskiniais ar administracinemis nuobaudomis. Tokie ieskiniai 

gali biiti teikiami atitinkamoms Lietuvos institucijoms ir nagrinejami, vadovaujantis 
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NA TO SOFA VIII straipsnio nuostatomis. 

2. Siame straipsnyje scivoka ,,civili4 komponentas" apima visus asmenis, 

neatsizvelgiant i j4 pilietybir ar gyvenamajci vietci, kurie yra JA V Vyriausybes darbuotojai, 

einantys JA V karini4 pajeg4 jiems paskirtas oficialias pareigas, taciau neapima JAY 

rangov4, kit4 rangov4 ir rangov4 darbuotoj4 ar nekomercini4 organizacij4, neatsizvelgiant 

i jq pilietyb<r ar gyvenamajl:l vietci. 

3. Jei del oficiali4 pareig4 arba jei de! tinkamo nedalyvavimo teismo procese 

pateisinimo karini4 pajeg4 nariams ir civili4 komponentui leidziama laikinai nedalyvauti 

nagrinejant ne baudziamojo pobiidzio bylas, teismo sprendimai de! karini4 pajeg4 nari4 ir 

civili4 komponent4 jiems nedalyvaujant nera priimami, taip pat nesiimama jq interesus 

pazeisti galinci4 veiksm4. 

4. Nustatant, ar galima civiline atsakomybe atsirado de! veikimo ar neveikimo 

karini4 pajeg4 nariui ar civili4 komponentui vykdant oficialias pareigas, atitinkamos 

Lietuvos Respublikoje esancios Jungtini4 Valstij4 auksciausios karines institucijos 

paliudijimas, kad minetas veikimas ar neveikimas jvyko vykdant oficialias pareigas, 

laikomas galutiniu fakto patvirtinimu. 

XVI straipsnis 

Tarnybinems reikmems taikomos mokestines isimtys 

1. JA V karinems pajegoms ar j4 vardu isigyjant materialini4 istekli4, atsarg4, 

paslaug4, irangos ir kito turto: a) kuriais naudosis tik JAY karines pajegos, b) kurie bus 

sunaudoti igyvendinant su JAY karinemis pajegomis ar j4 vardu sudarytci sutarti arba c) 

kurie bus integruoti i JA V karini4 pajeg4 naudojamus daiktus ar objektus, netaikomas 

pridetines vertes mokestis (PYM), pardavimo mokesciai, naudojimo mokesciai, akcizo 

mokesciai arba panasiis ar juos pakeiciantys mokesciai. JAV karines pajegos pateikia 

Lietuvos kompetentingoms institucijoms atitinkamci patvirtinimci, de! kurio jos yra 

abipusiskai susitarusios, kad tokie materialiniai istekliai, atsargos, paslaugos, iranga ir kitas 

turtas, yra skirti JA V karinems pajegoms. 

2. ISimtys taikomos pirkimo vietoje, jei, sudarant sandori, pateikiamas atitinkamas 

I dalyje nurodytas patvirtinimas. Jei perkamos akcizais apmokestinamos prekes, tos prekes 

nuo mokescio atleidziamos pirkimo vietoje tik tuo atveju, jei prekes yra isigyjamos 

akcizais apmokestinam4 preki4 sandelyje ir, sudarant sandori, pateikiamas minetas 

atitinkamas patvirtinimas. Visais kitais atvejais isimtis taikoma grcizinant sumoketl:l 

mokesti arba kitu biidu, de! kurio abipusiskai susitariama. 

XVII straipsnis 

Asmeninems reikmems taikomos mokestines isimtys 

1. JA V karini4 pajeg4 nariai ir islaikytiniai neprivalo moketi joki4 mokesci4, 

rinkliav4, licencij4 mokescio ar panasi4 mokesci4 Lietuvos Respublikos teritorijoje, 

iskaitant PYM, kurie gali biiti taikomi nuosavybei i material4 kilnojamaji turtl:l, kuris buvo 

jsiveZtas i Lietuvos Respublikl:l arba Lietuvos Respublikoje isigytas asmeniniams 

poreikiams, tokio turto turejimui, naudojimui, apsikeitimui ar perdavimui mirties atveju. 

ISimtis bus taikoma vadovaujantis tvarka, de! kurios Salys tarpusavyje susitaria. JA V 

karini4 pajeg4 nariai ir islaikytiniai, kurie Lietuvos Respublikos teritorijoje turi garso ir 

vaizdo transliacijos imtuvus ir prie interneto jungiamus prietaisus ar jais naudojasi, 
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atleidziami nuo mokesci4, rinkliav4, mokesci4 uz pazymejim<t ar kit4 su nuosavybe ar 

naudojimu susijusi4 mokesci4. JAY karini4 pajeg4 nari4 ir islaikytini4 transporto 

priemonems netaikomi Lietuvos keli4 mokesciai, registracijos ar licencij4 mokesciai ir 

panasils mokesciai, taciau iSimtis netaikoma mokesciams uz naudojim<tsi keliais, tiltais ir 

tuneliais, kuriuos moka visi gyventojai. 

2. Apmokestinant pajamas, taikomos NA TO SOFA, ir 1998 m. sausio 15 d. 

Yasingtone pasirasytos Lietuvos Respublikos Yyriausybes ir Jungtini4 Amerikos Yalstij4 

Yyriausybes sutarties del pajam4 dvigubo apmokestinimo ir fiskalini4 pazeidim4 

isvengimo nuostatos, kaip ir taikytinos abiejose valstybese galiojanci4 teises akt4 

nuostatos, jei siame Susitarime nenustatyta kitaip. 

3. NATO SOFA X straipsnyje nustatyta pajam4 mokesciui taikoma isimtis taip 

pat taikoma pajamoms, kurias JAY karini4 pajeg4 nariai, islaikytiniai ir JAY rangovai 

gauna dirbdami sio Susitarimo II straipsnio 3 dalyje nurodytoms organizacijoms ir 

vykdydami XXI ir XXII straipsniuose nurodyt<t veikl<t, bei pajamoms, kurios gaunamos is 

ne Lietuvos Respublikoje esanci4 saltini4. 

4. ISskyrus sio Susitarimo XXIY straipsnyje nurodytus atvejus, pajamoms, kurios 

yra neapmokestinamos Lietuvos Respublikoje, netaikomos Lietuvos jstatym4 ir kit4 teises 

akt4 nuostatos, kuriomis darbdavys ar savarankiskai dirbantis asmuo jpareigojamas 

isskaiciuoti ar is anksto sumoketi pajam4 mokescius ir socialinio draudimo jmokas. 

5. Sio straipsnio nuostatomis nedraudziama susigr<tzinti uz pirkinius sumoket<t 

mokestj, juos issivefant. 

XVIII straipsnis 

Jveiimas ir isvezimas tarnybiniais tikslais 

1. Remiantis NA TO SOFA XI straipsniu, materialinius isteklius, atsargas, jrang<t 

ir kit<t turt<t: a) kuriuos jsivefa JAY karines pajegos, b) kurie skirti naudoti tik JAY 

karinems pajegoms ar tik jq vardu, jskaitant tuos, kurie skirti sio Susitarimo XXI ir XXII 

straipsniuose nurodytai karines tarnybos veiklai remti, c) kurie bus panaudoti ar sunaudoti, 

jgyvendinant su JAY karinemis pajegomis ar jq vardu sudaryt<t sutartj arba d) kurie bus 

integruoti i JAY karini4 pajeg4 naudojamus daiktus ar objektus, leidziama jvezti i Lietuvos 

Respublik<t. Tokio jvezimo atveju netaikomos rinkliavos, importo ar registracijos 

mokesciai bei kiti panasils mokesciai, jskaitant naudojimo mokescius, akcizus ir PYM, bet 

jais neapsiribojant. Prireikus Salys bendradarbiauja, noredamos uztikrinti, kad jsivefam4 

materialini4 iStekli4, atsarg4, jrangos ir kito turto kiekis bilt4 nuosaikus. JAY karines 

pajegos pateikia Lietuvos institucijoms atitinkam'l pazymejim<t, kuriuo patvirtinama, kad 

tokie materialiniai istekliai, atsargos, jranga ir kitas turtas atitinka isimties taikymo pagal 

si<t dalj S<tlygas. Lietuvos muitines pareigilnai priima tokj paZymejim<t, kuris pateikiamas 

kaip nurodyta NA TO SOFA XI straipsnio 4 dalyje, vietoj vefam4 daikt4 muitines 

deklaracijos. Jei materialinius isteklius, atsargas, jrang<t ir kit<t turt<t jsivefa rangovai pagal 

sioje dalyje nustatytas S<tlygas, JAY karines pajegos reikalauja, kad rangovai tuos daiktus 

naudot4 vien tik su JAY karinemis pajegomis sudarytoms sutartims jgyvendinti. 

2. Sio straipsnio 1 dalyje nurodytiems materialiniams istekliams, atsargoms, 

jrangai ir kitam turtui netaikomi jokie mokesciai ar kitos rinkliavos, kurie priesingu atveju 

but4 apskaiciuojami tokiam turtui po jsivezimo ar jsigijimo. 

3. ISvefant is Lietuvos Respublikos sio straipsnio 1 dalyje nurodytus 

materialinius isteklius, atsargas, jrang<t ir kit<t turt<t, Lietuvos eksporto mokesciai netaikomi. 
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XIX straipsnis 

fveiimas ir isveiimas asmeniniais tikslais 

1. JAY karines pajegos, islaikytiniai ir JAY rangovai gali jsivezti savo asmeninius 

daiktus, baldus, po vienll asmenin<r transporto priemon<r kiekvienam 18 met4 sukakusiam 

ar vyresniam asmeniui ir kitus daiktus, kurie skirti jq asmeninems reikmems arba naudotis 

ar vartoti namuose, netaikant muito mokescio ir rinkliav4 tarnybos Lietuvos Respublikos 

teritorijoje laikotarpiu. Si privilegija taikoma ne tik tokiems asmenims nuosavybes teise 

priklausantiems daiktams, bet ir jiems kaip dovanos siunciamiems daiktams arba daiktams, 

kurie jiems pristatomi pagal sutartis, sudarytas su uz Lietuvos Respublikos rib4 

gyvenanciais asmenimis, vadovaujantis abipusiskai nustatyta tvarka. Toki4 jvefam4 daikt4 

turi biiti tiek, kiek yra pagrjstai biitina asmeninems reikmems, o jq pobiidis ar kiekis neturi 

kelti jtarim4, kad jie gali biiti jvefami komerciniais tikslais. 

2. Sio straipsnio 1 dalyje nurodyti daiktai ir kiti neapmokestinant mokesciais ir 

(arba) rinkliavomis jsigyti daiktai negali biiti parduodami arba kitaip perduodami Lietuvoje 

Respublikoje esantiems asmenims, kurie neturi teises jsivezti toki4 daikt4 nemokant 

mokesci4, nebent tokj perdaviml! leidzia atitinkamos Lietuvos institucijos. Mineto leidimo 

labdarai atiduodamiems daiktams nereikia. Uz bet koki4 mokesci4, kuriuos privaloma 

moketi, kai sandorj atlieka teises jsivezti tokius daiktus neturintys asmenys, sumokejiml! 

atsakingas galutinis toki4 daikt4 gavejas. JAY karini4 pajeg4 nariai, islaikytiniai ir JAY 

rangovai gali nevarfomai perduoti sio straipsnio 1 dalyje nurodytl! turtl! vieni kitiems, o 

toks perdavimas neapmokestinamas jokiais mokesciais ir (arba) rinkliavomis. JAY karines 

pajegos registruoja tokius jokiais mokesciais ir (arba) rinkliavomis neapmokestinam4 

daikt4 perdavimus. Lietuvos institucijos pripazjsta tinkamai surasytas policijos ataskaitas 

kaip negincijamll jrodyml!, kad JAY karini4 pajeg4 nari4, islaikytini4 ir JAY rangov4 

mokesciais ir (arba) rinkliavomis neapmokestinamas daiktas buvo pavogtas; tai atleidzia 

asmenis nuo atsakomybes uz mokescio ar rinkliavos sumokejiml!. 

3. JAY karini4 pajeg4 nariai, islaikytiniai ir JAY rangovai gali nemokedami 

eksporto mokesci4 ar rinkliav4 pakartotinai iSvezti (arba issivezti) daiktus, kuriuos jie 

jsivde (arba jsigijo) j Lietuvos Respublikl! tamybos laikotarpiu. 

XX straipsnis 

Muitines proceduros 

1. Lietuva imasi vis4 atitinkam4 priemoni4, siekdama uztikrinti, kad muitines 

formalumai siame Susitarime nurodytais jsivezimo ir isvdimo atvejais biit4 atlikti 

sklandziai ir greitai. Bet koks muitines patikrinimas atliekamas operatyviai. 

2. Muitines patikrinimai pagal sj Susitariml! atliekami, laikantis procediir4, del 

kuri4 tarpusavyje susitaria atitinkamos Lietuvos institucijos ir JAY karines pajegos. Yisus 

JAY kariniLi pajeg4 nari4 arba islaikytini4 jsivefamo ar issivefamo asmeninio turto 

patikrinimus Lietuvos muitine atlieka, kai tas turtas yra pristatomas i asmens gyvenamajll 

vietl! ar is jos isvefamas arba vadovaudamasi abipusiskai sutarta tvarka. 

3. JAY karini4 pajeg4 jslaptinta informacija gali buti jvefama j Lietuvos 

Respublikl! ir isvefama is jos neatliekant joki4 muitines patikrinim4. Sl!voka ,,jslaptinta 

informacija" apibrezta Informacijos saugumo sutarties 3 straipsnyje; jslaptinta informacija 

turi biiti tvarkoma, laikantis joje ar velesnese sutartyse nustatyt4 Sl!lyg4. 

4. JAY karines institucijos parengia infrastrukturos objektuose, kuriuose 
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dislokuotos JAY karines pajegos, taikytinas priemones, kurios biitinos, siekiant uzkirsti 

keli11 piktnaudziavimui teisemis, suteiktomis pagal NATO SOFA muitines nuostatas ir si 

Susitarim11. JAY karines institucijos ir Lietuvos institucijos bendradarbiauja tirdamos bet 

koki galimo muitines nuostat4 paZeidimo atveji. 

XXI straipsnis 


Karines tarnybos veikla 


1. JAY karines pajegos gali tam tikrose Lietuvos Respublikos vietose, del kuri4 

Salys tarpusavyje susitaria, isteigti kariams paslaugas teikiancius prekybos centrus, 

parduotuves ir kitokias pardavimo vietas, atidaryti karines valgyklas, socialinius ir 

svietimo centrus bei poilsio organizavimo paslaug4 centrus, kuriais naudot4si JAY karini4 

pajeg4 nariai, islaikytiniai ir kiti tam leidim11 turintys darbuotojai, del kuri4 Salys 

tarpusavyje susitaria. JAY karines institucijos gali vykdyti ir priziiireti karines tarnybos 

veikl11 tiesiogiai arba sudarydamos sutartis su kitomis organizacijomis. Lietuva 

nereikalauja joki4 licencij4, leidim4, patikr4 ar kitokios veiklos kontroles, vykdant minet11 

karines tarnybos veikl11. 

2. JAY karines pajegos gali sudaryti sutartis su finans4 istaigomis de! 

bankininkystes ir kitokios finansines veiklos vykdymo Lietuvos Respublikoje, kad 

patenkint4 isimtinai tik JAY karini4 pajeg4, JAY rangov4 ir islaikytini4 poreikius. 

3. Siame straipsnyje nurodytai veiklai ir organizacijoms taikomos tokios pat 

mokesci4 ir muit4 lengvatos, kokios taikomos JAY karinems pajegoms. Tokia veikla yra 

vykdoma vadovaujantis, o organizacijos veikia vadovaudamosi galiojanciais JAY 

reglamentais. Nereikalaujama, kad tokios veiklos subjektai ir organizacijos rinkt4 ar moket4 

mokescius ar kitokias rinkliavas uz veiklas, susijusias suj4 darbu. 

4. JAY karines pajegos nustato atitinkamas priemones, kuriomis uztikrinama, kad, 

vykdant sio straipsnio 1 ir 2 dalyse nurodyt11 veikl11 i Lietuvos Respublikos teritorij11 

isiveZti ar isigyti arba sio straipsnio 1 ir 2 dalyse nurodyt4 organizacij4 i Lietuvos 

Respublikos teritorij11 isivezti ar j4 isigyti daiktai ir turtas nebiit4 parduoti leidimo 

dalyvauti tokioje veikloje ar organizacijose neturintiems asmenims. 

XXII straipsnis 


Karinio pasto skyriai 


1. Jungtines Yalstijos gali isteigti, islaikyti ir eksploatuoti karinio pasta skyrius, 

kuriais naudot4si JAY karines pajegos, islaikytiniai ir JAY rangovai. 

2. Tokio skyriaus issiunciama korespondencija gali biiti zenklinama JAY pasta 

zenklais. 

3. JAY karini4 pajeg4 oficiali korespondencija negali buti tikrinama, apieskoma 

ar ardtuojama. 
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XXIII straipsnis 


Valiuta ir jos keitimas 


1. JAY karines pajegos turi teis<r jsivezti, issivezti ir naudotis JAY valiuta arba 

JAY valiuta isreikstomis priemonemis neribotai. 

2. JAY karines institucijos gali JAY karini4 pajeg4 nariams ir islaikytiniams 

platinti arba keisti valiut~ ir priemones, kurios isreikstos valiuta, i valiut~, kuri galioja: 

a) Jungtinese Yalstijose; 

b) Lietuvos Respublikoje; 

c) euro zonoje ir 

d) bet kurioje kitoje valstybeje, taciau tiek, kiek reikia kelionei turint leidim~, 

jskaitant atostog4 keliony. 

3. JAY karini4 pajeg4 nariai ir iSlaikytiniai gali: 

a) jsiveZ:ti ir issivezti JAY valiut~ ir JAY valiuta isreikstas priemones ir 

b) issivezti is Lietuvos Respublikos bet koki~ valiut~ ir tokia valiuta isreikstas 

priemones, jei tie JAY personalo nariai ar islaikytiniai isiveze t~ valiut~ ar priemones i 

Lietuvos Respublik~ arba gavo iS JAY karini4 pajeg4. 

XXIV straipsnis 

fdarbinimas 

1. Sio Susitarimo XXI ir XXII straipsniuose nurodyt~ karines tarnybos veikl~ 

vykdancios JAY karines pajegos ir organizacijos gali susirasti ir jdarbinti islaikytinius ir 

teis<r jsidarbinti Lietuvos Respublikos teritorijoje turincius asmenis, taip pat gali valdyti 

tokius darbuotojus, vadovaudamosi sio straipsnio nuostatomis. ISlaikytiniai tureti darbo 

leidim~ neprivalo. 

2. JAY karines pajegos ir tokios organizacijos nustato jdarbinimo s~lygas, 

vadovaudamosi galiojanciais JAY istatymais ir kitais teises aktais ir atsizvelgdamos i 

vyraujancius atlyginimus ir Lietuvos Respublikos darbo santykius reglamentuojancius 

teises aktus, , iskaitant ir de! valstybinio socialinio draudimo imok4, Su minetomis 

jdarbinimo s~lygomis supazindinami biisimieji darbuotojai, jiems kreipiantis det darbo. 

Atlyginimas ir darbo uzmokestis, papildomos ismokos ir jq didinimas nustatomi, 

vadovaujantis JAY jstatymais ir kitais teises aktais. Yietos civili4 darbuotoj4 valstybinio 

socialinio draudimo jmokos mokamos, vadovaujantis abipusiskai sutarta tvarka. JAY 

karini4 pajeg4 idarbinti vietos civiliai darbuotojai neturi teises streikuoti. 

XXV straipsnis 


Sutarciq sudarymo procediiros 


I. JAY karines pajegos gali sudaryti sutartis de! bet koki4 materialini4 istekli4, 

atsarg4 ir irangos tiekimo ar paslaug4 (iskaitant statybos paslaugas) teikimo Lietuvos 

Respublikoje ir nevarfomos gali pasirinkti rangov~, tiekej~ ar asmenj, kuris tiekt4 tokius 

materialinius isteklius, atsargas ir jrang~ ar teikt4 paslaugas. Tokias sutartis kvieciama 

sudaryti, jos sudaromos ir valdomos remiantis JAY istatymais ir kitais teises aktais. 

2. Lietuva JAY karinems pajegoms taiko ne maziau palankias preki4, paslaug4 ir 
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komunalini4 paslaug4 v1esllJ4 pirkim4 S<!lygas nei tos, kurios taikomos Lietuvos 

ginkluotosioms pajegoms. 

XXVI straipsnis 

Rangovq statusas 

JAV rangov4 S<!lygoms, kuriomis jie jdarbinami darbui pagal sutartis su JAV 

karinemis pajegomis, taip pat verslo ir jmoni4, kurie uzsiima vien tik preki4 tiekimu ir 

paslaug4 teikimu Lietuvos Respublikoje esancioms JAV karinems pajegoms, 

licencijavimui ir registravimui Lietuvos jstatym4 ir kit4 teises akt4 nuostatos netaikomos. 

Tokiems rangovams taip pat netaikomi jokie pelno mokesciai ir akcizai, atsirandantys vien 

tik iS JAV karinems pajegoms tiekiam4 preki4 ar teikiam4 paslaug4 arba is JAV karinems 

pajegoms skirt4 objekt4 statyb4. Tokiems rangovams Lietuva ar jos valstybiniai dariniai 

taip pat netaiko joki4 pajam4 ar pelno mokesci4 tai pajam4 ar pelno daliai, kuri gauta pagal 

rangos sutartj arba subrangos sutarti su JA V karinemis pajegomis. 

XXVII straipsnis 

Aplinkos apsauga, sauga ir sveikata 

I. Salys ketina jgyvendinti si Susitarim'! taip, kad but4 uztikrinama aplinkos 

apsauga, zmogaus sveikata ir sauga. Jungtines Valstijos patvirtina, kad, vykdydamos savo 

veikl<!, jos ketina laikytis atitinkam4 Lietuvos teises akt4, kuriais reglamentuojama 

aplinkos apsauga, sveikata ir sauga, nuostat4. Lietuva patvirtina, kad jgyvendins jstatym4 

ir kit4 teises akt4, taip pat standart4, kuriais reglamentuojama aplinkos apsauga, sveikata ir 

sauga, nuostatas, tinkamai atsizvelgdama i JAV karini4 pajeg4, islaikytini4 ir JAV rangov4 

sveikat'! ir saug'!. Sali4 kompetentingos institucijos ketina tartis de! su aplinka, zmogaus 

sveikata ir sauga susijusi4 klausim4. 

2. Lietuva, noredama padeti aplinkai saugiu biidu tvarkyti pavojingas atliekas, 

paveda atlikti kompetentingos institucijos funkcijas subjektui, kuris teikt4 pranesimus 

pagal 1989 m. kovo 22 d. Bazelyje priimt'! Bazelio konvencij'! del pavojing4 atliek4 

tarpvalstybini4 pervezim4 bei jq tvarkymo kontroles ir j'! jgyvendinancius teises aktus. 

JAV pajegos teikia informacij'!, kuri butina Lietuvai vykdant prisiimtus jsipareigojimus. 

XXVIII straipsnis 

Komunalines paslaugos ir rysiai 

1. JAV karinems pajegoms ir JAV rangovams leidziama naudotis vandeniu, 

elektra ir kitomis viesosiomis komunalinemis paslaugomis, jskaitant tarifus ar rinkliavas, 

ne maziau palankiomis S<!lygomis nei tos, kurios panasiomis aplinkybemis taikomos 

Lietuvos ginkluotosioms pajegoms ar Lietuvos Respublikos Vyriausybei nereikalaujant 

moketi mokesci4 arba kitoki4 valstybes mokesci4 ar rinkliav4. JAV karinems pajegoms 

tenkanti islaid4 dalis turi biiti proporcinga naudojimosi tokiomis komunalinemis 

paslaugomis daliai. 

2. Salys pripazjsta, kad JAV karinems pajegoms gali prireikti pasinaudoti radijo 

spektru. Jungtinems Valstijoms leidziama naudotis savo telekomunikacij4 sistemomis 

(taip, kaip s'!voka ,,telekomunikacijos" yra apibrezta 1992 m. Tarptautines 

telekomunikacij4 sajungos jstatuose ir konvencijoje). Tai apima teistt pasinaudoti tokiomis 
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priemonemis ir paslaugomis taip, kad biit4 uztikrinta visapusiska galimybe naudotis 

telekomunikacij4 sistemomis, ir teisy siuo tikslu naudoti visi:i reikiami:i radijo spektri:i. 

Siekdamos isvengti abipusiSkai faling4 trikdzi4, JA V pajegos suderina su Lietuvos 

vykdomuoju atstovu naudojamus da:lnius, iSskyrus atvejus, kai nera galimybes derinti kilus 

biitinybei nedelsiant vykdyti operatyvines uzduotis. Jungtines Valstijos radijo spektru 

naudojasi nemokamai. 

XXIX straipsnis 

Jgyvendinimas ir gincq sprendimas 

1. Visi siame Susitarime nurodyti isipareigojimai vykdomi, atsizvelgiant i turimas 

siam tikslui patvirtintas asignuotas lefas. 

2. Prireikus Salys arba jq vykdomieji atstovai, siekdami igyvendinti sio 

Susitarimo nuostatas, gali sudaryti igyvendinimo susitarimus. 

3. Salys arbaj4 vykdomieji atstovai karti:i per metus susitinka abipusiu susitarimu 

pasirinktoje vietoje pasitarti del santyki4 gynybos srityje, pagal si Susitarimi:i vykdomos 

veiklos ir kit4 abiem Salims svarbi4 dalyk4. 

4. Siekiant tinkamo sio Susitarimo igyvendinimo, vykdomieji atstovai, jei reikia, 

konsultuojasi, taciau ne reciau nei karti:i per metus. Vykdomieji atstovai parengia 

procediiras, kuriomis vadovaudamiesi j4 atitinkami darbuotojai tarpusavyje konsultuojasi 

del vis4 su veiksmingu Susitarimo igyvendinimu susijusi4 dalyk4. 

5. Gincai sprendziami kuo zemesniu lygiu, o prireikus perduodami sprysti 

vykdomiesiems atstovams, kurie nagrineja ginci:i ir priima sprendimi:i. Gineai, kuri4 

vykdomieji atstovai issprysti negali, atitinkamai perduodami Salims, kurios nagrineja ginci:i 

ir priima sprendimi:i. 

6. Gineai ir kiti klausimai, del kuri4 konsultuojamasi pagal si Susitarimi:i, 

neperduodami sprysti jokiam nacionaliniam teismui ar tarptautiniam teismui, tribunolui ar 

panasiai institucijai arba kokiai nors kitai treciajai faliai. 

XXX straipsnis 

Susitarimo isigaliojimas, pakeitimai ir galiojimo trukme 

1. Sis Susitarimas isigalioja dieni:i, kurii:i gaunama paskutine is not4, kuriomis 

kiekviena Salis pranesa viena kitai, kad atliko siam Susitarimui isigalioti reikalingas vidaus 

procediiras. 

2. Jsigaliojys Susitarimas pakeicia Jungtini4 Amerikos Valstij4 Vyriausybes ir 

Lietuvos Respublikos Vyriausybes susitarimi:i del patekimo i Lietuvos Respublikoje 

esancius infrastruktiiros objektus ir zonas ir naudojimosi jais, kuris sudarytas 2015 m. 

birfolio 15 d. ir 18 d. Vilniuje pasikeitus notomis. 

3. Sis Susitarimas, iskaitant jo nuostatas del Susitarimo galiojimo trukmes, gali 

biiti keiciamas Sali4 rasytiniu susitarimu. Bet kokie pakeitimai isigalioja sio straipsnio 

1 dalyje nustatyta tvarka. 

4. Sis Susitarimas sudaromas pradiniam desimties met4 laikotarpiui. Jam 

pasibaigus, Susitarimas toliau galioja, taciau bet kuri Salis gali ji nutraukti pries metus 

diplomatiniais kanalais pateikdama kitai saliai rasytini pranesimi:i. 
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5. Sio Susitarimo A priedas yra neatskiriama sio Susitarimo dalis; jis gali buti 

keiciamas rasytiniu Sali4 susitarimu. 

TAI PA TVIRTINDAMI, to Jiau nurodyti atitinkam4 Vyriausybi4 tinkamai jgalioti 

asmenys pasirase sj Susitarim~. 

Pasirasyta 2017 m..S.~!r.: >Ge'?.•. 11rJ.. dviem egzemplioriais angl4 ir 

lietuvi4 kalbomis, abu tekstai yra autentiski. 

JUNGTINH) AMERIKOS V ALSTIJl) LIETUVOS RESPUBLIKOS 

VYRIAUSYBES V ARDU VYRIAUSYBES V ARDU 
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