TREATIES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ACTS SERIES 06-921 

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DEFENSE 

Operational Information 

 Memorandum of Agreement 

Between the 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

and NORWAY 

Signed at Washington and Oslo 

August 30 and September 21, 2006 

with 

Appendix and Annex 

 and 

Agreement Extending the 

Annex to Memorandum of Agreement 

Signed at Arlington and Bergen 

July 9 and August 27, 2010 
 NOTE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

 Pursuant to Public Law 89—497, approved July 8, 1966 

(80 Stat. 271; 1 U.S.C. 113)—

“. . .the Treaties and Other International Acts Series issued 

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 evidence . . . of the treaties, international agreements other than 

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international agreements other than treaties, as the case may be, 

therein contained, in all the courts of law and equity and of maritime 

jurisdiction, and in all the tribunals and public offices of the 

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or authentication thereof.” 
 NORWAY 

 

 Defense: Operational Information 

 Memorandum of agreement signed at 

 Washington and Oslo August 30 and 

 September 21, 2006; 

 Entered into force September 21, 2006. 

 With appendix and annex. 

 And agreement extending the annex to 

 memorandum of agreement. 

 Signed at Arlington and Bergen July 9 and 

 August 27, 2010; 

 Entered into force August 27, 2010. 
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA)

CONCERNING AN

ARRANGEMENT TO EXCHANGE OPERATIONAL INFORMATION

BETWEEN

THE ROYAL NORWEGIAN NAVY (RNON)

AND

THE UNITED STATES NAVY (USN)

Norway-US Master Maritime Information Exchange

Memorandum of Agreement (MoA)

(MIEM)
INTRODUCTION

The Royal Norwegian Navy and the United States Navy, hereinafter referred to as the

"Parties":

Having a common interest in defense cooperation;

Not intending to abrogate or supplant any activities the Parties conduct under any

other MoA, arrangement or program, and does not supersede any existing MoA;

Recognizing the importance of exchanging Military Information to enhance

interoperability, standardization, and operational effectiveness;

Have reached the following agreement :
SECTION I: DEFINITION OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Authorities

Classified

Contractor

Defense officials listed in this MOA that are authorized to

act on behalf of the Parties in matters pertinent to this MOA

and its Annexes.

Official information that requires protection in the interests

of national security and is so designated by the application

of a security classification marking.

Persons who provide administrative, managerial, Support

Personnel scientific, or operational support services to a

Party under a contract with that Party.

Controlled Unclassified Information to which access or

Unclassified distribution limitations have been applied

Information in accordance with applicable national laws or regu cations.

Whenever such Information is provided under the MOA,

the Information shall be marked to identify its "in

confidence" nature. It could include Information which has

been declassified, but remains controlled.

Defense Purposes Use in any part of the world by or for the armed forces of a

Party, but excluding defense sales or other transfers.

Designated

Security

Authority (DSA)

Establishments

Military

Information

The security office approved by the Parties

to be responsible for the security aspects of this MOA.

Navy organizations listed in an [EA that have an interest in,

or provide Military Information to be exchanged.

Knowledge which can be communicated by any means,

regardless of form or type, of an operational nature.

Information An Annex established under the provisions of this MOA to

Exchange Annex exchange Military Information of mutual interest

(WA) concerning specified areas or categories.

Production Designs, drawings, chemical and mathematical equations,

Information specifications, models, manufacturing techniques, software

source code and related information necessary to

manufacture or substantially upgrade military materiel and

munitions.
Project	Representatives of navy establishments who are

Officers (POs)	specifically authorized to exchange Military Information

under an [EA in accordance with this MOA.

Third Party	

A government other than the government of a Party or any

person or other entity whose government is not the

government of the Party.
SECTION II OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE 

1. The objective of this MOA is to establish a mechanism for the exchange of

operational Maritime-related Military Information among the Parties in order to

enhance maritime military preparedness, readiness, capability and interoperability.

Further details concerning the information to be exchanged shall be contained in

the annexes. For the purposes of this MOA, the following types and categories of

information are considered to be operational maritime related Military

Information:

a) Organization, training, engineering practices and employment of maritime

armed forces and systems, including information which may lead to

Research and Development (R&D);

b) Information related to combined or multilateral maritime military

operations, exercises, planning and readiness;

c) Information relating to maritime force distribution, maritime "order of

battle" and tactics to the extent consistent with national and military

disclosure laws and policies;

d) Information on maritime operational requirements.

2. The two Parties may exchange Maritime Military Information under this MOA

upon conclusion of an lEA between them. Each lEA shall conform to the format

provided in Appendix 1. Either Party may propose IEAs to be established under

the provisions of this MOA. The proposing Party shall provide a written synopsis

describing the proposed IEA to the other Party, and solicit their participation in

concluding an lEA. Upon conclusion, each lEA shall form an integral part of this

MOA.

3. The scope of this MOA permits the exchange of maritime related Military

Information on the basis that such exchanges under each lEA shall be on a

balanced, reciprocal basis of approximately equivalent value between the IEA

Parties, quantitatively and qualitatively. The Military Information exchanged may

be in various forms and the exchanges need not necessarily coincide in time nor in

the form of Military Information. Neither this MOA nor a subordinate IEA, may

impose an obligation for a Party or Authority to generate any Military

Information. While a Party or Authority may do so if desired, this MOA and

subordinate IEAs only require the exchange of pre-existing Information.

4. No Production Information or information related to the acquisition or research

and development of systems leading to or directly associated with acquisition

activities may be exchanged under this MOA. Weapon, sensor, or related

computer system software or documentation relating thereto may not be

exchanged under this MOA.
5. No defense materiel or services may be exchanged or provided under this MOA.

Any exchange or provision of such equipment or services must be made under

arrangements separate from this MOA.

6. All obligations of the Parties and Authorities under this MOA are subject to

national laws, and with respect to financial matters, the availability of

appropriated funds for such purposes.

7. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this MOA and any Annex to

this MOA, the MOA shall take precedence.
SECTION'III MANAGEMENT

1. The Parties hereby established the following Authorities for this MOA (or their

equivalents in the event of reorganization):

Norway:	Chief of Naval Staff

United States:	Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Integration of

Capabilities and Resources) (N8)

2. The Authorities, or their delegated representatives, shall be responsible for:

a. Reviewing and recommending to the Parties amendments to this MOA in

accordance with Section X.

b. Exercising executive-level oversight of the MOA and LEA efforts.

c. Resolving issues raised by POs.

d. Concluding new IEAs on behalf of the Parties.

e. Amending and terminating IEAs in accordance with Section X.

f. Coordinating requests for Third Party transfers on behalf of the Parties in

accordance with paragraph 7, Section VI.

3. Each lEA shall identify a single PO to represent each Authority. Unless otherwise

specified in an individual WA, POs shall be responsible for:

a. Acting as the national naval focal point for exchange of Information under

the lEA, and maintaining records of Information exchanged as required.

b. Exercising day-to-day management of lEA efforts.

c. Resolving IEA issues and problems brought forth by Establishments.

d. Referring issues to the respective Authorities that cannot be mutually

resolved by the POs.

e. Recommending the amendment or termination of IEAs to the respective

Authorities.

f. Amending the list of Establishments in IEAs by exchange of

correspondence.

g.

	

Maintaining oversight of the security aspects of IEAs in accordance with

Sections VI, VII and VIII.
h. Authorizing Establishments listed in IEAs to participate in Military

Information exchanges in accordance with Section IV.

i. Any other unique responsibilities required for management of the lEA.
SECTION IV CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION AND VISITS

1. Only those POs specified in individual LEAs to this MOA are authorized to

exchange Military Information related to that LEA on behalf of the Parties.

Military Information exchanged shall be forwarded by POs to their counterparts

via trusted navy channels for appropriate dissemination.

1 Each Party shall permit visits to its Establishments by personnel of the other Party,

provided that the visit is authorized by both Parties and visiting personnel have

appropriate security clearances and a need-to-know.

3. All visiting personnel shall be required to comply with security regulations of the

host Party. Any Military Information disclosed or made available to visitors shall

be subject to the provisions of this MOA.

4. Requests for visits by personnel of one Party Establishments of the other Party

shall be coordinated through official channels, and shall conform with the

established visit procedures of the host country. Requests for lEA visits shall bear

the name of the lEA.

5. Lists of personnel of each Party required to visit Establishments of the other

Parties shall be submitted in accordance with the existing international visit

procedures.
SECTION V FINANCIAL AND CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS 

1. Each Party shall bear the full costs it incurs in making, managing and

administering any Military Information exchanges under this MOA. A Party shall

promptly notify the other Party if available funds are not adequate to fulfill its

responsibilities under this MOA.

2. This MOA provides no authority for placing contracts on the other Party's behalf

in connection with any Military Information exchanges under this MOA.

Furthermore, this MOA creates no obligation nor provides authorization to place

contracts, nor is it anticipated that contracts shall be required, to implement any

Military Information exchanges under this MOA.
- SECTION VI DISCLOSURE AND USE OF INFORMATION

1. The scope of Military Information to be exchanged pursuant to an lEA shall be

specifically described therein.

2. A Party (including its Contractor Support Personnel) may use the Military

Information received under this MOA for Defense Purposes only. The specific

prior written consent of the originating Party is required for any other use or

disclosure.

3. The receiving Party shall ensure that Contractor Support Personnel to whom it

discloses Military Information received under this MOA are under a legally

binding obligation not to further disclose such Military Information, or to use such

information for other than defense purposes, without prior written authorization

by the originating Authority.

4. No transfer of ownership of Military Information exchanged under this MOA shall

occur via the provisions thereof, and hence such Military Information shall remain

the property of the originating Party or its contractors.

5. The Parties may not exchange Military Information under this MOA:

a. That is subject to proprietary rights; and

b. Where disclosure is inconsistent with national disclosure policies,

regulations or directions of the furnishing Participant.

6. A Party shall not in any possible way disclose Military Information received under

this MOA to any Third Party. The originating Party shall be solely responsible

and authorized to do so.
SECTION VII CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

1. Except as otherwise provided in this MOA or authorized in writing by the

originating Authority, Controlled Unclassified Information received under this

MOA shall be controlled as follows:

a. Such Information shall be used only for purposes authorized for use of

Military Information as specified in Section VI.

b. Access to such Military Information shall be limited to personnel whose

access is necessary for the permitted use under subparagraph (a) above,

and shall be subject to the provisions of paragraph 7 of Section VI..

c. Each Participant shall take all lawful steps, which may include national

classification, available to it to keep such Military Information free from

further disclosure (including requests under any legislative provisions),

except as provided in subparagraph (b) above, unless the originating

Participant consents to such disclosure, or if it becomes probable that

Information may have to be further disclosed under any legislative

provision, immediate notification shall be given to the originating

Participant.

2. To assist in providing the appropriate controls, the originating Participant shall

ensure that Military Information is marked with a legend containing the country of

origin, the conditions of release, and a statement to the effect that access to the

information is to be controlled.
SECTION VIII SECURITY

1. All Classified Information exchanged under this MOA shall be stored, handled,

transmitted, and safeguarded in accordance with each Party's respective national

security laws and regulations, in accordance with The Agreement on Safeguarding

of Classified Information, of February 26, 1970, as amended by the Agreement

Amending the Agreement of September 27, 1984.

2. Classified Information shall be transferred only through official government-togovernment channels or through channels approved by the Competent Security

Authorities' (CSAs) of the Parties. Such Classified Information shall bear the

level of classification, denote the country of origin, the conditions of release, and

the fact that the classified Military Information relates to the applicable IEA under

this MOA.

3. Each Party shall take all lawful steps available to it to ensure that Classified

Information received under this MOA is protected from further disclosure.

Accordingly, each Party shall ensure that:

a. The receiving Party shall not release the Classified Information to any

government, national, organization, or other entity of a Third Party

without the prior written consent of the originating Party.

b. The receiving Party shall not use the Classified Information for other than

the purposes provided .for in this MOA.

c. The receiving Party shall comply with any distribution and access

restrictions on Classified information that is provided under this MOA.

4. Each Party shall afford to classified information received under this MOA the

same degree of security protection as provided to their own classified information

of equivalent level of classification.

5. Classified information shall be marked in one of the following security

classification levels :

US NORWAY

TOP SECRET STRENGT HEMMELIG

SECRET HEMMELIG

CONFIDENTIAL KONFIDENSIELT

RESTRICTED* 2 BEGRENSET

1 ln Norway the RNoN consults the National Security Authority if questions on definition arise.

2 Norwegian information bearing the classification "BEGRENSET" shall in the U.S be safeguarded in.

accordance with the principles laid down in NATO — Document CM (2002) 49 and supporting directives

regarding information classified NATO RESTRICTED.
6. Each Party shall maintain the security classification assigned to Classified

Information by the originating Party. The originating Party shall inform the

receiving Party of any changes in security classification of the exchanged

Information.

7. The Parties shall investigate all cases in which it is known or where there are

grounds for suspecting that Classified Information received under this MOA has

been lost or disclosed to unauthorized persons. Each Party shall also promptly and

fully inform the other Party of the details of any such occurrences, and of the final

results of the investigation and of the corrective action taken to preclude

recurrences.

8. The existence and content of this MOA is unclassified. Individual IAEs hereto

shall carry their own appropriate classification and shall designate the highest

level of Classified Information which may be exchanged between the Parties

pursuant to the IEA.

9. Access to classified information and to location and facilities where classified

activities are performed or where classified information is stored, shall be limited

to those granted a security clearance and who, due to their functions or

employment, have a "need to know".
SECTION IX: SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES 

1. Any disputes among the Parties arising under or relating to this M OA or

an lEA shall be resolved only by consultation among the Parties and shall

not be referred to an individual, to any national or international tribunal, or

to any other third party for settlement.
SECTION X: AMENDMENT, TERMINATION, WITHDRAWAL,ENTRY INTO

EFFECT, AND DURATION

1. This MOA, including Appendix 1, and any subsequent Annexes, may be amended

only upon the written consent of both Parties. Parties may change POs, and POs

may change the list of Establishments in their IEAs, through an exchange of

correspondence.

2. This MOA may be terminated at any time by the written consent of the Parties. In

the event of MOA termination, all LEAs shall also be automatically terminated.

An individual lEA may also be terminated at any time upon the written consent of

the Authorities of the Parties. In the event the Parties decide to terminate this

MOA, or the Authorities of an lEA decide to terminate that IEA, they shall

consult at the appropriate level prior to the date of its termination.

3. In the event that either Party desires to terminate from this MOA, or any of the

IEAs, the terminating Party shall continue participation until the effective date of

its termination. Such termination shall be subject to the provisions of this MOA,

including the following:

a. Either Party may terminate this MOA upon 120 days written notification to

the other Party. In the event of termination by a Party, its participation in all

LEAs shall also be automatically terminated.

b. Any Party may terminate an lEA upon 60 days written notification to the

Authorities of the other Party.

4. The respective rights and responsibilities of the Parties regarding Sections VI,

VII, VIII and IX shall continue notwithstanding termination or expiration of this

MOA or its IEAs.

5. This MOA, which consists of the Introduction, ten Sections and one Appendix

shall enter into effect upon signature by all Parties and shall remain in effect for

twenty years. The Parties shall consult no later than six years prior to the

expiration of this MOA and decide whether or not to extend its duration. It may

then be extended by written consent of the Parties.

6. The foregoing represents the understandings reached between the Royal

Norwegian Navy and the United States Navy upon the matters referred to therein.

7. Signed in two original copies, in English, by authorized representatives.
Name Name

Jan Eirik Finseth L. W. Crenshaw, Jr.

Signature

FOR THE ROYAL NORWEGIAN NAVY:	FOR THE UNITED STATES NAVY:

Vice Admiral, United States Navy /

Deputy Chief of Naval Operations

Rear Admiral (RNoN)/Chief of Naval Staff	(Integration of Capabilities and Resources)

Title	 Title

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Certified to Be A True Copy

STEPHANIE SMART

CDR, JAGC USN

AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER 041111 AND ACT AS A NOTARY

PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. 936 AND 1044a

NO SEAL REQUIRED
Appendix 1 To MIEM: Model Information Exchange Annex

Legend: Bold Type = Guidance regarding text to be provided by lEA drafters.

MASTER MARITIME INFORMATION EXCHANGE MEMORANDUM

OF UNDERSTANDING

INFORMATION EXCHANGE ANNEX CONCERNING

(Note: Provide Short title)

0-USIC01-YY-XX

(Note: "0" indicates operational; "US[C0]", indicates the Participants in

the IEA; "YY" is the year of IEA signature, "XX" is a sequence number

assigned by the U.S.)

In accordance with the US[CO] Master Maritime Information Exchange

Memorandum of Understanding (MMIEM), the United States of America and the

Kingdom of the Netherlands hereby establish this Military Information Exchange

Annex (IEA).

1. DESCRIPTION:

(Note: Provide summary description of scope.)

a. The Scope of the lEA comprises the following:

(1) (Note: Provide more specific description of IEA scope by

listing pertinent operational areas where Maritime Information is to be

exchanged)

(2) (Note: Specifically identify any restrictions associated with

proposed exchange of Maritime Information.)

2. GENERAL:

a. The scope of this lEA permits the exchange of Maritime Information

on the basis that such exchanges will be on a balanced, reciprocal basis of

approximately equivalent value among the IEA Participants, quantitatively and

qualitatively in accordance Section II of the MMIEM.

b. All information exchanges under this lEA will conform to the

provisions of the MMIEM, including the prohibitions against exchange of

weapon, sensor, or related computer system software, or documentation relating

thereto, exchange or provision of Production Information, and exchange or

provision of defense equipment or services contained in Section II of the

MMIEM.
c. Each participant must bear the full costs it incurs in making, managing

and administering any Information exchanges under this 'EA. Furthermore, this

LEA provides no authority for transfer of funds or placement of contracts in

accordance with Section V of the MMIEM.

3. INFORMATION EXCHANGE AND SECURITY:

a. A participant (including its Contractor. Support Personnel) may use the

Information received under this LEA for information and evaluation purposes

only. The specific prior written consent of the originating Participant is required

for any other use or disclosure, including disclosure to contractors or Third

Parties, in accordance with Section VI of the MMIEM.

b. All Information exchanges under this lEA will conform with the

security provisions of the MMIEM including Sections IV, VI, VII, and VIII.

c. The highest classification of Information to be exchanged under this

LEA is (Note: May not exceed Secret).

d. (Note: The authorities may require the establishment of annual

information exchange objectives. If the authorities desire to establish annual

information exchange objectives, the following text should be added here.)

Annual information exchange objectives will be established through exchange of

correspondence by the POs and will be revised annually by the POs to reflect

current information considerations.

e. (Note: IEAs will not normally require the addition of additional

provisions in this paragraph. However, if an originating Participant wishes

to grant prior authorization to a receiving Participant to disclose the

originating Participant's. Information to specific contractors, or use such

Information for other than Defense Purposes, such text may be inserted

here.)

. PROJECT OFFICERS, ESTABLISHMENTS, AND LIAISON OFFICERS: 

(Note: Replicate the block below as many times as necessary to reflect

the IEA Participant's POs, Establishments, and Liaison Officers. Any

unique PO responsibilities in addition to those contained in the MMIEM, if

applicable, may also be outlined here.)

a. For: (Add Country Name)

(1) Project Officer.

(2) Establishment.

(a)"	
(3) Liaison Officer(s) (where appropriate).

(a) 

5. TERMINATION AND DURATION OF THIS IEA:

a. This lEA may be terminated at any time by the written consent of the

respective Participants, who will consult at the appropriate level prior to the date

of termination to ensure termination on the most equitable terms. In the event an

Authority desires to withdraw from this IEA, it may withdraw upon 60 days

written notification to the Authorities of the other respective Participant.

Termination of or withdrawal from this LEA will be subject to the provisions of

Section X of the MMIEM.

b. This lEA will remain in effect for a period 	of years (Note:

Period may not exceed five years) from the date of the last signature unless

amended or extended by mutual written consent. Before the expiration of this

LEA, the Authorities of the Participants will review the LEA and may, by mutual

written consent, extend the MA for additional periods of up to five years each.

(Note: Create signature blocks for the IEA Participants by using the

Participants' names found on the title page of the MMIEM and repeating the

following signature block format.)

FOR 		FOR 	

Signature	 Signature

Name	 Name

Title	 Title

Date	 Date

Location	 Location
MASTER MARITIME INFORMATION EXCHANGE MEMORANDUM

OF AGREEMENT

INFORMATION EXCHANGE ANNEX CONCERNING

SURFACE COMBATANTS OTHER THAN AIRCRAFT CARRIER

OPERATIONAL INFORMATION

(SCOTACOI)

0 - US-NORWAY - 2006-01 

1) INTRODUCTION :

i) In accordance with the US-Norway Master Maritime Information Exchange

Memorandum of Agreement (MMIEM), the United States of America and the

Kingdom of the Norway hereby establish this Military Information Exchange

Annex (IEA).

2) SCOPE :

i) The scope of the lEA compromises the following operational maritime related

Military Information :

(1) Information required to achieve thorough understanding of the AEGIS

system and subsystem in order:

(a) For RNoN to develop tactics, techniques and doctrines

(b) For the USN to further develop existing tactics, techniques and

doctrines

(c) To develop and enhance interoperability between USN and RNoN

surface combatants.

(2) Information required to achieve understanding of systems other than

AEGIS in order :

(a) To develop tactics and techniques for surface combatants.

(b) To develop and enhance interoperability between USN and RNON

surface combatants.

(3) Information required with regard to tactical-co-operation and coordination

between USN and RNoN surface combatants in order:

To develop concepts, tactics, techniques and procedures for cooperation and coordination in maritime operations with emphasis to

the Littoral battle space and confined waters in peace, crises and war
ii) Within this scope the lEA permits the exchange of Maritime Information on

the basis that such exchanges shall be on a balanced, reciprocal basis of

approximately equivalent value among the IEA Parties quantitatively and

qualitatively in accordance with Section II of the MMIEM.

iii) All information exchanges by the Parties under the scope of this TEA shall

conform to the provisions of the MMIEM, including the prohibitions against

exchange of weapons, sensors, or related computer system software, or

documentation relating thereto, exchange or provision of Production

Information, and exchange or provision of defense equipment or services

contained in Section II of the MMIEM.

3) OBJECTIVES :

i) Objectives for the annual information exchange are outlined as follows :

(1) Transition towards smooth reception of ships with Norwegian AEGIS

systems

(2) To work out tactics

(3) To support planning of education

ii) Other annual information exchange objectives may be established through

exchange of correspondence by the POs and shall be revised annually by the

POs to reflect current information considerations.

4) INFORMATION EXCHANGE AND SECURITY:

i) A Party (including its Contractor Support Personnel) may use the operational

maritime related Military Information received under this TEA for purposes in

accordance with the MMIEM Section II item 1(a) thrul(d). The specific

written consent of the originating Party is required for any other use or

disclosure, including disclosure to contractors or Third Parties, in accordance

with Section VI of the MMIEM. The handling instruction, use or disclosure

shall be defined on the front page of each document.

ii) All Information exchanges under this TEA shall conform with the security

provisions of the MMIEM including Sections IV, VI, VII, and VIII.

iii) The highest classification of Information to be exchanged under this TEA is

SECRET.
5) PROJECT OFFICERS, ESTABLISHMENT AND LIASION OFFICERS.

i) For Norway :

(1) Project Officer :

(a) Head of Tactical Development Norwegian Navy Training

Establishment (NORNAVTRAINEST).

(2) Establishments :

(a) Norwegian Navy Training Establishment (NORNAVTRAINEST)

(b) Commodore Sea Training (COMSEATRAIN)

(c) Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (NDRE)

(d) Norwegian Defence Logistic Organization (NDLO)

(3) Liaison Officers :

(a),Head of AAW Branch – NORNAVTRAINEST

(b) Project Officer Training F-310 COMSEATRAIN

(c) Head of Operations Department COMSEATRAIN/Frigate Training

Center (FTC)

(d) Project Officer Maritime Division NDRE

(e) Project Officer OPEVAL COMSEATRAIN

ii) For the United States

(1) Project Officer:

(a) Commander, Surface Warfare Development Group

2200 Amphibious Drive

Norfolk, VA 23521-2896 USA

(2) Establishments:

(a) Commander, Surface Warfare Development Group

(b) Chief of Naval Operations (N8F)

(c) Commander, Fleet Forces Command

(3) Liaison Officers:

(a) Director, Air Warfare/Aegis/EW Directorate – SWDG

(b) Aegis and TAMD Officer – SWDG

(c) Air Warfare Tactical Information Manager - SWDG
Signature

Date Certi

E SMART

CDR. JAW USN

AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS

AND ACT AS A NOTARY

PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. 936 AND 1044a

NO SEAL REQUIRED

6) FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS :

i) Each Party must bear the full cost it incurs in making, managing and

administrating any information exchanges under this TEA. Furthermore, this

WA provides no authority for the transfer of funds or placement of contracts

in accordance with section V of the MMIEM.

7) TERMINATION AND DURATION OF THIS WA:

i) This IEA may be terminated at any time by the written consent of the

respective Parties, who shall consult at the appropriate level prior to the date

of termination to ensure termination on the most equitable terms. In the event

an Authority desires to terminate this WA, it may terminate upon 60 days

written notification to the Authorities of the other respective Party.

Termination of this AEA shall be subject to the provisions of Section X of the

MMIEM.

ii) This lEA shall remain in effect for a period of 5 years from the date of the last

signature unless amended or extended by mutual written consent. Before the

expiration of this AEA, the Authorities of the Parties shall review the ffiA and

may, by mutual written consent, extend the AEA for additional periods of up to

five years each.

FOR THE ROYAL NORWEGIAN NAVY: FOR THE UNITED STATES NAVY:

Jan Eirik Finseth

Name

L. W. Crenshaw, Jr.

Name

Vice Admiral, United States Navy /

Deputy Chief of Naval Operations

Rear Admiral (RNoN)/Chief of Naval Staff (Integration of Capabilities and Resources)

Title Title
Signat

EXTENSION NUMBER 01

FOR

INFORMATION EXCHANGE ANNEX CONCERNING

SURFACE COMBATANTS OTHER THAN AIRCRAFT

CARRIER OPERATIONAL INFORMATION (SCOTACOI)

0 — US-NORWAY — 2006-01 

In accordance with the provisions of the Master Maritime Information Exchange Memorandum of

Agreement Information Exchange Annex Concerning Surface Combatants other than Aircraft Carrier

Operational Information (SCOTACOI), 0-US-NORWAY-2006-01, between the United States of

America and the Kingdom of Norway, specifically Paragraph 7, Termination and Duration of this IEA,

Subsection (ii) this Annex is hereby extended for a period of five (5) years from the date of the last

signature.

FOR TH ROYAL NORWEGIAN NAVY: FOR THE UNITED STATES

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE:

Signature

Haakon Bruun-Hanssen

Rear Admiral RNoN 

Name

John T. Blake

Vice Admiral, USN

Name

Chief of Naval Staff

Deputy Chief of Naval Operations

Integration of Capabilities & Resources

Title Title

Bergen, Norway 

Location

Arlington, Virginia

Location

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Date

2 774 Y PO/C,

Date