TREATIES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ACTS SERIES 12-716 

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DEFENSE 

 Agreement Between the 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and 

the NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY 

ORGANIZATION 

Signed at Baghdad and Brussels 

June 7 and July 16, 2012 

 and 

Agreement Amending and 

Extending the Agreement 

Signed at Brussels November 15, 2012 
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 NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION 

 Defense 

 Agreement signed at Baghdad and Brussels 

 June 7 and July 16, 2012; 

 Entered into force July 16, 2012. 

 And agreement amending and extending 

 the agreement. 

 Signed at Brussels November 15, 2012; 

 Entered into force November 15, 2012. 
AGREEMENT 

BETWEEN 

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

AND 

THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION (NATO), 

CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AND COMMODITIES 

ON AN ADVANCE-OF-FUNDS OR REIMBURSABLE BASIS 

PREAMBLE 

The United States of America ("the United States"), and the North Atlantic Treaty 

Organization ("NATO"), hereinafter referred to as the Parties, 

On the part of the United States, acting under the authority of section 607 ofthe Foreign 

Assistance Act of 1961, as amended; 

On the part of NATO, acting in accordance with the mandate of the North Atlantic 

Council and relevant financial regulations and rules; 

In implementation of and consistent with the exchange of letters between the United 

States and NATO dated May 15,2012 and May 16,2012 ("the exchange ofletters"); 

Desiring to establish the terms and conditions for the provision of commodities and 

services by the United States to the NATO Transition Cell ("Cell") in Baghdad, Iraq described in 

the exchange ofletters, with all the costs for such commodities and services to the Cell to be 

reimbursed to the United States; 

Recognizing that Cell personnel are expected primarily to be individuals contributed by 

NATO member states ("contributing states") who are accredited members oftheir contributing 

states' diplomatic missions, and that Cell personnel may also include individuals contributed by 

the NATO International Secretariat and individuals hired locally by NATO; 

Have agreed as follows: 

ARTICLE I 

SCOPE OF PROVISION OF SUPPORT 

1. The Cell shall initially be located on the U.S. Embassy Military Attache and Security 

Assistance Annex (EMASAA). The United States may at any time require the Cell's 

relocation to a different location within the security perimeter ofthe Embassy of the United 

States in Baghdad (or an annex thereof), including a location other than on EMASAA. 

2. The United States shall, on an advance-of-funds or reimbursable basis, provide NATO with 

the services and commodities described in the exchange of letters, to the extent they are 

available and subject to the availability of appropriations in accordance with the terms of this 

Agreement. 
3. Movement security services shall not be provided under this Agreement. 

4. Unless otherwise agreed between the United States and NATO, the quality of the services 

and commodities provided to NATO by the United States pursuant to this Agreement shall be 

of equal quality and caliber as those enjoyed by United States personnel in Baghdad for 

similar services and commodities. 

ARTICLE II 

SUPPORT PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS 

1. Unless the\\ntten consent of the United States has first been obtained, NATO shall not: 

a. pennit the use of commodities and services provided pursuant to this Agreement by 

anyone other than Cell personnel; 

b. use or permit the use of any commodities or services provided pursuant to this 

Agreement for purposes other than to implement the Cell's activities on behalfof 

NATO; 

c. transfer, or permit any officer, employee, agent, or other personnel of NATO or the 

Cell to transfer any commodities or services provided pursuant to this Agreement, by 

gift, sale, or otherwise. 

2. To the extent of its capability, NATO shall maintain the security of any commodities and 

services provided pursuant to this Agreement, and to the extent of its capability NATO shall 

provide them substantially the same degree of security protection afforded by the United 

States. 

3. The provision of commodities and services pursuant to this Agreement may be made subject 

to such additional terms and conditions as may be agreed to in implementing arrangements, 

executed in writing between the Parties under this Agreement. 

4. NATO and the United States waive any and all claims (except c1aimsassociated with 

reimbursement for commodities and services provided under this Agreement) against each 

other, and against each other's contractors, for damage, destruction, loss of property. or 

injury or death to their personnel, arising out of activities pursuant to this Agreement. For 

purposes of this provision, the term "NATO" shall not be understood to refer to Cell 

personnel of contributing states or to property of contributing states. Claims of third parties 

filed against the United States or NATO for damages, loss, injury or death arising from 

activities under this agreement shall be resolved by the Party against which such claims are 

filed in accordance with that Party's applicable laws. rules, and regulations. 
ARTICLE III 

FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS 

1. The cost of the commodities and services provided by the United States under this 

Agreement shall be fully reimbursed by NATO. The cost to be reimbursed by NATO shall 

reflect the actual cost incurred by the United States, including direct and indirect costs. 

2. As stated in the exchange of letters, the Parties recognize that the cost of commodities and 

services provided by the United States under this agreement may increase. It is understood 

that these costs are not expected to increase within the six-month period of operation 

contemplated in this Agreement, unless the Cell moves to a different location. If costs 

increase within the six-'month period of operation contemplated in this Agreement the Parties 

recognize that NATO, acting in accordance with the mandate of the North Atlantic Council 

and relevant financial regulations and rules, may need to seek approval by the NATO budget 

and resource committees of the additional financing. 

3. The United States shall submit to NATO written invoices for the commodities and services 

provided pursuant to this Agreement. Whenever practicable, the commodities and services 

shall be invoiced on a per person basis. 

4. In the event the United States recovers funds from its contractors due to overcharging on 

contracts, the United States agrees to refund to NATO the value of overcharges that were 

passed along to NATO and for which NATO reimbursed the United States in accordance 

with this Agreement. 

5. The statements of accounts and other records relating to the commodities and services 

provided under this Agreement shall be maintained by the United States. 

6. NATO shall pay the United States for all invoices submitted pursuant to this Agreement, in 

U.S. dollars, within 30 days of receipt oreach invoice. 

7. NATO shall provide reimbursement for all charges on invoices from the U.S. Department of 

State and the U.S. Department of Defense by Electronic Funds Transfer to the following 

bank account: 

Beneficiary Bank: Bank of America N.A., Bangkok 

All Seasons Place, CRe Tower 

8712 Wireless Road, Pathwnwan 

Bangkok 10330. Thailand 

Swift: BOFATH2X 

Beneficiary Name: USDO Symbol 8768 - Ref. Baghdad 

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8. NATO shall be deemed to have fulfilled its obligation to reimburse the United States for 

costs for commodities and services provided pursuant to this Agreement for which the United 

States receives reimbursement from a contributing state. The United States shall inform 

NATO when such reimbursement is received and of the corresponding reduction in the sum 

NATO is obligated to reimburse the United States. 

ARTICLE IV 

IMPLEMENTING ARRANGEMENTS 

1. The Parties may conclude written implementing arrangements, which shall be consistent with 

and incorporate by reference the terms and conditions of this Agreement, regarding the 

provision of particular commodities and services by the United States to NATO, and the 

reimbursement to the United States therefor. 

2. Such written implementing arrangements may address, as necessary: 

a. Procedures for requesting commodities and services from the United States; 

b. Procedures concerning the timing for review of requests for commodities and 

services; 

c. Matters associated with the delivery of commodities and services; 

d. The costs or rates for each element of the COmmodities and Services to be provided, or 

the basis of or mechanism for determining the costs or rates of each such element; 

e. Procedures for ensuring that the costs of support requested and provided are properly 

documented and accounted for; and 

f. Such other matters as are necessary and reasonable for the smooth implementation of 

this Agreement. 

3. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of this Agreement and any 

implementing arrangements made pursuant to this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement 

shall control. 

ARTICLE V 

SECURITY 

1. While present within the security perimeter of EMASAA or the Embassy of the United States 

(or any annex thereo!), Cell personnel shall comply with all relevant security guidance and 

procedures, including but not limited to screening of visitors and vehicles, emergency 

procedures, and weapons policies. 

2. The Cell's housing and offices shall be clearly distinct from the housing and offices of 

members of the staff of the Embassy ofthe United States, and the Cell's housing and offices 
shall not be considered part of the premises of the United States Embassy. NATO shall be 

responsible for all costs associated with this requirement. 

3. Upon request by authorized personnel of the Government ofIraq, the United States may 

facilitate access by representatives of the Government ofIraq to the Cell's offices. Before 

facilitating such access, the United States shall make all appropriate efforts to consult with 

the head of the Cell or, in his absence, the representative designated by NATO in accordance 

with Article V(6) of this Agreement. 

4. To the extent that Cell personnel's housing within the Embassy's security perimeter is 

entitled to inviolability or other protection under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic 

Relations, the relevant contributing state shall be responsible for asserting such inviolability 

or other protection. 

5. NATO shall pennit United States Government personnel to access the Cell's housing and 

office spaces. 

6. Each Party shall designate a representative to coordinate all matters relating to the security of 

the Cell and its personnel. 

7. Cell personnel shall not have uncontrolled access to any U.S. offices or office areas. 

8. Cell personnel who are individuals hired locally by NATO shall be subject to security review 

and vetting by the United States. 

ARTICLE VI 

SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES 

1. Any dispute arising under this Agreement or any implementing arrangements made pursuant 

to this Agreement, shall be resolved through consultations between the Parties. In no case 

shall any dispute be referred to a third party. 

2. This Agreement shall be governed by international law. Any disputes will be resolved 

exclusively by diplomatic means. 

3. Nothing in or relating to this Agreement affects the authorities or privileges and immunities 

of the United States or its personnel, or NATO or its personnel, or contributing states, or Cell 

personnel, as set forth in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, the Vienna 

Convention on Consular Relations, and other relevant agreements and international law. 
ARTICLEvn 

ENTRY INTO FORCE, DURATION, AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION 

1. This Agreement shall enter into force upon the last signature and shall remain in force for a 

period of six months. 

2. This Agreement and any implementing arrangements under this Agreement may be amended 

or extended by the written agreement of the Parties and may be terminated by either party 

upon 30 days' written notification to the other Party. 

3. Notwithstanding the tennination of this Agreement, the obligations of the Parties under any 

outstanding invoices made pursuant to this Agreement shall continue to apply until satisfied, 

unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Parties. 

DONE at Baghdad and Brussels, in duplicate. 

FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: 

R. Stephen Beecroft 

Charge d'Affaires a.i. 

Embassy of the United States of America 

In Baghdad 

Date: 1 (J~ ,)o'l-.. 

FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY 

ORGANIZATION: 

Alexander Vershbow 

Deputy Secretary General 

Date: 
AGREEMENT TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT 

BETWEEN 

THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION (NATO) 

AND 

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 

CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AND COMMODITIES 

ON AN ADVANCE-OF-FUNDS OR REIMBURSABLE BASIS 
AGREEMENT TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT 

BETWEEN 

THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZA TION (NATO) 

AND 

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 

CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AND COMMODITIES 

ON AN ADVANCE-OF -FUNDS OR REIMBURSABLE BASIS 

PREAMBLE 

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization ("NATO"), and the United States of America 

("the United States"), hereinafter referred to as the Parties, 

On the part of the United States, acting under the authority of section 607 of the Foreign 

Assistance Act of 1961, as amended; 

On the part of NATO, acting in accordance with the mandate of the North Atlantic 

Council and relevant financial regulations and rules; 

Recalling the exchange of letters between NATO and the United States of America of 

May 15 and 16, 2012 (the "Exchange of Letters"), and the Agreement between the North 

Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the United States of America Concerning the 

Provision of Services and Commodities on an Advance-of-Funds or Reimbursable Basis, signed 

at Baghdad and Brussels on June 7 and July 16, 2012 (the "Agreement"), which together 

established arrangements concerning the presence of the NATO Transition Cell (the "Cell") in 

Baghdad, Iraq; 

Desiring to extend such arrangements until July 1, 2013; 

Have agreed as follows: 

ARTICLE I 

The understanding between NATO and the United States of America that was effected by the 

Exchange of Letters is hereby extended to remain effective until July 1,2013. 

ARTICLE II 

Pursuant to Article VII.2 of the Agreement, the Agreement shaH be extended to remain in 

force until July 1,2013. 
ARTICLE III 

Article 111.7 of the Agreement shall be replaced by the following: 

NA TO shall provide reimbursement for all charges on invoices from the U.S. Department of 

State and the U.S. Department of Defense by Electronic Funds Transfer to the bank account 

identified in writing in each invoice. 

DONE at Brussels, this 15th day of November, 2012, in duplicate. 

FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY 

ORGANIZATION: 

Alexander Vershbow 

Deputy Secretary General 

FOR THE UNITED STATES 

OF AMERICA: 

Ivo H. Daalder 

U.S. Ambassador to NATO