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(iv) Significance: This notification is 

being provided as the included 

replacement and additional items 

represent in an increase in capability 

over what was originally notified. The 

proposed sale increases Bahrain’s F–16 

fleet’s reconnaissance capability and 

contributes to greater interoperability 

with the United States. Bahrain is 

upgrading its F–16 program as a 

deterrent to regional threats and to 

strengthen its homeland defense. 

(v) Justification: This proposed sale 

will support the foreign policy and 

national security of the United States by 

helping to improve the security of a 

Major Non-NATO Ally in developing 

and maintaining a strong and ready selfdefense capability. This proposed sale 

will enhance U.S. national security 

objectives in the region. 

(vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Mcode capable Embedded Global 

Positioning System (GPS) Inertial 

Navigation System (INS) (EGI), with an 

embedded GPS Precise Positioning 

Service (PPS) Receiver Application 

Module-Standard Electronic Module 

(GRAM–S/M), is a self-contained 

navigation system that provides 

acceleration, velocity, position, attitude, 

platform azimuth, magnetic and true 

heading, altitude, body angular rates, 

time tags, and coordinated universal 

time (UTC) synchronized time. The 

embedded GRAM–S/M enables access 

to both the encrypted P(Y) and M-Code 

signals, providing protection against 

active spoofing attacks, enhanced 

military exclusivity, integrity, and antijam. 

The MS–110 is a tactical 

reconnaissance pod with long-range, 

day/night, multi-spectral sensor 

technology. The multi-spectral sensor 

lets the end user see color and better 

distinguish subtle features than a DB– 

110 pod’s dual band imagery. The pod 

can transmit imagery via a datalink to 

ground-stations for near real time 

analysis and exploitation. The MS–110 

Retrofit Kit converts a DB–110 pod into 

an MS–110 pod. 

The Sensitivity of Technology 

Statement contained in the original 

notification applies to additional items 

reported here. 

The highest level of classification of 

defense articles, components, and 

services included in this potential sale 

is SECRET. 

(vii) Date Report Delivered to 

Congress: September 6, 2023 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 23–40] 

Arms Sales Notification 

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation 

Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). 

ACTION: Arms sales notice. 

SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the 

unclassified text of an arms sales 

notification. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092, 

pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or 

dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@

mail.mil. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 

36(b)(1) arms sales notification is 

published to fulfill the requirements of 

section 155 of Public Law 104–164 

dated July 21, 1996. The following is a 

copy of a letter to the Speaker of the 

House of Representatives with attached 

Transmittal 23–40, Policy Justification, 

and Sensitivity of Technology. 

Dated: November 1, 2024. 

Stephanie J. Bost, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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BILLING CODE 6001–FR–C 

Transmittal No. 23–40 

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of 

Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the 

Arms Export Control Act, as amended 

(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government 

of Oman 

(ii) Total Estimated Value: 

Major Defense Equipment * $60 million 

Other ................................... $10 million 

Total ................................. $70 million 

Funding Source: National Funds 

(iii) Description and Quantity or 

Quantities of Articles or Services under 

Consideration for Purchase: 

Major Defense Equipment (MDE): 

Three hundred one (301) TubeLaunched, Optically-Tracked, 

Wireless-Guided (TOW) 2B, Radio 

Frequency (RF) Missiles (BGM– 

71F–7–RF) (includes 7 ‘‘Fly-to-Buy’’ 

Missiles) 

Non-MDE: 

Also included are U.S. Government 

and contractor technical, program, 

logistics, and engineering support 

services, and other related elements 

of logistics and program support. 

(iv) Military Department: Army (MU– 

B–UKV) 

(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None 

(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, 

Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None 

known at this time 

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology 

Contained in the Defense Article or 

Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: 

See Attached Annex 

(viii) Date Report Delivered to 

Congress: October 3, 2023 


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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 

2800 Defense Pentagon 

The Honorable Kevin McCarthy 

Speaker of the House 

U.S. House of Representatives. 

H-209,, The Capitol • 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Mr. Speaker: 

Washington., DC 20301-2800 

Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(1,)(1) of the Arms Export Control 

~ as amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 2340~ concerning the Anny~s 

proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Oman for defense articles and 

services estimated to cost $70 million. We will issue a news release to notify the public of this 

proposed sale upon deliveiy of this letter to your office. 

Sincerely, 

l::::::~!:..d 

Director 

Enclosures: 

1. Transmittal 

2. Policy Justification 

3. Sensitivi1y of Technology 

4. Regional Balance (Classified document provided under separate cover} 
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* As defined in Section 47(6) of the 

Arms Export Control Act. 

POLICY JUSTIFICATION 

Oman—TOW 2B Radio Frequency 

Missiles (BGM–71F–7–RF) and Support 

The Government of Oman has 

requested to buy three hundred one 

(301) Tube-Launched, OpticallyTracked, Wireless-Guided (TOW) 2B, 

Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles (BGM– 

71F–7–RF) (includes 7 ‘‘Fly-to-Buy’’ 

Missiles). Also included are U.S. 

Government and contractor technical, 

program, logistics, and engineering 

support services, and other related 

elements of logistics and program 

support. The estimated total cost is $70 

million. 

This proposed sale will support the 

foreign policy and national security of 

the United States by helping to improve 

the security of a friendly country that 

continues to be an important force for 

political stability and economic progress 

in the Middle East. 

The proposed sale will improve the 

Royal Army of Oman’s capability to 

meet current and future threats by 

enhancing the strength of its homeland 

defense. Oman will have no difficulty 

absorbing this equipment and services 

into its armed forces. 

The proposed sale of this equipment 

and support will not alter the basic 

military balance in the region. 

The principal contractor will be 

Raytheon Missiles & Defense, Tucson, 

Arizona. There are no known offset 

agreements proposed in connection 

with this potential sale. 

Implementation of this proposed sale 

will not require the assignment of any 

additional U.S. Government or U.S. 

contractor representatives to Oman. 

There will be no adverse impact on 

U.S. defense readiness as a result of this 

proposed sale. 

Transmittal No. 23–40 

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of 

Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the 

Arms Export Control Act 

Annex 

Item No. vii 

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 

1. The Tube-Launched, OpticallyTracked, Wireless-Guided (TOW) 2B 

Radio Frequency (RF) Missile (BGM– 

71F–7–RF) is a top attack missile 

designed to defeat armored vehicles, 

reinforced urban structures, field 

fortifications and other such targets. 

TOW missiles are fired from a variety of 

TOW launchers used by the U.S. Army, 

USMC, and non-U.S. forces. The TOW 

2B RF missile can be launched from the 

same launcher as the wire-guided TOW 

2B missile without modification to the 

launcher. The TOW 2B missile (both 

wire and RF-guided) contains two 

tracker beacons (Xenon and thermal) for 

the launcher to track and guide the 

missile in flight. Guidance commands 

from the launcher are provided to the 

missile by the RF link contained within 

the missile case. 

2. The highest level of classification of 

defense articles, components, and 

services included in this potential sale 

is SECRET. 

3. If a technologically advanced 

adversary were to obtain knowledge of 

the specific hardware and software 

elements, the information could be used 

to develop countermeasures that might 

reduce weapon system effectiveness or 

be used in the development of a system 

with similar or advanced capabilities. 

4. A determination has been made 

that the Government of Oman can 

provide substantially the same degree of 

protection for the sensitive technology 

being released as the U.S. Government. 

This sale is necessary in furtherance of 

the U.S. foreign policy and national 

security objectives outlined in the 

Policy Justification. 

5. All defense articles and services 

listed in this transmittal have been 

authorized for release and export to the 

Government of Oman. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

TRICARE; Calendar Year (CY) 2025; 

TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select 

Out-of-Pocket Expenses 

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, 

Department of Defense. 

ACTION: Notice of calendar year (CY) 

2025 TRICARE Prime and TRICARE 

Select out-of-pocket expenses. 

SUMMARY: This notice provides the 

Calendar Year (CY) 2025 TRICARE 

Prime and TRICARE Select out-ofpocket expenses. 

DATES: The CY 2025 rates contained in 

this notice are effective January 1, 2025. 

ADDRESSES: Defense Health Agency 

(DHA), TRICARE Health Plan, 7700 

Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls 

Church, Virginia 22042–5101. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Debra Fisher, 703–275–6224, 

dha.ncr.healthcare-ops.mbx.thp-policyand-programs-branch@health.mil. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

National Defense Authorization Acts for 

Fiscal Years 2012 and 2017, and 

subsequent implementing regulations 

(e.g., § 199.17 of title 32 of the Code of 

Federal Regulations), established rates 

for TRICARE beneficiary out-of-pocket 

expenses and how they may be 

increased by the annual cost of living 

adjustment (COLA) percentage used to 

increase military retired pay or via 

budget neutrality rules. The CY 2025 

retiree COLA increase is 2.5%. 

The DHA has updated the CY 2025 

out-of-pocket expenses as shown below: 

CALENDAR YEAR 2025 TRICARE PRIME AND TRICARE SELECT OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES—ACTIVE DUTY FAMILY

MEMBERS (ADFM) CATEGORY

[Page 1 of 1] 

Out of pocket expense Select Group A 

CY25 

Select Group B 

CY25 

Prime * 

Group A 

CY25 

Prime * 

Group B 

CY25 

Annual enrollment fee: 

Individual ..................................... $0 ....................................................... $0 ....................................................... $0 $0 

Family .......................................... $0 ....................................................... $0 ....................................................... 0 0 

Annual deductible: 

E1–E4, individual ........................ $50 ..................................................... $64 ..................................................... 0 0 

E1–E4, family .............................. $100 ................................................... $128 ................................................... 0 0 

E5 & above, individual ................ $150 ................................................... $193 ................................................... 0 0 

E5 & above, family ...................... $300 ................................................... $386 ................................................... 0 0 

Annual catastrophic cap ..................... $1,000 ................................................ $1,288 ................................................ 1,000 1,288 


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