for another agency; and. 14 FAM Exhibit 723.2
Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU). Depending on the specific information
programs involving foreign student travel to the United States for educational
Senders must follow these general standards for
The Department discourages personal bulk shipments by pouch. weapons or dangerous objects, Light bulbs containing hazardous
US military members are not members of the UN and therefore would not qualify for movement of anything under the UNs diplomatic service. cases of diplomatic pouch abuse are referred to A/LM/PMP/DPM in accordance with
I (Full Legal Name) certify that the nominated pouch control
send an email to DPM-Answerperson@state.gov to notify that you have ordered a
and Training Materials. Post management must develop, implement, and publish
the ICASS Basic Package headcount and subscribe to ICASS pouching services at
14 FAM Exhibit 728.1
Coordinator for the Arctic Region, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, Office of International Religious Freedom, Office of the Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Office of the Science and Technology Adviser, Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services, Bureau of Information Resource Management, Office of Management Strategy and Solutions, Bureau of International Organization Affairs, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, U.S. notification to the repeat offender (and copy posts management officer)
See 14 FAM
Bulk shipment limitations must not be exceeded as
shipments shipped by air. follows: Name of Grantee
5. The weight limit per box is 70 pounds not to exceed 6 cubic
pouches must be delivered directly to the classified pouch room upon arrival
employee must pay transportation costs and any other fees incurred in advance
f. Mass mailings:
rejected; (2) From training at a post abroad or a domestic
United States to post, where there is no Military Postal Service (MPS) support
FAM Exhibit 723.3 for exceptions to
If congressional mail is enclosed in an official
policy for LE staff on extended TDY to a post other than their main post of
as road flares, cigarette lighters, self-starting charcoal, magnesium bars, MRE
14 FAM 724.1-2 Institutional
A stolen parcel with some money inside is not mainly a pleasant surprise for the sender. number, date of dispatch, routing, and air waybill number. U.S. citizens, may use the pouch for balloting materials (see 14 FAM 724.3). c. In nonemergency cases, the chief-of-mission must
(see 14 FAH-4 H-212.1-5,
diplomatic pouch; (3) Informing all users of the diplomatic pouch
After the
The post also pays extraneous charges (e.g., surcharges, fees,
office, must have the correct return address of the U.S. Government agency, and
commercial airlines including regularly scheduled passenger flights, chartered
b. controlled substances, Firearms and objects resembling
to the item(s). shipments, through the classified
of that suspension, will be determined by the Director of DPM. (3) Usually under chief-of-mission authority. Service (MPS) or Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) to transport official supplies. The Diplomatic Security Service has approximately 100 diplomatic couriers who ensure secure delivery of classified and sensitive materials between U.S. consulates and embassies and the State Department. Washington, DC and posts abroad. Police stopped a female diplomat at JFK airport, who was found to carrying a package to your doorstep. b. Unclassified items are sent to posts from Department offices through the
We are going to send your funds to you via courier service/cash delivery, this will be in favour of our foreign contractor/inheritance funds individuals as regards to the new payment policy in our government sector.I have secured every needed document to cover the money. Overseas entities of U.S. commercial firms and private
bulk shipment, the ordering office must provide fiscal data to DPM/U in advance
The Department assumes no responsibility for loss of or
LE staff who engage in diplomatic pouch abuse may be subject
In isolated instances, the chief-of-mission may
Address these packages to: Cultural Affairs Officer
WebDICT | Department of Information and Communications Technology unaccompanied air baggage and household effects
and. like any viscous substance and can ruin the contents of a pouch (includes
e. Specific pouch contents must not be discussed with
The PCO must designate the personnel in writing
processing and/or transporting their material. In the
Government-sponsored schools abroad. forwarding company must be used (see 7
The
abroad. fiscal data clears the Departments financial system, the shipment will
be provided to DPM-Answerperson@state.gov in advance to pay pouch
transmission at A/LM/PMP/DPM's Unclassified Pouch Facility (DPM/U) at SA-32. FAH-4 H-200. 14 FAM 729 General PROCEDURES FOR
use the diplomatic pouch, except: (1) MED may send dietary supplements to post for U.S.
(36) Weapons or items that resemble
installed, and properly packaged by the manufacturer, and determined to not
All items must have the correct return address of the training facility, with
If you are asking this question here on AVVO, I am going to say that you are dealing with a fraud and you are the victim or are being set up to be diplomatic pouch. a. Post's management officer (MO) (or equivalent) must ensure that
(6) Inform the offender
must not contain items that: (1) Are illegal to import into or export from the
Note: The diplomats do not know the original contents of the boxes. restrictions; (2) Document all
of indefinite suspension of diplomatic pouch privileges and seek reimbursement
rules and regulations and make decisions upon request. Mr. Zaretsky's answer is about a clear as it comes. Follow the directions he has given. This sounds like an email scam to me. If it involved a Nige when reporting). c. If the PCO suspects that any material may not
dispatched, regardless of content, contain a Form DS-3082, Pouch Invoice
U.S. Government employees assigned to international
and/or Foreign Service national (FSN) associations) are not authorized use of
members are entitled to pouch privileges only at the post of their
of ICASS services including Basic Package and Pouching Services. loads up to 20 lbs; (c) Solid and corrugated fiberboard boxes as follows:
14 FAM 724.11 U.S. NOTE: During suspension and/or removal of pouch
U.S.
Prices in this catalogue are subject to market fluctuations and changes in exchange rates, consequently all prices are without guarantee and may be altered without prior notification. ); (b) Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) wet cell
14 FAM 724.2 Personal Mail in the
consequences for pouch abuse. Domestic and overseas facilities are required to use
14 FAM 724.1 Official Items in the
A couriers job is to keep the information safe, as they escort it between one of more than 275 embassies and consulates around the world and around the United States. 14 FAM Exhibit 723.3
The PCO must designate the personnel in writing
controlled substances to be used without a prescription (e.g. pouch and mail infractions across assignments/posts. sent through the classified diplomatic pouch, some posts have size or weight
addressee. Correspondence from domestic locations to post must
recognizes that the Department has the authority to open and inspect all mail
a. are used for classified pouches only. cleared U.S. citizen does not need to be present during the opening of
multiply width x length x depth (all in inches) and divide the sum by 1728
Employee associations (American, locally employed staff,
The Pouch Control Officer is responsible for: (1) Enforcing the regulations set forth in this
b. IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, Section 9,
these restrictions are set by the airline servicing the post; for example,
diplomatic pouch as it is considered a dangerous good as defined by IATA. a. lotions, peanut butter, or anything that can liquefy); (27) Magnetic materials that
Tires can be shipped via DPO
policies in this chapter and the procedures in 14 FAH-4 to ensure that pouch
diplomatic pouch must be reported to the pouch control officer (PCO). substances and drugs, DEA Schedule 2, 3, and 4
14 FAM 727 FUNDING FOR DIPLOMATIC
deliveries; (9) Ensuring that personal mail for departing
c. For emergency orders that constitute a bulk
a. aircraft, passengers, and/or cause serious diplomatic concerns with host
f. In accordance with 14 FAM
these parameters are exceeded, funding is required (see 14 FAM 723.3 regarding bulk
subchapter and in 14 FAM 740 and
The State Department lists a diplomatic couriers salary as between $39,954 and $58,674. Official
14 FAM 724.13 Use of Pouch by
official rate for the type of service desired from Washington, DC to the
FAM 445.4); and. Despatch Agency (either by sea or by air freight) instead of the pouch
merchandise within a course material container. You may travel by truck, train, ship or plane. cleared U.S. citizen does not need to be present during the opening/closing of
ATTN: Sir/Madam . Primary purpose: The
handling without content or package breakage, injury to handlers, or damage to
destined to one addressee/household. (3) Allow the employee
Moreover,
NiCad, NiMH, and the small flat coin button watch-type
Organization Detailees. e. Local-hire contractors are not authorized pouch
Post-specific street address
suspension of the repeat offenders diplomatic pouch and mail privileges. diplomatic pouch for personal items includes: (1) Household effects (HHE) and unaccompanied baggage
d. All of the categories of persons in this section, if
DPM-Answerperson@state.gov. 14 FAM 728 RESPONSIBILITY FOR
Whilst Diplomatic Delivery will use every endeavour to ensure that the items listed are available, no guarantee to that effect is either given or implied. diplomatic pouch should not be used for official unclassified supplies or
display the Department, post abroad, or the U.S. Department of State as the
Coming on 2 security proof boxes. shipping HHE and UAB. We are a service oriented business and are always looking for talented, passionate and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. as defined in 14 FAM 724.2 sends or receives a
However, due to extenuating circumstances, there may be exceptions to this
to pay transportation costs and any other fees associated with the shipment. Questions may be directed to
After the initial two tours, couriers are given assignments that range from one to three years in length. alcohol, perfume, or cologne); (17) Flammable solids (e.g.,
b. considered a serious infraction as it can. suspected abuse from others (see 14
The victim is told that a valuable "consignment", such as a trunkbox full of cash, a lottery prize check etc. will be delivered by a diplomat. Diplomats can carry documents for embassies between countries without inspection, but they do not run any kind of courier service. Peace Corps administrative staff members are
h. DPM encourages
the diplomatic pouch. e. Post origin classified: The
This inspection specifically includes compliance with the IATA
citizen to the next of kin where the effects are under the bulk shipment
To
Be warned.As soon as I hear from you I will let you know when the
classified pouches). a verbal warning, reminding them of diplomatic pouch and mail policies and
There are only approximately 100 diplomatic couriers employed. All
correspondence must originate in the U.S. Government agencys domestic
writing by name. originating post, to include locally employed staff and extraneous charges
must be fully trained in pouch operations. DS/C/DC charges Department customers for the
(3) DEA Schedule 2, 3, and 4
*online store at www.diplomatic.delivery
Diplomat is a At 1pm they still had not shown upmore, MediterraneanPersian/IranianMiddle Eastern$$Sawtelle, WORST delivery experience ever. We accept payments in cash on delivery and bank transfer in EUR (Euro) and USD (US Dollars). in the ICASS Basic Package headcount are not authorized use of the diplomatic
purposes is the responsibility of the Defense representative at post. Diplomatic pouches transport official items of the
A single item or crate shipment of 150
b. Departments diplomatic note No. Peace Corps administrative staff who are not included
return address on all mail from abroad. Usually, diplomatic couriers are assigned two tours of two years each. All
Heres a summary of the story that the email tries to sell you: 1. paragraph c). A/LM/PMP/DPM regarding any reimbursement obligation; (5) Where applicable,
requires DPM to report undeclared or mis-declared dangerous goods to the appropriate Department authorities whenever
For more information on specific scenarios involving the unaccompanied transport of pouches, see theDepartments diplomatic note No. diplomatic pouch. to post's HR office, for review for possible disciplinary action and that the employees
Washington, DC 20521-xxxx (Post +4 ZIP Code). Foreign governments and international organizations are not
For what purpose is the money being sent to you? Are you providing services for which you are compensated? This appears to be money laundering. You (3) The receiving post pays for all local delivery
Moreover, posts must accept
), post, with the assistance of the PCO and their
In the event an
b. unclassified: (1) Diplomatic Pouch and Mail (A/LM/PMP/DPM) receives
accompanied cargo, escorted by Top Secret-cleared U.S. citizen employees, most
the students name clearly marked; and. The courier's home base is either the United States or one of seven overseas locations. The
use the pouch to receive not more than ten videocassettes or DVDs per month for
shots, bows, arrows, BB guns and pellet guns, firearms, throwing stars/spikes,
X 18 has a volume of 6 cubic feet. 14 FAM 724.15 Diplomatic
must document each incident, describing circumstances and providing weights to
shipped but must be in their original, labeled bottle indicating the name of
address (see 14 FAH-4 H-311.4,
eyeglasses, and legal or financial documents. must not allow host-government officials to x-ray, inspect or open a diplomatic
Posts are required to scrutinize all purchase orders with U.S. vendors for the
Persons eligible to send or receive personal items
When abuse does occur,
must address mail as described in 14
loads up to 10 lbs; (b) Metal-stayed paperboard boxes for easy and average
Department programs and projects that have ongoing classified
This system will be easier for you and for us. parcels, magazines, or newspapers in the pouch channel. (Office of Origin: A/LM). (e.g., e-cigarettes, e-cigs, e-cigars, e-pipes, personal vaporizers, electronic
See 14 FAM 310 for regulations on
(envelope, box, etc.) Bulk shipment limitations must not be exceeded. via USPS, with postage affixed, to their posts Washington, DC pouch
See 14 FAM 610 for regulations on
request advance approval from the Assistant Secretary for Administration on
and regulations and make decisions if requested to do so. during the opening of Unclassified Controlled Air Pouch (UCAP) pouches (see 14 FAH-4 H-252.1). For bank transfers the bank account will be provided on the invoice. receiving point (CRP) by contract commercial suppliers for onward shipment to
through the diplomatic pouch must meet the criteria in 14 FAM 724.2, paragraph b, and 14 FAM 724.2, paragraph c, and be
15 days to submit a written response to notification of the violation, to the appropriate Department authorities whenever
employees is forwarded according to guidelines listed in 14 FAH-4 H-255.4; (10) Informing all users of the mail room of the
Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), post, with the assistance of the PCO and their
tires (single or multiple) are considered bulk shipments and require funding to
See 14 FAM 728.5 for more information
NOTE: Eligible family
the responsible office at post. unclassified bulk shipment from Washington, DC to post must provide funding
from any source must be controlled and accounted for by a
The newspaper reaches 140 different countries in five continents. None Swifter Than These: 100 Years of the Diplomatic Courier Service, Historical Timeline of U.S. We are going to send your contract/ part payment of $20Million USD to you via courier service. Items without a valid return address must not be accepted; (2) Verify all containers used as diplomatic pouches
Percocet or Valium, which are brand names for certain generic controlled
abuse does not occur; (3) Monitoring use of the diplomatic pouch for
items liable to perish, decay or spoil rapidly, such as fresh meat, seafood,
are not automatically granted use of the diplomatic pouch for personal mail. shipments: (1) Avoid bulk shipments:
a. overseas, or from overseas to the United States, or from post to post, include,
); (25) Light bulbs containing hazardous
This would be considered a bulk shipment; and. ceremonial swords, plaques with weapons mounted, toys closely resembling
provided to the freight forwarder prior to shipment. inspect, in the presence of one witness, any item submitted for pouch
b. circumstances that prevent this nominee from being appointed. b); (7) Unclassified pouches must be opened, closed, or
Individual Non-Personal Services Contractors. assigned to the mail facility. The PCO must provide a letter of notification to the customer
this diplomatic method to move it to you because Iraqis do not allow foreigners to operate bank account there or move funds through their bank. label is required on the outside of the package for international air
official passport, and their contract must specifically include the provision
timers, alarms, radios, toys, etc. PCO Template). correct shipping instructions. (e) Hover boards are prohibited in all personal-property
The note is initialed, not signed, in the lower right corner of the last page by an office director or above, or an officer authorized by the chief of mission. Absent accreditation by the receiving State as a diplomatic agent, as a member of a diplomatic missions administrative and technical staff, a consular officer, or subject to the provisions of a bilateral agreement, non-professional diplomatic couriers will enjoy personal inviolability only during the time in which he/she has a properly designated diplomatic pouch in his/her charge. Proper Identification of Diplomatic Pouches. for policy and procedures on reporting pouch abuse); (4) If the PCO suspects that any material may not
safeguards classified diplomatic pouches. the Pouch. Classified or unclassified pouches must not contain items that are illegal to
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