October 19, 2018
Elbit Systems
Attn: General Counsel’s Office
Advanced Technology Center
P.O.B 539
Haifa 31053, Israel
Dear General Counsel of Elbit Systems:
The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is creating a Department of Defense Revolving
Door Database on its website (pogo.org), which compiles information from public resources
regarding former senior Department of Defense officials and military officers who went on to
work for government contractors, including Elbit Systems, from 2008 to the present. The
database is an attempt to track individuals when they leave the Department of Defense, and
inclusion in the database does not represent anything illegal or a violation of ethics rules. I have
enclosed the findings relevant to Elbit Systems and am requesting verification or refutation of the
data from you.
Any response would be greatly appreciated, as the accuracy of this information is in the best
interest of all parties. When a precise start date was not publicly available POGO chose the first
day of the month the employee said they began working for Elbit Systems. POGO is also
interested in any related ethics opinions issued for current or former Elbit Systems personnel in
compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, Public Law 110181, Sec. 847 and certifications of compliance as required by Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) subpart 252.203-7005; 41 U.S.C. § 2105(c). Please be assured
that out of fairness to Elbit Systems, any response received by POGO will be posted on the
website along with the data if you so choose.
If you have any questions, I can be reached at (202) 347-1122 or msmithberger@pogo.org.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Mandy Smithberger
Director, Center for Defense Information

 Enclosure
Revolving Door Instances
1. Individual: Major General Thomas L. Carter (USAF Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Elbit Systems: February 18, 2009
Synopsis: Major General Thomas L. Carter (USAF Ret.) was the Mobilization
Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, retiring in 2009. He previously was an
assistant to then-Senate Republican Leader Bob Dole (R-KS) for three years and was
a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs. In 2009 he joined
Pentagon contractor Elbit Systems as Vice President, Government Relations. "Tom's
extensive background in defense and aerospace coupled with his noteworthy
experience in Washington, will support our strategy of developing better
understanding of our customers' needs," the company's president and CEO said in an
official press release.
Documents to Include:
http://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/108161/major-generalthomas-l-carter/
http://www.securityinfowatch.com/news/10489503/elbit-systems-of-america-llcannounces-thomas-l-carter-as-vice-president-government-relations

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