2010 The End of the Beginning

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1 2010 The End of the Beginning

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3 RC(SW) Operational Approach NOW ZAD 42,700 MUSA QAL AH 49,700 KAJAKI 59,900 COMISAF s strategy: populationcentric COIN, through the lens of Governance, Development and Security. Focus of effort on the CHRV, with supporting efforts that directly impact CHRV success. Collaborative planning with GIRoA, ANSF, PRT and the Civilian Platform at all levels Full ANSF partnership at strategic, operational, and tactical levels Maintaining momentum on the battlefield through relentless pressure on insurgent forces, LOCs and support networks Integrated information campaign, delivered by Afghans where possible, focused on Centers of Gravity: Perceptions of the Afghan people Perceptions of the International Community NAD ALI 49,200 MARJEH 55,000 NAWAH-YE BARAKZAI 78,000 GARM SER 73,000 NAHR-E SARAJ 98,000 LASHKAR GAH 84,000 SANGIN 50,300 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

4 Insurgent vs. GIRoA Influence April 2010 March 2011 Under TB Control Strong TB Influence Mixed GIRoA/TB Influence GIRoA Influence, Weak TB Influence Strong GIRoA Influence UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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6 Afghan National Security Forces Afghan National Army (215 Corps) Significant improvements to mitigate attrition - Leave program - Pay/banking - Staff procedures and Facility Upgrades Fully partnered at all levels Brigade-level ANA-led ops in CHRV Assigned manpower up to 96% of tashkiel New units to be fielded this year, including niche capabilities: EOD, Engr, Arty, Logistics Continue efforts to improve QOL - Leave, pay, facilities Implement Ops rotation cycle Improve tactical and regional logistics capabilities Where we ARE Where we re GOING Afghan Police Forces Successful command focus on Marjeh AUP Current command focus on Sangin AUP 3 active ALP sites; 3 more in progress Improved tashkiel for 2011 Regional Training Center established Equipment/manpower on hand increased Ethics education and drug use prevention Sustainment training train the trainer Tackle corruption, connection to population Literacy training Continue command focus process - Border Police manpower and facilities Support and expand local recruiting efforts Continue mentorship

7 ANSF-Led Operations In Jan 2010, Combined Team (SW) was conducting no Afghan-led operations. Beginning summer 2010 Combined Team (SW) embarked on a series of Afghan-planned and led operations of ever-increasing complexity: July: Op Omid Do, Kandak-level sweep July: Op Sangin Sunrise, Secure Sangin DC August: Op Zmaray Sarak, CIED (18 IEDs) Sept: Parliamentary Elections, ANP lead & ANA Support Nov: Op Omid Char, Clear and Hold, currently ongoing Dec: Op Jenobi Rowedt, Disrupt and Restrict FOM Jan: Op Ghari Muwendi, Disrupt Feb: Op Omid Panj, Clear in Band-e Barq

8 RC(SW) Stability Operations Education GIRoA-sanctioned Schools increased in RC(SW) in /11 From 103 to 115 schools (+ numerous tent schools) From 72k to 108k students (9% increase in girls, to 32k) $3.2 million in 33 projects aligned with National Education Strategic Plan Adopt-a-School Program American service and charitable organizations support the schools of Helmand Province by donating supplies and monies NGO Spirit of America will assist in execution Radio Adult Literacy Programming Targets adult females at home, combining radio programming and workbooks (70k books in initial roll-out) 50 week program to teach 3 rd Grade literacy FY 11 CERP Status in RC(SW) Nominated Projects $40,419,026 Active Projects $74,508,841 Bulk Funds (Active) $3,182,500 Complete $9,779,980 TOTAL $127,890,347 Health Medical Infrastructure Clinic refurbishment/furniture New clinic construction Mentoring and Capacity Building Nurse and ambulance driver training Midwifery programs Partnership with Health Ministry Infrastructure Roads: Connecting the people to markets and GIRoA Nawah-to-Lashkar Gah Road ($32 million CERP) Route 611 Snakeshead Beltway, Garm Ser ($6.3 million CERP) Canals: Supporting agriculture and population Repair and maintenance GIRoA Capacity-building $8,000,000 $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 FY 11 CERP Spending by Category ($47,167,336 )

9 Governance Focus on District Government September 2010 Elections District Community Councils established in Marjeh, Musa Qal ah, Nad Ali, Nawah, Nahr-e Saraj, and Garm Ser Helmand Province is the first Province in Afghanistan to implement District Development Plans (DDPs) 5 DDPs approved: Marjeh, Nad Ali, Nawah, Nahr-e Saraj, Garm Ser

10 MARJEH DISTIRCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELECTION Location: Marjeh District Center, Dates: 1 March 2011 Over 1100 Marjeh Elders Key Messages/Points: On 1 March 2011, 26 elders were elected to the Marjeh District Community Council. The election lasted over four hours and over 1100 elders from various parts of the district participated, approximately representing 80 percent of the district. Clearly showing a support for forming a district council and demonstrating that there is freedom of movement throughout much of the district. The success of the election is a true testament to the Marines who worked hard to clear the district and all the supporting units that assisted. In addition, the mentoring of the Afghan security forces resulted in a very peaceful election with no security incidents elders registered for the election. The 1110 who came back for the election process continues to show that Marjeh is improving and the insurgency is not having the same threatening influence on the people as they did 9 months ago. The newly elected council members will now form three separate sub-committees; governance, rule of law/justice, and social economic development. In addition, they will select a chairman for the entire council and each sub-committee.

11 TASK FORCE NIMROZ Provincial Youth Shura TFN facilitates return of ANP Heros to Zaranj Building Relationships with Provincial Leadership Lashkari Canal Improvements Zaranj Airstrip Improvements Engagements with Ulema and Chief of Hajj Ordnance Demolition JIATF approach, focus on Governance and Development Athletic Equipment for Children Enhanced Relationships with GIRoA and Ulema at Provincial and District Levels Expanded Movements within Zaranj and south from Delaram to Ghur Guri CERP Projects ($1.54 million USD) Lashkari Canal Improvement; Hospital Emergency Room Addition; School Supplies & Tents to all 5 Districts; Airfield Enhancements (airstrip and landing pads); Tree Donations; Armored Vehicles; Ulema Engagements; Water Tanks for Neighborhood Drinking water

12 Gender Advisor and FET Established Gender Advisor position to coordinate efforts in support of women across RC(SW), RP(SW), and H-PRT Developed RC(SW) Women s Affairs Strategy to guide RC(SW) efforts in support of Afghan women Connected female provincial GIRoA officials with Afghan men and women in the districts and outlying villages Deployed female engagement teams to establish links with Afghan women within acceptable cultural boundaries of the local population Female Provincial Council members and DOWA representatives conduct a visit to Now Zad

13 Freedom of Movement Movement of People/Goods Movement of Ideas Road Security Route 611 S and N Nawah Lashkar Gah Road 62 District Roads Completed Prioritized Bridge Improvements Provincial Road Plan Continue to systematically link District Centers with the Provincial Capital and the Ring Road Develop GIRoA capacity for road maintenance Integrated Communications Technology (ICT) Expeditionary Cellular Communication Service (ECCS) Expand and encourage education, ideas, news, social interaction Support commercial and economic projects Electronic Banking Education Radio in a Box Media mentorship

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