YEMEN Security Assistance Planning for Equipping the ROYG Armed Services Office of Military Cooperation SOC-Forward NAVCENT August 2010 1
FY11 Prioritized List of Capability Packages Package Recipient Est. Cost 1. Yemen Counterterrorism Aviation Support 2. Yemen Counterterrorism Direct Action Force Support 3. Yemen Navy Operations Support and Capacity Building YSOF CT Aviation Squadron YSOF HMF YSOF MCTB Pres Guard $99M (incl. STOL a/c) $7M YNAV $41M 2
Package #1: Yemen Counterterrorism Aviation Support Cost: Approx $99M Capability Improvement: Establishment of a dedicated aviation unit in support of the Counterterrorism mission. Increased ability to project and support Yemen SOF forces into terrorist safe havens and prohibitive parts of the country. Purpose: Project force, attack targets, and disrupt AQAP. 2 Mi-17/171 rotary wing aircraft w/ secure comm suite 1 Short Takeoff & Landing (STOL) fixed wing aircraft** PLUS 2-year Total Package support (training, spares, etc.) for all aircraft Key parts & limited base servicing equipment for up to 4 additional Mi-171 aircraft On-site U.S. training/assistance teams 2 English language labs Risks/Issues: Requires continued commitment from ROYG to establish this dedicated unit and provide resources to operate and sustain these aircraft. Risk of capability being used to intercede against Houthi Rebels or Southern Secessionists, or for other purposes counter to U.S. interests. ** Assuming the aircraft IS NOT provided as part of FY10 Security Assistance ($35M) 3
Package #2: Yemen Counterterrorism Direct Action Force Support Cost: Approx $7M Capability Improvement: Increased ability to defend against terrorist attacks and project force against land and littoral targets. Purpose: Disrupt AQAP attacks. Project force and attack targets. Personal & team gear/weapons for YSOF Maritime Counterterrorism Battalion (MCTB) Tactical gear for YSOF Hard Mission Force (HMF) Personal & protective gear for Presidential Guard IED jammer systems for Presidential Guard Risks/Issues: Risk of weapons/ammo being used to intercede against or intimidate Houthi Rebels or Southern Secessionists, or for other purposes counter to U.S. interests. 4
Package #3: Yemen Navy Operations Support and Capacity Building Cost: Approx $41M Capability Improvement: Increase in YNAV capability to patrol territorial waters off 2500km coastline and ability to respond to significant maritime threats and targets. Increased YNAV ability to support Coalition and international counter-piracy efforts. Purpose: Interdict the smuggling of weapons, terrorists, and the terrorism funding supplied by narcotics, human trafficking, and piracy. 1 110-ftSwiftship patrol boat w/ secure comm gear & weapons package 2 secure comm C2 base stations w/mirc chat PLUS 2-year Total Package support (training, spares, etc.) 6 night vision binoculars** Maintenance training labs or courses for major ship mechanical and electrical systems Risks/Issues: Requires commitment from YNAV to provide resources to operate, dock, and sustain this ship. Requires commitment from YNAV to work cooperatively (and transparently) with the YCG and Coalition forces on coastal patrols and interdiction. ** NVDs may require Country Team assessment & Enhanced End-Use-Monitoring 5
1203 Package: Yemen Coast Guard Operations Support and Capacity Building Cost: Approx $16M Capability Improvement: Dramatic increase in YCG capability to patrol littoral areas of 2500km coastline and ability to respond from remote YCG outposts. Purpose: Interdict the smuggling of weapons, terrorists, and the terrorism funding supplied by narcotics and human trafficking. 62 4x4 light duty vehicles (SUVs) w/ secure comm gear 12 secure comm C2 base stations 22 fuel trucks & 12 water trucks 26 fuel storage tanks w/ transfer equipment 130 night vision binoculars** 1 diesel engine maintenance training lab PLUS 2-year Total Package support (training, spares, etc.) Risks/Issues: Requires commitment from YCG to provide resources to operate and sustain this fleet. Risk of capability being used to intercede against Southern Secessionists or for other purposes counter to U.S. interests. ** NVDs may require Country Team assessment & Enhanced End-Use-Monitoring 6