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RC SOUTH: ISAF 14 030140ZMAR07 TF HELMAND (MOD)

AT 0140Z TF HELMAND REPORTED 1X INS PID AT KNOWN FIRING POSITION, FF ENGAGED WITH GPMG.

Affiliation	FRIEND
Type	Friendly Action
Category	Border Ops
Date	2007-03-03 02:02

RC SOUTH: ISAF14 160030Z TF HELMAND Reported 1X INS (mod)

At 0030Z TF HELMAND Reported 1X INS, PID, FF engaged with GPMG, no futher BDA possible.

Affiliation	FRIEND
Type	Friendly Action
Category	Border Ops
Date	2007-03-16 00:12

UNKNOWN: 300100Z TF CATAMOUNT, 2/A/2-87 Border Flag Meeting WB 463 500 (mod)

Size and Composition of Patrol: 22x US, 2x Cat 1 TERP, 10 ABP, 1 ANA Type of patrol: Mounted Task and Purpose of Patrol: 2/A/2-87 IN conducts BFM NLT 0330z VIC WB 463 500 IOT recon Pakistani boarder fence and maintain cross boarder communications.

Affiliation	FRIEND
Type	Friendly Action
Category	Border Ops
Date	2007-03-30 01:01

RC EAST: CSTC-A LNO Nangarhar Trip Report (MOD)

During the week of 26 March 02 April, I had the opportunity to go out to Nangarhar Province, stay at the Regional Training Center (RTC), observe ANAP training, visit with TF Spartan, and finally visit the Torkham Gate Border Crossing Point.

Affiliation	FRIEND
Type	Friendly Action
Category	Border Ops
Date	2007-04-08 11:11

RC EAST: 051330ZMAY07 TF CATAMOUNT CONDUCTS RECON OP4

Size and Composition of Patrol: 26 X US, 2 X RUSSIAN REPORTERS, 1 X CAT I TERP, 6 X HMMWV, 4 X M2, 2 X MK19 A.

Affiliation	FRIEND
Type	Friendly Action
Category	Border Ops
Date	2007-05-05 13:01

UNKNOWN: 170500z TF 3 Fury Reports Afghan/PAKMIL Border Flag Meeting IVO 42R VA 73904 05904

Border Flag Meeting attended by: PAKMIL:LTC Amer, 1LT Usman, 2LTJaved, 2LT Murtaza, 2LT Hikmat, Sergeant (Havildar) Khair Zaman CF: LTC Woods, LTC Strek (PBG CDR), MAJ Wronka (PBG S3) , MAJ Biedziak (PBG DCO), CPT Kowalewski (PGB AS2), CPT Bolton (A TRP CDR), CPT Norman (SQDN S2), 1LT Karwowski (PBG CMIC), 1LT Bell (SQDN FSO), 2LT Fallon (A TRP FO) ABP: COL Abdul Zakhar Issues Discussed: Disputed Border -LTC Amer stated that while the location of the border is disputed both sides know what they are restricted by and any previous violations have been intentional -He offered to show both with a map and the GPS that the previous incident occurred on Pakistan soil (Grid to meeting was IVO 42S VA 73904 05905 approximately 700m within Pakistan of CF recognized border) -The Doa Chine ABP CDR) stated this meeting with help both sides further understand the border and he looks forward to continued cooperation with the PAKMIL (Referred to as friends/family) -LTC also wanted to thank LTC Amer for the PAKMILs help during the Soviet Invansion 9 FEB 07 Border Crossing by Amanullahs relatives -LTC Amer stated the issues they are having is this area are not ACM related but are tribal in nature -The Sulayman Khel tribe which controls most of Paktika and which because of tribal and not international borders flows into Pakistan -The tribe on this side was blamed for the deaths of Amanullahs (Former ABP CDR) son -The tribe on this side fled Afghanistan during the Soviet Invasion because they were being persecuted from within their tribe Enemy operations in this region -LTC Amer stated this area was not like up north (most likely referring to Bermel/Gayan) and they were doing their best to keep it this way Improved communications -LTC Amer stated the current communications plan does not work when we try to coordinate between CF/PAKMIL -LTC Amer referenced the 041508z MAY 07 SAF ATK against a combined CF/ABP patrol -LTC Amer stated the call made to him went to the headquarters in Quetta, Pakistan and then had to be routed to LTC Amer who called his soldiers to move to the requested blocking position -LTC Amer stated the delay was most likely responsible for ACM to escape -LTC Woods suggested that we provide the PAKMIL with a Harris radio to be kept at this PAKMIL CP and at FOB Wazi Kwah so those elements can communicate Turmoil within Pakistan -LTC Amer briefly stated that his country was currently having internal issues but did not mention the 14 MAY 07 Ambush north of Chamkani Agreement to have future meetings -LTC Woods offered that both parties meet twice a month, once on the CPT/CO CDR Level and then once at the LTC/BN CDR level -LTC Amer said it would be nice to meet without a incident being the cause but made no promises of future meetings until he spoke to his superiors -LTC Amer stated that the last meeting after Amanullahs family/tribe crossed the border to get vengence was hijacked by the ABP representative -LTC Amer stated numerous accusations were raised against the PAKMIL at that meeting but he was happy with the mood and setting of this meeting Coordinated patrols -LTC Woods asked about the possibility of coordinating patrols so that both sides know what the other was doing -LTC Amer stated that would be good and if a weekly schedule could be produced then it would alleviate some of the issues but notice as short as 24 hours would be sufficient Analyst Comments: -The topic of the 14 MAY 07 PAKMIL meeting was noticeably not mentioned by LTC Amer who attempted to keep all topics of discussion confined to his AOR -It appeared that there were multiple rings of security with the inner most two being unarmed and no body armor -There was an increase in overall security for the PAKMIL today with leaders often checking their own men multiple times and sending those that were not needed for the meeting away -Following the end of the meeting and the gift presentation the PAKMIL clandestinely posed as additional security guards escorting LTC Woods to his vehicle -LTC Amer did not leave LTC Woods side until LTC Woods had his IBA/ACH donned and was inside the vehicle -LTC Amer yelled at a PAKMIL soldier that was nearby who was carelessly but innocently waving around an RPG -The atmosphere in the tented area was very relaxed, no PAKMIL that were part of this meeting wore body armor and body armor on PAKMIL near the area were limited as well -LTC Woods introduced the idea of sharing intelligence and stated that he brought his intelligence officer to the meeting for this reason -LTC Amer was not prepared nor seemed interested in sharing intelligence, my presence changed his mood -LTC Amer later stated he would be willing to share information but because PAKMIL intelligence officers at his level are of junior grade their English skills were poor we would share information with the wing commander.

Affiliation	FRIEND
Type	Friendly Action
Category	Border Ops
Date	2007-05-17 05:05

UNKNOWN: 171301Z TF Professional Reports Pakmil Border Disposition

BSP 9 Commander reports that 11 fighting positions are being emplaced along the Pakistan/Afghan border vic XC11411 19744.

Affiliation	FRIEND
Type	Friendly Action
Category	Border Ops
Date	2007-05-17 13:01

RC EAST: 040745Z TF Eagle reports Pakistani Border Flag Meeting IVO FOB Tillman

Task and Purpose of Patrol: 2/Attack/1-503 IN conducts border-flag meeting with Pakistani Army and Pakistani Border Patrol Commanders NLT 040745ZJUN07 IOT ensure better cross-border cooperation.

Affiliation	FRIEND
Type	Friendly Action
Category	Border Ops
Date	2007-06-04 07:07

RC EAST: 151106Z TF Eagle reports mounted patrol to To Chi Valley

DTG: 151106z JUN2007 LOCATION: To Chi Valley MISSION: 2nd PlatoonC/1-503 IN conducts LS/RS combat patrol to the To Chi Valley NLT 150430JUN2007 IOT orient Anvil 1-91 to the AO and foster good relations with the local populous.

Affiliation	FRIEND
Type	Friendly Action
Category	Border Ops
Date	2007-06-15 11:11

UNKNOWN: 280600Z TF Eagle conducts border flag meeting in Bermel

EXSUM: TF Eagle Border Flag Meeting in Shkin (28SEPT) On the afternoon of 28SEP07 TF Eagle hosted a border flag meeting at the Angorada checkpoint with PAKMIL representatives from the 21st Sindh (LTC Zahid) 13th Sindh (MAJ Saqib) and 6th Punjab (LTC Zahid) Battalions.

Affiliation	FRIEND
Type	Friendly Action
Category	Border Ops
Date	2007-09-28 06:06

UNKNOWN: Task Force 3-Fury Reports Patrol Debrief for 1C

1-C SPed from FOB HERRERA at 0830z and moved east along RTE DENVER to BCP 12.

Affiliation	FRIEND
Type	Friendly Action
Category	Border Ops
Date	2008-02-27 16:04

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