Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07ISLAMABAD3342
2007-08-01 14:03:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Islamabad
Cable title:
POST APPROVES 1206 PROPOSAL FOR SSG ENHANCEMENT
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UNCLAS ISLAMABAD 003342
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MARR MOPS PK
SUBJECT: POST APPROVES 1206 PROPOSAL FOR SSG ENHANCEMENT
AND MARITIME SECURITY
UNCLAS ISLAMABAD 003342
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MARR MOPS PK
SUBJECT: POST APPROVES 1206 PROPOSAL FOR SSG ENHANCEMENT
AND MARITIME SECURITY
1. (U) Post supports the transfer of funds from the Regional
Maritime Awareness Capability (RMAC) 1206 program to a new
1206 program of higher priority. The new program will
enhance Pakistan's border operations and maritime security
forces. Specifically, the 1206 funds will be applied to
improving maritime counter terrorism (CT) capabilities and CT
efforts focused on the Western border area.
2. (U) The items requested in the new 1206 proposal are for
soldier systems and weapons that will enable the Pakistani
Special Services Group (SSG) to successfully conduct combat
operations in the FATA and along the coast. Additionally, a
portion of the requested funding will be used to enhance the
capability and safety of the MI-17 helicopters from
Pakistan's 21st Quick Reaction Section that will be used to
transport the SSG and the SSG-Navy. These items include
weapons (door guns and mounts),digital radar altimeters, and
intercom system improvements. In all cases, equipment will
be issued to the forces as an integral part of the SOCCENT
engagement strategy and will be incorporated into established
SOF training programs.
3. (U) The items of this list have been subcategorized into
four major categories: 1) Soldier Systems, 2) Optics and
Electronics, 3) Small Arms and Ammunition, 4) MI-17 Safety
Modifications.
PATTERSON
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MARR MOPS PK
SUBJECT: POST APPROVES 1206 PROPOSAL FOR SSG ENHANCEMENT
AND MARITIME SECURITY
1. (U) Post supports the transfer of funds from the Regional
Maritime Awareness Capability (RMAC) 1206 program to a new
1206 program of higher priority. The new program will
enhance Pakistan's border operations and maritime security
forces. Specifically, the 1206 funds will be applied to
improving maritime counter terrorism (CT) capabilities and CT
efforts focused on the Western border area.
2. (U) The items requested in the new 1206 proposal are for
soldier systems and weapons that will enable the Pakistani
Special Services Group (SSG) to successfully conduct combat
operations in the FATA and along the coast. Additionally, a
portion of the requested funding will be used to enhance the
capability and safety of the MI-17 helicopters from
Pakistan's 21st Quick Reaction Section that will be used to
transport the SSG and the SSG-Navy. These items include
weapons (door guns and mounts),digital radar altimeters, and
intercom system improvements. In all cases, equipment will
be issued to the forces as an integral part of the SOCCENT
engagement strategy and will be incorporated into established
SOF training programs.
3. (U) The items of this list have been subcategorized into
four major categories: 1) Soldier Systems, 2) Optics and
Electronics, 3) Small Arms and Ammunition, 4) MI-17 Safety
Modifications.
PATTERSON