LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM AFGHAN NATIONAL

UNCLAS KABUL 004080 SIPDIS SIPDIS DEPT FOR SCA/RA (JBRENNIG),SCA/A, DRL, INL/CNPR E.O. 12958 N/A TAGS: PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF SUBJECT: LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM AFGHAN NATIONAL CIVIL ORDER POLICE ¶1. This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. ¶2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 17 Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Afghan National Civil Order Police. When there are individuals with one name, Post has made a good faith effort to ensure that these individuals actually only have one name. ¶3. IMPORTANT NOTE: The international community has approved pay increases for ANP company grade officers (captains and lieutenants); however, pay increases for the field grade ANP personnel will not be approved until completion of Rank Reform. Currently, ANP field grade personnel earn less than their Afghan National Army (ANA) equivalents, a situation that is causing severe morale problems. Completion of the ANP Rank Reform process will significantly alleviate deteriorating morale, which is why Post requests the Department's expedited vetting and response at the earliest possible date. Post greatly appreciates Department's strong support for completing the ANP Rank Reform process. ¶4. Following is the biodata for the 17 ANP officers: ¶1. Name: Fazel Shah Father's Name: Nayat Shah Grandfather's Name: Nayat Shah Age: 53 POB: Ethnicity: Tajik Job Selected For: Gardez patrol battalion commander ¶2. Name: Gul Aqa Father's Name: Momand Grandfather's Name: Age: POB: Ethnicity: Pashtun Job Selected For: Battalion Commander ¶3. Name: Noor Muhammad Father's Name: Noor Muhammad Grandfather's Name: Aqa Del Age: POB: Ethnicity: Job Selected For: Battalion Commander ¶4. Name: Fazel Rahman Father's Name: Musafer Khan Grandfather's Name: Musafer Khan Age: POB: Ethnicity: Job Selected For: Chief of Staff ¶5. Name: Sherin Agha Father's Name: Ali Muhammad Grandfather's Name: Sultan Muhammad Age: 50 POB: Ethnicity: Job Selected For: Logistics Officer ¶6. Name: Ahmad Sher Father's Name: Peer Muhammad Grandfather's Name: Khan Muhammad Age: 44 POB: Ethnicity: Job Selected For: Chief of Staff ¶7. Name: Khuda yar Father's Name: M-Nader Grandfather's Name: Dad Muhammad Khan Age: POB: Ethnicity: Job Selected For: Logistics Officer ¶8. Name: M-Aref Father's Name: Mehrabuddin Grandfather's Name: Babo Jan Age: 42 POB: Ethnicity: Tajik Job Selected For: Chief of Staff ¶9. Name: Abdul Manam Father's Name: Abdul Raouf Grandfather's Name: Age: POB: Ethnicity: Job Selected For: Company Commander ¶10. Name: Najeebullah Father's Name: Ghulam Sarwar Grandfather's Name: Peer Muhammad Age: POB: Ethnicity: Job Selected For: Techniques Officer ¶11. Name: M-Zubair Father's Name: M-Akbar Grandfather's Name: M-Jan Age: 43 POB: Ethnicity: Job Selected For: 1st Company Commander ¶12. Name: Abdul Mateen Father's Name: Khairullah Grandfather's Name: Atequllah Age: 49 POB: Ethnicity: Job Selected For: Operations Officer ¶13. Name: M-Zaman Father's Name: Haji Muhammad Grandfather's Name: Haider Khan Age: POB: Ethnicity: Pashtun Job Selected For: Operations Officer ¶14. Name: Dost Muhammad Father's Name: Amir Muhammad Grandfather's Name: Din Muhammad Age: POB: Ethnicity: Job Selected For: Company Commander ¶15. Name: Sadar Muhammad Father's Name: Sargand Grandfather's Name: Age: POB: Ethnicity: Tajik Job Selected For: Company Commander ¶16. Name: Ahamd Zeyah Father's Name: M-Sadeq Grandfather's Name: Age: POB: Ethnicity: Job Selected For: Company Commander ¶17. Name: Najeebullah Father's Name: Najmuddin Grandfather's Name: Ghulam Jelani Age: 43 POB: Ethnicity: Tajik Job Selected For: Operations Officer DELL