LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF THE REGIONAL

UNCLAS KABUL 004082 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 OF THE REGIONAL COMMAND CENTRAL ¶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 8 Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Regional Command Central. 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 8 ANP officers: ¶1. Name: Saheb Khan Father's Name: Sallam Khan Grandfather's Name: Raja Khan Age: POB: Ethnicity: Tajik Job Selected For: Shirzad District Police Chief ¶2. Name: Feraidoon Father's Name: Mohammad Ehsan Grandfather's Name: Mohammad Omar Age: 45 POB: Ethnicity: Tajik Job Selected For: Behsod District Police Chief ¶3. Name: Ghulam Farooq Father's Name: Ghulam Shahid Grandfather's Name: Age: 50 POB: Ethnicity: Tajik Job Selected For: Nazyan District Police Chief ¶4. Name: Mohammda Ibrahim Father's Name: Juma Khan Grandfather's Name: Age: POB: Ethnicity: Noristan Job Selected For: Kamdish District Police Chief ¶5. Name: Mohammad Wais Father's Name: Khan Mohammad Grandfather's Name: Age: POB: Ethnicity: Noristan Job Selected For: Waigal District Police Chief ¶6. Name: Kulistan Father's Name: Mahmood Grandfather's Name: Abdul Hameed Age: 40 POB: Ethnicity: Tajik Job Selected For: CID director ¶7. Name: Mohammad Farooq Father's Name: Merza Khan Grandfather's Name: Ghulam Musadiq Age: 48 POB: Ethnicity: Pashtun Job Selected For: Nerkh District Police Chief ¶8. Name: Mohammad Aref Father's Name: Baba Khan Grandfather's Name: Adul Hameed Age: POB: Ethnicity: Tajik Job Selected For: Shinwarai District Police Chief DELL