Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08KABUL2775
2008-10-15 12:20:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Kabul
Cable title:
EMBASSY KABUL RESPONSE TO ROK PLANS FOR MORE
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C O N F I D E N T I A L KABUL 002775
SIPDIS
STATE FOR SCA/A N(ANGAHA),EAP/K, EUR RPM
CENTCOM FOR CG CJTF-101, POLAD, CSTC-A, SOUTHCOM
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/14/2018
TAGS: MARR PREL SMIL MASS PTERKS AF KS
SUBJECT: EMBASSY KABUL RESPONSE TO ROK PLANS FOR MORE
ASSISTANCE TO AFGHANISTAN
REF: SEOUL 01434
Classified By: Ambassador William Wood, Reason 1.5(b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L KABUL 002775
SIPDIS
STATE FOR SCA/A N(ANGAHA),EAP/K, EUR RPM
CENTCOM FOR CG CJTF-101, POLAD, CSTC-A, SOUTHCOM
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/14/2018
TAGS: MARR PREL SMIL MASS PTERKS AF KS
SUBJECT: EMBASSY KABUL RESPONSE TO ROK PLANS FOR MORE
ASSISTANCE TO AFGHANISTAN
REF: SEOUL 01434
Classified By: Ambassador William Wood, Reason 1.5(b) and (d).
1. (C) In response to reftel, regarding ROKG's interest in
expansion of its vocational training program in Afghanistan,
post would be very interested in sharing information on our
experiences in implementing a successful vocational training
program in Konar province. The Konar program consisted of
three month courses in basic trade skills, including
carpentry, electricity, plumbing, painting and masonry. We
believe the Konar program could serve as a model for other
programs throughout Afghanistan. We stand ready to consult
with the ROKG and the IRoA to identify appropriate vocational
training for Afghanistan.
2. (C) With regard to police training, post does not support
sending Afghan National Police (ANP) to Seoul for training as
suggested in reftel. Sending police trainers to Afghanistan
and providing equipment would be more conducive to effective
long-term mentoring as well as demonstrating confidence in
the Afghan institutions currently under development.
Weapons, ammunition, and equipment donations are best
coordinated via the International Security Cooperation
Directorate, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan
(CSTC-A). ANP equipment requirements include:
WEAPONS:
-NSV 12.7 MACHINE GUN
-RPK MACHINE GUN
-PKM MACHINE GUN
-40 MM GRENADE LAUNCHER
-GP 25-30 GRENADE LAUNCHER
-9MM PISTOLS
AMMUNITION:
-7.62X39MM BALL
-7.62X39MM TRACER
-7.62X54MM BALL
-7.62X54MM TRACER
-40MM HE FRAGMENTATION GRENADES OG-7
EQUIPMENT:
-EXPANDABLE BATON/BATON HOLDER
-HANDCUFFS/HANDCUFF HOLDER
-BOOTS-SUMMER
-BOOTS-WINTER
-NIGHT VISION GOGGLES
VEHICLES:
-BUS-24 PAX
-DETAINEE TRANSPORTATION VAN
-FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
-FIRE C2 VEHICLE
-FIRE TRUCK, PUMPER RESCUE 500GL
-FIRE TRUCK VEHICLE, MINI PUMPER
-FIRE TRUCK WATER PUMPER
-FIRE TRUCK AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING
-POLICE MOTORCYCLES
OTHER ITEMS:
-LAUNDRY ROOM EQUIPMENT-WASHERS
-LAUNDRY ROOM EQUIPMENT-DRYERS
-CONNEXES, LARGE METAL STORAGE CONTAINERS
-PHYSICAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT
-GYMNASIUMS
-OBSTACLE COURSES
-BLANKETS
3. (C) Initial coordinating efforts are underway to
potentially host an ROK working-level delegation to Kabul in
order to study various ways of assisting Afghan
reconstruction, to include the provision of military and
police equipment and the possibility of sending ROK police
instructors to Afghanistan.
WOOD
SIPDIS
STATE FOR SCA/A N(ANGAHA),EAP/K, EUR RPM
CENTCOM FOR CG CJTF-101, POLAD, CSTC-A, SOUTHCOM
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/14/2018
TAGS: MARR PREL SMIL MASS PTERKS AF KS
SUBJECT: EMBASSY KABUL RESPONSE TO ROK PLANS FOR MORE
ASSISTANCE TO AFGHANISTAN
REF: SEOUL 01434
Classified By: Ambassador William Wood, Reason 1.5(b) and (d).
1. (C) In response to reftel, regarding ROKG's interest in
expansion of its vocational training program in Afghanistan,
post would be very interested in sharing information on our
experiences in implementing a successful vocational training
program in Konar province. The Konar program consisted of
three month courses in basic trade skills, including
carpentry, electricity, plumbing, painting and masonry. We
believe the Konar program could serve as a model for other
programs throughout Afghanistan. We stand ready to consult
with the ROKG and the IRoA to identify appropriate vocational
training for Afghanistan.
2. (C) With regard to police training, post does not support
sending Afghan National Police (ANP) to Seoul for training as
suggested in reftel. Sending police trainers to Afghanistan
and providing equipment would be more conducive to effective
long-term mentoring as well as demonstrating confidence in
the Afghan institutions currently under development.
Weapons, ammunition, and equipment donations are best
coordinated via the International Security Cooperation
Directorate, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan
(CSTC-A). ANP equipment requirements include:
WEAPONS:
-NSV 12.7 MACHINE GUN
-RPK MACHINE GUN
-PKM MACHINE GUN
-40 MM GRENADE LAUNCHER
-GP 25-30 GRENADE LAUNCHER
-9MM PISTOLS
AMMUNITION:
-7.62X39MM BALL
-7.62X39MM TRACER
-7.62X54MM BALL
-7.62X54MM TRACER
-40MM HE FRAGMENTATION GRENADES OG-7
EQUIPMENT:
-EXPANDABLE BATON/BATON HOLDER
-HANDCUFFS/HANDCUFF HOLDER
-BOOTS-SUMMER
-BOOTS-WINTER
-NIGHT VISION GOGGLES
VEHICLES:
-BUS-24 PAX
-DETAINEE TRANSPORTATION VAN
-FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
-FIRE C2 VEHICLE
-FIRE TRUCK, PUMPER RESCUE 500GL
-FIRE TRUCK VEHICLE, MINI PUMPER
-FIRE TRUCK WATER PUMPER
-FIRE TRUCK AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING
-POLICE MOTORCYCLES
OTHER ITEMS:
-LAUNDRY ROOM EQUIPMENT-WASHERS
-LAUNDRY ROOM EQUIPMENT-DRYERS
-CONNEXES, LARGE METAL STORAGE CONTAINERS
-PHYSICAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT
-GYMNASIUMS
-OBSTACLE COURSES
-BLANKETS
3. (C) Initial coordinating efforts are underway to
potentially host an ROK working-level delegation to Kabul in
order to study various ways of assisting Afghan
reconstruction, to include the provision of military and
police equipment and the possibility of sending ROK police
instructors to Afghanistan.
WOOD