Identifier
Created
Classification
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08OUAGADOUGOU1065
2008-12-04 07:36:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Ouagadougou
Cable title:
BURKINA FASO: FY09 1206 PROPOSAL FOR BASIC MILITARY
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UNCLAS OUAGADOUGOU 001065
DEPT FOR AF/W
AFRICOM FOR STEVE HRICIK
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MASS PTER UV
SUBJECT: BURKINA FASO: FY09 1206 PROPOSAL FOR BASIC MILITARY
INTELLIGENCE COURSE
UNCLAS OUAGADOUGOU 001065
DEPT FOR AF/W
AFRICOM FOR STEVE HRICIK
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MASS PTER UV
SUBJECT: BURKINA FASO: FY09 1206 PROPOSAL FOR BASIC MILITARY
INTELLIGENCE COURSE
1. (U) Embassy Ouagadougou concurs with U.S. Africa Command's
(USAFRICOM) proposal to use FY 09 1206 funds to conduct a Military
Intelligence Basic Officer Course (MIBOC) in Burkina for selected
Burkinabe. Post understands that this training will be offered to
Burkina Faso as part of the larger U.S. goal of countering terrorism
and supporting stability in the region. This course will consist of
specialized 8-to-12 week basic military intelligence training for
25-30 military service junior officers. The training will contribute
to Embassy Ouagadougou's Mission Strategic Goals of strengthening
regional stability, building counter terrorism (CT) military units'
capacity to work with regional countries, and contribute to Burkina
Faso-U.S. partnership and information sharing. Following course
completion, exceptional Burkinabe officers will potentially be
integrated into a regional 12-week MIBOC. The Chief of Mission
approves and supports USAFRICOM's proposal.
2. (SBU) Burkina Faso's capacity to combat and to identify terrorist
threats within its borders remains limited. Burkina Faso's military
lacks basic tools and training necessary to patrol effectively its
borders and to gather intelligence. However, Burkina Faso has
demonstrated the willingness to act as a partner with the U.S. in
recognizing and combating terrorist threats in the region through its
participation in, and support of, ongoing U.S. CT activities. In
addition, the Government of Burkina Faso (GOBF) is building its
capacity to effectively combat corruption, arms and drugs
trafficking, and religious intolerance in order to better stem the
growing threat of extremism in the region. While terrorist
organizations are not currently known to operate in Burkina Faso, the
nation is susceptible to extremist influences because of its severe
poverty, largely uneducated population, and its porous borders.
Note. The Department of State has recommended that Burkina Faso
become a member of the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership
(TSTCP) because of its exemplary contribution as a CT partner,
thereby also making it a partner in Operation Enduring Freedom
Trans-Sahara (OEF-TS). End Note.
3. (U) The Points of Contact for this training program include:
--Lt. Colonel Patrick Doyle, the Defense Attache; Email:
DoylePO@state.gov or didoypo@dia.smil.mil; Phone (225) 2249-4000
ext.4509.
--Breanna Green, the Political Military Officer; Email:
GreenB2@state.gov or GreenBX2@state.sgov.gov; Phone: (226) 5030-6723
ext. 4087.
JACKSON
DEPT FOR AF/W
AFRICOM FOR STEVE HRICIK
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MASS PTER UV
SUBJECT: BURKINA FASO: FY09 1206 PROPOSAL FOR BASIC MILITARY
INTELLIGENCE COURSE
1. (U) Embassy Ouagadougou concurs with U.S. Africa Command's
(USAFRICOM) proposal to use FY 09 1206 funds to conduct a Military
Intelligence Basic Officer Course (MIBOC) in Burkina for selected
Burkinabe. Post understands that this training will be offered to
Burkina Faso as part of the larger U.S. goal of countering terrorism
and supporting stability in the region. This course will consist of
specialized 8-to-12 week basic military intelligence training for
25-30 military service junior officers. The training will contribute
to Embassy Ouagadougou's Mission Strategic Goals of strengthening
regional stability, building counter terrorism (CT) military units'
capacity to work with regional countries, and contribute to Burkina
Faso-U.S. partnership and information sharing. Following course
completion, exceptional Burkinabe officers will potentially be
integrated into a regional 12-week MIBOC. The Chief of Mission
approves and supports USAFRICOM's proposal.
2. (SBU) Burkina Faso's capacity to combat and to identify terrorist
threats within its borders remains limited. Burkina Faso's military
lacks basic tools and training necessary to patrol effectively its
borders and to gather intelligence. However, Burkina Faso has
demonstrated the willingness to act as a partner with the U.S. in
recognizing and combating terrorist threats in the region through its
participation in, and support of, ongoing U.S. CT activities. In
addition, the Government of Burkina Faso (GOBF) is building its
capacity to effectively combat corruption, arms and drugs
trafficking, and religious intolerance in order to better stem the
growing threat of extremism in the region. While terrorist
organizations are not currently known to operate in Burkina Faso, the
nation is susceptible to extremist influences because of its severe
poverty, largely uneducated population, and its porous borders.
Note. The Department of State has recommended that Burkina Faso
become a member of the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership
(TSTCP) because of its exemplary contribution as a CT partner,
thereby also making it a partner in Operation Enduring Freedom
Trans-Sahara (OEF-TS). End Note.
3. (U) The Points of Contact for this training program include:
--Lt. Colonel Patrick Doyle, the Defense Attache; Email:
DoylePO@state.gov or didoypo@dia.smil.mil; Phone (225) 2249-4000
ext.4509.
--Breanna Green, the Political Military Officer; Email:
GreenB2@state.gov or GreenBX2@state.sgov.gov; Phone: (226) 5030-6723
ext. 4087.
JACKSON