20140927_NIU_CJ7_TREX_SFA guide 3.1

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Afghan SOF training may
be conducted at all levels
to develop a full range of
SOF capabilities. Specific
NATO training mandates
include respect for the rule
of law and the protection of
human rights. Within these
mandates the focus is on
avoiding and investigating
civilian casualties, following
UNSCR 1325 for protecting
and respecting women and
Photo: Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane
children, and reducing the
risk of corruption. Additionally, all training will incorporate the performance
of military or policing duties in accordance with Afghanistan’s constitution,
domestic laws and international obligations.
2) Advise. Advising is defined as facilitating and influencing by means of
counsel and the improvement of ASI and ANSF through the creation of a
professional relationship based on trust. Advising also includes observation,
evaluation and reporting on the performance of ASI/ANSF in order to
focus efforts and resources. The advisory effort will focus on the Corps and
Police Type-A Headquarters level and above to refine ASI/ANSF skills and
capabilities and to develop a mature, professional, and sustainable force that
is committed to their own professional development. Two specific advisor
efforts seek to further the ASI capacity within the GIRoA security construct.
The first effort is furthering their capacity to develop and sustain mechanisms
for enhanced cross-echelon and cross-military coordination and information
sharing. The second effort is ensuring that the ANSF recognize that the civilian
leadership has control and oversight of the ANSF. The advisory effort to
Afghan SOF may be conducted at all levels.
3) Assist. Assisting is defined as aiding in the accomplishment of tasks and
will focus primarily on developing ASI and ANSF systems, processes and
procedures. This may include activities such as planning and administrative
support, policies and programming development, and financial management.
For Afghan Special Operations Forces, this will also include activities necessary
to aid in the development of a full range of Afghan SOF capabilities.
1.13 Levels of Advising. This is the degree of advisor training and assistance provided
to the ANSF element.
a) Level One (1) TAA. Advisors train, advise, and assist their ANSF counterparts
on a continuous, persistent (usually daily) basis from either an embedded
footprint or in close proximity.
b) Level Two (2) TAA. Advisors train, advise, and assist their ANSF counterparts
on a less frequent basis to ensure their continued development. The frequency
of this interaction varies based on the proximity to, and capability of, the ANSF
counterpart, threat level to advisors, and CF resources.
c) Level Three (3) TAA. ISAF provides additional training and advice from
a centralized location (e.g., at a Regional Training Center or Regional Corps
Battle School) or during a Battle Field Circulation or Staff Assistance Visit while
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