20140927_NIU_CJ7_TREX_SFA guide 3.1

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CHAPTER 2
Resolute Support (RS) Functionally Based SFA (FBSFA)
Our SFA effort is designed to identify the critical paths, the critical
processes, and critical nodes. We will work those to connect the ministry to
the lowest tactical level.
—General Joseph Dunford, COMISAF, December 2013
Chapter 2
2.14 Introduction. ISAF/RS has developed a SFA framework that shifts the emphasis
from unit-based, combat advising to functionally based advising. The new
functional framework is designed to facilitate a coordinated (Afghan and Coalition)
problem solving effort and the development of sustainable relationships. FBSFA is
about maturing the processes that will provide the Afghan forces enduring sustainability.
2.15 The Advisor Network (ANET) and Technical Control (TECHCON). The
advisor network utilizes a communication structure defined as TECHCON. TECH-
CON is defined as the provision of specialist and technical advice by designated
authorities for the management and operation of forces to influence Afghan systems.
If the Afghans are unable to solve a particular problem, advisors can seek assistance
from any other advisors along the functional process—from the lowest tactical level
up to the ministry. This TECHCON communication network is not a chain of command;
rather it is a pathway to vertically integrate Afghan systems. Advisors have
access to process maps and a comprehensive advisor network tool that will aid them
in understanding how the Afghan processes are designed to work, who and where
their co-advisors are and to facilitate communication. (See Annex B Process Maps).
2.16 Afghan Sustainability. The Chicago Summit held in May 2012 delineated that
the end-state of FBSFA is to achieve Afghan sustainability, defined as:
In 2016, provided with Chicago resources and limited advisory support, Afghan Security
Institutions and Afghan National Security Forces can execute and integrate the
eight essential functions in order to provide stability and security in Afghanistan and
serve as an effective Counter-Terrorism partner.
2.17 Integrating ministerial, institutional (national), and fielded force advisors is
central to the Functionally Based framework. Advisors are focused on headquarters
(HQ) coordination and sustainability functions to provide ANSF the ability to
effectively employ and sustain tactical forces. Linking these ANSF functions to the
responsible agencies and elements within the security ministries is critical to achieving
the level of security required to sustain growth and governmental development.
This is accomplished using the eight Essential Functions outlined below.
2.18 The Eight Essential Functions. The eight EFs provide the framework and
desired outcomes in target areas to achieve Afghan sustainability. Each EF contains
a series of Afghan processes with tactical, operational, and strategic characteristics,
many of which have interactions across other EFs. This multi-echelon level of
advising and cross-functional coordination allows analysis of Afghan process issues
through multiple lenses. The eight EFs are:
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