Initial United States Forces - Afghanistan (USFOR-A) Assessment
30 August 2009
Purpose
On 26 June, 2009, the United States Secretary of Defense directed Commander, United States Central Command (CDRUSCENTCOM), to provide a multidisciplinary assessment of the situation in Afghanistan. On 02 July, 2009, Commander, NATO International Security Assistance Force (COMISAF) / U.S. Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A), received direction from CDRUSCENTCOM to complete the overall review.
On 01 July, 2009, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe and NATO Secretary General also issued a similar directive.
COMISAF subsequently issued an order to the ISAF staff and component commands to conduct a comprehensive review to assess the overall situation, review plans and ongoing efforts, and identify revisions to operational, tactical and strategic guidance. The following assessment is a report of COMISAF's findings and conclusions. In summary, this assessment sought to answer the following questions:
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- Can ISAF achieve the mission?
- If so, how should ISAF go about achieving the mission?
- What is required to achieve the mission?
The assessment draws on both internal ISAF components, to include Regional Commands, and external agencies such as GIRoA ministries, International Governmental Organizations and Nongovernmental Organizations. It also draws on existing ISAF and USFOR-A plans and policy guidance, relevant reports and studies, and the consultation of external experts and advisors.
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i. Purpose
Initial Assessment
1. Commander's Summary
2. Initial Assessment
Annexes
A. Military Plans
B. Command and Control, and Command Relationships
C. USG Integrated Civil-Military Campaign Plan
D. Strategic Communication
E. Civilian Casualties, Collateral Damage, and Escalation of Force
F. Detainee Operations, Rule of Law, and Afghan Corrections
G. Afghan National Security Force (ANSF) Growth and Acceleration
H. Glossary
I. References
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