1. Pan-Sahel Initiative Chad Mauritania Niger Mali UNCLASSIFIED

2. Background
The Pan-Sahel Initiative (PSI) is a Department of State (DoS) initiative developed in response to the Sahel being identified as the
USG’s number two focus in Africa (the “Horn” remains number one) in the War on Terrorism.
DoS solicited input on requirements from AMEMB’s on prospective participants
Based on those results, and available funding, DoS developed the PSI
PSI is a DoS initiative. Partly driven by EUCOM’s request in support of Mali, Deputies Committee meeting and new focus on Sahel.
Solicited country teams for assessment on HN immediate areas for improvement (w/o consulting HN)

3. MISSION
The mission of the PSI is:
“To provide enhanced capacity for countries in the Sahel to secure their borders from the threat of infiltration, attack and utilization as basing areas by hostile elements, including but not limited to foreign powers, terrorists groups, local criminal elements and transnational criminal organizations.” Dept of State Congressional Notification on PSI
USEUCOM intends to:
Train and equip company-sized forces to conduct rapid-reaction operations to stem the flow of illicit arms, goods and people; and to preclude terrorists and terrorist organizations from seeking or establishing sanctuaries in the Sahel.
Mission as stated by DoS as presented in CN.
Eucom intent of PSI to support this mission

4. GOALS / OBJECTIVES
End State: PSI participating countries are able to conduct rapid response operations thereby combating the flow of illicit goods, materials, and groups throughout the region. Participating forces will also possess a greater capability to defeat terrorists and terrorist groups in the AOR, by denying sanctuary to these groups or defeating them when discovered.
Planning Principles for focus countries:
Increase country’s security capability with training spanning from small unit tactics to CT training as determined by assessment and applicable to that country’s particular skill level / capabilities.
Training and equipment received through PSI will increase interoperability, mobility, and tactical small unit proficiency
Increased future JCETs, MTTs, ‘bi-laterals’, exercises in focus countries.

5. Pan Sahel Initiative (PSI)
$6.25 Mil for Counter-Terrorism Mobile Training Teams (MTT) Train & Equip (Vehicles, Communications, Navigation)
($1.05 mil Assessment & Trng, $4.3 mil Equipment, $900k Aircraft Maintenance)
Assessments:
Mali Nov 4 MTTs FY04
Niger Nov 1 MTT FY04
Chad Dec 1 MTT FY04
Mauritania Dec 1 MTT FY04
Human Rights Vetting HN Units - Feb 03
ACSS Regional CT Seminar (2) - Mar/Oct 03
DOD Team Visit – Feb 03
Algeria .
Terrorist
Corridor
Mauritania
Mali .
Chad
Niger
Focus of PSI is the large territorial areas of Mali, Mauritania, Chad and Niger
All lack sufficient capability to control borders and respond to incursions
Major concern is movement of undesireable groups/organizations into the area.
Nigeria
Focus Countries
EUCOM

6. Agency Responsibilities in PSI
Congress approved $6.25 Million for the Pan-Sahel Initiative to be executed concurrently by three agencies with DoS oversight:
EUCOM - $1.05 Million to conduct assessments and training
Contractor - $4.3 Million to procure, ship, stage, and train on equipment.
DSCA - $900K to support sustainment and training for Mali C-47 and Niger C-130 Programs

7. Country-by Country Breakdown
Mali ($3.5M):
600K Up to four MTT's for rapid response training for company-sized units
1.8M Vehicle support and maint. for approx 50 vehicles and 25K / vehicle
350K Comm equipment and maint for VHF and HF radios
600K Non-lethal equipment and supplies to include GPS, maps,
observation gear, flak vests and uniforms
200K Sustainment and training of Mali's C-47
Niger ($1.7M):
150K One MTT for rapid response training for company-sized units
600K Vehicle support and maint. for approx 24 vehicles and spares
100K Comm equipment and maint for VHF and HF radios
150K Non-lethal equipment and supplies to include GPS, maps, observation gear, flak vests and uniforms
700K C-130 spares and technical assistance
Next two slides give a country-by-country breakdown on apportioned funding and DoS anticipated equipment
While numbers vary somewhat from country to country, the intent remains pretty consistent.
Mali and Niger also have funding identified to support a segment of their aviation programs
We are leary of assigned funding being sufficient to meet the needs in this area….esp in Niger.

8. Country-by Country Breakdown (cont.)
Mauritania ($500K):
150K One MTT for rapid response training for company-sized units
250K Vehicle support and maint. for approx 24 vehicles and 25K / vehicle
50K Comm equipment and maint for VHF and HF radios
50K Non-lethal equipment and supplies to include GPS, maps, observation gear, flak vests and uniforms
Chad ($500K):

9. BASE PLAN PSI PHASES OF THE OPERATION
Phase I - Pre-Deployment Operations
- PDSS (21-27 SEP 03)
- Mission Prep / Staging (thru 11 JAN 04)
Phase II - Enabling Operations - Timbuktu (04-30 NOV 03)
Phase III - Deployment (08-20 JAN 04)
Phase IV - Employment / PSI POI (23 JAN-31 MAR 04)
- IVA: In-Processing (03 Days)
- IVB: Basic Rifle Marksmanship (05 Days)
- IVC: Common Task Training (CTT) (10 Days)
- IVD: Patrolling (13 Days)
- IVE: Mobility (07 Days)
- IVF: PLT STX / Graduation (07 Days)
Phase V - Recovery (01-02 APR 04)
Phase VI - Re-deployment (03-08 APR 04)

10. PH IV A – Unit In-Processing (03 Days)
Verify unit task organization
Insure unit roster matches DOS Human Rights Vetting List
Inspect trainees issue equipment
Final preparations for training
Inspect unit training areas
Law of Land Warfare Training

11. PH IV B – Basic Rifle Marksmanship (05 Days)
Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM) for the AK-47 :
Zero AK-47 rifle
Maintenance of the AK-47 rifle
Load, fire, reduce stoppage
Range fire / qualification

12. PH IV C – Common Task Training (10 Days)
First aid:
Performing First Aid for a Bleeding Extremity
Clear an object from a Casualty’s throat
Evaluate a casualty for Illness or Injury
Care and Treatment for a Burn Casualty
Care and Treatment for Heat-related Injuries
Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation
Care and Treatment for an Open Abdominal Wound
Care and Treatment for an Open Chest Wound
Care and Treatment for an Open Head Wound
Prevent and Control Shock
Perform Individual Preventive Medicine Countermeasures
Care and Treatment for a Suspected Fracture
Transport a Casualty using Appropriate Methods

13. PH IV C – Common Task Training (10 Days)
Navigation:
Mounted Navigation for Vehicle Patrols
Land Navigation (Dismounted)
Communications:
Perform Voice Communications 

14. PH IV D – Patrolling (13 Days)
Platoon tasks: 
Platoon Combat Drills for Movement to Contact
Platoon Combat Drills for Reacting to an Ambush
Platoon Combat Drills for Reacting to Contact
Platoon Combat Drills for Reacting to Fire 
Mounted / Dismounted Patrolling and Orders:
Planning with the Eight Troop Leading Procedures 
Give an Order and Communicate a Plan
Give an Order and Communicate a Plan 2
Patrolling / Conduct Patrols
Patrolling / Conduct Patrols 2
Reconnoiter an Area

15. PH IV E – Mobility (07 Days)
Conduct Mounted Operations over Varied Distances / Terrain
Dismounted Assault (Conducting a Raid)
Establish a Roadblock / Checkpoint (Blocking Positions)
Conduct Fire & Movement Against a Hasty Defensive Position
Conduct Hasty Ambush against an Unsuspecting Enemy Unit
Disengage (Dismounted) from Defensive Positions
Procedures for Mounting Vehicles
Recovering a Wheeled Vehicle
Establish Hasty Fighting Positions for an Indefinite Period
Hasty Dismount Procedures for Mounted Operations
Identify, Bypass or Breach a Minefield

16. PH IV F – Platoon STX / Graduation (07 Days)
Platoon Raid STX – Planning, Rehearsal, Execution
Graduation
Ceremony

17. FACTS
The initiative supports OSD’s regional goal of promoting combined approaches in the war against terrorism by enhancing regional counter-terrorism capabilities.
Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Algeria signed an agreement in early July on cooperation and joint operations for counter-terrorism and law enforcement
Mali and Algeria have agreed in principle to coordinate their CT efforts along their shared borders
Mali and Niger have agreed to conduct joint border patrols
Mali is working with Mauritania at the tactical level to counter terrorism along their borders
This cooperative effort will be long term in duration depending on annual funding

18. Questions