1. ISAF – An Operational Perspective ISAF – An Operational Perspective

2. Slide No 2 UNSCR1386(2001)UNSCR1386(2001) UNSCR1510(2003)UNSCR1510(2003) The Mandate UNSCR1776(2007)UNSCR1776(2007) … all necessary measures …… all necessary measures … … strengthening of the Afghan National Army … in particular the ANP … … strengthening of the Afghan National Army … in particular the ANP … … central UN role … leading the efforts of the international community … … central UN role … leading the efforts of the international community … … ISAF assistance … in ensuring a secure environment conducive to the elections … … ISAF assistance … in ensuring a secure environment conducive to the elections … UNSCR1833(2008)UNSCR1833(2008)

3. Slide No 3 Continuity (institutional memory) Long term planning (e.g. Phase-4 in 2009 or 2010) Oversight & Advice (e.g. ROE, targeting) Delivery (Strategic Comms, Mission Preparation) Support, (e.g. PSR-process / KAIA and KAF) Neighbours ? (e.g. liaison in Pakistan, northern neighbours) The Role of JFC Brunssum

4. Slide No 4 ISAF to assist the GOA in the maintenance of security ……. 200420052006200720082009 Military End-State: ANSF provide security and sustain stability in Afghanistan without NATO support (10302 Rev1) Military End-State: ANSF provide security and sustain stability in Afghanistan without NATO support (10302 Rev1) ANSF take tactical primacy for security operations, with NATO in support NATO conducts stability and security ops, in coordination with ANSF 2010 Incremental Development OCT2001UNSCR1386(2001)UNSCR1386(2001) 9/11 Removal of Taliban Removal of Taliban Phase Phase 3 Stabilization BucharestCSPMPBucharestCSPMP Phase 4 Transition NATO assumes responsibility for ISAF ISAF expands to NORTH 2003 ISAF expands to WEST ISAF expands to SOUTH ISAF expands to EAST Phase 1 Assessment & Preparation Phase 2 Expansion (Stages 1-4) KabulTLSRKabulTLSR

5. Slide No 5 An Insurgency A Political Struggle Focus on Security of Afghan People Connect to an Effective Government

6. Slide No 6 End-State Governance Three Lines Of Operation ……: (‘a comprehensive approach’) Campaign Concept Development Security Political End-State: A self-sustaining, moderate and democratic Afghan government able to exercise its sovereign authority (OPLAN 10302) Political End-State: A self-sustaining, moderate and democratic Afghan government able to exercise its sovereign authority (OPLAN 10302)

7. Slide No 7 The Military Challenge Humanitarian Assistance Reconstruction & Development Reconstruction & Development Training, Mentoring, Equipping Training, Mentoring, Equipping Security Enforcement Counter Insurgency Counter Terrorism Military Forces OPLAN 10302 (as agreed by the nations): to conduct military operations across Afghanistan, in order to assist the Afghan government in the maintenance of security; facilitate the development of government structures and extension of its control; and assist reconstruction/humanitarian efforts PRTs SF Afghan National Police (ANP) Afghan National Army (ANA) OMLTOMLT

8. Slide No 8 CoordinationCoordination NGONon-GovernmentalOrganisations SSR Security Sector Reform Partner Nations UNAMA NATONATO GIRoA Government of Afghanistan CoalitionForces PRTsPRTs Nations AFGCoordinationConferenceAFGCoordinationConference PRTConferencePRTConference JCMBParisJCMBParis

9. Slide No 9 CJSOR ANA Hold TLSR Governance R & D Progress (Yes – But) Man, RW, ISTAR, Aero Med Police

10. Slide No 10 Pakistan Insurgency IC Co-Ordination CIVCAS STRAT COM A Summer Of Challenges

11. Slide No 11 Enduring Issues CJSOR ANSF (ANA/ANP) STRAT COM CIVCAS NATO PROCESS

12. Slide No 12 Current Challenges TLSR (Next ?) VR & Election Support – ‘Political Surge’? US Intentions Pakistan Co-Operation

13. Slide No 13 Your Part in the Plan STRAT COM Commitment NATO Reform

14. Questions?