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### Viewing cable 10AMMAN91, JORDAN: REGIONAL SECURITY SUPPORT - AFGHANISTAN

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    C O N F I D E N T I A L SECTION 01 OF 02 AMMAN 000091

    SIPDIS

    E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/07/2020
    TAGS: MOPS PGOV PREL ASEC JO
    SUBJECT: JORDAN: REGIONAL SECURITY SUPPORT - AFGHANISTAN

    Classified By: Ambassador R. Stephen Beecroft
    for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).

    ¶1.  (U)  This cable is part 1 of 5 in a series on Jordan's
    regional security contributions and military support.

    ¶2.  (C)  SUMMARY:  Jordan has been exceptionally responsive
    to USG requests for military contributions in support of
    regional and international security priorities.  In
    Afghanistan, Jordan has responded with significant ground and
    Special Operations Forces (SOF).  These forces are now
    engaged in combat and security operations alongside Operation
    Enduring Freedom (OEF) units.  Deployments of this magnitude
    are a first for Jordan.  While the financial requirements of
    sustaining large numbers of forces abroad could hamper
    Jordan's ability to maintain its contributions, Jordan is
    otherwise prepared to continue its deployments and seek new
    ways to support the planned surge of U.S. forces.  END
    SUMMARY.

    Force Deployments in Afghanistan
    --------------------------------

    ¶3.  (C)  In July 2009, Jordan deployed a 720 person infantry
    battalion to Logar Province, Afghanistan, for an expected six
    month deployment.  The battalion, named Task Force 222
    (TF222), conducted security operations with U.S. Task Force
    Spartan (3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division).  Originally
    deployed to support elections in the province, the battalion
    now conducts routine security operations.  Jordan's Chief of
    Defense has approved a second rotation (TF222-Bravo) which is
    scheduled to deploy on January 9, 2010.  TF 222-Bravo will be
    partnered with the 173d Airborne Brigade at Forward Operating
    Base Shank.

    ¶4.  (C)  Jordan included two rotary-wing aviators from the
    Prince Hashim Royal Brigade with their TF222 deployment to
    observe U.S. rotary-wing aviation missions.  The goal of this
    deployment is to build Jordan's capacity for air support of
    forces with an emphasis on enhancing interoperability with
    U.S. forces.  In September 2009, Jordan deployed a second
    round of rotary-wing aviators, with the intent to establish
    routine rotations.

    ¶5.  (C)  Jordanian Special Operations Forces deployed Task
    Force 111 (TF111), a 111-person unit, in May 2009 to conduct
    combat operations with the U.S. 5th Special Forces Group,
    near Qalat, Afghanistan.  TF111 redeployed in late August.  A
    second iteration of the SOF unit, TF111-Bravo, deployed to
    Afghanistan on October 1, 2009, for an expected deployment of
    6 months, establishing consistent Jordanian SOF presence in
    Afghanistan.  Coordination is underway for the deployment of
    its replacement, TF111-Charlie, which will deploy to
    Afghanistan on February 11, 2010.

    Other Contributions for Afghanistan
    -----------------------------------

    ¶6.  (C)  Other contributions to security goals in Afghanistan
    include:

      --  Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) operates a military field
    hospital in Qalat, Afghanistan.  Since 2003 the hospital has
    treated over 750,000 patients.

      --  In 2003, Jordan was one of the first countries to send
    demining teams to Afghanistan.

      --  Jordan trained a 50-man cadre of the Afghanistan
    National Army Counter Terrorism force.

    Pay Entitlements Break the Bank
    -------------------------------

    ¶7.  (C)  Although Jordan has been an eager partner in
    Afghanistan, limited resources are a significant constraint.
    TF111 and TF222 deployments have been made possible only
    through U.S. support, such as pre-deployment training,
    airlift, equipment, and billeting.

    ¶8.  (C)  A central issue is the requirement under Jordanian
    law that forces deployed abroad are paid a combat premium of
    approximately 1600 USD per month.  (Note:  These so-called
    pay entitlements have been consistently paid during Jordan's

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    19-year history in UN Peacekeeping operations (PKO).  Pay
    entitlements for PKOs were funded through the UN system.
    However, there is no similar mechanism when Jordan deploys
    independently or with coalition partners, forcing Jordan to
    make these payments on its own to its forces deployed in
    Afghanistan.  End Note.)

    ¶9.  (C)  Pay entitlements are a significant element in the
    JAF's growing budget deficit, now estimated to be
    approximately 150 million USD.  The pay entitlements issue
    nearly derailed the original deployment of TF222 and could
    limit the sustainability of future rotations of TF111 and
    TF222.

    ¶10.  (C)  Jordan has repeatedly requested assistance from the
    U.S. to fund its pay entitlements, a request the USG cannot
    fulfill.  Jordan has also requested assistance from the
    United Arab Emirates, but so far funds have not been
    forthcoming.

    Jordan Wants to Do More
    -----------------------

    ¶11.  (C)  In meetings Jordanian officials have indicated
    their interest in doing more to support the mission in
    Afghanistan and the planned surge of U.S. forces there.  In
    particular, both the Chairman of Defense and King Abdullah II
    have said that Jordan stands ready to contribute additional
    forces, especially if the pay entitlements issue can be
    solved.  In addition, the King has offered to contribute two
    Blackhawk helicopters for special operations, an offer which
    is currently under review by CENTCOM.

    Comment
    -------

    ¶12.  (C)  Jordan's Afghanistan deployments are a significant
    expression of support from a key Arab ally for the mission in
    Afghanistan.  In addition, Jordan's forces are showing
    results.  Feedback from the field indicates that the
    Jordanian military presence is yielding valuable engagement
    with key leaders in rural areas in Afghanistan, giving these
    leaders a promising alternative to Taliban affiliation.  In
    addition, the deployments are helping Jordan acquire
    experience and skills in a combat situation -- a critical
    need for a national military that has not deployed in combat
    in over a generation -- and improving interoperability with
    U.S. forces.  It is clear that Jordan could do more.
    However, with its pay entitlements problem and military
    budget shortfall, financing remains a barrier.

    Beecroft

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