Cablegate: Leahy Vetting Request: Anp Rank Reform of the Planning And

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E.O. 12958 N/A
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SUBJECT: LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF THE PLANNING AND
COORDINATION DIRECTORATE

1. This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3.

2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable
forwards the names and biodata of 3 Afghan National Police (ANP)
field grade officers selected for positions in the Planning and
Coordination Directorate. When there are individuals with one name,
Post has made a good faith effort to ensure that these individuals
actually only have one name.

3. IMPORTANT NOTE: The international community has approved pay
increases for ANP company grade officers (captains and lieutenants);
however, pay increases for the field grade ANP personnel will not be
approved until completion of Rank Reform. Currently, ANP field
grade personnel earn less than their Afghan National Army (ANA)
equivalents, a situation that is causing severe morale problems.
Completion of the ANP Rank Reform process will significantly
alleviate deteriorating morale, which is why Post requests the
Department's expedited vetting and response at the earliest possible
date. Post greatly appreciates Department's strong support for
completing the ANP Rank Reform process.

4. Following is the biodata for the 3 ANP officers:

1. Name: Moh Amin
Father's Name: Moh Azim
Grandfather's Name: Ghulam Hussain
Age: 38
POB:
Ethnicity: Pashtun
Job Selected For: Administration and vetting center member

2. Name: Moh Esmail
Father's Name: Abdul Wahab
Grandfather's Name: Mihdi
Age: 46
POB:
Ethnicity: Tajik
Job Selected For: Topography

3. Name: Amanulla
Father's Name: Shir Mohamad
Grandfather's Name: Nazar Muhammad
Age: 43
POB:
Ethnicity: Tajik
Job Selected For: Administration and vetting center member

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