JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS TASK FORCE - PHILIPPINES

JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS TASK FORCE - PHILIPPINES

PHILIPPINE OVERVIEW MAP

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•Over 7000 Islands•Democratic Government•Christian Nation •S. Philippines

•Located along transit routes•Culturally/Economically linked to

•Sabah, Malaysia •Sulawesi, Indonesia

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THE ENVIRONMENT• The Physical Environment

– Proximity to Malaysia and Indonesia (T3)– Islands, mountains and marshes– Remote part of the country

• The Population– Diverse culture, religions, and tribes– Politically and economically disadvantaged– Lawlessness and poverty in remote areas

• Threat Groups– ASG, JI = Terrorists (RSM in Manila)

• linked to AQN– MILF = Separatists

• ongoing peace negotiations - have harbored ASG/JI– MNLF = Separatists

• legitimized through peace agreement• MBG - Musari Breakaway Group – Splinter Group –close relations to ASG

– CPP/NPA = Communist threat to the government• The Result

– Insurgents find Sanctuary, Mobility and Resources– Complex environment – multiple insurgencies

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OEF-P BACKGROUND (2001-2007)

• Disruption of ASG and JI operational planning forcing their displacement and/or withdrawal from areas• Sustained pressure on Terrorist Groups with AFP• Established safer and more secure environments that are conducive to economic development • Reduced local support for ASG and JI and increasingly put a Philippine force in the lead for activities

• Disruption of ASG and JI operational planning forcing their displacement and/or withdrawal from areas• Sustained pressure on Terrorist Groups with AFP• Established safer and more secure environments that are conducive to economic development • Reduced local support for ASG and JI and increasingly put a Philippine force in the lead for activities

2001: Assessment

2002: In BALIKATAN 02, enter Basilan and begin advise/assist ops, build popular spt for GRP; ASG displaces

2004: Form Combat Advisory Teams, enter Central Mindanao, add NAVSOF; ASG/MILF/JI share training

2005: AFP Ops, Layas Pugad, Add AFSOF; ASG evicted by MILF and moves to Jolo

2003: Security Assistance in Zamboanga under BAYANIHAN USG-GRP Implementing Agreement; ASG continues to move east and links up with MILF and JI

2005: Enter Jolo ahead of ASG

ASG & JI

2006-2007: Operation ULTIMATUM I & II; ASG and JI on the runKIA: KJ & Solaiman

JUL 06: Kapit Bisig Agreement w/GRP

2007: LCE established to support “humanitarian

offensive”

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EASTMINCOM10th ID6th ID

TF MINDANAO

1st ID

WESTMINCOMTF 61

JSOTF HQ

TF THUNDER

LCE

TF COMET

TF SULU

TF 62

LCE

TF ARCHIPELAGO

40th IB

LCE

TF LIGHTNING

LCE

NAVSOU 8

LCE

CAVITE

AFP GHQ

JSOTF MCE

MANILA

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LEGEND Western Mindanao Command units

Eastern Mindanao Command units

JSOTF-P units

JSOTF-P DISPOSITION

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4th ID

DYNCORP

LEGAT RACSG

EITC

JSOADPAF LCE

MILAIR (FIXED)C12P3

MILAIR (ROTARY)HH60SH60

CONTRACT (FIXED)CASA 212

CONTRACT (ROTARY)2 B214

SOSTWEATHER DET

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JSOTF-P RESOURCES

SF BN1 AOB7 ODA

1 SOT-B1 SOT-A

CA CO1 CAT-B1 CMOC3 CAT-A1 CALT

MIST3 PST

MSEINF PLT

COMCAMSTILLVIDEO

UAV RAVEN

SSP3 SST

NSWTUHQ

SEAL PLT RIB DET

MK-V DET CFT UAV RAVEN

AQUA PUMA

AFSB(515)SCAN EAGLE

2 RIBSST

EOD DET

MSS

The Range of Engagement When Countering an Insurgency

Total military occupation and control –

re-establish gov’t & sec forces

coop the population and support the government

Extremes of Engagement

Philippines

AFP = Kinetic Fight

US = Non-Kinetic Fight The Kinetic Fight – All

But still requires by, through, and with

Iraq

JSOTF-P, in coordination with the US country team, builds capacity and strengthens the Republic of the Philippines security forces to defeat selected terrorist organizations in order to protect US and RP citizens and interests from terrorist attack while preserving RP sovereignty.

JSOTF-P MISSION

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OPERATIONAL DESIGN

Targeted CMOTargeted CMO

Information Operations (influence ops)Information Operations (influence ops)

Information Gathering and SharingInformation Gathering and Sharing

Advise and Assist PSF counterparts IOT create a secure and stable environment

Emphasizes the success of GRP efforts in the first two lines of operation in order to change perceptions about GRP legitimacy

* GRP Led / US Facilitated EN/MED/ DEN/VETCAPS and humanitarian assistance projects impact target population and demonstrate GOP concern for regional citizens

Collect, Fuse, and Disseminate timely and accurate intelligence to the right agencies

Capacity BuildingCapacity Building

TERRORISTNETWORK

COG

POPULATIONCOG

End StateSanctuary

Local SupportCapable CT

Force

RPDemocracy

RegionalStability

RPWOT

End state: Diminished TNsanctuary and local support. RPhas capable CT force

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CAPACITY BUILDING

P3 coverage of casualties being evacuated on 1 Aug 06

Premission traininig in Small Unit Tactics RPN NAVSOU 6on PN PBL conducting

AFSB ops with the USS Momsen

MIO vic. General Santos City in Jun 06

Air to Ground Operations trainingCAS Competition EOD training

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UNCLASSIFIEDCIVIL MILITARY OPERATIONS

ENGAGING WITHCOMMUNITIES

MEDCAPS AND DENCAPS

ENCAPS

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AFP, PNP, JSOTF-P, CAT-A 763, NGO, PVO, GRP DOH & DOE at WESTMINCOM 1st

Anniversary MEDCAP in Campo Islam Barangay.

IMPACT

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IMPROVEMENT IN AFP ABILITY AND WILLINGNESS TO COORDINATE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS WITH NGO/PVO/OGA IN JOA DURING LAST THREE MONTHS

AFP / JSOTF-P VIGNETTES FROM OU I & IIAFP WORKING WITH NGO/PVO/OGA

SUMMARY

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THE CREATION OF THE JTF COMET HACC HAS RESULTED IN IMPROVEMENTS IN CIVIL MILITARY OPERATIONS COORDINATION AND SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN JTF COMET, LOCAL NGOS, USAID, JSOTF-P CMO PLANNER, U7 WESTMINCOM, AND J7 CMO AFP GHQ. AFP IN JOA HAVE INCREASED THEIR WILLINGNESS AND PROFICIENCY IN WORKING WITH PVOS SUCH AS THE JOLO RESCUE NETWORK (JRC) AND ZAMBOANGA ELITE BAND RADIO ASSOCIATION (ZEBRA). THIS POSITIVE TREND WILL MAXIMIZE THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TOWARDS THE COMMON GOAL OF DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY.

BACKGROUND / DETAILS

•JTFC CG request for a CMO synchronization conference with USAID participation in Aug 2007 coordinated and implemented by JTFC HACC in coordination with AOB CMOC and JSOTF-P CMO Planner. Following the Aug conference JTFC CG directed follow on conferences to synchronize development and relief programs with LGU, ARMM, GRP, and NGO in Sulu Province.•U7 WESTMINCOM inclusion of ZEBRA in Campo Islam Barangay MEDCAP in AUG 07•JTF Comet (JTFC) consistently work with Jolo Rescue Group over last year.•TF Zamboanga Sala`am Team inclusion of ZEBRA in SEP 07 Santa Barbara Barangay MEDCAP.•AFP throughout JOA continues to seek out and work with Peace and Progress in the Philippines (3P Organization) regarding educational projects, requests for donated materials, and COMREL events.

AFP, PNP, JSOTF-P, CAT-A 763, NGO, PVO, GRP DOH & DOE at WESTMINCOM 1st

Anniversary MEDCAP in Campo Islam Barangay.

IMPACT

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MG RAFAEL, COMJTF COMET, HOSTED FIRST CMO SYNCHRONIZATION MEETING ATTENDED BY USAID, AND JSOTF-P PLANNERS. MG RAFAEL BRIEFED FINAL PRODUCT TO SULU PROVINCE GOVERNOR TAN, DEMONSTRATING GRP/AFP SUPPORT TO DEVELOPMENT.

AFP / JSOTF-P VIGNETTES FROM OU I & IIAFP LED CMO CONFERENCE, 5-8 AUG 07

SUMMARY

THIS EVENT DEMONSTRATED HOW THE COMBINED LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMS BEING EXECUTED BY USAID, AND THE DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS BEING EXECUTED BY AFP/JSOTF-P ARE SETTING THE CONDITIONS TO TRANSFER HA AND DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE SULU PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT. THE AFP PRESENTED A SYNCHRONIZED PLAN FOR GRP ASSISTANCE TO THE PROVINCE OF SULU. AS A RESULT, GOVERNOR TAN HAS PUBLICALLY CONDEMNED THE ACTIONS OF THE ASG AND JI, AND SUPPORTS JTF COMET SECURITY OPERATIONS.

BACKGROUND / DETAILS

•Following the end of OU I and destruction of rogue MNLF forces in APR 07, JTF COMET implemented WESTMINCOM strategy of CMO combined with combat operations to further separate Suluanos from the ASG/ JI. MG Rafael assessed he needed better fidelity on other government agencies’ programs so that his plan would be synchronized.• Peaceful elections on Sulu ushered in a new Governor, Abdusakur Tan. MG Rafael requested JSOTF-P support to coordinate a synchronization meeting with USAID/ GEM to achieve unity of effort. JSOTF-P CA Planners coordinated the conference IOT meet MG Rafael’s intent.• JTF COMET CMO officers; JSOTF-P CA personnel; and USAID office chiefs from Manila attended briefings and working group from 5-8 AUG. The sessions resulted in greater visibility to JTF COMET on USAID programs, and synchronized the time-phased execution of 76 developmental projects throughout key municipalities on Jolo. MG Rafael presented the plan to Governor Tan, who enthusiastically endorsed it

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BACKGROUND: While conducting an area recon, LCE 1226 found a road that was in poor condition. Predominantly Christian barangays had paved roads, but predominantly Muslim barangays, and MILF controlled, were not. It was rumored that some barangays, namely Sangay, were completely cut off by a series of landslides blocking the road. Upon further reconnaissance, LCE 1226 found this to be the case. This presented the opportunity to coordinate the “Palimbang Coast Project.”

WHO: AFP of the 6th ID, 1002nd BDE, 38th CAFGU, 104th MILF BC, workers of the municipalities of Sangay, Malisbang, and Palimbang, Philippine National Police, CAT-A 762, LCE 1226.

WHAT: CLEAR LANDSLIDES FROM ROADS LINKING ISOLATED MUSLIM COMMUNITIES, DISTRIBUTE MIST PRODUCTS, AND CONDUCT A MEDCAP

WHERE: IVO Sultan Kudarat Coastline, between Kalamansig and Palimbang(51N XH 17730 11567)

WHEN: 6-12SEP07

WHY: IOT establish rapport between the GRP and isolated coastal barangays while simultaneously including the MILF in the project such that they improve the GRPs legitimacy and solidify commitment to the peace process in the eyes of the local populace.

RESULTS:5 major landslides removedOver 35 Km of road opened306 patients treated at 10SEP MEDCAPIsolated barangay of Sangay reconnected to other towns in the provinceMIST products distributed to several schoolsConditions are set for future projects

SIGNIFICANCE/IMPACT:

• Build trust between AFP & MILF

• Brought together civil & military partners

• Reinforced the positive role of the IMT

•Support on-going GRP/MILF peace process

• Portrayed the GRP & AFP in a positive light to the local Muslim population

AFP (6th ID) MEDICS WITH USSF MEDICAT MEDCAP

10 SEP MEDCAP

Kalamansig

PALIMBANG COAST ROAD CLEARING AND MEDCAP PROJECT

LCE 12266-12 SEP 07 6 SEP

7 SEP

9 SEP

Palimbang

Sangay

104TH MILF Soldier

104th MILF Deputy Sub-CDR

Kalimansig Philippine National Police Officer

38TH CAFGU

MILF Uniform

Project brought together AFP, CAFGU, PNP, MILF, city

workers, and USSF

5 Major Landslides,

35+ Km Cleared

USSF

INFORMATION GATHERING AND SHARING

Passengers being transferred from M/V LEDWINA on 08 Sep 07

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P-3 AIP

LCE at BN CP

INDANAN

MAIMBUNG

PATIKULASG ASG ASG

RMNLF

JI JI JI JI JI

HH-60HScan Eagle

Aqua Puma

TF SULUTFCFUSION

CELL

JSOTF-PWMCFUSION

CELL

JSOTF-PGHQ

LCEBDE/BN

SIGINT

HUMINT OSINT

MASINT

IMINT

FUSEDINTEL

INFORMATION OPERATIONS

REWARDS FOR

JUSTICE

AFP HELPING COMMUNITIES

PEACE NOT LAWLESSNESS

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MEDIA ENGAGEMENT

CMO, IO, INT, and FUOPS WGs

CMO, IO, INT, and FUOPS WGs

PE IO

Targeting Process

CMO

PSF CAP

All available IO, HA and HCA resources are expended on socio-economic development while helping GRP and locals assume ownership of their future

FundamentalTactical Tools

SFNSWAVNCA

MISTENGMEDISR

Interagency Capabilities

CMO, IO, INT, and FUOPS WGs

PSF CAP

PE IO

Targeting Process

CMO

INTEL

OPERATION ULTIMATUM I6 AUG 2006- 31 MAR 2007

A secure environment promotes development which reduces local support for terrorist groups and

restricts their freedom of movement

Jolo Town. 12 Aug raid on ASG-UTG safehouse

SF

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SWAG

DE

PCG

NAVSOU 6

Jolo City

BCA

Mt. Tukay

= JI Forces = ASG Forces = MBG Forces

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Mt. TumatangasII

II

SF

SF

swagswag

SWAGSWAG

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PCG

NAVSOU 6

Jolo City

BCCA

Mt. Tukay

= JI Forces = ASG Forces = MBG Forces= JI Forces = ASG Forces= ASG Forces = MBG Forces= MBG Forces

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Mt. TumatangasII

II

SF

Lunch box IED

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DISMANTLING TERRORIST INFRASTRUCTURE

(Bunker complex at Tubora Hill)

PREVENTING IMMINENT ATTACKS Example of IEDs recovered during OP ULTIMATUM

Anti-Open switch

Safe/Arm switch

Ball bearings for fragmentation.

Anti-lift plunger

Timer circuit

X RAYVIEW

Lunch box IED from ASG safe house raid 12 Aug

Jugs w/ 10-15 lbs TNT each. Recovered on Tubora Hill 5 AugComplex IED recovered on Tubora Hill 5 Aug

ABU SOLAIMAN

Bu Dajo

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1. MAR 06 - JOLO COOP BOMBING2. IO EXPLOITATION3. CAPACITY BUILDING 4. JAN 07- SUCCESSFUL OPERATION5. JUN 07 – RFJ PAYOUT

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MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• RMNLF Commander attacks Panamao, Sulu in Apr 2007– CVO fight side by side with AFP– Warrant issued for Malik’s arrest

• Successful elections on Jolo in May 2007 • GRP establishes the National Development Support

Command• GRP responds to Basilan violence with “humanitarian

offensive” • ASG leadership severely degraded• AFP in Central Mindanao aggressively executing CMO in

key areas • “ The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has described

the latest approach to the insurgency problem in Mindanao by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), which is civil-military operations, as more lethal than brute force…”

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