MTG - SECURITY

Provincial Security Council led by Taqwa. Improve security in province. Facilitate reconstruction. Improve relations with BAF neighbors. Keep the Governor informed of coalition forces activities in his province. Discussion Items Talked about the Good Performer's Fund. I saw Parwan on the list for $150K. That is the amount for <1,000 Hectares. Gov said he would get $500K because he has no Poppy in Parwan. Explained to him the importance of his ANP to fill out the Form 14 to get supplies and equipment. Informed him about the two bridge openings last week and that he missed out on an opportunity to gain face time, credibility, and support from his people. I also said he needs to make sure his media is present, even if he is not. Invited him to the Agriculture class graduation at the Jirga, SAT, 6 JAN at 1300L. There will be a lunch at the Dragon DFAC with the Min of Ag, Dir of Ag, Govs from Kapisa and Parwan, COL Schlatter, and others. The actual graduation ceremony will be 1300L at the Jirga. The ROK and MAJ Johnson informed the Gov of a technician crs that the Koreans will teach. THere is also a trade school in Kabul. However there is a fee to attend. Gov asked if that could be waved or even a stipend paid to the student. He would also like to see if the ROKs can teach the tech crs in one of Parwan's trade schools. It would be a great idea to get an Afghan face on the crs, assess the capabilities of the trade school, and train the trainer. Informed the Gov of the ribbon cutting for the Ghorband Com Center on WED, 3 JAN in Siah Gerd. He will be at Bagram with MG Freakley for the Bagram Bazaar walk I emphasized the importance of speaking with the GEN about how the PDC is functioning and how the Gov is putting importance on getting the PCC functioning. In act there will be a day long class on the PCC at the Police Compound WED from 1000-1700L. I told him how the GEN is tying the $3-5M and all CERP funds to the use and function of the PCC and PDC. Base Ops followed. MAJ Whitecotten answered some points that the GOV brought up last meeting. TF Gauntlet mentioned the Bottling Plant Opening on SUN at 1030L and security. TF Tiger hit on the PCC function again. Road closures ue to snow. Walk with GEN through Bagram Bazaar. Scan bazaar for US goods(stolen). ANP fewer shakedowns. Women's Affairs asked for HA to distribute to district offices. She can store up to 500 people worth of supplies. She also asked about funding of a Widow's Coop. Over all the meeting wasvery productive and informative. It lasted about 2.5 hrs.(start 0900-1125L). Problem Mitigation Before Next Meeting Get more info on ROK technician crs. GOV Taqwa wants a copy of the SOW of a new road out for bid (Gholam Ali Rd). Coordinate for HA to Women's Affairs. Additional Meeting Attendees COL Schlatter, TF Tiger Cdr LTC Price, TF Gauntlet Cdr MAJ Johnson, Bagram PRT, Parwan Team Ldr MAJ Whitecotten, Base OPs S5 GEN Khalil, NDS Chief Sahjan, Dir of Women's Affairs media interpreters Media Comments: Local media present as always. Movie camera and digital. PRT Assessment: Very informative mtg. Went well. Actually was productive. Gov Taqwa kept interruptions to a minimum. Went smoothly, just long (2.5 hrs).