010500Z TF EAGLE REPORTS Patrol to Saydaki Kalay

SUBJECT: Size and Composition of Patrol: 20 x US, and 2 TERP A. Type of patrol: Mounted and Dismounted B.Task and Purpose of Patrol: 1/A/1-91 CAV conducts combat patrol Saydaki Kalay NLT 010500JUN07 IOT enable A/1- 91 key leaders to assess the surrounding AO C. Time of Return: 010820zJUN07 D. Routes used and Approximate times from point A to B: From Grid/FOB To Grid/FOB Route Travel FOB Bermel WB238140 RTE Bermel 10-15 km/h WB238140 WB278190 RTE Bermel 10-15 km/h WB278190 FOB Bermel RTE Bermel 10-15 km/h Disposition of routes used: Routes from FOB Bermel to Saydaki Kalay were GREEN ATT time and fully trafficable. E. Enemy encountered: N/A F. Actions on Contact: N/A G. Casualties: N/A H. Enemy BDA: N/A I. BOS systems employed: N/A J. Final Disposition of friendly/enemy forces: N/A K. Equipment status: All equipment is FMC ATT. L. Summary: Local Nationals encountered: The local nationals encountered IVO Saydaki Kalay seemed pleased with our presence. They stated they have had no interaction with coalition forces since weve been at Bermel. All of the local elders were in the bazaar in Bermel. Some of their concerns were the lack of water for their fields. Most of the villages work in the fields or in the bazaar. They have a single well which they use a generator to pump water out of. They stated the generator is expensive to run, adding oil and maintenance were issues. We asked them about the ANA/ANP, they stated they felt safe and that they were doing a good job. They didnt seem to be fearful of us and welcomed us into their village. We handed out 3 radios which will enable them to listen to the Shkin radio broadcast. There are no cell phones in the village, so if anybody needs to talk with somebody from another village, they go the bazaar and rent a phone and pay a rather expensive price per minute (20-35 rupies). They stressed the importance of security and the need for education. At present time, there is no outside influence, village feels secure. This village seemed rather poor, children with no/minimal clothing, no shoes, but they seemed happy. When we asked them if we could help them with anything, they said they are ready for just about anything we could provide. Health issues seem to also be a concern. We let them know about the clinic in the bazaar and at the district center, but they stated with the long walk, they dont have time to seek help, they need to tend to their fields and continue working. I think a MEDCAP would be a good idea for the villages in the vicinity of FOB Bermel. From what weve seen so far, not a lot of assistance has been provided to the nearby villages. This would be a good start. Nothing follows. M. Disposition of local security: N/A. N. HCA Products Distributed: 3 Radios O. PSYOP Products Distributed: N/A P. Atmospherics: (reception of HCA, reactions to ANSF and Coalition forces, etc): The villages seemed rather receptive to our presence. Any support or assistance we can provide would be beneficial. Q. Reconstruction Projects QA/QC: N/A R. Afghan Conservation Corps nominations/Status: N/A S. Conclusion and Recommendation (Patrol Leader): (Include to what extent the mission was accomplished and recommendations as to patrol equipment and tactics.) Mission accomplished- On or about 010600JUN07, 1/A conducted patrol to Saydaki Kalay. The atmosphere was rather welcoming and these people seemed happy and secure. With each mission we conduct, showing our concern for the local people and their security and general welfare seems to be beneficial. From what weve seen, not a lot of assistance has been provided to these people. With the assistance of the ANA, I feel an HA drop or MEDCAP would be help a great deal. From a personal side, each patrol my platoon conducts, the more comfortable and confident we become with the routes and the surrounding AO. Nothing follows.