JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS TASK FORCE - PHILIPPINES

1. JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS TASK FORCE - PHILIPPINES

2. PHILIPPINE OVERVIEW MAP UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED • Over 7000 Islands • Democratic Government • Christian Nation • S. Philippines • Located along transit routes • Culturally/Economically linked to • Sabah, Malaysia • Sulawesi, Indonesia UNCLASSIFIED

3. UNCLASSIFIED 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 UNCLASSIFIED

4. UNCLASSIFIED OEF-P BACKGROUND (2001-2007) 2003: Security Assistance in Zamboanga under BAYANIHAN USG-GRP Implementing Agreement; ASG continues to move east and links up with MILF and JI 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 2001: Assessment 2007: LCE established to support “humanitarian offensive” 2006-2007: Operation ULTIMATUM I & II; ASG and JI on the run KIA: KJ & Solaiman 2005: AFP Ops, Layas Pugad, Add AFSOF; ASG evicted by MILF and moves to Jolo ASG & JI 2005: Enter Joloahead of ASG UNCLASSIFIED JUL 06: Kapit Bisig Agreement w/GRP • 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

5. UNCLASSIFIED CAVITE MANILA NAVSOU 8 AFP GHQ LCE JSOTF MCE LEGEND Western Mindanao Command units Eastern Mindanao Command units JSOTF-P units JSOTF-P DISPOSITION LCE 4th ID TF LIGHTNING 1st ID LCE 40th IB WESTMINCOM TF 61 EASTMINCOM 10th ID JSOTF HQ 6th ID TF MINDANAO TF ARCHIPELAGO TF THUNDER LCE TF COMET TF SULU TF 62 LCE UNCLASSIFIED

6. UNCLASSIFIED JSOTF-P RESOURCES SF BN 1 AOB 7 ODA 1 SOT-B 1 SOT-A CA CO 1 CAT-B 1 CMOC 3 CAT-A 1 CALT MIST 3 PST COMCAM STILL VIDEO UAV RAVEN SSP 3 SST MSE INF PLT MSS NSWTU HQ SEAL PLT MK-V DET CFT UAV RAVEN AQUA PUMA AFSB(515) SCAN EAGLE 2 RIB SST RIB DET EOD DET JSOAD PAF LCE MILAIR (FIXED) C12 P3 MILAIR (ROTARY) HH60 SH60 CONTRACT (ROTARY) 2 B214 CONTRACT (FIXED) CASA 212 WEATHER DET SOST LEGAT CSG RA DYNCORP EITC UNCLASSIFIED

10. The Range of Engagement When Countering an Insurgency Extremes of Engagement Philippines Iraq coop the population and support the government Total military occupation and control – re-establish gov’t & sec forces AFP = Kinetic Fight US = Non-Kinetic Fight The Kinetic Fight – All But still requires by, through, and with

11. UNCLASSIFIED JSOTF-P MISSION 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. UNCLASSIFIED

12. UNCLASSIFIED Regional Stability RP Democracy POPULATION COG COUNTERINSURGENCY RP WOT End State Sanctuary Local Support Capable CT Force TERRORIST NETWORK COG COUNTERTERRORISM OPERATIONAL DESIGN Capacity Building Advise and Assist PSF counterparts IOT create a secure and stable environment Targeted CMO * GRP Led / US Facilitated EN/MED/ DEN/VETCAPS and humanitarian assistance projects impact target population and demonstrate GOP concern for regional citizens Information Gathering and Sharing Collect, Fuse, and Disseminate timely and accurate intelligence to the right agencies Information Operations (influence ops) End state: Diminished TN sanctuary and local support. RP has capable CT force Emphasizes the success of GRP efforts in the first two lines of operation in order to change perceptions about GRP legitimacy UNCLASSIFIED

13. CAPACITY BUILDING UNCLASSIFIED RPN NAVSOU 6 on PN PBL conducting AFSB ops with the USS Momsen Premission traininig in Small Unit Tactics MIO vic. General Santos City in Jun 06 P3 coverage of casualties being evacuated on 1 Aug 06 Air to Ground Operations training EOD training CAS Competition UNCLASSIFIED

14. CIVIL MILITARY OPERATIONS UNCLASSIFIED ENCAPS ENGAGING WITH COMMUNITIES MEDCAPS AND DENCAPS UNCLASSIFIED

15. AFP / JSOTF-P VIGNETTES FROM OU I & II AFP WORKING WITH NGO/PVO/OGA UNCLASSIFIED FOUO SUMMARY IMPROVEMENT IN AFP ABILITY AND WILLINGNESS TO COORDINATE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS WITH NGO/PVO/OGA IN JOA DURING LAST THREE MONTHS 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 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. UNCLASSIFIED FOUO

16. AFP / JSOTF-P VIGNETTES FROM OU I & II AFP LED CMO CONFERENCE, 5-8 AUG 07 UNCLASSIFIED FOUO SUMMARY 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. 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 AFP, PNP, JSOTF-P, CAT-A 763, NGO, PVO, GRP DOH & DOE at WESTMINCOM 1st Anniversary MEDCAP in Campo Islam Barangay. IMPACT 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. UNCLASSIFIED FOUO

17. PALIMBANG COAST ROAD CLEARING AND MEDCAP PROJECT LCE 1226 6-12 SEP 07 Kalamansig 6 SEP • 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 removed • Over 35 Km of road opened • 306 patients treated at 10SEP MEDCAP • Isolated barangay of Sangay reconnected to other towns in the province • MIST products distributed to several schools • Conditions 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 Sangay 7 SEP 9 SEP Palimbang 10 SEP MEDCAP 5 Major Landslides, 35+ Km Cleared 104TH MILF Soldier MILF Uniform 104th MILF Deputy Sub-CDR 38TH CAFGU AFP (6th ID) MEDICS WITH USSF MEDICAT MEDCAP USSF Kalimansig Philippine National Police Officer Project brought together AFP, CAFGU, PNP, MILF, city workers, and USSF

18. INFORMATION GATHERING AND SHARING UNCLASSIFIED Aqua Puma Scan Eagle P-3 AIP HH-60H GHQ JSOTF-P WMC JSOTF-P PATIKUL ASG ASG ASG JI JI JI JI JI FUSION CELL FUSION CELL INDANAN TFC TF SULU MAIMBUNG BDE/BN LCE RMNLF LCE at BN CP Passengers being transferred from M/V LEDWINA on 08 Sep 07 UNCLASSIFIED

19. UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION OPERATIONS AFP HELPING COMMUNITIES PEACE NOT LAWLESSNESS REWARDS FOR JUSTICE MEDIA ENGAGEMENT UNCLASSIFIED

20. CMO, IO, INT, and FUOPS WGs

21. CMO, IO, INT, and FUOPS WGs

22. Targeting Process CMO PE IO Fundamental Tactical Tools SF NSW AVN CA MIST ENG MED ISR Interagency Capabilities All available IO, HA and HCA resources are expended on socio-economic development while helping GRP and locals assume ownership of their future PSF CAP CMO, IO, INT, and FUOPS WGs

23. UNCLASSIFIED PSF CAP Targeting Process CMO PE IO INTEL OPERATION ULTIMATUM I 6 AUG 2006- 31 MAR 2007 Lunch box IED 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 UNCLASSIFIED

24. DISMANTLING TERRORIST INFRASTRUCTURE(Bunker complex at Tubora Hill)

25. PREVENTING IMMINENT ATTACKSExample of IEDs recovered during OP ULTIMATUM Complex IED recovered on Tubora Hill 5 Aug Jugs w/ 10-15 lbs TNT each. Recovered on Tubora Hill 5 Aug Anti-Open switch Safe/Arm switch X RAY VIEW Timer circuit Ball bearings for fragmentation. Lunch box IED from ASG safe house raid 12 Aug Anti-lift plunger

26. UNCLASSIFIED 1 2 3 4 5 ABU SOLAIMAN Bu Dajo 1. MAR 06 - JOLO COOP BOMBING 2. IO EXPLOITATION 3. CAPACITY BUILDING 4. JAN 07- SUCCESSFUL OPERATION 5. JUN 07 – RFJ PAYOUT UNCLASSIFIED

27. UNCLASSIFIED 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…” UNCLASSIFIED