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The Infantry as trainers – a growing task for the future

Canada. The Infantry as trainers – a growing task for the future. “We Teach, We Lead”. Col J.F. Riffou – CO OMLT TF 1-08. 23 May 2009. Globe & Mail 20 may 09. Outline. Retrospective

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The Infantry as trainers – a growing task for the future

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  1. Canada The Infantry as trainers – a growing task for the future “We Teach, We Lead” Col J.F. Riffou – CO OMLT TF 1-08 23 May 2009

  2. Globe & Mail 20 may 09

  3. Outline • Retrospective • Contemporary Perspectives • What we did • Challenges • Thoughts for the future • Conclusion

  4. 1960’s – Military Training Assistance Plan (MTAP) Op PROTEUS Jerusalem Op SCULPTURE Sierra Leone Op SATURN Darfur Op CROCODILE DRC Op AUGURAL Sudan (Darfur, western region) Op Athena Afghanistan Where have we been?

  5. Cdn OMLT growth R3 – R5 400% (approx 230) US surge includes a mentoring BCT ISAF challenged to meet OMLT requirement In fall 2008 approx 30-40% shortfall Ground truth from Kandahar

  6. “Broadsword or Rapier?” CDA Report to SJS, Apr 2008 #12 “Developing Indigenous Security Forces” Contemporary Perspective Training indigenous forces, military and police, will remain a key role of the CF and it may often be its main role in future coalition operations.

  7. “Institutionalizing Adaptation: It’s time for a Permanent Army Advisor Corps.” A Contemporary American Perspective Centre for a New American Security John Nagl, June 2007

  8. What we did • Validated Kdk 2-1 to CM 1 • Converted 1000 ANA to C-7 • District lead in Zharey • 1-205 Bde Summer Campaign Plan • Arghandab counter-move • ANA infrastructure MSG • OMLT/BG coop Hwy #1 • 1-205 Bde re-alignment Oct 08 • JTFA – ANA cooperation • Sp ANA legal reform • Sp 205 Corps HQ (Ops/Log)

  9. X 1 X 1 X 1 X 1 X 1 SUV Canadian Infantry Kandak OMLT – 26 Mentors CO Mentor Log Mentor OpsMentor Team CP X 5 RSM Mentor Med Advisor Inf Coy Mentors Inf Coy Mentors Inf Coy Mentors Wpn Coy Mentors X 4 X 4 X 4 X 4

  10. Red-Yellow-Green CYCLE OMLTs and Partnered Unit conduct Leader, Collective, and Contracted Equipment Training (2 months) OMLT/ Logistic Support Teams administer ANA refit and leave Infantry Kandaks – By Kandak CS/CSS Kandaks – By Platoons Conduct of operations (1 month) (6 months) Total = 9 months

  11. Challenges • Police reform • Environment - physically and mentally demanding • Rank intensive • Resource limitations • Developing ANA initiative • ANSF Logistics • ANSF pers management • NATO SA & HMMWV intro • Working with allies

  12. Structure - The Zharey Experiment Transfer of Lead Security Responsibility • What are the conditions that must be set for TLSR to the ANSF? • Latter portion of tour revealed that with relatively small cbt power investment, the OMLT structure could bridge to full ANSF autonomy • Zharey structure should serve as a guide for future plan “A bridge to ANA autonomy”

  13. Structure - Partnership vs. Mentorship? • How do you define the two? • Is it time for a paradigm shift? • Can a CF unit partner with an ANSF organization and still build capacity? • Is the Zharey experiment the bridge?

  14. So what? • Trg indigenous forces is a growth industry • Cdn infantry are excellent mentors at all levels • reg/res (Vision statement!!) • our institutional trg works, don’t break it • Mentorship occurs at all levels (tac/op/strat) • need to generate more qual WO/Capt/Maj • Mentors are similar to SOF, small investment generates a large return

  15. Questions?

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