I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Headquarters U.S. Air Force 1 Building Partnerships Case Studies Real-World Events For Official Use Only Col Kim Conner SAF/IAG

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 22 BP - Joint Capability Area Building Partnerships The ability to set the conditions for interaction with partner, competitor or adversary leaders, military forces, or relevant populations by developing and presenting information and conducting activities to affect their perceptions, will, behavior, and capabilities Communicate Shape Inform domestic and foreign audiences Persuade partner audiences Influence adversary and competitor audiences Partner with foreign governments and institutions Build capabilities and capacities of foreign partners and institutions Provide aid to foreign partners and institutions Leverage capacities and capabilities of security establishment Strengthen Global Defense Posture JCA Tier I JCA Tier II JCA Tier III Joint Staff’s BP capability tiering drives service requirements For Official Use Only

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Current Issues Nigeria supplies 9% of US oil Installation of Air Chief Marshall Dike as CHOD Selection of Air Marshal Petinrin as NAF Chief Oil piracy, bunkering, petro-terrorism Inventory Nigerian FMS status Congress levied sanctions against Nigeria in 2003 and lifted them in 2006 Current open FMF cases are in support of 8 x C-130s for spare parts, manuals and training FMF requested for FY09 is $1,350K IMET requested for FY09 is $800K Trainers: RV-6, MB-339, L-39, Do 27/28 Combat: Chengdu F-7, Mig-21, Jaguars Transport: C-130, G-222, Boeing 707/727/737; BAE 125; Falcon 900; Fokker F27/28; Gulfstream II/IV Helicopters: Hughes 300; BO 105; Mi-24/34 Low operational percentage Case Study #1 Nigeria - Executive Summary

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Political Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with over 150 million Nigeria gained independence from England in October 1960 and was plagued by military coups until President Obasanjo was elected in May 1999 In Apr 07 Umaru Yar’Adua of the Peoples Democratic Party won the presidency with 70% of the vote, although there were accusations of voter fraud Oil accounts for 40% of the GDP; it is the 12th largest producer; 8th largest exporter Nigeria is very corrupt; 33 of the nation’s 36 state governors are being investigated for corruption Military US Intent: help Nigeria with internal security issues Encourage Nigeria’s participation in regional peacekeeping operations Build sustainable airlift fleet capable of supporting regional peacekeeping operations Improve NAF operational and maintenance training Gulf of Guinea Air Security Capacity Building Partnership in GWOT Professionalization of military Clarifying US intentions with the establishment of AFRICOM Case Study #1 Nigeria - Pol / Mil Scenario

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18 Case Study #1 Nigeria - Developing Strategy For Official Use Only Africa Command #1 priority nation Large current account balance based on oil revenue Unallocated Foreign Military Financing (FMF) balance English speaking nation New Chief of Defense Air Marshal Dike Africa powerhouse with continental influence US IMET grads in leadership positions Strong US Air Attaché Office of Security Cooperation (OSC) filled with USAF officer Congressional attention Keynes

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 19 Case Study #1 Nigeria – Roadmap For Official Use Only AFRICOM TSWG Engagement Case Planning Case Green Execution Case White Execution Training Brainstorming OSC-Abuja plus-up Lt Col Pond arrives SAF/IA SAF/IA assessment and MoD meeting LOA presentation M2M event Brainstorming Depot input Depot output

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 20 Cast Study #1 Nigeria For Official Use Only (Inform) SAF/IA team, lead by OSC, stands ready to work with MOD/Defense staff to identify requirements and commit funding. (Persuade) USAF helping NAF maintain and build C-130 fleet. (Influence) US working with the NAF to maintain and procure C-130s to be the lead in Africa for PKO—ensuring regional security and stability Communicate Inform domestic and foreign audiences Persuade partner audiences Influence adversary and competitor audiences

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 21 Cast Study #1 Nigeria For Official Use Only (Partner) US delegation 10-day visit with Nigerian MOD and NAF Air Chief (Build) USAF helping NAF maintain and build C-130 fleet. (Provide) Nigeria has $3M of uncommitted FMF funds (Leverage) Nigerian airlift provides the capability that enable the Nigerians the capacity to continue and grow in African PKO. (Strengthen) Nigeria has made significant contributions to PKOs. There is strategic impact for peacekeeping and regional stability Shape Partner with foreign governments and institutions Build capabilities and capacities of foreign partners and institutions Provide aid to foreign partners and institutions Leverage capacities and capabilities of security establishment Strengthen Global Defense Posture

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 22 Cast Study #1 Nigeria For Official Use Only