1. The 8 Essential Functions CJ-7 Training and Exercises (TREX)
Good morning.
I would like to provide you with a brief overview of the CAAT – what we do and how we do it.
Revised TO:
AD know who we are .
AD know what the program will be.
AD know what support we can deliver.
AD know Aim and endstate of the ICAT
5. AD know how to contact us.

2. Content The 8 EF’s 2. Alignment EF’s with ASI/ANSF 3. Process Maps
(know what are they and why were they developed)
2. Alignment EF’s with ASI/ANSF
(know it is not an isolated CF-system)
3. Process Maps
(know what they look like)

3. Background
Security Force Assistance (SFA) matured from 5 Functional Pillars (FPs) to 8 Essential Functions (EFs);
5 Pillars too tactically focused (fight the war)
8 Essential Functions necessary to (sustain the ANSF)
EFs integrate ministerial, institutional, & fielded force levels
Achieve ASI/ANSF sustainability
Focus GIRoA/CF problem-solving
Maintain IC support
Enable ASI/ANSF to fight insurgency
Enable withdrawal of CF

4. OPPLAN CONOPS
The 8EF are Afghan system focus areas. These functions are interdependent and, taken as a whole, contribute to Afghan sustainability. They span across all levels of conflict, from the tactical to the strategic.
Each Essential Function consists of Afghan systems, processes, and organizations necessary to implement the Function. These systems, processes, and organization have friction points, which prevent efficient flow of information and resources.
Advisors focus on influencing these processes; however advisors should not directly impact the process. Afghan sustainability must evolve in a way that allows for enduring progress.

5. From 5 Pillars to 8 Essential Functions
EF 1 PPBE
EF 4 Force Gen
EF 5 Sustainment
EF 6 ESC
EF 2 TAO
EF 7 Intelligence C2
Leadership
CAI / ILS
Training
Sustainment
EF 3 CivGov/RoL
EF 8 StratComm
The processes found in the 5 Functional Pillars were re-assigned to the 8 Essential Functions
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6. The 8 Essential Functions
The 8 Essential Functions provide the framework and desired outcomes in target areas to achieve Afghan sustainability. Each EF contains a series of Afghan processes with tactical, operational, and strategic characteristic, all of which may have interactions across other EFs. This multi-echelon level of advising and cross-functional coordination allows analysis of Afghan process issues through multiple lenses.
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Essential Functions 1 - 4
IC SUPPORT
Plan, Program, Budget and Execute; generate requirements, develop a resource informed budget and execute a spend plan. (PPBE) Internal controls to assure Transparency, Accountability, and Oversight. (TAO) Civilian governance of the ASI, including adherence to the Rule of Law. (ROL) Force Generate; recruit, train, retain, manage and develop a professional ANSF. (FORGEN)
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Essential Functions 5 - 8
FACILITATE
Sustain the force through effective facilities management, maintenance, medical, and logistics systems. (SUSTAIN) Plan, resource and execute effective security campaigns and operations. (ESC) Sufficient Intelligence capabilities and processes. (INTEL) Maintain internal and external Strategic Communication capabilities. (STRAT COMM)
AIM
ENABLE
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2. Alignment with ASI/ANSF priorities
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10. 2. EF alignment with MOD / MOI
MINDEF Priorities
Win the current fight
Long-term sustainment of the Force
Facilitate a peaceful political transition
Close the capability Gaps
Develop border security strategy
Develop leaders / Educate the force
Implement viable counter-corruption program
Strengthen institutional capacity
Individual and collective training at the unit level
Budget Development and Execution
Essential Function Priorities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION 2
1 ISAF identify ASI/ANSF individual(s) responsible for TAO, individuals responsible for development and/or compliance with internal controls, oversight organizations and their authorities; Ministers review/approve/advocate for current or new authorizations for oversight organizations
2 MoI/MoD establish an empowered Ministerial Internal Controls Program (MICP). Focus on unit readiness, effectiveness, review of controls. Reports inform IC for Chicago/TMAF/Commitment Letter compliance
3 ASI/ANSF leaders conduct a review of critical financial & non-financial processes, assess current controls; Implement a plan to strengthen or establish new controls
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION 3
1 Monitor, report, investigate and adjudicate allegations of GVHR and EJV/EJK; internal disciplinary matters
2 Use of ANSF internal disciplinary procedures to investigate and adjudicate violations
3 Encourage institutionalization and effectuation of professionalization training (including on new laws), to facilitate coordination and communication between ANSF and Rule of Law actors, and to establish effective and transparent criminal and disciplinary systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION 4
1 Support ANA clarification of the roles, C2, structure, resourcing (including training gap analysis) and relationship of Corps Training Kandaks and Branch Schools.
2 TED COMD established/define roles/ responsibilities of training & education enterprise leadership
3 Strengthen TGC C2 over ANP training enterprise
4 Educate ANA about strategic management capability of AHRIMS & build confidence in automated personnel processes
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION 8
Sustain Security News Desk capability
Sustain School of Public Affairs
Sustain AIDO capability
Train ANA leaders on IO capabilities
Sustain GMIC capacity
MININT Priorities
Post Election Security
Highway & Convoy Security
Provincial Security
Budget Execution & Development
Ministerial / Political Transition
Fight against Corruption
Logistics and Sustainment
Inter-ministerial Security Coordination
International Standards
Professionalization of MoI

11. 2. PRIORITIES FOR MoI/MoD
Example as of : 12 Aug 2014
MoI as at 12 Aug 14
MoD as at 17 Jul 14
Priority
MINDEF Priorities
OPR
1. Close
Win the current fight – defeat the insurgency
EF 6
2. Deep
Long-term sustainment of the force
EF 5
3. Deep
Facilitate a peaceful political transition
EF 3
4. Close
Close the capability gaps
EF 4/6
5. Close
Develop border security strategy
6. Deep
Develop leaders / educate the force
EF 4
7. Deep
Implement viable counter-corruption program
EF 2/3
8. Deep
Strengthen institutional capacity
N/A
9. Close
Individual and collective training at the unit level
Priorities
CoGS Priorities
OPR
1. Close
Sustained security operations
EF 6
2. Close
ANA support to movement of election materials
3. Close
Inauguration Security
Priorities
CoGS Priorities
OPR
4. Deep
Base transition and security
EF 5
5. Close
Addressing capability gaps
EF 4,6
6. Close
Sustaining current capabilities – logistics, maintenance, supply
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3. Process Maps
Maybe western visualization of Afghan process but:
Are being made by former advisors ICCW Afghan counterparts
Visualize extensive advisor efforts
Are the best tool available to investigate and solve problems
Are the means to minimize patronage/regional influence on Afghan systems
Are essential for nation building
Are essential to achieve sustaining ANSF
ANNEX B in Guide!
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EF 4 Force Generation
B 15 Process Map
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EF 5 Force Sustainment
B 19 Process Map
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References
Terms of Reference for Operationalizing Functionally-Based Security Force Assistance
Operationalization of Functionally Based Security Force Assistance Handbook v 1.1
FRAGO Operationalization of FB-SFA
RS Security Force Assistance Guide SC/FBSFA%20Rollout%20-%20Jul2014/ SFA%203.0%20Final%20v2.pdf
SFA Centre Portal
SFA Collaboration Site
CAAT Portal
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