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nZAF Peacekeepers FlTlT wing with his Afghan colleague take tea with a family MeNtorINg aND CaPaCIty BuIlDINg IN BaMyaN ProvINCe by FlTlT mark wing ‘change’ is a word we’ve come to know only too well within defence! For the Afghan people this is somewhat different and bringing change to their country is a slow and painstaking process. My deployment to bamyan Province is as the Field development Advisor (engineer) within the NZPRT. bamyan is a beautiful, harsh province nestled in the mountains of the Hindu kush, directly on the route of the original Silk Road. My role within the NZ PRT is a new role. Since we have moved from a purely security model for bamyan into Transition (the first province in Afghanistan to do so) a wider emphasis is now placed on development and Governmental capacity building. The Field development Advisor’s role is focused on technical capacity building and mentoring in the ‘line ministries’ of the provincial government. on guidance from the Provincial Governor, Habiba Sarabi (Afghan’s first woman governor), my initial focus has been on the department of Public works. It is a challenge to change the mindset of the senior officials and managers, who are reactive in nature. The years of communist rule had shaped the operations of the departments and ministries, based on autocratic rule, bureaucracy and tight control at all levels. This influence very much stands to this day. Their systems are hampered by the lack of the basics such as good filing systems or electronic equipment—or even reliable electricity to run their meagre, aid-provided, computers. 32 Air Force news The view over bamiyan I’ve recently partnered with the lead UN agency in bamyan, UNAMA, and together we’re rolling out basic training in financial forecasting, operational planning, and office management (ie. running a meeting, staff management, file management). After five long months I’m just starting to see a glimpse of some change coming and this is only through patience, perseverance, trust, and a long-term view. I now understand why my deployment is for longer than the standard cRIb posting. Trust and perseverance are the keys here. we cannot make the Afghanis implement our methods and processes but instead we need to discover, map and understand their methods and then find ways to help them improve them. The Afghan people are stoic, proud, feudal and strongly religious. Their nation that has been invaded by many armies over past centuries. The invasions were largely because Afghanistan was seen as a gateway from europe to east and South east Asia. Also, bamyan was used as a stopping-off point, a fertile valley in which to rest and recuperate before troops headed north east into china or India. The likes of Alexander the Great and Genghis khan both rested their armies here. of course in 1979 the (then) Soviet Union invaded and that event has greatly influenced the country too. As a mentor my role is to persevere to gain trust and build relationships. It’s a very different experience from my normal Air Force (and defence Shared Services) role, but a challenge that I am fully committed to.
y FlTlT lee bradford RNZAF personnel are being informed via a Roadshow to the bases this month, of the opportunities available to personnel who become Field Humint (FH) operators. Nominations opened this month too, for entry into the selection courses, with the selections to be made in June. However, if you’re interested in becoming a FH operator, the first step is to talk to your career Manager (this is important!) and also through your chain of command to your commander. They will need to agree to you being released from your branch or trade prior to attending selection. operators who make it through selection and complete the course will be posted to 1 (NZ) Military Intelligence company in Trentham for a 2 – 3 year period, where they will further develop their skills, and deploy or attend various courses or exercises overseas. WhAT iS huMinT? HUMINT is the category of intelligence collected from and provided by human sources. This is done by talking to appropriate people with the aim of finding out information of intelligence value. Imagine when a patrol walks into a village. A patrol member is introduced and talks to a village elder; through conversation he learns that there were six men armed with Ak47s headed in an easterly direction less than 24 hours ago … The intelligence value of the information is obvious; the patrol member takes down the contact details of the elder and arranges for another meeting. This scenario contains the basics of HUMINT operations—that is simply talking to people to elicit information from them. Force Protection huMAn inTELLiGEnCE FIeld HUMINT courses in the NZdF ThE nZDF TACTiCAL DEBRiEFinG CouRSE This is a five day Tri-service course that teaches the principles of gaining information from a willing subject using trained questioning techniques. This course is ideal for deploying Patrol commanders and key staff posted to operational units, or for personnel considering pursuing a career as a FH operator. FiELD huMinT oPERAToR SELECTion CouRSE The FH Selection course is designed to assess a candidate’s suitability for further FH training, and runs for four days. during the course candidates should expect to be conditioned physically and mentally before being placed into a number of scenarios to test their ability to communicate, problem solve and think quickly on their feet. Selection is designed to find the right people to be an FH operator. Unlike other courses, selection is not a pass/fail. You will be selected based on your personal attributes, yet not everyone will fit the mould. The person we are looking for: • loves talking to others • Has a mature outlook • Self thinker • Able to listen and process information quickly • Remain calm in stressful situations and function effectively when tired • confident in their own abilities Successful candidates will be eligible to attend the 12 week FH course. BASiC FiELD huMinT oPERAToRS (Fh) CouRSE This is a 12 week Tri-service course open to all ranks up to and including Army captain [equivalent] who have successfully completed selection. The course is in phases, with candidates required to pass each phase before advancing to the next. (If unsuccessful, students will be given formal qualifications in the phases they have completed.) The course phases are: 1. Tactical debriefing course (qualified as a tactical debriefer), 2. close Quarter battle (cQb) and shooting package, 3. Source handling (advanced debriefing), 4. Source operations / security and survivability. on successfully completing this course, FH operators would be posted to 1 (NZ) Military Intelligence company in Trentham for two or three years. hoW To APPLy. If you’re interested in becoming a FH operator, the important first step is to talk to your career Manager and to your commander, who will need to agree to you being released from your branch or trade. If this is obtained, you should email us and register your interest: 1nzmicoy@ nzdf.mil.nz A pre-selection pack will be sent to you for completion. Then, put your nomination in through your chain of command. BEnEFiTS. Although you will be out of your parent trade for a number of years, you will return to your trade with improved communication skills, greater confidence, the ability to plan and give orders as well as a greatly increased ability to function effectively under pressure. being an FH operator is hard work, but you will be doing a job like no other in the NZdF! Air Force news 33
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