Time Slipping, U.S. Ponders Afghan Role After 2014

Gerald · 11-26-12, 12:31 PM

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WASHINGTON — American and allied military planners are drawing up the broad outlines of a force that would remain in Afghanistan following the handover to Afghan security after 2014, including a small counterterrorism force with an eye toward Al Qaeda, senior officials say.

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Under the emerging plan, the American counterterrorism force might number less than 1,000, one military official said. In a parallel effort, NATO forces would advise Afghan forces at major regional military and police headquarters but most likely have a minimal battlefield role, with the exception of some special operations advisers.

Final decisions on the size of the American and NATO presence after 2014 and its precise configuration have not been made by the United States or its allies. But one option calls for about 10,000 American and several thousand non-American NATO troops.

It's time to hand over responsibility.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/26/wo...nistan.html?hp

Note: November 25, 2012

Jimbuna · 11-26-12, 12:32 PM

Long ago actually.

Gerald · 11-26-12, 12:42 PM

True ... but not over yet.

Jimbuna · 11-26-12, 12:48 PM

Very true.

eddie · 11-26-12, 01:36 PM

I wouldn't want to be stationed there after the main troop pullout- I'd feel like General Custer all over again!

Jimbuna · 11-26-12, 01:41 PM

Your not kidding....a ready made hostage just waiting for the dark moment.

eddie · 11-26-12, 02:10 PM

And another thing to think about, outside of the men you are serving with, who could you trust? Especially after all those insider killings.

Jimbuna · 11-26-12, 02:15 PM

You trust your instincts and your firearm above all else I should imagine.

11-26-12, 12:32 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Long ago actually. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-26-12, 12:42 PM	#3
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	True ... but not over yet. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

11-26-12, 12:48 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Very true. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-26-12, 01:36 PM	#5
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	I wouldn't want to be stationed there after the main troop pullout- I'd feel like General Custer all over again! __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

11-26-12, 01:41 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Your not kidding....a ready made hostage just waiting for the dark moment. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-26-12, 02:10 PM	#7
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	And another thing to think about, outside of the men you are serving with, who could you trust? Especially after all those insider killings. __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

11-26-12, 02:15 PM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You trust your instincts and your firearm above all else I should imagine. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!