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SUBJECT: Embassy Kabul Clarifications to Sweden's Interim Reply on
Life-Support MOU
REF: (A) Stockholm 796 (B) State 129187
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¶1. (SBU) This is an Action Request. Embassy Kabul recommends that
Department instruct Embassy Stockholm to deliver the following
points in response to Stockholm 796 and reftels:
-- The U.S. Government is pleased that your Government welcomes the
expansion of USG civilian presence in the Swedish PRT. We would
like to offer clarifications to your questions, in order to allow
your Government to deliver a formal reply.
-- We understand that the Swedish PRT is somewhat limited in its
ability to provide security and mobility for an increasing number of
civilians in your PRT. For our own civilians, all the areas in the
Swedish PRT are "self-drive." As such, we have inserted amended
language on ground movement in paragraph V.F. of the attached
amended version of the MOU.
-- (SBU) The official opening of the U.S. Consulate in Mazar-e
Sharif will not obviate the unique governance and development
responsibilities of our civilians at the PRT. Therefore, we intend
to establish and maintain a civilian presence in Sar-e Pol, Samangan
and Jowzjan in addition to the consulate. Since all the PRTs in the
Swedish region would be covered by this Memorandum of Understanding,
and because our civilians are all currently under "self-drive"
regulations, we consider the amended language in the latest version
of the MOU sufficient to address this concern.
-- (SBU) We understand your government, along with the German
government, is engaged in discussions with the Government of Turkey
over how a possible establishment of a "humanitarian" Turkish PRT in
Jowzjan would affect the regional security and force protection
responsibilities of Swedish troops. We would be interested
exchanging views on this matter. In Jowzjan, we currently
contemplate placing U.S. civilian representatives at a U.S. FOB to
be completed in April 2010. In the meantime, we have provided a
copy of the MOU to the Turkish Embassy for their information
informing them of our current life-support discussions with all
Coalition Partners. If we decide we would like to place U.S.
civilians at the Turkish PRT at some point in the future, we would
negotiate an appropriate MOU with Turkey at that time.
¶2. Full amended text of MOU:
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
between
EMBASSY OF THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, AFGHANISTAN
and
U.S. MISSION AFGHANISTAN
for the
Provision of Life, Security and Mobility Support at Swedish-Operated
Facilities in Afghanistan
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to specify
Logistic Support, Supplies and Services (LSSS) requirements,
authorities and responsibilities between Sweden and the U.S.
Mission-Afghanistan (Mission) (the Participants) for the support of
U.S. Government personnel under the authority of the U.S. Chief of
Mission (U.S. COM) in Afghanistan (hereinafter referred to as "U.S.
Mission personnel"). The Participants intend that U.S. Mission
personnel should be located on Swedish-operated posts, bases, camps,
or stations (Swedish-operated facilities) and should be part of the
Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) to support the stabilization,
reconstruction, counterinsurgency (COIN) and development strategy
for Afghanistan.
¶I. BACKGROUND
The reconstruction and development of Afghanistan is a NATO priority
which includes support to COIN and stabilization, the promotion of
reconciliation, support for economic development, and building the
capacity of Afghan provincial governments to hasten their transition
to self-sufficiency. The U.S. strategy and efforts in Afghanistan
are rapidly expanding and developing and include an increase in the
number of U.S. Government (USG) civilian experts, working under the
authority of the U.S. COM, and coordinated by a Senior Civilian
Representative (SCR) in each of the four geographic regions of
Afghanistan, supporting reconstruction and development of the
country. In order to effectively and efficiently meet NATO
objectives in Afghanistan, including those pertaining to COIN and
stabilization, there is also a need to locate U.S. Mission personnel
at NATO Coalition Partner PRTs and Regional Commands (RCs). The
U.S. COM intends to locate up to four (4) U.S. Mission personnel at
Swedish-operated facilities. Should the number of U.S. Mission
personnel need to be increased, consultations between the
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Participants should be held prior to the addition of U.S. Mission
personnel at a Swedish-operated facility.
II. DEFINITIONS
a) Combat Operating Post/Base (COP/B) - Usually occupied by a
platoon/battery/company/troop-sized element capable of quick
reaction in support of operations, security, civic assistance, or
humanitarian assistance relief. A COP/B is dependent upon a Forward
Operating Base (FOB) for logistical support and is characterized by
limited infrastructure. A COP/B may consolidate to a FOB as a
contingency matures or may be turned over to Host Nation forces for
continued improvement.
b) District Support Team (DST) - A combined civilian and military
action group which is responsible for integrating the activities of
all elements of the group in an assigned district. The DST
activities are conducted across all Lines of Operation (LOO),
security, governance, development and strategic communications
within the Commander International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)
Shape, Clear, Hold, Build. DSTs are embedded into a maneuver
battalion or company.
c)Forward Operating Base (FOB) - A FOB supports tactical operations
normally with established support facilities. It is established to
extend command and control or communications or to provide support
for training and tactical operations. Facilities may be established
for a temporary period or an extended period and may include an
airfield or an unimproved airstrip.
d) Logistic Support, Supplies and Services (LSSS) - Such assistance
may consist of food, water, bath and sanitation, morale, welfare and
recreation and operational facilities, furnished accommodations,
office space, expendable office supplies such as stationery, office
machinery such as copiers, faxes, scanners and printers,
transportation, petroleum, oils, lubricants, communication services,
engineering services, medical services, mortuary services, base
operation support (and construction incident thereto), storage
services, use of facilities, spare parts and components, repair and
maintenance services, basic utilities/services (e.g., power, water,
sewer, fire protection, drainage, waste management, hazardous
material management, and environmental services) and, fortification
and construction materials. This term also includes the temporary
use of vehicles and other non-lethal items of military equipment,
where such temporary use is permitted under respective national laws
and regulations.
e) Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) - A combined civilian and
military team that operates under joint policy guidance from the
Base Commander and the Swedish Embassy which aims to perform
development, reconstruction and governance activities and to serve a
monitoring and reporting function. Unlike DSTs, PRTs are stand
alone organizations.
f) Regional Command (RC) - The RCs coordinate all regional
civil-military activities conducted by the military elements of the
PRTs, DSTs and military Task Forces (TFs) in their Area of
Responsibility (AOR).
g) Senior Civilian Representative (SCR) - The lead American civilian
in each geographic region of Afghanistan who coordinates the work of
all USG civilians under U.S. COM authority within that region to
ensure coherence of political direction and development efforts, and
implements U.S. policy and guidance.
h)Stabilization Coordination Center (SCC) - The tactical and
strategic hub at RCs where a joint force of civilian personnel and
military partners implement COIN and stabilization activities.
i)Task Force (TF) - Brigade combat teams with specific AORs which
may perform development and reconstruction activities to implement
the COIN and stabilization strategy.
j)U.S. Mission personnel - USG personnel under the authority of the
U.S. Chief of Mission in Afghanistan, to include Locally Employed
Staff (LES) and Third Country Nationals (TCNs) employed by the USG.
k)U.S. Civilian Team Leader - The lead of the U.S. Mission personnel
at each of the coalition-led facilities as designated by the SCR.
III. GENERAL PROVISIONS
a)This MOU sets forth the understandings of the Participants
regarding their respective roles and responsibilities in locating
U.S. Mission personnel on a Swedish-operated facility. The LSSS
should be provided to U.S. Mission personnel on a reimbursable
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basis.
b)This MOU is not intended to identify each and every LSSS
requirement or to prejudice the ability of the Participants to make
requests for LSSS not specifically stated herein. Rather, this MOU
is intended to address the majority of LSSS issues and to provide
baseline direction for LSSS responsibilities. Except in emergency
circumstances, additional LSSS beyond that provided herein should
take the form of a written request in accordance with Annex A. Such
requests may be for reimbursable or non-reimbursable support.
c) This MOU applies to personnel under the authority of the U.S. COM
in Afghanistan, except as otherwise provided herein.
d) Nothing in this MOU constitutes an obligation of funds by either
Participant, but clarifies the roles and responsibilities of both
Participants in supporting the U.S. Mission personnel located at
Swedish-operated facilities. Any transfer of funds for the support
of U.S. Mission personnel located at Swedish-operated facilities,
should be through a separate obligating instrument, subject to the
availability of funds and in accordance with any attached Annexes.
e)Participants should consult on a regular basis regarding planned
staffing patterns, financial information and the need for LSSS,
security and mobility support requirements for incoming U.S. Mission
personnel at Swedish-operated facilities.
f) U.S. Mission personnel remain subject to U.S. COM authority for
all guidance and direction including political, economic,
development and diplomacy, with respect to their activities in
country. The U.S. COM provides U.S. Mission personnel with guidance
and direction regarding those activities, as the U.S. COM deems
appropriate. U.S. Mission personnel present at Swedish-operated
facilities should not be in uniform, carry a weapon (unless
authorized by U.S. Diplomatic Security), participate in the
supervision or interrogation of prisoners, or engage in combat or
law enforcement activities.
g) Invoicing and reimbursement arrangements, in accordance with
Annex A, should be established between the USG and SWEDEN to
address LSSS requirements for U.S. Mission personnel residing and
working at Swedish-operated facilities. Such arrangements should
also set forth the USG's responsibility for furnishing its personnel
with any support and/or equipment deemed necessary by the respective
USG agency, but not furnished by Sweden , which may include vehicles
and drivers for use on Swedish-operated facilities, personal
protective equipment (e.g., body armor), office equipment,
information technology (IT) (e.g., computers, printers, radios,
dishes, mobile phones, commercial internet, televisions and
telephone networks), and related services for use by U.S. Mission
personnel at the relevant facility or facilities. Annex A provides
information regarding invoicing and reimbursement of costs incurred
by Sweden for U.S. Mission personnel of the individual USG agencies,
subject to the availability of funds.
h) This MOU does not impose, nor is it intended to impose, any legal
commitments or obligations on the Participants.
IV. FORCE PROTECTION RESPONSIBILITY
a) The Participants understand that Sweden will provide U.S. Mission
personnel force protection within the perimeter of the
Swedish-operated facility at the same level as that provided to all
other personnel residing on the Swedish-operated facility.
b) While present at a Swedish-operated facility, U.S. Mission
personnel are expected to comply with all guidance and direction
provided by the Base Commander relating to all matters of security,
force protection and freedom of movement on and off the
Swedish-operated facility.
¶V. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SWEDEN
As described below, Sweden intends to provide LSSS to U.S. Mission
personnel to the same standard as that provided to Swedish staff
located within the Swedish-operated facility.
¶A. Accommodations and Office Space
¶1. Sweden, should provide U.S. Mission personnel, except LES, with
furnished residential accommodation in containerized housing units
(containers) or in a purpose built accommodation block or
accommodation pods. Units of accommodation should be hardened
against the effects of blast. Where necessary, additional U.S.
Mission personnel and/or visitors may be housed in overflow
accommodations in hardened containers of varying specifications.
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The nature and timing of staff attachments mean that no account can
be taken of grade or seniority in allocating accommodations, which
may be on a shared basis.
¶2. Sweden should provide U.S. Mission personnel with shared,
furnished office space, office machinery such as copiers, faxes,
printers and scanners and IT/Communications, such as Sweden. In the
office space, Sweden will provide access to telephones, except
mobile phones, with telephone outlets in the office spaces, as
reasonably required, and computer network connectivity for the U.S.
Mission-supplied hardware. At peak periods some element of sharing
of desk space may be required.
¶3. In the accommodations, Sweden will use its best endeavors to
provide wiring for internet, television and telephone lines,
according to the prevailing situation and limitations in the
Swedish-operated facility. In the office space, Sweden should
provide access to telephones with telephone outlets in the office
spaces, as reasonably required, and computer network connectivity
for the U.S. Mission-supplied hardware.
¶4. Sweden should dedicate parking spaces for U.S. Mission personnel
vehicles, if applicable.
¶B. Life Support
Sweden intends to provide general life support to U.S. Mission
personnel at the same level provided to Swedish staff at the
Swedish-operated facility. Sweden intends to provide all services
including food, water, electricity, lighting,
air-conditioning/heating, drainage and sewerage and plant
maintenance for the accommodations and office space and maintain all
internal and external fixtures, plumbing, water, and electrical
requirements of the accommodations and office space to include
ongoing maintenance and general repairs required to maintain
serviceability of the facility due to normal use.
¶C. Medical Services
Sweden intends to provide resuscitative medical care. Resuscitative
care is the aggressive management of life and limb-threatening
injuries. Interventions include emergency medical treatment,
advanced trauma management, and lifesaving surgery to enable the
patient to tolerate evacuation to the next level of care.
Resuscitative care also includes medical care when life, limb, or
eyesight is jeopardized and dental care. Examples of an emergency
include: refills of prescription/life-dependent drugs, broken bones,
lacerations, broken teeth or bridgework, or lost crowns or fillings.
If required, MEDEVAC should be provided. Primary medical or dental
care is authorized for U.S. Mission personnel on a cost
reimbursement basis based on the existing capabilities of Medical
Treatment Facilities (MTF) at the Swedish-operated facilities.
Primary care includes inpatient and outpatient services;
non-emergency evacuation; non-emergency pharmaceutical support;
non-emergency dental services and other medical support as
determined by appropriate military authorities based on
recommendations from the joint force command surgeon and existing
capabilities of the forward-deployed MTFs. Sweden intends to
transfer remains of U.S. Mission personnel for U.S. mortuary
services provided at Bagram Airfield.
¶D. Security
¶1. Security of staff is paramount. All U.S. Mission personnel are
expected to comply with all security regulations and instructions as
specified by the Base Commander. The U.S. COM retains ultimate
security responsibility for U.S. Mission personnel located at
Swedish-operated facilities. U.S. Mission personnel are expected to
follow the same security guidance as applies to Swedish staff at the
Swedish-operated facility.
¶2. All U.S. Mission personnel, except LES, are expected to attend a
security induction briefing and benefit from any daily intelligence
summaries, threat assessments and threat mitigation measures which
are constantly reviewed for the PRT staff. All U.S. Mission
personnel, except LES, should have 24-hour access to the security
management team. Radios (together with 24-hour monitored security
operations room and maintenance back-up) may be allocated to U. S.
Mission personnel, except LES, to assist in their security. LES
should receive a verbal briefing and attend a security meeting every
two weeks.
¶E. Ground Movement
¶1. The Participants understand that the monthly flat rate fee covers
transport outside the Swedish-operated facility. Ground movement
capability is critical to the success of the joint civilian military
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mission. The Participants understand that the PRT Base Commander
will provide ground movement for U.S. Mission personnel. Readily
available ground movement capability is critical to the success of
the reconstruction, COIN, stabilization and development strategy for
Afghanistan. The Base Commander will make every effort to
accommodate requests by the U.S. Mission personnel team leader for
such transportation.
¶2. The Participants understand that the Base Commander will
incorporate the U.S. Mission personnel team leader into stability
and security efforts. This integration will facilitate the
comprehensive and integrated approach in the development and
execution of shape, clear, hold, build operations in support of the
overall campaign plan. The Participants understand that this
integration will facilitate a joint assessment of the request for
transportation and weigh it against COIN and stabilization
objectives, logistical capabilities, and force security concerns,
and will prioritize travel requests accordingly
¶3. The Participants understand that the Base Commander will ensure
that Coalition Forces assigned to ISAF under his control, within the
means and capabilities available, will provide secure travel for the
U.S. Mission personnel to conduct official business in the assigned
area of operation. The Participants understand that the number of
trips provided will depend on the capacity available and will be
assessed according to the same standard as for all the other members
of the Swedish-operated facility, based on current joint operational
priorities and assessed threat.
¶4. The U.S. Mission personnel team leader will submit a prioritized
list of movement requests for ground transportation assets at least
48 hours in advance of travel.
¶F. Self-Drive Movements
The Participants understand that the Swedish-operated facility
military units will provide a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) and Medical
Evacuation (MEDEVAC) for U.S. Mission personnel assigned to the
Swedish-operated facility (excluding LES) as needed. U.S. Mission
personnel assigned to the Swedish-operated facility are expected to
advise the PRT Base Commander and staff of any off-compound travel.
U.S. Mission personnel are required to provide the PRT Base
Commander and security staff with all travel itineraries in advance
of a trip and to coordinate communication, ideally with at least two
methods of communication (cell phone, satellite phone or radio) with
the PRT Base Commander and security staff for emergency purposes.
U.S. Mission personnel are required to test these communications
measures with the PRT Base Commander's staff prior to departing from
the Swedish-operated facility.
¶G. Reimbursement.
On a quarterly basis, Sweden should invoice the DOS at Embassy Kabul
for services provided to the U.S. Mission personnel located at
Swedish-operated facilities. The USG intends, subject to the
availability of funds, to pay Sweden a flat rate per person, in
accordance with Annex A. Such invoices should contain the costs of
the LSSS provided to each U.S. Mission personnel.
VI. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE U.S. MISSION
¶A. Mission Responsibilities. The U.S. Mission intends to do the
following with respect to U.S. Mission personnel located at a
Swedish-operated facility:
¶1. Inform individual USG agencies with personnel located at the
Swedish-operated facilities that the agencies are responsible for
furnishing IT, (e.g., laptops, one shared small printer, and mobile
phones) as necessary for their agency personnel to be fully
functional and provide for the maintenance and functionality of
their IT/Communication and any supplied laptops and printers.
¶2. Direct U.S. Mission personnel to comply with all guidance and
directions relating to all matters of security, force protection,
and freedom of movement on and off the facility, as set forth in
this MOU.
¶3. Direct U.S. Mission personnel to adhere to all policies,
directions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) regarding
proper licensing of vehicles, badge procedures, and base access for
USG employees, including LES and TCNs. The U.S. Mission should
maintain and update its knowledge regarding such policies,
directions and SOPs.
¶4. Ensure that only U.S. Mission personnel with appropriate security
clearance levels are located at the Swedish-operated facilities.
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Also ensure that access to classified information is consistent with
the requirements of the NATO security regulations or bilateral
security agreements between Sweden and the U.S.
¶5. Inform individual USG agencies that they are responsible for
providing vehicles and drivers for transportation on the
Swedish-operated facilities, as necessary. Individual USG agencies
should provide for the maintenance of such vehicles for this
purpose. All maintenance support provided by Sweden for fuel,
equipment or vehicles for individual USG agency personnel located at
Swedish-operated facilities should be on a reimbursable basis by the
U.S. Mission through the DoS to Sweden.
¶6. Direct U.S. Mission personnel to adhere to Standards and Tenants
Policy for Swedish-operated facilities.
¶7. Inform individual USG agencies that they are responsible for
providing all personal protective equipment including body armor for
their personnel, as necessary. Any body armor or personal
protective equipment provided by Sweden for U.S. Mission personnel
should be on a reimbursable basis.
¶8. Direct U.S. Mission personnel to coordinate with the
Swedish-operated facility personnel and the PRT Base Commander
regarding the base access of any LES or TCNs working for the U.S.
Mission.
¶9. Clear U.S. Mission personnel to be located at Swedish-operated
facilities. U.S. Mission personnel, including LES and TCNs cleared
by the U.S. Regional Security Officer, Embassy Kabul, should be
issued access badges to permit them access to the Swedish-operated
facility by the relevant security personnel or the PRT Base
Commander.
¶B. Funding: Reimbursement to Sweden by the USG for U.S. Mission
personnel located at Swedish-operated facilities should be
accomplished in accordance with Annex A, on a quarterly basis, and
is subject to the availability of funds.
VII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS
Any dispute about the interpretation or application of this MOU
should only be resolved by consultations between the Participants
and should not be referred to any national or international tribunal
or third party for settlement.
VIII.EFFECTIVE DATE, MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION
¶1. Activities under this MOU are intended to commence on the date of
the last signature. This MOU may be modified by mutual written
consent. Any modifications to Annex A resulting from any new
internal rules or procedures should be approved by both Participants
and confirmed by exchange of letters. This MOU should remain in
effect unless discontinued by either Participant, which should
provide ninety days' written notice to the other Participant.
¶2. This MOU should comprise two copies signed in the English
language.
KARL W. EIKENBERRY
Ambassador Ambassador
U.S. Embassy Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden
Kabul, Afghanistan Kabul, Afghanistan
Date Date
ANNEX A
DETAILED SUPPORT ARRANGEMENTS
¶I. PURPOSE
a) The purpose of this Annex is to facilitate the provision of
mutual Logistic Support, Supplies and Services (LSSS) from Sweden to
U.S. Mission personnel located at Swedish-operated facilities in
Afghanistan as provided for in the MOU.
b) Sweden should use its best endeavors, consistent with national
priorities, to satisfy requests, but it is understood the provision
of such LSSS is subject to the availability of the requested LSSS
and funds. Additional LSSS may be provided as mutually determined.
II. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
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Monthly Support Costs
Area of SupportCost Per Person Per Month ( )Accommodation
(Office & Residential) Office Support Services (telephone,
internet, stationery, office machinery such as copiers, faxes,
printers and scanners, IT equipment, except mobile phone
service)Management Staff support costsCost of Life Support,
including
- Food
- Access to Primary Medical Care*
- Access to medical repatriation and any other medical costs*
(* - Primary healthcare and medical repatriation arrangements may
change during the lifetime of this agreement)
Total Monthly CostTotal Monthly Cost for LSSS under the MOU
Note: All the above costs are variable, based on the head-count in
post each month. Sweden should issue invoices based on these quoted
figures, using the head-count for each month. Invoices are
nvoices are
anticipated to be at least one quarter behind. These figures should
be reset for subsequent financial years.
III. BILLING DATA
These fees are payable at the end of each quarter, for the first
time for the period from the date of which this MOU takes effect.
If this MOU takes effect on a date other than the 1st day of a
month, the amount payable for the first and last months of the
period of the MOU should be reduced pro rata. The billing above
should be based on a full month rate. If a person stays at a
Swedish-operated facility for 14 consecutive nights or more, that
individual should be included in the head-count figure for that
month during which the stay occurred. Should U.S. Mission personnel
arrive at the Swedish-operated facility prior to and including the
15th of the month, a full unit price should be charged. After the
15th of a month, the Swedish PRT Team should charge half of the
monthly flat rate. Payment should be made to the following
account:
Account name:
Sort code:
Account number:
Swift:
IBAN:
Bank address:
IV. PROCEDURES FOR ORDERING LSSS
A) For ongoing services such as food, lodging, petroleum, oil and
lubricants, the Swedish PRT Team and the DOS should establish
appropriate procedures to clearly identify, record and control the
quantity and monetary value of the LSSS requested/provided and the
terms and method of delivery. Any procedures/forms used should
facilitate the proper completion, support, submission and payment of
invoices as detailed above.
B) The ordering and provision of LSSS that are not for ongoing
services should be subject to the following procedures:
¶1. The DOS Point of Contact (POC) should initially contact the
Swedish PRT POC to determine availability and price for a requested
LSSS prior to placing an order. The Swedish PRT POC should inform
the DOS POC placing the order of availability and price, location
and other necessary information in writing.
¶2. The DOS POC should forward a written order form to the Swedish
PRT POC to provide the LSSS.
¶3. The DOS POC should not initiate any request for LSSS unless funds
or other agreed payment means are available.
¶V. POINTS OF CONTACT
¶A. Technical Points of Contact
U.S. Government-U.S. Embassy, Kabul
Coordinator
Interagency Provincial Affairs
U.S. Embassy Kabul
Great Masood Road
Kabul, Afghanistan
202-216-6288 ext. 8186
Government of the Kingdom of Sweden
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¶B. Financial POCs
U.S. Government-U.S. Embassy, Kabul
Financial Management Office
U.S. Embassy Kabul
Great Masood Road
Kabul, Afghanistan
202-216-6288 ext. 8429
Government of the Kingdom of Sweden
¶C. Security POCs
U.S. Government-U.S. Embassy, Kabul
Regional Security Office
U.S. Embassy Kabul
Great Masood Road
Kabul, Afghanistan
202-216-6288 ext. 8361
Government of the Kingdom of Sweden
ANNEX B
FURNISHINGS
The following is intended to be an illustrative list of furnishings
for accommodations and office spaces at Swedish-operated
facilities:
EIKENBERRY