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Viewing cable 07KABUL1598, LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANA OFFICERS SELECTED FOR IMET

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
07KABUL1598 2007-05-14 02:21 2011-08-24 01:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Kabul 
VZCZCXYZ0003
PP RUEHWEB

DE RUEHBUL #1598 1340221
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 140221Z MAY 07
FM AMEMBASSY KABUL
TO SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 8009
 
UNCLAS KABUL 001598 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPT FOR SCA/RA (JBRENNIG), SCA/A, DRL, INL/CNPR 
 
E.O. 12958 N/A 
TAGS: PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
SUBJECT: LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANA OFFICERS SELECTED FOR IMET 
TRAINING 
 
 
1. This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 
 
2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable 
forwards the names and biodata of three Afghan National Army (ANA) 
officers who have been selected to participate in a Marshal Center 
sponsored seminar on counterterrorism. The seminar will be held May 
23 - August 10, 2007 in Garmisch, Germany.  Post does not possess 
any derogatory information on these individuals. 
 
3. Following is the biographical data for the three officers: 
 
1. Name: Maola Jan Lakanwal 
POB: Khost 
DOB: August 1, 1954 
Current Job: Mobilization Director, Ministry of Defense 
Rank: Brigadier General 
 
2. Name: Abdul Rahim Faizi 
POB: Wardak 
DOB: February 1, 1962 
Current Job: Deputy for Strategy and Political Military Affairs, 
Ministry of Defense 
Rank: Major General 
 
3. Name: Ali Gul Zurmati 
POB: Wardak 
DOB: January 1, 1944 
Current Job: International Military Education and Training Director 
Rank: Brigadier General 
 
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