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TO ALL DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR POSTS COLLECTIVE IMMEDIATE
RUEHTRO/AMEMBASSY TRIPOLI IMMEDIATE 7437

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 05 STATE 051418 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: APER AMGT
SUBJECT: Defense Doors Opening for Diplomats:  Foreign 
Policy Advisors (POLADs) Sought for U.S. Military 
Commands 
 
¶1. The Bureau of Political Military Affairs (PM) seeks 
talented, action-oriented officers who are interested in 
working at the interface of diplomacy and defense as 
Foreign Policy Advisors (POLADs).  This is in response 
to increased hiring authorized by Congress for FY 2009 
to expand the Foreign Policy Advisor (POLAD) program to 
fifty new POLAD positions over the next two years, with 
twenty new POLAD positions in the summer bidding cycle 
for 2009 for immediate vacancies.  These new positions 
take into account the need to address current national 
security issues such as Iran and Afghanistan; commands 
that deal with civilian-like humanitarian missions such 
as SOUTHCOM, AFRICOM, and PACOM; and other commands that 
support counter-insurgency (COIN) operations, as well as 
stabilization and reconstruction work. 
 
¶2. We are recruiting for these new "Now" positions in 
order to fill them in the summer of 2009.  They are 
still being created in FSBID, so they may not appear 
there for another few days.  These positions are in 
addition to the existing POLAD positions on last 
summer's open assignments list and the ten new POLAD 
positions announced last fall.  Due to the restructuring 
of civilian-military work in Afghanistan, the four new 
POLAD positions there remain under review and will be 
announced soon.  POLAD positions to be filled in the 
summer of 2010 will be announced separately, and will be 
filled as part of the regular summer 2010 bidding cycle. 
 
¶3. POLADs to senior military officials work individually 
with military service chiefs, regional combatant 
commanders, functional commanders, and subordinate 
commands in Afghanistan, Djibouti, Iraq, and other 
locations within the United States and overseas.  POLADs 
provide policy advice and support on international 
relations and diplomacy to their commanders, whom they 
frequently accompany on travel. 
 
¶4. The Political Military Bureau is proud that several 
participants in its POLAD program have gone on to 
positions of high distinction, including as ambassadors, 
deputy assistant secretaries of State, directors general 
of the Foreign Service, academic leaders, and NATO 
officials.  Their subsequent successes reflect well on 
the POLAD program, and demonstrate their worth in the 
career path of those seeking positions of high 
responsibility in the area of national security. 
 
¶5. Although no previous military or political military 
experience is required for these positions, it would 
nonetheless be helpful.  The Political Military Bureau 
seeks highly motivated, energetic officers with a keen 
interest in national security issues who possess strong 
analytical, interpersonal, writing, and speaking skills. 
FSOs are also expected to be flexible in keeping with 
their dynamic role in the field and some may work with 
Coalition or NATO partners, peacekeeping operations, or 
humanitarian issues. 
 
¶6. The point of contact for these positions is POLAD 
Director Jonita I. Whitaker, who can be reached at: 
whitakerji2@state.gov or at (202) 647-4776.  Back-up 
contact is POLAD Deputy Director David Pozorski, who can 
be reached at: PozorskiDP@state.gov or at (202) 647- 
¶0295. 
 
POLAD Top Sixteen:  New Opportunities for Diplomat- 
Warriors 
============================================= =========== 
== 
 
¶7. The following are the NOW and SUMMER 2009 POLAD 
positions open for bidders: 
 
¶A. S19324050, PM/POLAD, Air Forces Africa/17th Air Force 
Ramstein, Germany, FE-OC 
 
The 17th Air Force is charged with supporting U.S. 
Africa Command with command and control of air forces to 
conduct sustained security engagement and operations as 
directed to promote air safety, security, and 
development on the continent of Africa.  The POLAD 
provides policy support regarding the political, 
diplomatic, and interagency dimensions of the 
commander's military responsibilities, especially with 
respect to contingency and crisis management activities, 
 
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and works closely with representatives of cooperating 
agencies.  The POLAD assists the Commander of the newly 
created Air Force component to U.S. Africa Command in 
promoting unity of effort between the U.S. military and 
civilian operations covering 52 nations of Africa.  The 
POLAD travels frequently with the Commander throughout 
the AOR.  The POLAD also enables and facilitates 
collaboration and synchronization with embassies and 
other U.S. diplomatic missions or presence in Africa. 
 
¶B. SD0235300, PM/POLAD, U.S. Naval Forces South, 
NAVSOUTH/4th Fleet, Mayport, Florida, FE-OC 
 
The POLAD will provide expert geopolitical, political- 
military, economic, and other strategic advice and 
information to support USNS Comfort, USS Kearsarge, etc. 
The POLAD uses personal contacts within State and OSD to 
access the most current thinking on issues and current 
USG positions.  He or she prepares key staff for 
international activities by providing information papers 
and briefings on key policy issues.  The POLAD 
accompanies senior command staff on international travel 
and during international activities.  As an expert on 
political information and foreign policy affecting 
NAVSOUTH, the POLAD proposes priorities and assesses 
relevant issues, and conducts research and analysis to 
ensure that senior staff are always prepared.  This 
position will hence deal daily with embassy country 
teams and host nations in assisting with 
counterterrorism, humanitarian assistance, civil 
affairs, and related projects.  The POLAD assists in 
strengthening security relationships within the AOR. 
The POLAD also assists the Admiral in planning for 
contingency operations, crisis situations, and security 
cooperation throughout the region. 
 
¶C. SD0235400, PM/POLAD SOCSOUTH, Homestead, Florida, FE- 
OC 
 
The POLAD provides policy support regarding the 
political, diplomatic, and interagency dimensions of the 
commander's military responsibilities.  The POLAD 
assists the Special Forces Commander in promoting unity 
of effort between the U.S. military and civilian 
operations in the Americas.  The POLAD travels 
frequently with the Commander throughout the AOR.  The 
POLAD also enables and facilitates collaboration and 
synchronization with embassies and other U.S. diplomatic 
missions or presence in the Western Hemisphere. 
 
¶D. SD0235500, PM/POLAD, U.S. Army South, San Antonio, 
Texas, FE-OC 
 
This command is the largest purveyor of humanitarian and 
security assistance in the Western Hemisphere.  The 
POLAD advises the Commander on the diplomatic and 
foreign policy dimensions of his military 
responsibilities.   The POLAD also works closely with 
SOUTHCOM to ensure unity of effort and coordination in 
all aspects of humanitarian and security assistance 
activities. 
 
¶E. S19324005, PM/POLAD, U.S. Army, Europe (USAREUR), 
Heidelberg, Germany, FE-OC 
 
The Foreign Policy Advisor to USAREUR advises the 
Commander and staff of USAREUR on the diplomatic and 
foreign policy dimensions of their military 
responsibilities.  USAREUR is a subordinate unified 
command of EUCOM and exercises operational control of 
theater Army.  USAREUR is responsible to the Commander 
for combat readiness, targeting, exercises, plans, joint 
and combined training, NATO/partnership activities, and 
execution of counterterrorism, peacetime, and 
contingency operations.  The POLAD assists the Commander 
in maintaining effective security relations with the 
countries in USAREUR's AOR, ensuring good coordination 
between the command and the embassy country teams in 
those countries.  The POLAD travels with the Commander 
and staff throughout the AOR, and builds and maintains a 
broad network of contacts with State, the JCS, and the 
CIA on political-military issues of priority interest to 
USAREUR. 
 
¶F. S19325050, PM/POLAD, Naval Forces Europe - Naples, 
Italy (NAVEUR), FE-OC 
 
The Commander of NAVEUR is now dual-hatted as commander 
of NAVAF, with the creation of the Africa Command, based 
in Naples, Italy.  The POLAD assigned will have the 
requisite qualifications such as regional knowledge of 
Europe and Africa, language ability, and political and 
 
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diplomatic expertise.  The Foreign Policy Advisor 
provides policy support to the NAVEUR Commander and 
immediate staff regarding the political, diplomatic, and 
interagency dimensions of their military 
responsibilities.  The POLAD assists the Command in 
promoting unity of effort between the U.S. military and 
JFC-Naples, and works closely with members of the 
coalition, in particular NATO members.   The POLAD 
travels frequently with the Commander. 
 
¶G. S19324006, PM/POLAD, U.S. Marines Europe/Africa - 
Stuttgart, Germany, FE-OC 
 
U.S. Marines Europe/Africa coordinates provision of 
Marine Corps personnel in support of AFRICOM operational 
requirements, conducts joint training exercises, and 
executes assigned operational missions in AFRICOM's AOR. 
The Foreign Policy Advisor (POLAD) will be the personal 
advisor to the Commander and deploy as needed with task 
forces and components.  The POLAD provides policy 
support regarding the political, diplomatic, and 
interagency dimensions of the commander's military 
responsibilities.  The POLAD assists the Commander in 
promoting unity of effort between the military and our 
embassies, especially with respect to contingency and 
crisis management activities, and works closely with 
representatives of cooperating countries as well as 
local forces and government officials where Marines 
Europe/Africa is present.  The POLAD also assists the 
Commander to maintain a productive network of contacts 
with appropriate senior civilian and defense officials 
in support of operations.  The POLAD travels frequently, 
including with the Commander. 
 
¶H. SD0235800, PM/POLAD, USARPAC, Hawaii, FE-OC 
 
The Foreign Policy Advisor to U.S. Army Pacific 
(USARPAC) advises the Commander and staff of USARPAC on 
the diplomatic and foreign policy dimensions of their 
military responsibilities.  USARPAC is a subordinate 
command of PACOM and exercises operational control of 
theater Air Forces.  USARPAC is responsible to the 
Commander for combat readiness, targeting, exercises, 
plans, joint and combined training, partnership 
activities, and execution of counterterrorism, 
peacetime, and contingency operations.  The POLAD 
assists the Commander in maintaining effective security 
relations with the countries in USARPAC's AOR, ensuring 
good coordination between the Command and the embassy 
country teams in those countries.  The POLAD travels 
with the Commander and staff throughout the AOR, and 
builds and maintains a broad network of contacts with 
State, the JCS, OSD, and the CIA on political-military 
issues of priority interest to USARPAC. 
 
¶I. SD0236000, PM/POLAD, 12th Air Force, Tucson, Arizona, 
FE-OC 
 
The Foreign Policy Advisor to the 12th Air Force 
Commander provides expert policy advice regarding the 
political, interagency, and diplomatic dimensions of his 
military responsibilities.  The POLAD travels with the 
Commander and staff, and builds and maintains a broad 
network of contacts with State and others on political- 
military issues of priority interest to the Command. 
 
¶J. S19325055, PM/POLAD, U.S. Army Africa (formerly 
Southern European Task Force (SETAF), Vicenza, Italy, 
FE-OC 
 
The Foreign Policy Advisor provides policy support 
regarding the political, diplomatic, and interagency 
dimensions of the Commander's military responsibilities. 
The POLAD assists the Commander in promoting unity of 
effort between the U.S. military, interagency, and 
civilian operations in the AOR.  The POLAD also works 
closely with representatives of cooperating countries as 
well as local forces and government officials.  The 
POLAD travels frequently with the Commander or senior 
staff.  The POLAD also enables and facilitates 
collaboration and synchronization with embassies and 
other U.S. diplomatic missions or presence in the AOR. 
The POLAD also assists the Commander to maintain a 
productive network of contacts with appropriate senior 
civilian and defense officials in support of operations. 
In early December 2008, SETAF officially assumed duties 
as the Army component headquarters for U.S. Africa 
Command. 
 
¶K. SD0235700, PM/POLAD, U.S. Central Command, MacDill 
AFB, Florida, FS-01 
 
 
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The Foreign Policy Advisor to CENTCOM will be the 
Command's principal analyst for all regional and 
domestic political issues dealing with Iran, including 
Iranian politics and foreign relations.  The POLAD will 
serve as the chief advisor in this regard to the CENTCOM 
Commander, Deputy Commander, and Senior Political 
Advisor.  The POLAD will also travel as needed 
throughout the AOR in the company of the CENTCOM 
Commander, Deputy Commander, and Senior Political 
Advisor. 
 
¶L. S19324004, PM/POLAD, U.S. European Command (USEUCOM), 
Stuttgart, Germany, FS-03 
 
The incumbent in this position  acts as deputy POLAD to 
the Senior EUCOM POLAD, and advises the commander and 
staff of USEUCOM on the economic and energy issues 
within the AOR.  The POLAD will provide economic 
analysis and advice to the Commander, EUCOM Directors, 
and Deputy Commanders, as well as diplomatic and foreign 
policy dimensions of their military responsibilities. 
The POLAD assists the Commander in integrating economic 
security with other components of comprehensive security 
and stability on the transport, movement, dependence, 
and production of carbon-based fuels across the 
international marketplace inside and outside the EUCOM 
AOR.  The POLAD travels with the Commander and staff 
throughout the AOR, and builds and maintains a broad 
network of contacts with State, academia, international 
government organizations, non-governmental 
organizations, and the private sector on all economic 
and financial issues of interest to EUCOM. 
 
¶M. SD0235600, PM/POLAD, 18th Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, 
North Carolina, FS-03 
 
The 18th Airborne Corps based at Fort Bragg, is a 
deployable unit that provides support and services to 
theater Army force commands.  It conducts theater 
security cooperation activities, providing a forward- 
based service component command to plan and conduct land 
operations across the U.S. Central Command area of 
responsibility. 
The incumbent advises and supports the Commander and 
his/her senior staff on the foreign policy aspects of 
the Command's responsibilities based on information and 
guidance provided by relevant offices at the Department 
of State and other Washington-based foreign policy 
agencies, as well as with contacts at embassies and 
consulates in USCENTCOM's area of responsibility.  The 
POLAD works closely as necessary and appropriate with 
Department of State POLADs at USCENTCOM at MacDill AFB 
in Tampa, as well as in the field in Iraq and 
Afghanistan, to ensure unity of effort in providing 
foreign policy support to the military in the Middle 
East and South Asia.  This position will introduce mid- 
level officers to the POLAD discipline and the U.S. 
military environment.  The POLAD will participate in 
pre-deployment training with the two-star command, which 
is based at Fort Drum, New York.  The POLAD will deploy 
with the Corps on their onward mission. 
 
¶N. S19321245, PM/POLAD, Deputy POLAD-Supreme Allied 
Commander Europe (SACEUR), Mons, Belgium, FS-03 
 
The POLAD will serve as the deputy to the senior POLAD, 
who provides expert policy advice regarding the 
political and diplomatic dimensions of SACEUR's military 
responsibilities.  This includes assisting the senior 
POLAD in advising SACEUR on key NATO political-military 
issues, preparing SACEUR for NATO meetings, 
participating in NATO planning/briefing initiatives, 
assisting SACEUR with calls on foreign military and 
civilian leaders, and accompanying SACEUR on extensive 
travels throughout Europe and to the United States.  The 
POLAD works closely with the U.S. Mission to NATO and 
maintains contacts with State, DOD/OSD, the JCS, and the 
NSC. 
 
¶O. SD0235900, PM/POLAD, U.S. Transportation Command, 
Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, Illinois, FS-03 
 
This position will be deputy to the senior POLAD, who 
advises the four-star Commander of USTRANSCOM on the 
foreign policy implications of his worldwide "global 
reach" responsibilities, including Army, Navy, Air 
Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine constituent 
command operations and planning, and ensures that 
military objectives coincide with U.S. foreign policy 
goals.  The Deputy POLAD assists in the preparing the 
Commander for meetings with senior foreign military and 
political leaders by providing foreign policy guidance, 
 
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accompanying him on foreign trips, and assisting in 
foreign distinguished visitor visits.  The POLAD will 
back-up the senior POLAD in representing the commander 
on political-military issues within the U.S. Government 
interagency process.  As a key member of the USTRANSCOM 
staff group, the POLAD provides guidance and information 
across the Command staff to all directorates and to all 
levels of personnel, both officers and enlisted as 
appropriate.  The POLAD participates in war game 
exercises to ensure that international political and 
diplomatic issues are evaluated and considered. 
 
¶P. SD236100, PM/POLAD, 10th Mountain Division (Light 
Infantry), Ft. Drum, New York, FS-03 
 
This FS-03 POLAD position will introduce mid-level 
officers to the POLAD discipline, which provides 
exposure to the U.S. military environment and operations 
before its deployment.  The Command is a deployable unit 
that provides command and control of multiple Brigade 
Combat Teams (3500 man) units to theater Army force 
commands.  It conducts theater security cooperation 
activities, providing a forward-based service component 
command to plan and conduct land operations in the U.S. 
Central Command area of responsibility.  The POLAD 
advises and supports the commanding general and staff on 
the foreign policy aspects of the command's 
responsibilities based on information and guidance 
provided by relevant offices at the Department of State 
and other Washington-based foreign policy agencies, as 
well as with contacts at embassies and consulates in 
USCENTCOM's area of responsibility.  The POLAD will 
deploy with the Command to Iraq in 2010.  He or she 
works closely as necessary and appropriate with 
Department of State POLADs at USCENTCOM at MacDill AFB 
in Tampa, as well as in Baghdad Iraq, to ensure unity of 
effort in providing foreign policy support to the 
military in the Middle East and South Asia. 
 
¶7. Minimize considered. 
CLINTON