COMPASS INTEGRATED SECURITY SOLUTIONS

AFGHANISTAN BRIEFING PACK

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WELCOME TO COMPASS SECURITY Compass Security is a private security company with operations throughout the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia, from Iraq to Afghanistan. We specialize in providing a full range of tailored security capabilities for multi-national companies, diplomatic missions, NGO's and military organizations. Compass operates a wide range of commercial security activities, from static site security and convoy protection through to secure logistic services and cash-in-transit. Compass takes great pride in offering cost-effective service concepts in even the most challenging environments. We are committed to providing a quality service to our customers around the world - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ABOUT US: The Compass team has great experience working in the remote site and military segment and we recognize the value of quick response. Our strength is our ability to provide rapid-fire project planning and implementation. We have excellent operational knowledge in a wide range of conflict and post-conflict countries and our staff have seen service in war zones and trouble spots all over the world. Compass employs staff with the highest levels of training, experience and professionalism. We recognise that people are our strength and we strive to achieve and maintain the highest standards for our people at all times. Compass staff undergo vigorous recruiting and induction processes based on high-end military selection procedures. Training continues throughout an employees service with Compass to ensure our operators stay sharp, focused and capable of providing the right response at the right time. Compass has also established a rigorous training plan specifically designed for Locally Employed Nationals in order to impart tangible skills related to the international security industry in the developing countries in which we work. This training package has been developed specifically to arm local personnel with the knowledge, techniques and qualifications to operate with confidence and skill as security practitioners in the international security arena. Our Training Programs are a vital component in the provision of a robust security model. Furthermore, these Training Programs contribute to nation-building and will provide a legacy of well-trained and professional local staff who can confidently take their place in the security community. This is arguably one of the more important facets of the Compass operation. We operate professional and robust security solutions in Developing Countries suffering under the burden of economic ruin and high unemployment. We at Compass never miss the opportunity to impart the skills and knowledge that lead to job creation. This is a guiding company principle.

OUR SERVICES Compass Security strives to provide superior service in all our security endeavours. We have a wide range of security capabilities specifically designed to be implemented rapidly and professionally. Compass take great pride in working closely with our customers to develop best fit security packages that take into account the threat environment, risks, budget and most importantly the specific customer requirements. The Compass philosophy sees us working hand-in-hand with our customers to become partners in the security of an operation. Our capabilities include:

Armed and Unarmed Static Site Security Mobile (Convoy Escort) Security & Convoy Protection Close Personal Protection Security Audits and Risk Assessments Retail Security Cash Management and Cash-In-Transit Security Supply Chain Security Protective Services Training Services

AFGHANISTAN MAP

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3. COUNTRY BRIEF AFGHANISTAN 2007-2008 2007 was a key year for Afghanistan. The insurgency has vastly grown in strength over the last two years; corruption and criminality have soared, whilst development has resoundingly failed to meet expectations. The public are becoming increasingly disenchanted and whilst still harboring a widespread hatred of the Taleban, are increasingly finding themselves uncertain of the future. Conflict related casualties are rising quickly, NATO nations are experiencing increased domestic public and political opposition to their missions, whilst the stability of Pakistan has continued to deteriorate. The popularity of the Karzai Govt continues to fall amidst evidence of spiraling corruption and a perceived failure to deliver. The international military effort is increasingly seen as part of the problem amidst deteriorating security and the growing number of civilian collateral damage. Whereas it was a case of being ours to lose it is now transitioning over to being ours to win. Political Structure The country is governed from Kabul with subsidiary provincial and district local government in the outlying regions. In reality, this is not an accurate picture of the countrys structure. Afghanistan remains very feudal in its composition. Much of the real authority resides not with central government in Kabul but rather with local Commanders or War-Lords (many of who held token governmental office). The Central Government controls Kabul and the surrounding area but has significantly less influence elsewhere, although this is changing. The north of the country is beginning to show signs of political opposition (under the National Front party) to the Government, which they believe to be pro-Pashtun, infested by insurgent sympathizers and not representing their interests. Some of the notable commanders: Ismail Khan (Pashtun) who governed Herat and had an estimated 10,000 troops at his disposal. Rashid Dostum (Uzbek) controlled the region around Mazar-e-Sharif and vied with a rival commander General Atta, sometimes leading to factional fighting. Gulbuddin Hekmatyar (Pashtun) still has an increasing hold on the East/South East part of the country and is now actively opposing the Govt with his groups, Hesb-e Islami, essentially working in loose alliance with the Taleban. Fahim Khan (Tajik) had taken over much of the mantle of Ahmad Shah Massoud and was a Presidential candidate, Marshal Fahim was the Defence Minister, resides in Kabul and is from Panjshir. All of these since the election of President Karzai have become much less influential and have become sidelined, willingly or otherwise, they maintain influence but to a much lesser degree than ever before. This has led to growing resentment of the Government by factions which have hundreds of thousands of loyal followers. Alliance / Divisions While the Taleban continue a very confrontational pro-Pashtun approach to unseating he Government, Hesb-e Islami (HiG), under Hekmatyar, have taken a dual pronged approach; fighting in the field against the Govt and international presence along with political infiltration of the Govt and local communities (of all ethnicities). HiG are in loose alliance with the Taleban but are under separate autonomous command. The two groups do appears to work reasonably well together but the strength of their alliance is in opposition of the Govt and would be likely to fail should their common cause disappear. Security There are 3 primary factors affecting personal security of International Staff working in Afghanistan. Although security forces and Govt personnel remain the
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main targets, an increasing number of internationals are being killed in the conflict. Most are involved in security provision, high profile development work or the diplomatic missions of NATO nations. Normal internationals are rarely targeted in Afghanistan, although hostage takings and serious criminal incidents are not uncommon Crime In general, the incidence of crime against Internationals has been low but is clearly on the increase. Car-jacking and armed robberies (including cash in transit heists) are the two most serious possibilities. Factional Fighting Factional fighting is a possibility, but it is rare that International Staff are in any way involved/present during such exchanges. They do not represent a significant risk for Internationals but must be considered when visiting volatile areas. Terrorism / Anti- Westernisation Terrorism remains the largest threat to International Staff and manifests itself in three different capacities. Al Qaeda continues to operate behind the scenes in Afghanistan, but is in all reality far less of an issue than the Taleban and Hesb-e Islami. All groups operate predominantly in the Pashtun dominated southern and eastern provinces but receive refuge and support from the frontier provinces of Pakistan. The insurgent influence has very significantly increased outside and inside Kabul, with their territorial sphere of influence now allowing more aggressive operations against the capital. Dos and Don'ts Do Do be polite and courteous to Afghans, no matter how difficult it may be at times. Do make friends with Afghans, they work well with people whom they respect and like, the old adage of Ill scratch your back if you scratch mine, you never know when they are going to be useful to you. Do make an effort to learn at least a few words of Dari or Pashtun (depending on location), especially the greetings and thank you etc. Do be aware that agendas might not always be revealed and some Afghans can be rather devious/duplicitous. Afghans may exploit opportunities for financial or other gain. Do be discreet with your movement details and reveal only that information which it is essential or harmless for people to know. This need not interfere with being friendly, courteous and developing sound working or personal relationships, but a case of being street wise. Dont Dont shout at Afghans, it will have a negative effect. Afghans are surprisingly unconfrontational to a point and then they flash. Do not swear at Afghans, they recognise English swear words. In Dari there are swear words which are used as we use them but there are others which could literally get you killed on the spot. Dont be impolite or inhospitable, Afghans are very welcoming and we should be the same. Dont whistle, its not a great taboo but is seen as arrogant showing off, suggesting that you are better than those around you. Dont go off the beaten track. Dont flash your cash about in public. Dont call them Arabs. Be careful when dealing with Afghan women; there are plenty of men who would exercise punishment on women for even speaking to strange foreign men. Dont accuse them of being thieves. ICSA - (Independent Contractors Services Agreement)

It is the sole responsibility of the employee to ensure they read and understand the contractual conditions/obligations of their ICSA. DO NOT SIGN the ICSA unless all areas are thoroughly understood and agreed to. Pleading ignorance to any aspect of the contractual responsibilities/conditions is not an excuse and will be viewed unfavorably.

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS BANKING FACILITIES There are banking facilities in Kabul city and on certain NATO bases such as Kandahar however you will rarely have access to these facilities. It is ideal to bring with you USD$500-$1000 & a credit card and store with you in case of emergency. It is highly advisable to arrange for internet banking. An amount of USD$200 can be provided to you on a monthly basis which will be deducted from your salary. A higher amount can generally be arranged if required. MEDICAL Please make aware of any previous and existing medical conditions and ensure that you have brought with you any prescribed medication (enough for your planned rotation plus a month or two). If you have any existing medical conditions, you should provide Compass staff with a letter from your General Practitioner stating your condition and any restrictions which may impose risks to your health. Please note that Compass does not accept responsibility of any disclosed or undisclosed existing or previous medical conditions. Comprehensive Health insurance is provided for a wide range of health care benefits including emergency evacuation, medical consultations, and hospital stay etc. You will be covered straight away, and at some point you will receive a medical card, with your medical insurance number. Please carry this card with you at all times even when on leave. It is important that you know your blood group and bring with a World Health Organization recognized inoculation record (previous military inoculations logs will suffice). There are limited medical facilities on Compass sites. They are normally utilized in medical emergencies such as trauma and sudden illness. There are out-patient clinics in Kabul city which provide general medical consultations, dentistry, physiotherapy, gynecology and pharmaceuticals in Kabul. Kandahar Airfield also has excellent facilities. It is advisable that each person bring with them a small First Aid kit. Please note that it is a United Arab Emirates requirement that you provide a letter from your from your General Medical Practitioner in order to transfer prescribed medications. In saying that, this requirement is rarely imposed. NB. Confirm you are covered by your life insurer and inform them that you will be working in Afghanistan RECOGNIZED QUALIFICATIONS If you have any recognized qualifications such as medical, close protection, weapons qualifications etc please bring with you and present to Training Wing staff. Qualifications may include but not limited to: SIA license Close Protection Course Certificate
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Medical qualifications or First Aid certificates Any relevant security courses Note that Police and Military records are not admissible. Limit documentation to trade certificates or tickets.

UNIFORMS It is highly advisable to bring your own boots, fleece, wet weather jacket and winter apparel however the following items are provided for upon arrival: 2x Khaki pants 3x Compass polo shirts 1x Pair of boots 1x Compass long sleeve shirt 1x Compass wet weather jacket 1x Fleece. These items will be replaced as they wear out. INDUCTION PROGRAM Induction training runs for six days commencing on your arrival in Kabul and will include:

A PT component covering basic levels of fitness with a final assessment Weapon training and assessment - AK47 and CZ99 Review of varying compass departments and an introduction to the Kabul Management team Medical Training and Assessment You will additionally be assessed on the rules for use of force, and rules of armed conflict

The assessments require a pass to be achieved in all components. EQUIPMENT You will be issued with a phone and computer on your arrival into country. Your email address will be firstname.lastname@compass-iss.com; your pass word is your surname spelled backwards - emanrus. You are advised to change this as soon as possible by logging into https://secure.webhost4life.com/secure/maillogin.bml?err= and click on manage mail. Once you have changed it, you will need to change and save this when outlook is next opened. (Tick the box to save in password list). To set up the signature block in Outlook, please refer to CISS-RD-CSS-003 Written Communication. The following list of items is based upon the experience of current employees. Please be advised that there is no allowance provided for the purchasing of clothing or equipment. Compass employees will occasionally have access to supermarkets and military PXs however this depends on area of deployment. Toiletries Medicines & medical prescriptions T-shirts and PT shorts, running shoes Shirts (1 long and 1 short) Trousers Socks & Underwear (washing is done daily) Raincoat Boots leather rubber soles Thongs / Flip flops Spare eye glasses / Eye drops Sunglasses Towels 2x Pocket multi -purpose knife/ nail clipper, flashlight
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Small personal first aid kit, Multi Vitamins, Imodiums, Headache tablets Foot powder Chap stick/ sun block, Mosquito repellant (summer) Sewing kit Alarm clock Music, books Bottled water for emergency Diary planner Wallet Visa / Master card for emergencies Padlock and key / Small locks for baggage lock Laptop, external hard drive or flash drive Camera, Cell phone (phone/laptop will be provided depending on position) Electronic flight ticket and Hotel Voucher (for passport control) Transfer Visa (if applicable) Spare Passport photos x 8 Winter (minus -28oc) from October to March Jacket (provided by Compass) Gloves Thermal underwear Beanie/sensible hat

NB. You will need about $350.00 to $500.00 USD for expenses some refundable on arrival in Afghanistan (visa, taxi fees, food, official calls). WARNING:
The carrying of alcohol and pornography into Afghanistan is illegal. If you are stopped by Customs and Immigration at Kabul International Airport, and are found to be in possession of the above mentioned items you will be immediately arrested. Technically, local authorities in the UAE will issue a weapons permit to a traveler who requires it. The permit must be received prior to travel to the UAE. The authorities will confiscate all firearms and military or police equipment such as handcuffs, vests, if they're found in a civilian airport. According to the U.S. State Department, "Americans have been arrested and jailed for transporting... weapons... without the express written authorization of the UAE government, even though airline and U.S. authorities allowed shipment on a U.S. originating flight." Compass supplies all safety and security operational equipment required and you are not required to carry your own. All personnel will be required to complete an immigration card on arrival, therefore ensure you have a pen with you. This card must be filled out and stamped in the airport prior to leaving arrivals. Keep this card close by your passport as it must be stamped by the MOI prior to departing the country. There are severe limits to the weight allowed on flights. You will be flying on civilian aircraft; do not bring heavy items or too much clothing. Many items can be replaced in Afghanistan so do not be tempted to overstock. Kabul is fairly well equipped in terms of shopping; clothing, batteries, food stuffs and medicines are readily available, although medicines can be expensive. Therefore the above mentioned is available should you forget anything. TELEPHONE NUMBERS

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Dubai Emirates Taxi: +971 - 4 - 3394455. Metro Taxi: +971 - 4 - 2673222 Dubai National Taxi: +971 - 4 3390002 Embassy of Afghanistan to Dubai: +971 4 - 3988229 Compass (Kabul) Administration Manager, Haley Murray: +93 (0)79303 5231 Compass (Dubai) Mobilization Coordinator, Ramona Goveas: +971 (0) 50 450 1352 Compass (Dubai) Driver, Nelson: +971 (0) 509 020 351

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