Jay W. Hood

“ Zormat district ACM personnel consider themselves Al-Qaida vice Taliban; therefore, all Zormat ACM indoctrination training is based on Al-Qaida philosophy. (S/NF) Detainee established ACM relationship with regional warlord Saifullah Rahman Mansour, a former Taliban Commander. Mansour is recognized as the senior Al-Qaida leader in the Paktia Province. (S/NF) Detainee led a 12-man guerrilla force designed to attack US interests in the Paktia Province. The small tactical force was part of larger 80-man contingent made up of former Taliban and Al-Qaida members. ”

“ Recruitment and Travel: Detainee and his family traveled to Miram Shah, Pakistan (PK) refugee camp in 1979 to escape the Soviet invasion. Detainee traveled back and forth between Pakistan and Afghanistan to work on a relative's farm during the spring and summer months. He claimed authorities imprisoned him for one year because he did not support the Taliban. Detainee denied Taliban or Al-Qaida connections, but does know and has identified Al-Qaida operatives. ”

“ Ingress routes to Afghanistan. 5. (S/NF) Detainee Threat: a. (S) Assessment: It is assessted detainee poses a HIGH risk, as he is likely to pose a threat to the US, its interests and allies. b. (S/NF) Reasons for Continued Detention:
(S/NF) Detainee provided logistical support to operations directly targeted against US interests. Detainee facilitated the movement of Al-Qaida personnel to escape Coalition capture. Detainee is assessed as a leader of ACM activities, having established relationships with senior Al-Qaida and Taliban personnel in the Paktia Province. ”