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SUBJECT • Won-Capital Project Paper. (PROP) Civil Police Administration REFERENCE

* Country: Thailanc Project No. 493-11-710-119

,.; j Submission bate: July Ila 1969 Original X

. .! Project Title: Civil Police Administration

.j--V, S. Obligation Span: FY 1957- FY 1973

..,/ hysical Implementation Spwn: FY 1956 - FY 1973 , , Gross Life of Project Financial Reqnirements: ($000's)

.... U.S. Dollars $980445 U.S. Owned Local Currency Cooperating Country Cash Contribution 50.499 Total $148. 944

D)econtrol following July 11, 1972

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CIVIL POLICE ADMINISTRATION

I. bUMMv1AR Y D.SCRIPTION, INCLUDINg3 TABULATION OF 1',..ANNED INPUTS

Withini the context of United States' interests in Southeast Asia is t|1hc cancc.:'i that remain free from direct or indirect Gonm.-unist ta:cover by force. To guard against this contingency it . eseential th.t Thailand have the means to successfully resist and c-rit r"1 all ifrrr." nf Communist insurgent activity.

In thit, regar!, the Thailand National Police Department (TNPD) is the pri:nary agency of the Royal Thai Government (P.TG) responsible for ir'tcctin, Olhe country from internal subversion and aggression. This responsibility is discharged through specific activities directed toward the naintenance )f law and order.

USOMvi assistance is provided to assist the TNPD to improve and empnd these activities, especially in those areas of the country where: both covert and 3vert subversion are particularly manifest.

II. '1TTING OR ENVIRONMENT

Backgrnund

USOM assistance to the TNPD began in FY 1957, "to imrove law enforcement canabilities at the National, Provincial, and Miunici'al levels" (See ProAg, FY 1959. Ori4inal. page 2). In general, there efforts were directed to-ward improving the TNPD "orarizational structure, administrative system, operational methods, comn'-,nications facilities, records systems, and training (facilities)."

The activities were undertaken in the belief that "improved internal security and an orderly society are requisites for rapid econi.mic development. "

During FY 1n64 and FY 1965, Thailand along with Vietnam and Laos, began to experience increased Communist pressure from 'he Northern areas of Mainland Asia: insurgents, especially in

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Northeast Thailand, began increasingly to assassinate government officers, disrupt lines of communication, and appropriate food and other supplies from villagere. Moreover, they expanded the level and intensity of armed propaganda and recruiting activities, and began to beam increased numbers of propaganda radio broadcasts at rural areas criticizing the RTG. The strategy was to alienate the people from the government and disrupt progress on beginnirr efforts by the R TG to eevelop the more remote areas (see Country Field Subu.Ission FY 1971 for additional information).

Realizing that developmental activities can only succeed within the framework of effective governmental organization and regulation, the RTG requested the USOM to provide additional assistance to the TNPD to help increase and expand their efforts to maintain law and order; especially in those areas of the country experiencing an increasing level of disruption and violence. Accordingly, USOM amcistance to selected elements of the TNPD, especially the Proviacial Police (PP) and Border Patrol Police (BPP), began to increase during FY 1966. and beyond. (In addition, TNPD efforts to expand their activities received increased emphasis. For example, the Provincial Police expanded in size from approximately 26. 000 men In FY 1966. to about 41. 000 men in FY 1969).

Political and Administrative Environment

In g-eneral, because of the delicate political balance between the Police and the (RTA) it has been difficult for the TNPD to receive Bureau of the Budget approval for increased personnel levels needed to meet the insurgent threat. In addition, this same political balance creates problems in coordination between the TNPD and RTA in areas under martial law (Regions 4. 5. 7, and parts of Regions 3 and 8). Improved coordination, however, is difficult for the TNPD to achieve unilaterally because such coor-dination is primarily the responsibility of the RTA. But encouraging signs have been seen in the field -- perhaps the most significant area for coordination -­ where, because of the personalities involved, RTA and TNPD elements have worked closely together. However, an apparatus does exist - the Civil-Police-Military (CPM) coordinating group under the changwat governor. This/with a varying diegree of effectiveness throughout the functions k3.'.NGh01% W.MEuiw: V ( 6. 7

country. But )r.bems still remain, especially in Bangkok. In regard to TNPD administrative practices there is a continuing nesed to improve police management; particularly personnal administration, budgeting, and training administration. lilowever, the. police have achieved a degree of success regarding redistribution of personnel, ininimizing duplication of efforts, and implementation of a data processing system. But many aspects of TNPD administration, particularly procedures for expending budgeted funds, are regulated by somewhat outmoded RTG procedures, and the TNPD is limited in the kinde of innovations which it can institute.

.Mdjor Obstacles

The lack of sufficient numbers of trained peesonnel to adequately staff and train all elements of an expanding and increasingly professional police force has been a chronic problem in regard to the police project. In atten-Ating to ameliorate this situation the TNPD has increased the capacity if its training facilities, improved methods of instruction, provided better training equipment, and increased retraining of personnel. However, it has yeL to assign a permanent training cadre to the Police Academy or to provide training facilities for an adequate supply of qualified "qfficersor NCO's, notably for the BPP.

Secondly, there is a need to improve intelligence collection capabilitits :ind machinery for rapid vertical and horizontal dissemination of tactlcal information includin- its collation and use at the field level.

Orno rtunities

Compared with the police of most developing countries, the TNPD is a relatively experienced, professional organization able to perform its assigned mission of maintaining law and order and helping meet insurgency threats. In this regar, the TNPD is a permantint, stable organization which has been tested n "firefights" in all regions of the Kingdom and has achieved reasonable success. And it is encouraging that TNPD officials are increasingly recogniring problem areas within the organization and have begun to initiate corrective measures, including the movement of trained units to meet specific problems. 1UA.NGKOK TOAM A- /,;'/A.'k 7

In general, the TNPD recognizes the importance of providing law and order for those areas of Um country experiencing increased insurgent and criminal disruptions. and is engaged in various selected activities to bring this about,

M. STRATEGY

~ethads to Achieve Objectives

To achieve the objectives of the Public Safety project, USOM will place increased emphasis on improving the quality of the police function, both in terms of the organizatlz and individual performance. as follows:

First, Public Safety technicians will assist the TNPD to review present personnel practices and policies, especially as they relate to recruiting, selection, assignpzwas. deployment, promotion, and employee benefits.

Second, a review of trainibg practices and training facUties will be conducted and recommendations made related to new recruits, cadet training, and in-eervice training. In this regard persuasion of advisors will be directed at establishing appropriate training facilities not presently so endowed. This is particularly needed at the Sampran Cadet Academy and within the Provincial Police headquarters staff.

Third, USOM technicians will aseist the TNPD to improve its administrative management and information retrieval systems, and further, will make recommendations along organizational lines.

Fouwth, emphasis will be placed ori the need for the TNPD to coordinate its activities with other agencies of government. However, it should be kept in miad that the primary function of the police is operational in nature and, therefore, does not lend itself well to the role of a coordinating agency. This role is vested n the Governors at the Provincial level, through the CPM, and to the IiTA in those areas under martial law.

Fifth, the TNPD, supported by USOM, is expected to stress, primarily to BOB, the need for additional manpower with which to

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bring imp.-rtant elements of the TNPD up to required strength. However, it shodd be remembered that RTG budget lImitatIons, and polltical realLtiee vis-a-vis the RTA, seem to militate against any large increases in ranpawer for the TNPD at least for the namt few years. It is believed that sovae of the present manpower shortages in critical areas can be met through transfers within the TNPD, improremeut in levels of per­ formace of all individuals within the present force, and a streamlining of the present orga anal structure. Zn any event quality will be given as mach evVphaebs as quantity.

Sixth. consistent with operational requirements and changes in the scope and magnitude of the prenent activities, USOM will provide participant training opoortunitieIo for selected pernnel, especially those serving or willing to serve in uv.couatry areas. In addition, USOM will make provision for commdity support for those slemenis of the TNPD which have the rso,,ponsibilities for and contribute most heavily to the internal pence and security oi the ntwn; all con=mdity inputs will be considered on a case by case Utsis, contingent or needs. mLapower levels, the ability to utilise tbe equipment and inck; singly on a plan which calls for provision in the RTG budget for the replace­ ment commodities, including apar" parts and ammunition.

Other Alternatives for AchievinS Internal Securit and Law and Order

Bcause the TNPD is charged by Royal Decree with maintaining internal security and law and order; and because the TNPD has a 70, 000 wax force actively engaged in discharging thba respomslbility. the 1!SOM believes that the TNPD is the logical recipient for assistance in this regard.

To assist any other organization, at this Juncture, would upset already delicate political balances and be competitive and redundant.

Thai Leadership, Legislation, and Other Support Required to Make the Project Successful

It is essential to the success of the project that additional support be received from the BOB and the Civil Service Commission regarding additional personnel if a truly accelerated developnent of BANGKOK TOAID A.K1/_; 9

the TNPI, is to be achieved. Otherwise, the increased operational effectiveness, brought about by management improvements, will be hampered and not in keeping with the insurgency threat.

In addition, a Royal Decree establishing the TNPD Air Division as a distinct entity would assist the Division to disengage itself from the "administrative red-tape" in which it is now bound: the Air Division is now under the administrative jurisdiction of the BPP and as a consequence finds it difficult to utilize aircraft in support of field operations being conducted by other elements of TNPD.

IV. PLANNEr TARGETS, RESULTS, AND OUTPUTS

It is anticipated that the major objectives of this progiram -- development of an experienced, competent police organization capable of bringing law and order to disturbed rural areas of Thailand -- can be achieved by the end of June 1973. This will be preceded by diminishing inputs of annual funding by both DTEC and USOM, as the TXPD achieves self- sufficiency and the RTG national budget is adjusted to provide for the total annual funding requirements.

Major activity goals planned for achievement by the end of FY 1973 are as follows:

a. Construction of Provincial Police tambon police stations i,.t locations jointly selected by USOM and the TNPD, these stations will continue to be constructed until at least 1,004 have been completed;

. b. Manpower increases, through augmentation and transfer, so that those elements of the TNPD assisted by USOM can be brought up to required strength;

c. Continuance by t"e Aviation Division of its programs of pilot and mechanic training, and logistics hupply/maintenance procedures Improvement and training;

d. Establishing adequate quick-reaction strike force capability to support police assigned to established facilities through­ out the Kingdom: Special Action Forces.

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s. Expanding and improving operations through the Border Patrol Police (BPP);

f. Protecting vital Thai Government and other essential facilities, mad assisting in the securit:7 of U.S. military facilities at Thai bases;

g. Improvement in patrol of important lines of communication- -highways. waterways and railways;

h. Conducting more frequent and professional intelligence activities throughout the country with special emphasis on the require­ ments of strategic area;

I. Implementing new procedures for improve6 manage­ ment, control. review, and evaluation; and

J. Improving oupport services including training, supply. equipment maintenance, telecommunications, and air transportation for quick reaction forces and other operation&l activities.

V. COURSE OF ACTION

Listed below are the major planned actions, by TNPD element. which are anticipated to take place during the life-of-the-project:

Provincial Police (PP) - The PP has (except for the Bangkok Metropolitan areal country-wide jurisdiction for maintenance' of law and order and provides protection for 85%of Thailand's population. In addition, the BPP (an element of the PP) is deployed in the border areas targeted against infiltrators and insurgents. USOM1 support assists the PP to further develop and maintain their countersubveztion and counter­ insurgency capabilities so that the PP can effectively maintain Internal security and law and order. One means of providing protection at the local level in rural areas is through establishment of tambon police stations. These stations, staffed by an average of 20 men each, protect tambons (village clusters) in which they are located. With completion of construction and staffing of 254 tambon stations by the end of FY 1970, the original goal of 1,004 stations will have been achieved. BANGKOK TOAID A-/3/. Il 21

In addition, the fourteen PP 50-man Special Action Force units (SAF) -- highly trained units organized to provide quick reaction in response to incidents beyond normal police capabilities -- are planned to be added during FY 1970 bringing the total SAF strength up to 50 units. The SAF' s, available for rapid emergency deployment throughout the Kingdom, have normal patrol assignments within their assigned regions and also are used as instructors for local in-service training programs.

Furthermore, the PP will continue to place emphasis on rural area coverage, and patrolling of the areas adjacent to the six large military air bases and military installations.

USOM advisory services will continue to assist in development of the above programs, as well as in improved and expanded in-service training activities.

Border Patrol Police - The Border Patrol Police (BPP) are responsible for the security of 2,950 miles of border, and the attendant areas extending 16 miles inland. In adedition to this responsi­ bility, the BPP is often called upon to conduct special operations in rugged terrain deep in the interior of the country. Interestingly, some of these additional responsibilities are fixed, as in th. mountain areas of Police Region VIII; others are temporary in nature, and forces are deployed to reinforce other police elements or to fill gaps where no other governnent agency is present. And in very rugged and remote areas, BPI .esponsibilities can extend to the interior boundaries of border amohurs, even in cases where these boundaries extend beyond 16 miles.

Traditionally, the BPP has worked with ethnic minorities of rural Thailane to win them to the government and enlist their active assistance in fighting insurgents. This effort has been complemented by the Remote Area Security Development (RASD) project which is an integral part of the BPP border surveillance effort.

To expand and improve the operational effectiveness of the BPP, it is planned to increase the strength during FY 1970 by 1,479 policemen, as follows:

16 Line Platoon for total of 165 platoons (30 men each) 6 Mobile Platoons for a total of 38 platoons (30 men each) BANGKOK TOAMD A-/S/9A 12 21

6 Company Headquarters for a totl of 38 company headquarters (IS men each) 5 Border Patrol Centers for a total of 30 squads (8 men each) 554 men for PARU for a total otrength of I 220.

In FTY 1969 the BFP recrued am trained 18 border security volunteer team. These are 30 man hiltribe units led by 4-nan BPP control toams. CSOC approval aud support for another 18 teams has been given and they wiU be recruited sad trained in FY 1970.

Marine Polce fMP) - This division of the TNPD is ikisponsible for:

a. Patrolling the territorial waters of Thailand, including the bays and sounds accessible from seaward, and

b. Maintaining surveillance along the Mekong River to protect against smuggling, illicit entry, subversives, and banditry. The MP also is chared with enforcement of Thai navigation lws and security of the Port of Bangkok.

The objectives of this project are to strengthen and aSmest rural security and border control operations, Intelligence gathering activities, and the protection of vital marine facilities and lines of communication.

Advisory services will be specifically directed toward improv­ ment of patrol operations, ntesiaace capability, and modernisMion of the UP lommwaatongsystem.

Metrongllan Police - The Metropolitan Police Bureau (UPB) is responsible for law enforcement ad protection against sub­ version, and fire protection in the two changwats within which the cities of Bangkok an Thon Burt are located. The population served is estimated at over 3,000#000# of which approaimately 300, 000 live in agricultural areas. The rural areas are interlaced with Mkougs (canals) and in many cases are accessible by boat only. The metro. politan area also contalns Msnge and these, combined with marrow alloys and lanes, many of which are doad ends, present complex patrol* BANGKOK TOAID A.. / 13 2

traffic, and communications problems. Of the present total of 7,300 Metropolitan police personnel, approximately 970 are assigned to the Fire Brigade.

USOM support for the Metropolitan Police has been limited principally to those elements performing basic police and inernal security functions. One primary objective of this support is to build the internal capabilities of the MPB to a point where they can provide the security necessary to detect, prevent dnd control communist or other subversive activity within their area of jurisdiction.

Highway Patrol - The Highway Patrol Police Division within the TNPD Central Investigations Bureau is responsible for police protection and law enforcement on the principal highways and roads outside the metropolitan areas of Thailand. In addition to traffic control, the HP conducts accident prevention activities and investigation, engages in crime prevention activities and investigations, and provides escort for the Royal Family and high-ranking members and guests of the RTG. Also, the Highway Patrol is charged with escort of military cargo convoys, and the protection of the vital lines of communication. From the current on-board manpower strength of 715 men, the HP -lans to achieve a total manpower strength of 1, 700 by FY 1973. They have under their jurisdiction 24 eations and substations, and are responsible for patrol ui approximatoly ., 000 kilometers of roads throughout Thailand.

USOM ausistance to the HP provides for training, improve­ ment of operational techniques, and provision for additional patrol vehicle communication equipment to assist in expanding their patrol capability. The following outputs are planned annually through FY 1972:

a. Three new police stations (total 121 b. Twenty new check points (total 80); and . One hundred fifty men trained (total 600).

The major costs of this activity are borne by the Thai Highway Department.

Railway Police - The Railway Police Division is responsible for providing security to all facilities of the State Railway System including both rolling stock and fixed installations, and for security of freight, personal property, and individuals. It also is charged with ANGKOK TO A./ 14 21

the responsibility fhr denying use of the railways to svbversives and insurgents, and protects the publtc from loss of life, limb, and property resulting from insurgent attacks on trains.

SoM will assist the RP to improve itt Intelligence capability bi assisting in the development of a 73-man Investigative unit. Also, communications equipment and vehicles will be provided in limited amounts to as-R1st the RP improve its mobfility and communications capabbitty. In addition, some wapons will be provided for now personnal added to the division, and a new employee identification system will be deeloped.

S§_g~d1 Branch . The Special Branch of the Central Investigations luroau. is compri sed of seven .2ubdivisions and has a broad and clear y defined internal security responsibility for: a. The protection of the nation from attempts to subvert ts officials and people.

b. Protection for HM the King, and

c. Safeguarding senior officials and visiting foreign dignitaries.

This Division is the primary TNPD mechanism used to attack the Commnzavt Party and its front groups at the leadership level. i USOM support of this activitysesigned to assist the Special Branch in establishing Interrogation centers and centers in sensitive areas for coordination of intelligence. Fourteen new Division VU1 (up-country operations) offices were constructed and staffed In 17 1969; and ten offices will be constructed and staffed in FY 1970. In addition, a training facility, an interrogation-collatin-coordnation center, and a defector handling center were constructod in T 1969.

USOM emphasis is placed on providing training and commodities rxcessary to assist the Special Branch expand their operations In th-s vital program. Phase-down of the program is planned for FY 197Z depending upon the national security situation at that time.

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Immiration Division - The Immigration Division has two major responsibilities:

a. Control of entering aliens, including prevention of entry of undesirable aliens, and

b. Supervision of aliens within Thailand.

The Division currently makes a daily average of 2. 000 visa checks in Bangkok, anuJ I, 000 checks up-country. With the advent of jumbo jets and the SST after 1969, new demands will be placed on the Immigration Division to handle the increasing flow of international air traffic. Advisory services for this activity are conducted bV advisors assigned to the Special Branch. USOM assistance will be directed primarily toward provision for equipment needed in the 23 provincial, 49 amphur, and 3 tambon check points located outside of Bangkok. Personnel assigned to up-country cl~eck points will be increased, bringing the total assigned for this purpose to 265 by the end of FY 1970.

Crime Supgpression Division - The Crime Suppression Division (CSD). a 1. 200-man organization within the Central Investigation Bureau. has Kingdom-wide juricdiction for crime suppression and is responsible in cases involving the foliowing specific violations:

a. Offenses related to dignitaries. b. Property losses over a speclfted amount, c. Tax evasion, d. Black market operatlont involving commodities of high consumer demand. e. Narcotics. L Corruption of government personnel, and g. Malfeasance of police and other ETG personnel.

This Division maintains a trained and equipped unit to assist other police divisions in controlling riots, demonstrations, and related disturbances. To assist in the improvement of the Division's operational capabilities, approximately 20 men will be trained each year in the collection and preservation of evidence. During FY 1970 training for groups of five men each will be provided to develop pursuit driving techniques; and selected personnel will be trained in crime scene photography.

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Crimina Records Offic2 - The Criminal Records Office (CRO) is responsible throughout TNIand for recording, flin,, retrieving and disseminating crinal records and identification information as well as maintaining techni*al/operational control over all regional Records Units of the Provincial Police. A etudy. which was initiated in FY 1968. detrmise that the feaibility of constructing additional regional record caers was sound. As a results fta new centers will be added each year through FY 1971. Through FTY 1972. training will be provided to regional and provincial CRO officials in the use )f criminal records, and a mytem will be imple for improving the exchange of Information through the central office. Through FY 1971, personnel, budget, and supply procedures will be developed to insure proper staffing and operation of regional and provincial units.

The major objective of this activity is to incroase the interchange and utilisation of current criminal record informalion, establish additional up-country record units, and improve operational proficiency at regional and provincial levulo.

Police Adamiistrative Colaulfee to Receive Foreiga Assistance - TIhf Committe, was established by th Director-General of the TNPD as his direct liaison with USOM Public Safety to provide a chamel for coordination, coopertion, planing. and evaluation of joint TNPD-USOM Public Safety activities and programs. Sub-comnaittees have been appointed to cover project Implementati0n, counterpart funds, and participant training. Weekly meetings of the Committee's staff and Public Saf y staff provide a forum for discussing and resolving issues that develop In the execution of a program of the size and complexity of the Civil Polie Project.

Only minimal support will be required throughout the life of this activity.

Secretariat - The Secretariatle Office is in charge of the personnel functions of the TNPD and of presenting the role of the TNPD to the public, as police activities provide protection for ctisens and property. 1150k will continue to assist the Secretariat to develop and implement rerganized. informative progran specifically targeted at improving tho relationship between the TNPD and the population,

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especially in up-country locations. In FY 1969 four public relations teams were trained to work in rural areas and threo additional teams will be trained in FY 1970. In addition, the teams will bo provided with appropriate equipment to assist them to achieve their goalo. USOM support will be phased down by the end of FY 1970.

InsF ector General - The Inspector General's (I0) Office is responsible for the inspection and evaluation of police units and activities throughout the country to determine compliance with TNPD rules arid regulations. Cne of the major objectives of this activity is to help improve performance of all TNPD elements in the course of their duties. This is accomplished through on-going inspections (both scheduled and unscheduled) of all police activities, improved evaluation reports. and more meaningful recommendations for measures to suppress insurgency, subversions and general crime. To assist the TNPD to achieve these objectives, the USOM is assisting the IG in establishment of a minimum of at least two inspections of all major police units each year. Also. USOM encourages continued evaluation of joint TNPD/USOM-PS activities, as directed by police regulations. to insure that the x"ated goals of the project are being met and that USOM funded equipment is used properly.

MaMnsement Information S§item - This activity encom­ passes the development of an improved management inform&tion system required for the effective utilization c. police resources, and intelli­ gence information necessary to combat subversion, insurgency, and criminal acts. This activity also includes the development of a MIS unit to service all TNPD units, and have the capability of providing continuity in management systems analysis, design, and imple­ mentation. As currently established, the development plan incorporate3 propos ls for five TNPD elements: (I) Secretariat, (2) Finance, (3) Planning and Research, (4) Quartermaster, anti (5) a Management Information Systems Unit. Major objectives established for FT 1969 are: (1) development of a new unit within the TNPD capable of continuing management systems analysis, program design, and operation of an ADP center; (2) development of a logistical and personnel support system; and (3) development of a deployment of resources tystem. Concurrent with the above, and continuing until phase-out in FY 1971. a technical capability will be developing within BANGKOK TOAID A-I.V/ 18 21

the TNPD to provide complete management modernization systems in areas encompassing personnel records, payrolling, budgeting, accounting, logistics, and intelligence data gathering and utilization.

Field Medical Orations . The objective of this activity is to assist the TNPD in developing a program which will provlde medical assistance to TNPD personnel and, on a limited basis for inteltigeace gathering purposes, to rural area inhabitants in areas where no, other adequate medical services are available. This activity will enable the current BPP Medical Program to extend medical services to the Provincial Police Tambon Stations and SAF.

In FTY 1970 procedures will be established to mmnage and &n.mort the TNPD field medical program Including training of TNI'D medicai technicians, development of medical services. analysis of requirements for meoucal supplies and equipment, preparation of specifications for procurement, and establishing and maintaining procedures for receipt, warehousing, distribution and dispensing of medical and first aid assiet nce. Commodities will be provided by USOM and by the RTG an mutually agreed.

Signal Division - The Signal Division provides tele­ communication support, adminitrativeo, logistical, and technical assistance to all elements of the TNPD and other civil security agencies to assist them in their role in the overall effort to maintain ltw and order. USOM provides technical and advisory assistance in tele. communications to the Signal Division. which, in turn, serves as a centralized facility in channeling specialized assistance. In FY 1968, 300 men were recruited to filt vacancies existing in the Signal Division *echnical branch. After these men completed their bisic recruit training, they were provided six months' training in electronics. Two classes of 60 men each graduated during FY 1969. It is expected that all 300 men will have completed their electronic training by the end of FY 1970. USOM assistance will help the Signal Division establish regional repair shops for both TNPD and Village Radio equipment. In particular, USOM technicians will continue to work closely with such TNPD elements as Provincial Police. Crime Suppreusior, Division, Marine Police, etc., in asisting these divisions improv* their tele­ communications capability; in addition, they also will advise Signal Division installation teams to insure that equipment ordered is promptly installed and maintained with particular emphasis un the BANGKOK TOArD A./,--' 19

Tambon Police Station communications net. It Is currently planned that commodity support will phase-down to a minimal level in FT 1971 with emphasis remaining on technical support through FY 1972.

Education Bureau - The Education Bureau functions an the ceral training command and ars police courses at all levels for recrits. non-commisioued and commieslond officers. and specialiatso Any expansion of the TNPD must include an improve­ mant in the qulity of training of rcruits, oflicers and specialists. Annual minim ortputs for each school for the period FT 1,969 through FY 1972 are planned as follows: Savapran Cadet Academy. i00; Detective Training School, 600; Non-commissioned Officers School. 600; Metropolitan Recruit School, 1. 620; Recruit 4chool #I (Nakorn Pathom). t.800; Recruit School #2 (Chaw Ham), 3.240; Recruit School #3 (Lampmg), 1,080; Recruit School 64 (Yala). 1. 800; Recruit School 15 (Cholburi)s 1, 440. These numbers are clearly within the capabilities and capacities of the various facilities.

In-service training. although not an Education Bureau responsibility, will receive advisory emphasis within each of the Divisions which do have the task. A significant beginning has been made in FY 1969 to institutionalise training within the Provincial Police Dlvisiou. This can be the beginning of organized. quality in-service training for all elements of the Provincial Police.

Aviation Division - The Aviation Division provides a single pool of air assets to serve all TNPD elements in meeting their air lift transport requirements. In this regard, the Division primarily supports RTG counterinsurgency forces operating in the remoc areas of Thailand. The USOM assists the Aviation Division to develop an independent capability to meet TNPD air lift requirements; and maintain and operate the assigned aircraft and helicopters in such a manner as to achieve a high state of readiness to respond in cases of emergency.

Considerable progress has been achieved since USOM began its program of assistance. In August. 1968. a special team of aviation specialists from OPSIW initiated an evaluation of the program and prepared recommendats regarding future development. Based on this evaluation, and in regard to future aircraft procurement. 10 BANGKOK TOAWD A. /jo7 MM/'TRI' 20 21

additional Utility helicopters gad two aimgle-.agaie STOL aircraft have been planned for each year th Fy 1972. This procuremenw is contingent on the Air Division's eIlty to utilize and majuban enlatina assets.

From mst 1 budget f d8 the Avbation DivisIce purchased oe additioral twin. e HavillnW MC .4STOL aircraft in FY 1969, and ip to ptrchase an additonal unit In Fy 1970. Two additional helicopter bhagers were constructed by ih TNPD in FY 1969, five are planned for FT 1970o md five in FT' 1971. In. country traiming provided 21 new pilots in FY 1%9. and will provide 24 in TY 1970c 24 In FTY 1971, and 24 An FT 197,, making a tatl on-board pilot strength of 146 by to bein of Fy 1973. Mechanics increased by 15 in FT 1969 wad win continue to increase by 25 in Fy 1970a ZS Is FT 1971, and '%S in FY 197Z. As ofTune 30. 1969, the personnel strngth of the AD was 253. A ttat personnal increase in theAviatioDivision is expected to be l27In IY 1970. 24 in FY 1971. and 76 in FT 1972.

USOM has been assisting the TNPD to develop its air. craft maintenance capability through an aircraft mai.e ce contmact. In Fy 1969, it was Jointly agreed to establish a mew four-yaar contract beginning in October, 1969. Under this arrange mnt. USOI( provided a total of $1,42S. 000 to cover operation Srm*I 1o 1968 thronh Septenber 30. 1970t while the RTO obligated locl currency equalling $1, 32S. 00C. for the same period. In accordance Mh happroved plan, the RTG will provide 15% of any addfital funds required In the first year of the contract, 70%of the costs for the period October 1. 1970 - September 30. 1971, 85%for thi period October 1, 1971- September 30, 1972. and 100%of the fourth year October 1, 197Z- September 30, 1973. After September, 1973, the TNPD will conduct aircraft maintenance on an independent basis.

l martermatero - The TNPD Quartermaster (O) includes th~e following:

a. Design and constructlm for all TNPD elements where national budget funding is involved sad, when requested, in instanes where counterpart funds are involved; BANGKOK TOAID A/:z 21

b. Procurement, receipt, storage, maintenance in storage, issue and transportation of all supplies, and equipment, required by the TNPD from all sources and from all funding except:

1. counterpart funds code 08 and 09. and

2. national budget funds allocated directly to TNPD elements;

c. Vehicle maintenance at L Id and depot levels; d. Armament and ammunition maintenance at field

and depot levels;

e., Training of personel to carry out above duties; and

L Maintenance of property ledgers to record all ,procurements,, receipts. Issues, and distrlbutlon of TNPD supplies and equipment in accordance with existing TNPD regulaties.

USOM is assisting the TNPD to improve QM operations so that this organization can be increain-gly responslve to logistical supryo requirementa levied upon It by the many elements of the TNPD. In FY 1969 USOM encouraged the TNPD to issue directives increasing QM responsibilitieo to Include operation and administration of nine existing Provincial Police regional depots. Now. one commander has the flexibility and logistical responsibility to stock and transport supplies and eqaipmeat unde 'a single accounting system. In FY 1970 efforts will be directed toward the establishment of a central receiving activity as well as a mingle maintenance system for field and depot leveis. Also, it is planned to establish depot stock for all expendable items which should lessen hoarding of these supplies by TNPD elements. Manufacture of caliber .38 ammunition will continue, an will training of mechanics, supply. and armanent personnel. It is planed that stock records will be converted from ledger to machine accounting during the period FY 1970 through FT 1972, after a period of testing.

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