1. Security Assistance with Pakistan:
An Mi-17 Case Study
Mel White
COL, USA (Ret) 1

2. May 2015
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3. 0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
2008 2009 2010 2011
PCF/PCCF
FMF
1206
Security Assistance to Pakistan
$ in
Millions
Year
(Appropriations)
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4. 102 days—contract to flight
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5. Afghan-Pakistan Border
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6. Requests for assistance
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7. White House decision: Do it!
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8. 4 new helicopters
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9. 6 used helicopters
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10. 10 Mi-17s delivered in 90 days!
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11. Feb 2010: Fatal crash
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12. Lessons Learned
• Manage expectations
• Relationships matter
• Consider host nation’s
point of view
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13. Summary
Questions
Conclusion
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14. Thank you
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