TS::SCI::YOUSSEF AHMED BENKHALED::TS::SCI - 26th June, 2025

[SSgt Waller]

YOUSSEF AHMED BENKHALED

Classification: TOP SECRET – Field Use Only

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

• Name: Youssef Ahmed Benkhaled

• Alias: Youssef

• Date of Birth: 14 March 1980

• Place of Birth: Tamanrasset, Algeria

• Nationality: Algerian

• Current Affiliation: Sahrawi Resistance / Polisario Front

• Current Role: Field Commander, Western Sahara Operations

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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

• Height: 1.78 m

• Weight: 75 kg

• Hair: Black

• Eyes: Brown

• Distinguishing Marks: Scar on left forearm, tribal tattoo on right shoulder

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FAMILY TIES & PERSONAL MOTIVATION

• Father: Algerian Army officer, retired; provided early military exposure.

• Mother: Sahrawi; passed away in 2020.

• Impact: Death of his mother marked a turning point, intensifying his commitment to Sahrawi self-determination.

• Siblings: One younger brother, remains in Algeria; occasional liaison contact.

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MILITARY SERVICE RECORD

1999–2003 2nd Commando Regiment, Tamanrasset: Airborne infantry, desert operations

2003–2007 1st Special Forces Regiment, Boghar: Recon, counter-insurgency, advanced commando training

2006 IMET, USA: Counterterrorism & convoy security; Fort Bragg & Fort Benning. Training records verified by U.S. DoD. Curriculum included convoy drills, small-unit tactics, and counter-IED operations.

2007–2010 Algerian Army Liaison, Algiers: International training coordination

2008 -2010 TSCTP: Regional counterterrorism, cross-border interdiction; verified by US D.o.D.

2010–Present Sahrawi Resistance / Polisario Front: Field commander; ambushes, sabotage, convoy interdiction

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TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

• ESTS, Biskra (2000–2002): Airborne & commando operations

• EFCIP, Boghar (2002–2003): Advanced commando & sabotage

• IMET, USA (2006–2007, CONFIRMED): Counterterrorism & convoy security; U.S. DoD verified

• TSCTP (2008, CONFIRMED): Regional counterterrorism coordination

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IDEOLOGICAL PROFILE

• Deeply committed to Sahrawi self-determination, shifted decisively in 2020 after mother’s death

• Views U.S. support to Morocco as complicit in occupation

• Motivates forces using both tactical proficiency and political narrative

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COUNTERINTELLIGENCE NOTES

• High threat: combines professional training, confirmed U.S. tactical exposure, and operational leadership

• Probable link to Laayoune leak compromising Moroccan convoy movements

• Network spans refugee camps and border regions

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PRIORITY ACTIONS

1. Track and neutralize Youssef to disrupt operational cohesion

2. HUMINT collection in Sahrawi camps for corroboration

3. CI sweep of Moroccan channels for potential insider leaks

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RISK ASSESSMENT

• Operational Security: OPFOR exhibits high situational awareness and ideological motivation

• Counterintelligence Exposure: confirmed IMET/TSCTP participation represents a doctrinal vulnerability; U.S. convoy and counter-IED training exploited against Moroccan/U.S. interests

• Psychological Influence: detainees and sympathizers frame U.S. as morally compromised, potentially boosting recruitment and morale