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Harmony and Disharmony: Doc ID: AFGP-2002-600048 Synopsis: A lengthy organizational document covering the goals of Al-Qa’ida, organizational procedures, bylaws, benefits, and allowances. Reveals the highly centralized and controlling nature of the organization, and the extent to which it has embraced modern management practices while maintaining fidelity to its religious vision. Key Themes: The document begins with an outline of Al-Qa’ida structure and bylaws, and the equivalent of a mission statement. The organization has four goals: Spread jihad. Prepare and train qualified Muslim personnel for jihad Support local jihad movements around the world. Coordinate international jihad movements so as to create a united global Jihad movement. Al-Qa’ida must be prepared to wage jihad anywhere in the world, and not to be distracted by relief and aid operations. Al-Qa’ida must have no relation to the world of idols and secular and nationalist movements. Relations with non-jihadi Islamic groups should be respectful, but dedicated to pointing out their shortcomings and try to gain their support for jihad. Lengthy job description is posted for the position of emir, his deputy, and other positions on the council. Of special interest is the position of the Executive Council Chairman who serves as a chief financial officer. His duties include control over bank accounts, expenditures, and budgeting. Salaries are paid according to a fixed schedule. Policies are described for additional salary based on family size (married man receives 6,500 rupees with 700 rupees for each additional wife.) Provision is made for cost of living adjustments. The document outlines medical, loan, furniture , vacation, disability, and severance benefits. Also of interest are the duties for the Decision Execution Branch which has responsibility for imprisonment and torture as well as for the information and procedural security of the organization. This section is also responsible for personal security of the Emir and the guard detail chief be an Arab but Yemenis and Gulf Arabs are excluded. The chief of guards is instructed to keep very close watch over non Arab staff.
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