L 141/44 Official Journal of the European Union 28.5.2013 COUNCIL DECISION 2013/240/CFSP of 27 May 2013 amending Decision 2010/279/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL AFGHANISTAN) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28 and Articles 42(4) and 43(2) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Whereas: (), On 18 May 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/279/CFSP (1), extending EUPOL AFGHANISTAN for three years until 31 May 2013. (2)  Following the recommendations of the Strategic Review conducted in October 2012 and the subsequent adap- tation of the Operational Plan (OPLAN), EUPOL AFGHANISTAN should be extended until 31 December 2014. (3)  EUPOL AFGHANISTAN will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union’s external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty. (4)  Decision 2010/279/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Decision 2010/279/CESP is hereby amended as follows: (1) Article 1(1) is replaced by the following: ‘1. The European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (“EUPOL AFGHANISTAN" or the “Mission”), established by Joint Action 2007/369/CFSP, shall be extended as from 31 May 2010 until 31 December 2014.; (2) Article 3(1) is replaced by the following: ‘1. In order to fulfil the objectives set out in Article 2, EUPOL AFGHANISTAN shall: (a) assist the Government of Afghanistan in advancing the institutional reform of the Ministry of the Interior and in developing and coherently implementing policies and a strategy towards sustainable and effective civilian policing arrangements, especially with regard to the Afghan Uniform (Civilian) Police and the Afghan Anti- Crime Police; (b) assist the Government of Afghanistan in further profes- sionalising the Afghan National Police (ANP), in particular by supporting the development of training infrastructure and by enhancing Afghan abilities to develop and deliver training; () O] L 123, 19.5.2010, p. 4. (© support the Afghan authorities in further developing linkages between the police and the wider rule of law and ensure appropriate interaction with the wider criminal justice system; improve cohesion and coordination among inter- national actors and further work on strategy devel- opment on police reform, especially through the Inter- national Police Coordination Board (IPCB), in close coordination with the international community and through continued cooperation with key partners, including with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and the NATO Training Mission and other contributors. These tasks shall be further developed in the Operational Plan (OPLAN). The Mission shall carry out its tasks through, amongst other means, monitoring, mentoring, advising and training.’; Article 4 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 4 Structure of the Mission 1. ( (i i ( The Mission shall have its Headquarters (HQ) in Kabul. The Mission shall comprise: (i) the Head of Mission and his office including a Senior Mission Security Officer; ii) a police component; i) a rule of law component; V) a training component; v) a field component; (vi) mission support; (vi 2. (vii) field offices outside Kabul, as appropriate; ii) a support element in Brussels. Mission staff shall be deployed at the central, regional and provincial levels and may work, as necessary, with the district level for the implementation of the mandate with regard to the security assessment and when enabling factors, such as appropriate logistical and security support, are in place. Technical arrangements shall be concluded with ISAF and Regional Command/Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Lead Nations for information exchange, medical, security and logistical support including accommodation by Regional Commands and PRTs.