UNITED STATES OF AMERICA • DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE • ABSOC-IRC

PERSONNEL DOSSIER // SABATELLI, K. (COL)

Record Class
High-Value Officer / Unit Command
Current Post
Commanding Officer, 13th SFG(A)
Formation
13th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
Status
ACTIVE / INDEFINITE EXTENSION
Control No.
ABSOC-IRC/ACT-009
Code Name
"SABOT" / "KAI"
HANDLING NOTICE
Subject is the designated Commanding Officer of the 13th SFG(A). Unlike peer-group assets (Pliskin, Castle) who transitioned to retirement or administration, Subject remains on Continuous Active Duty since 1968 via Presidential Executive Waiver.
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1. Asset Profile Summary

Operational Overview

Col. Kenneth "Kai" Sabatelli functions as the Primary Operational Continuity Node for ABSOC field elements. Verified service record confirms deployment to the Indochina theatre (1968–1974) without subsequent break in service. Subject currently exercises unilateral command authority over the 13th Special Forces Group (Airborne).

Subject demonstrates verified "Materiel Diagnostic Acuity"—an assessed capability to determine force readiness, morale, and intent via rapid visual inspection of hardware maintenance states. Structurally, Subject acts as the operational interface vector between the doctrinal lethality of Col. Pliskin and the logistical architecture of Director Castle.

Strategic Value Assessment
  • Service Duration Anomaly: Maintained active combat status across five decades (Vietnam, Laos, Panama, Gulf, GWOT).
  • Operational Command Authority: Directs all field operations and tactical deployments for the 13th SFG(A).
  • Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Interface: Primary stakeholder in Castle & Shell to resolve procurement latency.
  • Doctrine Formulation: Architect of the unit's integrated Rotary-Wing and Mechanized Warfare profiles.

2. Identity & Vitals

Biographical Data
Full Name
Kenneth Sabatelli
Rank
Colonel (O-6)
Citizenship
United States of America
Service
U.S. Army (Active)
Affiliation
13th SFG(A)
Access Identifiers
DoD ID
A-ID-199-00-1412
Clearance
TS//SCI//CNWDI
Handling
CRITICAL ASSET / NO DETENTION
Medical
Age-Waiver (Classified)
Official Portrait
Subject portrait
SOURCE: USDOD FILES • REF: UNIT COMMANDER

3. Service Chronology Abstract

Deployment Log
1968-1974
Indochina Theatre (Vietnam / Laos / Burma): Deployed under MACV-SOG oversight. Responsible for "Heavy Asset" coordination in denied areas. Collaborated with L. Wyvre-Castle to establish "Deniable Aviation" corridors ("Ratlines") for deep-jungle resupply.
NOTE: Initial formation of the Pliskin-Castle-Sabatelli triad.
1975-1990
Cold War / Unit Genesis: Key stakeholder in the logistical formation of the 13th SFG(A). Directed armored column logistics and air-assault synchronization during interventions in Panama and the Gulf.
1992
Command Continuity: Following Pliskin's medical retirement, Subject declined separation. Accepted indefinite active duty extension to function as "Stay-Behind" Commander, preserving Vietnam-era institutional knowledge.
2001-Present
Modern Era Command: Current Commanding Officer, 13th SFG(A). Directs multi-domain operations, integrating legacy doctrine with NEXUM-enabled battlefield awareness.
Decorations & Citations Abstract
Highest Valor Award
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS

Operation [REDACTED], Laos (1972). Ref: MACV-SOG.

Meritorious Awards
• Defense Superior Service Medal
• Silver Star (x3)
• Legion of Merit (Command)
Injury Citations
PURPLE HEART (x4)

Cumulative kinetic trauma (1969-2004).

4. Operational Proficiency Assessment

Aviation Projection
  • Rotary-Wing Doctrine: Authority on insertion/extraction logic, terrain masking, and "No-Fail" flight profiles.
  • Legacy Platform Retrofit: Specialization in upgrading legacy airframes (Huey/Blackhawk) with modern avionics for deniable utility.
  • Sustainment Analysis: Precise identification of air readiness breaking points.
Mechanized Force Application
  • Combined Arms Sequencing: Mastery of armor/infantry/artillery synchronization.
  • Engagement Geometry: Utilization of terrain analysis to force adversary armor into disadvantageous vectors ("Kill Sacks").
  • Materiel Diagnostic: Demonstrated ability to assess adversary competency via equipment maintenance inspection.

5. Defense Industrial Base (DIB)

Non-Standard Acquisition Entities

Subject co-directs the CASTLE & SHELL conglomerate alongside Director Wyvre-Castle. Entity focus is "Heritage Modernization"—the upgrade of proven military platforms with modern material science.

Parent Entity
CASTLE & SHELL
Partner
Dir. Leonard Wyvre-Castle

Holding company for specialized logistics.

Subsidiary A
RED DAWN APPAREL
Focus
Textiles & Field Gear

Production of sterile, high-durability load-bearing equipment based on MACV designs.

Subsidiary B
ARRINGTON MILLS MFG
Focus
Hard Manufacturing

Fabrication of non-standard vehicle armor and aircraft components.

6. Network Analysis

Tactical Synergy (PLISKIN)

Relationship origin: Laos (Classified). Subject provides the mobility/armor platforms required for Pliskin's kinetic doctrine. Both assets exhibit skepticism of pure technology, prioritizing mechanical reliability and operator skill.

Industrial Synergy (CASTLE)

Relationship origin: Logistics. Subject executes the industrial vision of Wyvre-Castle. Division of labor: Castle manages political/fiscal shielding; Sabatelli manages manufacturing output (Arrington Mills).

7. Risk & Value Assessment

Internal Security Evaluation

Col. Sabatelli is assessed as a critical Force Multiplication Asset. He combines the tactical history of a Tier-1 Operator with the industrial capacity of a Defense CEO. He functions as the physical infrastructure enabling 13th SFG(A) operations.

Handling Advisory
Do not attempt to separate Subject from active service via mandatory retirement protocols. Previous administrative attempts resulted in immediate degradation of unit aviation readiness. Subject is designated "Essential Personnel" in perpetuity.