I agree that an increased use of UAV and CAS platforms could help seal up the border...
But one thing I feel the article failed to mention was the lackluster use and training of the Afghan Border Police. ABP seems to be coming in a distant third compared to the capacity building efforts of the ANA, and the ANP/AUP. Currently their pay is so low the only way these Soldiers live is by creating "tolls". ( I am not defending their actions, just stating an observation. Additionally when SOF units pay individuals what an Afghan doctor makes to work them. It makes recruiting ABP that much more difficult.) If we could scratch up the advisors, fix the pay scale, provide funding, and create a training strategy... Oh who am I kidding, ok lets just put more UAV with Hellfires on station!