From your link... The United States began training insurgents in, and directing propaganda broadcasts into Afghanistan from Pakistan in 1978.[54] Then, in earl

From your link... The United States began training insurgents in, and directing propaganda broadcasts into Afghanistan from Pakistan in 1978.[54] Then, in early 1979, U.S. foreign service officers began meeting insurgent leaders to determine their needs.[55] and... US "Paramilitary Officers" from the CIA's Special Activities Division were instrumental in training, equipping and sometimes leading Mujihadeen forces against the Soviet Army. Not Taliban, but relevant... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegations_of_CIA_assistance_to_Osama_bin_Laden http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegations_of_CIA_assistance_t...