Germany is planning a major cut in its military forces in Afghanistan next year, according to a government document seen by AFP Thursday. Under the plan, the current force, up to 5,350-strong, will be reduced to 4,900 from next February, with a further 500 soldiers leaving the country by early 2013. The plan was outlined by German Defence Minister Thomas de Maiziere and Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle in a letter to parliamentary groups, obtained by AFP.