Category: News – Afghan National Police

Kabul, Afghanistan (June 25, 2012) - Afghan National Police cadets stand in ranks while they receive instruction before boarding buses headed for Kabul International Airport on their way to Turkey for a six week advanced NCO training course. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Cory Rose)

500 ANP depart Afghanistan to improve skills in Turkey

2012/09/04 • Comments

“Our non-commissioned officers are closer to the soldiers and closer to the people,” said Afghan National Police Col. Abdul Gardizi. “Every leader needs a good NCO with him in order to get the mission done so I feel these men will benefit greatly from the advanced training.”

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Women’s Police Corps Officers wait to receive their certificate after completing a 16-week inaugural noncommissioned officer course at Regional Training-Center West, in Herat Province, Afghanistan during a graduation ceremony Aug. 9, 2012.   (Air Force photo by TSgt April Wickes)

Women’s Police Corps Graduates 13 in Inaugural Course

2012/08/14 • Comments

“The 16-week course at Regional Training Center-West, was the inaugural course for the Herat Region, and was designed to introduce leadership skills and advanced police tactics to experienced Women’s Police Corps Officers.”

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Afghan Public Protection Force to become Afghan’s newest guards

Afghan Public Protection Force to become Afghan’s newest guards

2012/08/09 • Comments

As of June 4, the APPF has a force of approximately 16,000 guards. This includes about 6,000 pre-existing APPF guards and 6,000 guards who have transitioned from private security companies. Its target goal is approximately 30,000 guards by March 2013.

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Afghan Border Patrol Officers listen during one of three classes taught during the Blue Border Professionalization Conference at the Afghan National Police Training General Command, July 2.

Conference helps pave way for the Afghan Border Patrol

2012/07/25 • Comments

“We start from zero, but right now we are trying to give police and personnel good training but we’re not at the level of the United States. The U.S. has good protection and security in their country, but we are trying to help the future of Afghanistan with good personnel and security forces,” said Col. Attaullah Noristani, Uniform Police Director.

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A graduation of the Afghan National Police training center at Training Support Center Shaheen, Balkh Province, shows off his certificate of completion July 12 during a ceremony.

Last ANP class graduates at TSS Shaheen

2012/07/24 • Comments

“Since 2009, more than 2,000 ANP personnel have been trained at TSS Shaheen. Now, as the Afghan National Police have become more proficient at training their own personnel, the temporary Regional Training Centers have become unnecessary.”

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Col. Robin Fontes, the Regional Command – North commander, presents a certificate to an Afghan National Policeman at Regional Training Center Konduz, Konduz Province, June 28, during a transfer ceremony.

RSC-North transfers RTC Konduz in ceremony

2012/07/07 • Comments

“With the closure of RTC Konduz, the ANP training staff has been transferred to other Police Training centers in the north. They will continue to train new police recruits at their new locations, thus allowing the training centers to sustain the required force levels,” said Col. Robin Fontes, the RSC-North commander.

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Afghan National Army Maj Gen. and Army Col. David Komar, from Deputy Commanding General-Operations, Training and Requirements, cut the ribbon during the grand opening ceremony for the newest Intense English Language Training Center (IELTC) at the National Military Academy of Afghanistan June 5. (Courtesy Photo)

Intensive English Language Training Center opens doors in Kabul

2012/06/19 • Comments

The purpose of learning English to learn an international language,” said ANA Col. Habiburahman Totakhil, commandant of Afghan Foreign Language Institute. “It is a necessity for our Armed Forces to be able to learn the language and coordinate missions with NATO forces.”

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An Afghan Border Police recruit, right, salutes French Gendarmerie Brig. Gen. Christian Dupouy, left, commander of Assistant Command General Police Transition Group under NATO Training Mission - Afghanistan, before receiving a certificate of completion during the recruits' initial police training course graduation ceremony at the Spin Boldak Police Training Center, May 31, 2012.

Training center strengthens ABP, graduates 79 new recruits

2012/06/05 • Comments

“The Afghan people don’t want enemies to enter Afghanistan, so it’s your duty to protect our borders,” continued Raziq, an Afghan Border Policeman. “Have pride in bringing security to our country. I hope you serve honestly.”

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Attendees listen during the Afghan National Police Conference, May 3rd. The conference highlighted the capabilities of the Afghan police for the preparation of the transition of 2014.

ANP Conference: From Transition to Transformation

2012/06/01 • Comments

“My long term vision is that the police will uphold the Constitution of Afghanistan and enforce the prevailing laws of the country to protect the rights of all people of Afghanistan, and will perform their duties in a professional, non-discriminatory, trustworthy and accountable manner,” said Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, Minister of Interior.

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An Afghan Uniform Police recruit, left, salutes Brig. Gen. Nasrullah Zarifi, right, Afghan National Police training commander for southern Afghanistan, before receiving his completion certificate during an initial police training course graduation ceremony at the Spin Boldak Police Training Center in southern Afghanistan, May 24, 2012.

Afghan Uniform Police gain new patrolmen

2012/05/31 • Comments

“Education is important,” said Anwar Agha. “The skills you’ve acquired here will help you do your job. You have to apply those skills well because you will encounter civilians who will rely on you every day.”

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