Tag: Afghan National Security Forces

Afghan National Army Chief of Army Staff Gen. Sher Karimi speaks during a ceremony commissioning the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command’s Special Mission Wing, in Kabul, July 18.

ANASOC Special Mission Wing Starts its Mission

2012/07/20 • Comments

“It is a great pleasure to see the standup of the SMW,” said Bismillah Mohammadi, Afghanistan’s Minister of Interior through an interpreter. “It shows the increasing capability of the Afghan National Security Forces to provide security for the Afghan people.”

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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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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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Romanian Gendarmerie Lt. Col. Florian Panainte, left, salutes Lt. Col. Viorel Matei, right, during a transfer of authority ceremony at the Kandahar Regional Training Center in southern Afghanistan, May 16, 2012.

Romanian advising contingent transfers authority

2012/05/20 • Comments

“We quickly learned to understand the Afghan culture,” expressed Oanta. “Having a good relationship with our Afghan counterparts was the key element to building their confidence on training recruits and young policemen on every training activity.”

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A new, glossy surface paves the floors of the Kandahar Regional Military Hospital in southern Afghanistan, May 3.

Kandahar Regional Military Hospital Receives New Tool in Combating Infection

2012/05/17 • Comments

“Before, the floor was porous and absorbed liquid waste and bacteria, which isn’t ideal for a hospital setting,” he said. “The new floor is easier to clean, more durable and provides better infection control.”

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Pfc. Vlado Tudan (left), Pfc. Dubravko Preglej (center) and Sgt. Carmon Cave Jr. inspect the undercarriage of a Load Handling Service vehicle to be serviced in the Croatian vehicle maintenance workshop at Camp Marmal, April 2. Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia have been a part of the International Security Assistance Force since 2003. ISAF Regional Command North supports Afghan National Security Forces in close coordination and collaboration in providing security and disrupting insurgent activities in order to protect the Afghan population.

Croatian Soldiers Maintain the Vehicle Fleet

2012/05/07 • Comments

“Our mission is to take care of the entire vehicle and radio equipment and be ready to help soldiers be fully capable to do their mission,” said Maj. Milan Slavica, chief of the Croatian National Support Element in northern Afghanistan.

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Workers dig out a kanda in the Alburz mountains, April 13, 2012. The kandas will help provide fresh water for the local Afghan population. International Security Assistance Force Regional Command North supports Afghan National Security Forces in close coordination and collaboration in providing security and disrupting insurgent activities in order to protect the Afghan population.

CIMIC: Building Bridges, Building Trust

2012/05/05 • Comments

“We are not running the projects. All projects are run through local authorities. This allows the district governor and others to show the Afghans that they, and not the insurgents, are trustworthy and able to provide security and development,” said Maj. Tomas Nilsson, CIMIC officer, Transition Support Team MES.

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A coalition Special Operations Forces member fires his sniper rifle from a hilltop during a firefight near Nawa Garay village, Kajran district, Day Kundi province, Afghanistan, April 3. Coalition SOF partners with the 8th Commando Kandak to conduct operations throughout Day Kundi, Uruzgan and Zabul provinces.  (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob L. Dillon)

ANSF and coalition SOF kill 23 insurgents in clearance operation

2012/04/25 • Comments

“The most significant cache discovered consisted of more than 450 pounds of homemade explosives, IED components and a stolen Afghan National Police truck at the home of an insurgent commander,” said a coalition SOF member.

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Soldiers from the 8th Commando Kandak clear a room during a training exercise. The 8th Commando Kandak partners with coalition special operations forces to conduct operations throughout Uruzgan and Zabul provinces.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob L. Dillon)

Joint ANSF operation leads to capture of insurgent

2012/02/17 • Comments

The joint Afghan National Security Forces’ operation resulted in the capture of a suspected insurgent improvised explosive device maker and weapons manufacturer for the Taliban and confiscation of multiple weapons, one motorcycle and a cache of IED making materials.

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