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An Afghan National Police officer instructors talks about counter improvised techniques during a C-IED train-the-trainer course at Lashkar Gah Training Center, Helmand province, Afghanistan.

ANP, AUP instructors brush up on counter-IED

2012/07/10 • Comments

“Basically I think they really got the IED indicators and also the IED location where the enemy places the mines, and IEDs.”

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Amina Hakimi Abdul Hakim, director of the Ministry of Wome's Affairs in Nimruz province, records part of a speech from Dr. Habiba Sarabi, Afghanistan's first female governor at the first International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Women's Shura at Kabul International Airport, April 23. "We can follow in their footsteps," said Hakim. "This gives us hope that we can do what they are doing." (Photo by 1st Lt. Joanna Cappeto)

Shah Joy women reap benefits of district’s inclusive medical and security programs

2012/04/26 • Comments

“This is a big step for women in the area,” said a coalition SOF member. “Their government sees the importance of keeping families healthy and hopefully the treatment and information the women received at the clinic encourages even more participation in future events.”

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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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KANDAHAR, Afghanistan -- Sgt. Brittany Deters, a Soldier with the Female Engagement Team for the 58th Military Police Company attached to 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, coaches female Afghan Uniformed Police who are practicing searching a detainee at Camp Nathan Smith Mar. 28. The FET hosted a day of training for the female AUP in which they were taught techniques of searching a detainee, rule of law and first aid. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ruth PagÃ¡n, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, PAO)

Female AUP receive training from FET

2012/04/12 • Comments

“(We) began working with the female AUP because we recognized a need for professional courses specifically directed towards the women,” said Capt. Megan Spangler, the commander of the 58th MP Co. “We’ve found that partnering Soldiers directly with the female AUP works well to provide individual attention and build relationships.”

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دامارچ دمیاشتی په ۲۳ نیټه د زابل ولایت دشاجو په ولسوالی کی د افغان کمانډو د ۸ کنډک سرتیری بلاک هاک په نوم چورلکه کی ته د یاد کنډک ټپی سرتیرو دټپیانو لیږدونی پرمهال. د افغان کمانډو ځواکونه د امریکی دمتحده ایلاتو عملیاتی ځانګړی ځواک سره په ګډه د زابل او اورزګان ولایتونوکی عملیاتو ترسره کونی پرمهال.

Insurgents fail to disrupt progress across Uruzgan and Zabul provinces

2012/04/05 • Comments

“ANSF’s dedication to protect the people and the persistence of the different levels of government improve the lives of Afghans in the face of insurgent violence and continually shows their commitment for a successful, secure and stable Afghanistan,” said Hayes.

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Newly-trained Afghan Uniformed Police graduates wait the awarding of certificates at a combined graduation ceremony for Afghan Uniformed and Border Police on FOB Kostel in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, March 14. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Scott D. Matheson)

Afghan Border, Uniformed Police graduate in joint ceremony

2012/03/28 • Comments

More than 300 Afghan Border and Uniformed Police officers graduated from the basic training course at Training Support Site Kostel.

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Members of the Afghan National Police and Afghan Local Police fire their AK-47 rifles from the kneeling position during weapons training in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Mar. 1. The ANP and ALP work with other Afghan National Security Forces to provide security and stability in the district. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David A. Brandenburg / Released).

ANP and AUP hone skills in Uruzgan, Zabul and Daykundi provinces

2012/03/15 • Comments

“Recent ANP and AUP actions indicate their resolve to the rapid and competent development of security in population centers and remote regions of Afghanistan alike,” said Cmdr. Mike Hayes.

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