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Infantry Branch School Transitions to Afghan National Army

Infantry Branch School Transitions to Afghan National Army

2012/10/06 • Comments

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Taking the Lead

Taking the Lead

2012/10/06 • Comments

“The important thing is right now we can do our job alone without coalition mentorship, our instructors and officers can do their job properly, and our future is good. We are getting better day by day,” said Colonel Abdul Sabor.

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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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Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers hoist the Afghan national flag symbolizing the transition of Training Support Site Shouz from the Regional Support Command-West (RSC-W) to ANA partners Aug 15. Regional Support Command-West is part of the Deputy Command of Support Operations, NATO Training Mission – Afghanistan.

Training Support Site Shouz transitions to Afghan Control

2012/08/23 • Comments

“This was first seen in the transition of training functions — where NATO trainers once trained Afghan recruits, it is now Afghan officers and noncommissioned officers who are responsible for this 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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RSC-W Command Sgt. Maj. Mark W. Huston, speaks to a newly promoted noncommissioned officer in the ANA through an interpreter. Huston attended the graduation as the guest of honor, representing Regional Support Command-West.

Herat-based training center graduates 60 NCO’s

2012/07/30 • Comments

“These NCOs are taking on a leadership role in an army at war, and there is no doubt they will soon be back into the fight. It takes a brave young man to assume this responsibility.”

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph Nededog, Joint Medical Operations Center Bio Medical Equipment Technician Mentor working in Regional Support Command-West, points out his cousin’s name on Camp Stone’s memorial July 18, 2012 in Herat, Afghanistan.

Not just a name on a plaque

2012/07/29 • Comments

“I feel like I was meant to come here, that I have a purpose here. I’m not sure why exactly but maybe it’s because of my job,” he said. “I just think it’s odd, of all places in the world; I’m here where he was.”

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British Cmdr. Paul Snelling observes the batting style of a Kabul Military High School cadet during a cricket skills clinic held at the school.

Excellence in education: Preparing a new generation of Afghan Army Officers for success

2012/07/28 • Comments

“We wanted to develop teambuilding values that foster the spirit of cricket,” said Snelling. “The value of playing a team sport like cricket is to show them that there is more to life than fighting. It’s about professional education, and having some fun while learning.”

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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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