ANSF | Afghan National Security Forces

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most of their equipment is retired and old look out that tank even bangladesh have better tanka than them

 

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I hope they help bring peace in Afghanistan-BTW where have they got this attitude of celebrating over a dead body from , last time i saw it was Israelis taking pictures with dead bodies -there has to be some degree of respect.

 

[AgNoStiC MuSliM]

For those questioning the extent of Pakistaniat amongst Pakistanis, even in these extremely difficult times:

Also of Note:

* The nation-state is of great significance to Pakistanis, and despite important ethnic and regional differences, national identity is strong throughout the country. Overall, 89% say they think of themselves first as Pakistani, rather than as a member of their ethnic group.

Pakistani Public Opinion | Pew Global Attitudes Project

The actual question from the survey is at the end of the PDF of the complete report:

http://pewglobal.org/files/pdf/265.pdf

89% of Pakistanis consider themselves Pakistani first, and another 4% consider themselves both Pakistani+ethnic identity equally.

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An Afghan National Army commando takes a picture with his phone as Gen. Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, ANA Chief of Staff, speaks to the graduating class. More than 925 commandos graduated the 12-week course, which is modeled after U.S. Army Ranger training.

Afghan National Army commandos proudly display their new red berets during their graduation ceremony. More than 920 commandos graduated the 12-week course, which is modeled after U.S. Army Ranger training.

Afghan National Army commando 1st Lt. Mumtaz, 6th Kandak, receives congratulations from Gen. Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, ANA Chief of Staff, after being presented with an achievement medal, or first class BARYA, during a commando graduation ceremony today. Lieutenant Mumtaz was recognized for his bravery and efforts in helping fight the Taliban who attacked Kabul, Jan. 18

A group of more than 920 Afghan National Army commandos attend their graduation ceremony at Camp Morehead, Jan. 21. Commando training is 12-weeks long and is modeled after U.S. Army Ranger training.

Afghan National Army commando 1st Lt. Mumtaz, 6th Kandak, receives congratulations from Gen. Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, ANA Chief of Staff, after being presented with an achievement medal, or first class BARYA, during a commando graduation ceremony, Jan. 21. Lieutenant Mumtaz was recognized for his bravery and efforts in helping fight the Taliban who attacked Kabul, Jan. 18.

Gen. Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, Afghan National Army Chief of Staff, speaks to a group of more than 920 Afghan National Army commandos’ graduates at Camp Morehead, Jan. 21. Commando training is 12-weeks long and is modelled after U.S. Army Ranger training

 

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A joint team of Afghan national army air corps soldiers and U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group flew two MI-17 helicopters to conduct a re-supply mission to forward-operating bases for Afghanistan's 203rd Air National Corps, Feb. 17.

"Joint missions like this give us a chance to mentor Afghan soldiers on flight plans, briefings and mitigating risks during re-supply missions," said Col. Brad Grambo, 438th AEAG commander and MI-17 instructor pilot.

The joint crew delivered approximately 100 Afghan national army soldiers and three tons of cargo to forward operating bases throughout eastern Afghanistan. Cargo included beans, potatoes, onions, meat, weapons and bullets for Afghan soldiers.

"A mission like this is very important for our country's struggle," said 1st Lt. Mohammad Thair, ANAAC helicopter pilot. "Every time we do a mission with our mentors we learn something new and get better. That is always good."

While re-supply missions are conducted three times a week, repetitive uses of checklist and safety procedures are crucial to the future of Afghan security.

"The end goal is for the Afghans to be able to support their own mission without our presence here," said Maj. Destry Hill, 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron aviation mentor. "Like any teacher you want to see your students improve every time you teach them something new; and sometimes you wonder if they're grasping what you're teaching and then they do good things on their own and it makes you proud.

"The Afghans make improvement every day and I am proud to be a part of history," he said. The Feb. 17, re-supply mission included one helicopter with a joint aircrew of two U.S. Air Force pilots and two Afghans, a crew chief and a flight engineer; with another helicopter crewed entirely by Afghan aviators.

"I am proud to see air crews with Afghan soldiers," said Col. Sheer Afgal, 203rd ANA Corp commander. "It shows we are getting closer to leading the way in our own security. I can see a time when these missions will be flown [solely] by Afghan soldiers. "

With a goal for Afghanistan to have an independent air force by the end of the year, routine missions like this will be key to making those goals a reality.

"Today was a good flight, I was in constant contact with my Afghan counterparts – we used our checklist," Grambo said. "We used weights and balances to ensure we had proper cargo loads and the Afghans showed improvement.

"We are on the right track," he said. "The Afghans are smart and resourceful and as long as we keep them resourced, their future looks bright."

 

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Soldiers from the Afghan National Army during clashes between Taliban-linked militants and security forces on January 18, 2010 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Taliban militants launched multiple suicide attacks at key government targets. At least five people were killed and nearly 40 others wounded in fighting between Taliban militants and security forces, the public health ministry said. The death toll did not include four militants who were also killed during the attacks, which lasted more than three hours.

 

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Afghan National Army Soldiers during Operation Asli Khadaff in the Zormat District, Paktya province, Afghanistan, June 21, 2010.

The purpose of Operation Asli Khadaff is to conduct an air assault and movement to contact, to clear designated target areas of interest while disrupting anti-Afghan forces capacity in Zormat District.

 

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[RescueRanger]

Correct me if im wrong but that Patch is of the special forces, yes?