Afghan Commando’s elite force multiplies
An Afghan National Army Commando displays the colors, Aug. 18, at the 9th Kandak Commando graduation ceremony held at Camp Morehead located in Kabul province, Afghanistan. The 1st Commando Brigade, 9th Kandak g... More
Afghan national army commandos and special forces stand
Afghan national army commandos and special forces stand in formation prior to their graduation ceremony at Camp Morehead, Afghanistan, Dec. 23.
Afghan Commandos, from 3rd Company 6th Command Kandak,
Afghan Commandos, from 3rd Company 6th Command Kandak, prepare to enter a compound during close quarter battle training at Camp Morehead, Afghanistan Jan. 1.
Commandos from 1st Company, 6th Commando Kandak practice
Commandos from 1st Company, 6th Commando Kandak practice night movements utilizing night vision goggles at Camp Morehead, Afghanistan, Jan. 4, 2011.
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, mentored
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, mentored by U.S. Special Forces from Special Operations Task Force- East, conduct combat related medical training in preparation for future combat operations, Gardez d... More
A U.S. Special Forces soldier from Special Operations
A U.S. Special Forces soldier from Special Operations Task Force- East uses binoculars to scan the mountainside for potential threats during a battle in the Barge Matal District. The fighting occurred while th... More
Afghan National Army commandos from the 2nd Company,
Afghan National Army commandos from the 2nd Company, 2nd Commando Kandak receive training on basic rifle marksmanship in the Gardez district, Paktya province, Afghanistan, June 4. The training was conducted by ... More
Afghan National Army commandos from the 2nd Company,
Afghan National Army commandos from the 2nd Company, 2nd Commando Kandak muster in formation prior to live-fire range training in the Gardez district, Paktya province, Afghanistan June 6. The training was condu... More
Afghan National Army commandos from 2nd Company, 2nd
Afghan National Army commandos from 2nd Company, 2nd Commando Kandak, teach a land navigation course in Gardez district, Paktya province, Afghanistan, June 16. Coalition forces are currently conducting combat o... More
An Afghan National Army commando from 2nd Company,
An Afghan National Army commando from 2nd Company, 2nd Commando Kandak, moves to an objective during combat operations in Qarabagh district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, July 1. Coalition forces, partnered wit... More
Afghan National Army commandos from the 3rd Company,
Afghan National Army commandos from the 3rd Company, 2nd Special Operations Kandak walk off of a helicopter in Spina Kala, Gazni province, Afghanistan, July 22. Coalition forces are currently conducting combat ... More
An Afghan National Army Commando from the 2rd Company,
An Afghan National Army Commando from the 2rd Company, 2nd Special Operations Kandak and Combined Joint Special Operations soldiers prepare to engage enemy insurgents in Sayed Abad, Wardak province, Afghanistan... More
Afghan National Army Commandos from the 2nd Special
Afghan National Army Commandos from the 2nd Special Operations Kandak conduct rehearsals in Dre Kholey district, Paktiya province, Afghanistan Oct. 7. The Commandos partnered with Coalition Forces to conduct co... More
An Afghan National Army commando medic with 1st Special
An Afghan National Army commando medic with 1st Special Operations Kandak applies a tourniquet during training in Behsu district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 31, 2013. Commandos are given basic medica... More
The Company Commander for 1st Company, 1st Special
The Company Commander for 1st Company, 1st Special Operations Kandak, Afghan National Army, conducts a sand table brief in Behsud district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 5, 2013. The leadership conducte... More
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 1st
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 1st Special Operations Kandak, enter a training area during rehearsals in Behsud district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2013. The rehearsals are bein... More
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, receive a briefing on an upcoming mission in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. The briefing was conducted in order... More
Afghan National Army Commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army Commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, receive a briefing on an upcoming mission in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. The briefing was conducted in order... More
An Afghan National Army Company Commander for 1st Company,
An Afghan National Army Company Commander for 1st Company, 1st Special Operations Kandak, conducts a sand table brief in Behsud district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 10, 2013. The leadership conducted... More
Afghan National Army Commandos with 1st Company, 1st
Afghan National Army Commandos with 1st Company, 1st Special Operations Kandak, circle around their platoon sergeant prior to conducting rehearsal drills in Behsud district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Feb... More
Afghan National Army Commandos with 1st Company, 1st
Afghan National Army Commandos with 1st Company, 1st Special Operations Kandak, circle around their platoon sergeant prior to conducting rehearsal drills in Behsud district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Feb... More
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, pose for a photo with some local children in Tagab district, Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Feb. 11, 2013. The commandos participated in cou... More
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, greets a child in Tagab district, Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Feb. 11, 2013. The commandos participated in counter-insurgency operation... More
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak fires at a paper target during a zero range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 18, 2013. The commandos are zeroing their... More
An Afghan National Army commando engineer with 2nd
An Afghan National Army commando engineer with 2nd Company, 1st Special Operations Kandak, uses his mine detector during improvised explosive device training in Behsud district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan,... More
An Afghan National Army Company Commander for 1st Company,
An Afghan National Army Company Commander for 1st Company, 2nd Special Operations Kandak, conducts a sand table brief in Behsud district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 10, 2013. The leadership conducted... More
A coalition force member surveys the surrounding landscape
A coalition force member surveys the surrounding landscape during an Afghan National Army commando blocking operation in Sarobi district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 7, 2013. The commandos protected the ... More
Operation AllMass 38, Afghanistan
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak speaks with several local Afghan children during a blocking operation in Sarobi district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Mar. 7, 2013. The c... More
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak (SOK), fly in a Special Mission Wing MI-17 while conducting air assault operations training in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, ... More
Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers with School
Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers with School of Excellence prepare for an inspection during a Ministry of Defense demonstration in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 16, 2013. The de... More
An Afghan National Army Special Forces (ANASF) soldier
An Afghan National Army Special Forces (ANASF) soldier guards an Afghan flag at a weapons range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. The ANASF train often at nearby ranges to ensure t... More
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, simulates a patient during medical training in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. Commandos at every level rece... More
An Afghan National Army commando Platoon Sergeant with
An Afghan National Army commando Platoon Sergeant with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, prepares his platoon at a weapons range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. The commandos t... More
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, fires a crew served weapon during a weapons range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2013. The commandos train oft... More
An Afghan National Army (ANA) commando with the 6th
An Afghan National Army (ANA) commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, prepares to board a CH-47 Chinook in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 25, 2013. The commandos conducted a clearin... More
Afghan National Army commando officers with the 6th
Afghan National Army commando officers with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, look at the window of a contractor helicopter enroute to a meeting with the National Interdiction Unit in Kabul district, Kabul pro... More
An Afghan mother and her children wait to see a coalition
An Afghan mother and her children wait to see a coalition forces medic during a local medical clinic in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, April 7, 2013. U.S. coalition service members reopened a clos... More
Afghan National Army commandos with 3rd Company, 1st
Afghan National Army commandos with 3rd Company, 1st Special Operations Kandak, prepare to breach a door during training in Behsud district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, April 8, 2013. Afghan commandos and ... More
The Afghan National Army Commando Battalion commander
The Afghan National Army Commando Battalion commander with 1st Special Operations Kandak, speaks with 3rd Company during a visit in Behsud district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, April 16, 2013. The commande... More
Local Afghan children wait as Afghan National Army
Local Afghan children wait as Afghan National Army commandos with the 1st Company, 6th Special Operations Kandak, question adults from the area during a clearing operation in Sarobi district, Kabul province, Af... More
Afghan National Army commandos with 3rd Company, 1st
Afghan National Army commandos with 3rd Company, 1st Special Operations Kandak, prepare to enter a room during night close quarter battle drills in Behsud district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, April 30, 20... More
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 6th
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 6th Special Operations Kandak, secure a field during an operation in Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Afghanistan, May 1, 2013. The commandos conducted the... More
An Afghan National Army commando engineer with the
An Afghan National Army commando engineer with the Headquarters Company, 6th Special Operations Kandak, demonstrates counter-improvised explosive device techniques in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan... More
Afghan National Army Commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army Commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak assist each other packing supplies during mission preparation in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, June 23, 2013. (U.S. Army Phot... More
An Afghan National Army commando with 3rd Company,
An Afghan National Army commando with 3rd Company, 6th Special Operations Kandak, passes out supplies to members of his platoon during mission preparation in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, June 23... More
Sarobi district Clearing Operation
Afghan National Army commandos scan for insurgent movement in Sarobi district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, June 24, 2013. Commandos are an elite group of soldiers highly trained in counter-insurgency and speci... More
An Afghan National Army commando with 6th Special Operations
An Afghan National Army commando with 6th Special Operations Kandak questions several local villagers during an operation in Qara Bagh district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, June 28, 2013. The commandos conduc... More
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 6th
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 6th Special Operations Kandak, search a vehicle during a clearing operation in Sayadabad district, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Aug. 24, 2013. The operation was... More
An Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier with
An Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier with the 6th Special Operations Kandak searches a local villager during a clearing operation in Nerkh district, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Aug. 30, 2013. The op... More
An Afghan commando with 1st Company, 6th Special Operations
An Afghan commando with 1st Company, 6th Special Operations Kandak, speaks with a local villager during clearing operations in Sarobi district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Sept. 5, 2013. The operation was cond... More
Afghan National Army commandos with 6th Special Operations
Afghan National Army commandos with 6th Special Operations Kandak speak with a local villager during a clearing operation in Sarobi district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2013. The operation was conduc... More
Afghan National Army Commando instructors from the
Afghan National Army Commando instructors from the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command's School of Excellence rehearse helicopter drills Oct. 23, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kabul Afghanistan. (U.S.... More
Afghan National Army commandos, 1st Company, 3rd Special
Afghan National Army commandos, 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, conduct pre-mission rehearsals of loading and unloading from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, outside of their compound, Kandahar province,... More
Afghan National Army Command Sgt. Maj. Faiz Mohammad
Afghan National Army Command Sgt. Maj. Faiz Mohammad Wafa, left, and U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice discuss the state of Afghan special forces Nov. 24, 2013, during Rice's visit to Camp Commando near... More
An Afghan National Army commando recruit secures a
An Afghan National Army commando recruit secures a simulated insurgent casualty during the commando selection and assessment course, Jan. 12, 2014, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by ... More
Slovakian soldiers from the 5th Special Forces Regiment
Slovakian soldiers from the 5th Special Forces Regiment render honors during a flag raising ceremony of their national colors, Jan. 13, 2014, on Camp Morehead near Kabul, Afghanistan. The Slovakian soldiers are... More
Newly graduated Afghan National Army Commandos sing
Newly graduated Afghan National Army Commandos sing the Afghan National Anthem during their graduation ceremony Feb. 13, 2014, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. Commandos are an elite group capable of c... More
Afghan Commandos conduct a map reconnaissance to build
Afghan Commandos conduct a map reconnaissance to build their sniper employment plan at the Commando School of Excellence, Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 29, 2017. The Commando School of Excellence offe... More
Afghan National Army Commandos conduct live fire movement
Afghan National Army Commandos conduct live fire movement drills, Feb. 10, 2018 at Camp Pamir, Kunduz province, Afghanistan. Unit training allows soldiers to prepare to operate as a team to deliver effective c... More
Afghan Special Security Forces special operators practice
Afghan Special Security Forces special operators practice firing from behind cover during training drills, Feb. 11, 2018 at Camp Pamir in Kunduz province, Afghanistan. These live fire drills allow soldiers to ... More
An Afghan National Army Commando leader ensures the
An Afghan National Army Commando leader ensures the Command squad formed on the firing line is ready to move, shoot and communicate during training at Camp Pamir, Kunduz province, Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2018. Co... More
Afghan National Army Commandos from the 10th Special
Afghan National Army Commandos from the 10th Special Operations Kandak train with mortars, Feb. 17, 2018 at Camp Pamir in Kunduz province, Afghanistan. Training allows soldiers to prepare to operate with a tea... More
An Afghan Special Operations soldier puts new batteries
An Afghan Special Operations soldier puts new batteries in his night vision goggles before a night operation in Balkh province, Afghanistan, Feb. 24, 2018. From Feb. 24 to Feb. 26, Afghan Commandos spearheaded ... More
Afghan national army special forces soldiers prepare
Afghan national army special forces soldiers prepare to execute a live fire demonstration as part of their graduation ceremony at Camp Morehead, Afghanistan, Dec. 23.
Afghan Commandos, from 3rd Company 6th Commando Kandak,
Afghan Commandos, from 3rd Company 6th Commando Kandak, prepare to enter a compound during close quarter battle training at Camp Morehead, Afghanistan Jan. 1.
Commandos from 1st Company, 6th Commando Kandak practice
Commandos from 1st Company, 6th Commando Kandak practice night movements utilizing night vision goggles at Camp Morehead, Afghanistan, Jan. 4, 2011.
Commandos from 1st Company, 6th Commando Kandak prepare
Commandos from 1st Company, 6th Commando Kandak prepare ammunition for marksmanship training at Camp Morehead, Afghanistan Jan. 8, 2010.
An Afghan Commando from 1st Company, 6th Commando Kandak
An Afghan Commando from 1st Company, 6th Commando Kandak checks the site on his mortar during training at Camp Morehead, Afghanistan Jan. 10.
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, mentored
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, mentored by U.S. Special Forces from Special Operations Task Force- East, apply a chest seal to a simulated gunshot wound during medical training in preparation for fu... More
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak secures a
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak secures a building during a battle in the Barg-e Matal District. The fighting occurred while the 2nd Commando Kandak and U.S. Special Forces from Special Operations Tas... More
Afghan National Army commandos from the 2nd Company,
Afghan National Army commandos from the 2nd Company, 2nd Commando Kandak practice rifle marksmanship during range training held in the Gardez district, Paktya province, Afghanistan, June 4. The training was con... More
Afghan National Army commandos from the 2nd Company,
Afghan National Army commandos from the 2nd Company, 2nd Commando Kandak participate in live-fire range training in the Gardez district, Paktya province, Afghanistan, June 6. The training was conducted by coali... More
Afghan National Army commandos from 2nd Company, 2nd
Afghan National Army commandos from 2nd Company, 2nd Commando Kandak, teach a land navigation course in Gardez district, Paktya province, Afghanistan, June 16. Coalition forces are currently conducting combat o... More
Afghan National Army commandos from 2nd Company, 2nd
Afghan National Army commandos from 2nd Company, 2nd Commando Kandak, clear a village during combat operations in Qarabagh district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, July 1. Coalition forces, partnered with comman... More
Afghan National Army commandos from the 3rd Company,
Afghan National Army commandos from the 3rd Company, 2nd Special Operations Kandak search board a helicopter in Spina Kala, Gazni province, Afghanistan, July 22. Coalition forces are currently conducting combat... More
An Afghan National Army Commando from 2nd Special Operations
An Afghan National Army Commando from 2nd Special Operations Kandak scans for insurgent activity from a rooftop during combat operations in Sayed Abad district, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Oct. 2. Partnered w... More
Afghan National Army Commandos from the 2nd Special
Afghan National Army Commandos from the 2nd Special Operations Kandak conduct rehearsals in Dre Kholey district, Paktiya province, Afghanistan Oct. 7. The Commandos partnered with Coalition Forces to conduct co... More
An Afghan National Army commando medic with 1st Special
An Afghan National Army commando medic with 1st Special Operations Kandak instructs a platoon on how to apply a tourniquet during training in Behsu district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 31, 2013. Comm... More
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 1st
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 1st Special Operations Kandak, attend a sand table brief in Behsud district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 5, 2013. The leadership conducted the brief in... More
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 1st
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 1st Special Operations Kandak, practice clearing buildings during rehearsals in Behsud district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2013. The rehearsals ar... More
An Afghan National Army commando platoon sergeant with
An Afghan National Army commando platoon sergeant with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, takes notes during a briefing on an upcoming mission in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. The b... More
An Afghan National Army Commando Platoon sergeant with
An Afghan National Army Commando Platoon sergeant with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, takes notes during a briefing on an upcoming mission in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. The b... More
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 1st
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 1st Special Operations Kandak, listen to their commander as he conducts sand table brief in Behsud district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 10, 2013. The ... More
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, ask a local villager to guide them through the area in Tagab district, Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Feb. 11, 2013. The commandos participa... More
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 1st
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 1st Special Operations Kandak, simulate clearing compounds during rehearsal drills in Behsud district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 11, 2013. The rehear... More
Afghan National Army Commandos with 1st Company, 1st
Afghan National Army Commandos with 1st Company, 1st Special Operations Kandak, simulate clearing compounds during rehearsal drills in Behsud district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 11, 2013. The rehear... More
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, guards a rooftop during morning operations in Tagab district, Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Feb. 11, 2013. The commandos participated in ... More
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, check a paper target during a zero range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 18, 2013. The commandos are zeroing their wea... More
An Afghan National Army commando engineer with 2nd
An Afghan National Army commando engineer with 2nd Company, 1st Special Operations Kandak, operates his mine detector during improvised explosive device training in Behsud district, Nangarhar province, Afghanis... More
An Afghan National Army 1st Sgt. for 2nd Company, 1st
An Afghan National Army 1st Sgt. for 2nd Company, 1st Special Operations Kandak, asks a question during a sand table brief in Behsud district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 10, 2013. The leadership cond... More
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak question local villagers about suspicious activity during a blocking operation in Sarobi district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 7, 201... More
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak (SOK), fly in a Special Mission Wing MI-17 while conducting air assault operations training in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, ... More
An Afghan National Army special forces officers inspects
An Afghan National Army special forces officers inspects his men before a Ministry of Defense demonstration in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 16, 2013. The demonstration highlighted the vari... More
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, fire from cover at a weapons range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. The commandos train often at the range t... More
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, observes a demonstration during medical training in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. Commandos at every level... More
An Afghan National Army Special Forces (ANASF) soldier
An Afghan National Army Special Forces (ANASF) soldier guards an Afghan flag at a weapons range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. The ANASF train often at nearby ranges to ensure t... More
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, fires a crew served weapon during a weapons range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2013. The commandos train oft... More
An Afghan National Army (ANA) commando with the 6th
An Afghan National Army (ANA) commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, tests his night vision device prior to an operation in Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 25, 2013. The commandos conducted a clear... More
Col. Mohammad Gul, commander of the National Interdiction
Col. Mohammad Gul, commander of the National Interdiction Unit, meets with Afghan National Army commando officers with the 6th Special Operations Kandak in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, April 4, ... More
Afghan children wait to see a coalition force medic
Afghan children wait to see a coalition force medic during a local medical clinic in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, April 7, 2013. Coalition forces service members reopened a closed medical clinic... More