A member of the Afghan Local Police receives his pay
A member of the Afghan Local Police receives his pay in Arghandab district, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 10. ALP members are paid monthly for their duties. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Arnell Ord/Released)
Afghan Local Police members in training receive instruction
Afghan Local Police members in training receive instruction on how to properly handle and clear their AK-47 rifles in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 13. Each ALP Member must know how ... More
A member of the Afghan Local Police in training rehearses
A member of the Afghan Local Police in training rehearses aiming down the sights of his AK-47 rifle in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 17. Before using live ammunition on a shooting ran... More
Members of the Afghan Local Police in training gather
Members of the Afghan Local Police in training gather around to receive instruction on how to search a vehicle in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 18. Searching people and vehicles is v... More
Afghan Local police members in training practice squad
Afghan Local police members in training practice squad formations in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 19. After learning fundamental ALP skills, each member in training will be assigned ... More
Afghan Local Police members in training rehearse room
Afghan Local Police members in training rehearse room clearing techniques in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb 21. After learning fundamental ALP skills, each member in training will be a... More
An Afghan Local Police member in training confiscates
An Afghan Local Police member in training confiscates an A-K 47 rifle from a truck during a vehicle search in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb 23. Vehicle searches were just one of sever... More
Afghan Brig. Gen. Ali Shah Ahmadzai, head of the Ministry
Afghan Brig. Gen. Ali Shah Ahmadzai, head of the Ministry of the Interior's Afghan Local Police Department, speaks with Afghan leadership, village elders and coalition forces during a shura validating the ALP p... More
The commander of 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations
The commander of 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, Afghan National Army commandos, briefs his soldiers prior to an exercise in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 25, 2013. Afghan comma... More
An Afghan National Army soldier renders a salute to
An Afghan National Army soldier renders a salute to his superior during a graduation ceremony in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 27, 2013. The soldier was part of a team of ANA instructors... More
Local villagers register for a veterinarian class held
Local villagers register for a veterinarian class held in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2013. The class was was held to raise awareness on common illnesses that can infect livestock... More
Afghan Uniform Police members stand in formation during
Afghan Uniform Police members stand in formation during a transition ceremony in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 10, 2013. The ceremony was held to transfer full responsibility of a police t... More
Several members of the Afghan Local Police wait patiently
Several members of the Afghan Local Police wait patiently to receive their pay in Arghandab district, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 10. ALP members are paid monthly for their duties. (U.S. Army Photo b... More
Afghan Local Police members in training receive instruction
Afghan Local Police members in training receive instruction on how to properly dis-assemble their AK-47 rifles in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 13. Taking the weapon apart is the mos... More
Afghan Local Police members in training rehearse aiming
Afghan Local Police members in training rehearse aiming down the sights of their AK-47 rifles in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 17. Before using live ammunition on a shooting range, AL... More
Members of the Afghan Local Police in training gather
Members of the Afghan Local Police in training gather around to receive instruction on how to search a vehicle in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 18. Searching people and vehicles is v... More
Afghan Local police members in training practice squad
Afghan Local police members in training practice squad formations in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 19. After learning fundamental ALP skills, each member in training will be assigned ... More
Afghan Local Police members in training rehearse room
Afghan Local Police members in training rehearse room clearing techniques in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb 21. After learning fundamental ALP skills, each member in training will be as... More
Afghan Local Police members in training react to simulated
Afghan Local Police members in training react to simulated hostile fire in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb 23. Reacting to contact was just one of several different training scenarios i... More
Village elders attend a shura validating the Afghan
Village elders attend a shura validating the Afghan Local Police program in Shinwar district, March 27. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts by assisting and supporting areas that have limit... More
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company,
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, stands behind his 240B machine gun during a training exercise in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 25, 2013. A... More
An Afghan Local Police recruit displays his completion
An Afghan Local Police recruit displays his completion certificate during a graduation ceremony in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 27, 2013. The ALP recruits attended a three-week course o... More
A local villager walks with his cow to register for
A local villager walks with his cow to register for a veterinarian class held in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2013. The class was was held to raise awareness on common illnesses th... More
U.S. Army soldiers salute the American flag as Afghan
U.S. Army soldiers salute the American flag as Afghan Uniform Police members stand in formation during a transition ceremony in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 10, 2013. The ceremony was hel... More
Afghan Local Police in training attend a class in Arghandab
Afghan Local Police in training attend a class in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 11. During this block of instruction, the ALP recruits learned how to properly apply a tourniquet to a ... More
Afghan Local Police members in training listen to words
Afghan Local Police members in training listen to words of advice from a ALP commander in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 13. After the ALP members graduate from training, they will fal... More
Afghan Local Police members in training rehearse aiming
Afghan Local Police members in training rehearse aiming down the sights of their AK-47 rifles in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 17. Before using live ammunition on a shooting range, AL... More
A member of the Afghan Local Police in training searches
A member of the Afghan Local Police in training searches a vehicle in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 18. Searching people and vehicles is vital part in the ALP's everyday mission to ma... More
An Afghan Local Police member in training leaps over
An Afghan Local Police member in training leaps over a small hill during squad formation drills in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 19. After learning fundamental ALP skills, each membe... More
Afghan Local Police members in training rehearse room
Afghan Local Police members in training rehearse room clearing techniques in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb 21. After learning fundamental ALP skills, each member in training will be a... More
Afghan Local Police members in training react to simulated
Afghan Local Police members in training react to simulated hostile fire in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb 23. Reacting to contact was just one of several different training scenarios i... More
Afghan Brig. Gen. Ali Shah Ahmadzai, head of the Ministry
Afghan Brig. Gen. Ali Shah Ahmadzai, head of the Ministry of the Interior Afghan Local Police Department, speaks with Afghan leadership, village elders and coalition forces during a shura validating the ALP pro... More
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company,
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, test the sight picture of his RPG-7 rocket launcher during a training exercise in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan,... More
Local villagers listen and take notes during a veterinarian
Local villagers listen and take notes during a veterinarian class held in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2013. The class was was held to raise awareness on common illnesses that can ... More
Afghan Uniform Police and Afghan Local Police members
Afghan Uniform Police and Afghan Local Police members listen to a speech during a graduation ceremony in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 10, 2013. Following the graduation, newly appointed A... More
Afghan Local Police in training attend a class in Arghandab
Afghan Local Police in training attend a class in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 11. During this block of instruction, the ALP recruits learned how to properly apply a tourniquet to a ... More
Afghan Local Police members in training receive their
Afghan Local Police members in training receive their assigned AK-47 rifles in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 13. Before actually shooting their weapons on a training range, the ALP m... More
A member of the Afghan Local Police in training rehearses
A member of the Afghan Local Police in training rehearses aiming down the sights of his AK-47 rifle in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 17. Before using live ammunition on a shooting ran... More
Two members of the Afghan Local Police in training
Two members of the Afghan Local Police in training search a vehicle in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 18. Searching people and vehicles is vital part in the ALP's everyday mission to m... More
An Afghan Local Police member in training looks over
An Afghan Local Police member in training looks over his shoulder to confirm his squad is in place during squad formation drills in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 19. After learning f... More
An Afghan Local Police member in training fires his
An Afghan Local Police member in training fires his A-K 47 rifle in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 21. After learning fundamental ALP skills, each member in training will be assigned ... More
An Afghan Local Police member in training pulls security
An Afghan Local Police member in training pulls security around a simulated Improvised Explosive Device in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb 23. How to properly handle an identified IED... More
Village elders listen as members of Afghan leadership
Village elders listen as members of Afghan leadership speak during an ALP validation shura in Shinwar district, March 27. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts by assisting and supporting are... More
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company,
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, inspects a rocket propelled grenade during a training exercise in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 25, 2013. ... More
Local villagers discuss and observe common medicines
Local villagers discuss and observe common medicines used to cure animals during a veterinarian class held in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2013. The class was was held to raise awa... More
Afghan Uniform Police and Afghan Local Police members
Afghan Uniform Police and Afghan Local Police members listens to a speech during a graduation ceremony in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 10, 2013. Following the graduation, newly appointed ... More
Afghan Local Police in training attend a class in Arghandab
Afghan Local Police in training attend a class in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 11. During this block of instruction, the ALP recruits learned how to properly apply a tourniquet to a ... More
Afghan Local Police members in training practice squad
Afghan Local Police members in training practice squad formations Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 13. After learning fundamental ALP skills, each member in training will be assigned to... More
Two members of the Afghan Local Police in training
Two members of the Afghan Local Police in training apprehend a suspect to perform a search in Arghadab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 18. Searching people and vehicles is vital part in the ALP's... More
Afghan Local Police members in training practice squad
Afghan Local Police members in training practice squad formations in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 19. After learning fundamental ALP skills, each member in training will be assigned... More
An Afghan Local Police member in training fires his
An Afghan Local Police member in training fires his A-K 47 rifle in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 21. After learning fundamental ALP skills, each member in training will be assigned ... More
An Afghan Local Police member in training confiscates
An Afghan Local Police member in training confiscates an A-K 47 rifle from a truck during a vehicle search in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb 23. Vehicle searches were just one of sever... More
Members of the Afghan Uniformed Police attend a shura
Members of the Afghan Uniformed Police attend a shura validating the ALP program in Shinwar district, March 27. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts by assisting and supporting areas that ha... More
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company,
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, fires his 240B machine gun during a training exercise in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 25, 2013. Afghan co... More
Local villagers listen to instructions given by a U.S.
Local villagers listen to instructions given by a U.S. coalition member (not pictured) during a veterinarian class in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2013. The class helped raise awar... More
Newly graduated Afghan Local Police members render
Newly graduated Afghan Local Police members render a salute during a graduation ceremony in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 10, 2013. Following the graduation, newly appointed ALP members wi... More
An Afghan Local Police member in training applies an
An Afghan Local Police member in training applies an improvised tourniquet to his fellow comrade in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 11. An improvised tourniquet is used to prevent a wou... More
Afghan Local Police members in training practice squad
Afghan Local Police members in training practice squad formations Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 13. After learning fundamental ALP skills, each member in training will be assigned to... More
An Afghan Local Police member in training fires his
An Afghan Local Police member in training fires his A-K 47 rifle in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 21. After learning fundamental ALP skills, each member in training will be assigned ... More
An Afghan Local Police member in training pulls security
An Afghan Local Police member in training pulls security during a dismounted patrol in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb 23. How to patrol dismounted was just one of several different tra... More
CNN International correspondent Anna Coren interviews
CNN International correspondent Anna Coren interviews Deputy Commanding General for Special Operations Joint Task Force-Afghanistan, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott Howell, before a shura validating the ALP pro... More
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company,
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, fires his 249 squad automatic weapon during a training exercise in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 25, 2013. ... More
An Afghan instructor observes students practice counter
An Afghan instructor observes students practice counter improvised explosive device (CIED) techniques during training in Arghistan district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 22. CIED training empowers ANSF ... More
An Afghan Local Police member in training applies a
An Afghan Local Police member in training applies a tourniquet to his fellow comrade in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 11. A tourniquet is an instrument used to prevent a wounded casua... More
Afghan Local Police members in training practice squad
Afghan Local Police members in training practice squad formations Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 13. After learning fundamental ALP skills, each member in training will be assigned to... More
Afghan Local Police members in training prepare to
Afghan Local Police members in training prepare to enter and search a simulated hostile house in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb 23. Room clearing and searches were just one of several d... More
CNN International correspondent Anna Coren interviews
CNN International correspondent Anna Coren interviews Afghan Brig. Gen. Ali Shah Ahmadzai, head of the Ministry of the Interior Afghan Local Police (ALP) Department, after an ALP validation shura in Shinwar dis... More
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company,
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, prepares to fire a mortar during a training exercise in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 25, 2013. Afghan com... More
An Afghan instructor observes students practice counter
An Afghan instructor observes students practice counter improvised explosive device (CIED) techniques during the final day of training in Khugyani village, Arghistan district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Ja... More
Afghan Local Police members in training receive their
Afghan Local Police members in training receive their assigned AK-47 rifles in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 13. Before actually shooting their weapons on a training range, the ALP m... More
An Afghan Local Police member in training pulls rear
An Afghan Local Police member in training pulls rear security while his team searches a simulated hostile house in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb 23. Room clearing and searches were jus... More
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company,
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, loads a rocket propelled grenade into his partners RPG-7 rocket launcher during a training exercise in Dand district, Kandahar p... More
An instructor helps a student disable a simulated improvised
An instructor helps a student disable a simulated improvised explosive device (IED) during training in Khugyani village, Arghistan district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 23. Counter IED training empower... More
An Afghan Local Police member in training pulls rear
An Afghan Local Police member in training pulls rear security during a dismounted patrol in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb 23. Proper use of specific formations during a dismounted patr... More
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company,
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, fires a rocket propelled grenade during a training exercise in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 25, 2013. Afg... More
District Chief of Police, Nasibullah, presents a certificate
District Chief of Police, Nasibullah, presents a certificate of completion to the Honor Graduate of Counter IED training, an Afghan Border Patrol member, at a graduation ceremony in Khugyani village, Arghistan ... More
Afghan Local Police members in training react to simulated
Afghan Local Police members in training react to simulated hostile fire in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb 23. Reacting to contact was just one of several different training scenarios i... More
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, make preparations before launching a mortar round during a training exercise in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May... More
Graduates display certificates of completion at a ceremony
Graduates display certificates of completion at a ceremony in Khugyani village, Arghistan district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 24. Counter improvised explosive device training empowers Afghan Nationa... More
Afghan Local Police members in training place tourniquets
Afghan Local Police members in training place tourniquets on a simulated casualties legs in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb 23. How to treat a wounded casualty was just one of several di... More
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company,
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, fires a mortar round during a training exercise in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 25, 2013. Afghan commando... More
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company,
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, checks aim point through the view finder of his mortar system during a training exercise in Dand district, Kandahar province, Af... More
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, conduct a simulated village patrol during a training exercise in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 25, 2013. Afg... More
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, maneuver through smoke during a training exercise in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 25, 2013. Afghan commando... More
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company,
An Afghan National Army commando with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, pulls security during a training exercise in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 25, 2013. Afghan commandos con... More
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, conduct a simulated village patrol during a training exercise in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 25, 2013. The... More
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, conduct a simulated village patrol during a training exercise in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 25, 2013. Afg... More
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, conduct a simulated village patrol during a training exercise in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 25, 2013. Afg... More
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, conduct a simulated village patrol during a training exercise in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 25, 2013. Afg... More