Afghan National Army special forces soldiers assist Afghan Local Police candidates in setting up a checkpoint as part of a class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 8. ANASF served as instr More
Afghan Local Police candidates form up to conduct a patrol drill during a class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 11. The class is part of a three-week ALP training course that covers bas More
Afghan local Police candidates learn reporting procedures during an ALP training course in Panjwai district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 1. The ALP program is a three-week training program where Afghan More
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 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 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 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 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 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 Local Police officers arrive at an Afghan National Army compound to train in Nejrab district, Kapisa province, March 9. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts by assisting and supportin More
Afghan Local Police (ALP) trainee listens to a speech on ethics during a training exercise in Qara Bagh district, Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 6, 2013. The class of 48 trainees endure a 21-day non-offensi More
Afghan Local Police trainees stand in formation in Qara Bagh district, Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 7, 2013. The class of 48 trainees endure a 21-day non-offensive training regimen that teaches laws and e More
Afghan Local Police recruits wait to fire at targets on a range during training at Helmand’s Regional ALP Training Center in Lashkar Gah district, June 5. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency effort More
An Afghan National Police officer conducts a pass and review of Afghan Local Police officers during an ALP graduation ceremony at Helmand's Regional ALP Training Center in Lashkar Gah district, June 6. Afghan L More
Afghan Local Police candidates simulate a suspect search at a checkpoint during a class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 8. The class is part of a three-week training course that covers More
Afghan Local Police candidates listen to guidance from an Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier regarding patrol tactics during a class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 11. ANASF s More
Afghan Local Police candidates practice shooting AK-47 assault rifles during a marksmanship training course in Panjwai district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Aug 1. The ALP program is a three-week training More
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 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
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 hostile fire in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb 23. Reacting to contact was just one of several different training scenarios i More
Afghan Local Police officers listen to instruction during training in Nejrab District, Kapisa province, March 9. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts by assisting and supporting rural areas More
Afghan Local Police (ALP) trainees take a break during a training exercise in Qara Bagh district, Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 6, 2013. The class of 48 trainees endure a 21-day non-offensive training regi More
Afghan Local Police trainee performs search and detention procedures during a training exercise in Qara Bagh district, Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 7, 2013. The class of 48 trainees endure a 21-day non-of More
An Afghan Local Police recruit reloads his weapon on a range during training at Helmand's Regional ALP Training Center in Lashkar Gah district, June 5. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts b More
Afghan National Police Col. Mohammed (left), Lashkar Gah Training Center commander, and Helmand Provincial chief of police Afghan Col. Abul Nabi Elham (right) salute a formation during a pass and review at an A More
Afghan Local Police candidates conduct some inventive physical training exercises to stay motivated during a checkpoint training class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 8. The class is pa More
An Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier discusses patrol fundamentals with Afghan Local Police candidates during a class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 11. ANASF serve as instru More
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 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
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 a small hill during squad formation drills in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 19. After learning fundamental ALP skills, each membe More
Members of the Afghan Local Police perform squats while conducting physical training exercises in Nejrab district, Kapisa province, March 9. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts by assisting More
Afghan Local Police (ALP) trainee during a training exercise in Qara Bagh district, Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 6, 2013. The class of 48 trainees endure a 21-day non-offensive training regiment that teac More
Afghan Local Police trainees take a break in Qara Bagh district, Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 7, 2013. The class of 48 trainees endure a 21-day non-offensive training regimen that teaches laws and ethics More
An Afghan Local Police recruits checks his weapon before firing at targets at Helmand's Regional ALP Training Center in Lashkar Gah district, June 5. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts by More
Helmand province chief of police Afghan Col. Abul Nabi Elham salutes Afghan Local Police recruits during a pass and review at an ALP graduation ceremony held at Helmand's Regional ALP Training Center in Lashkar More
Afghan Local Police recruit head to a compound to receive training in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Dec. 26. The class is part of a three-week block of instruction which teaches basic marksma More
Afghan National Army special forces soldiers show Afghan Local Police candidates how to properly search a car during a class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 8. ANASF served as instructo More
An Afghan Local Police candidate signals to classmates during a patrol drill in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 11. The class is part of a three-week ALP training course that covers basic More
A member of the Afghan Local Police receives a dental examination by coalition forces in Panjwai district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, July 30. The ALP program is a three-week training program where Afghan More
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
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 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 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 around a simulated Improvised Explosive Device in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb 23. How to properly handle an identified IED More
Members of the Afghan Local Police perform pushups while conducting physical training exercises in Nejrab District, Kapisa province, March 9. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts by assistin More
Afghan Local Police (ALP) trainee lies on the ground pulling security during a training exercise in Qara Bagh district, Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 6, 2013. The class of 48 trainees endure a 21-day non-o More
Afghan Local Police trainees stand in formation while listening to a brief in Qara Bagh district, Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 7, 2013. The class of 48 trainees endure a 21-day non-offensive training regi More
An Afghan Local Police recruit waits to fire at targets on a range at Helmand’s Regional ALP Training Center in Lashkar Gah district, June 5. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts by assistin More
Members of the Afghan Local Police, Afghan National Police and Afghan Border Police stand in formation during an ALP graduation ceremony held at Helmand's Regional ALP Training Center in Lashkar Gah district, J More
Afghan Local Police candidates practice searching a vehicle during a checkpoint training class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 8. The class is part of a three-week training course that More
An Afghan Local Police candidate rushes to a secure area during a patrol drill in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 11. The class is part of a three-week ALP training course that covers basi More
An Afghan National Police officer inspects Afghan Local Police recruits and their AK47s during a validation shura in Dur Baba district, Nangarhar province, December 30. Afghan Local Police complement counterins More
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 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 formations in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 19. After learning fundamental ALP skills, each member in training will be assigned More
Members of the Afghan Local Police perform sit-ups while conducting physical training exercises in Nejrab district, Kapisa province, March 9. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts by assistin More
Afghan Local Police (ALP) trainee takes a break during a training exercise in Qara Bagh district, Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 6, 2013. The class of 48 trainees endure a 21-day non-offensive training regi More
Afghan Local Police trainees receive a class on ethics from Afghan Uniform Police member, Nasir Ahkmed, Qara Bagh district, Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 7, 2013. The class of 48 trainees endure a 21-day n More
Seventy-eight Afghan Local Police recruits march to a classroom at Helmand's Regional ALP Training Center in Lashkar Gah district, June 5. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts by assisting a More
Helmand province chief of police Afghan Col. Abul Nabi Elham speaks during an Afghan Local Police graduation ceremony held at Helmand's Regional ALP Training Center in Lashkar Gah district, June 6. Afghan Local More
An Afghan Local Police recruit practices applying a tourniquet during a class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Dec. 26. The class is part of a three-week block of instruction which teaches ba More
Afghan Local Police candidates practice checkpoint search techniques during a class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 8. The class is part of a three-week training course that covers basi More
Afghan Local Police candidates listen to instructions from an Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier regarding patrol tactics during a class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 11. ANA More
Afghan Brig. Gen. Ali Shah Ahmadzai, head of the Ministry of the Interior's Afghan Local Police Department, speaks to village elders during an ALP validation shura in Dur Baba district, Nangarhar province, Dece More
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
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
Members of the Afghan Local Police perform pushups while conducting physical training exercises in Nejrab District, March 9. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts by assisting and supporting More
Afghan Local Police (ALP) trainee tends to the wounded during a training exercise in Qara Bagh district, Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 6, 2013. The class of 48 trainees endure a 21-day non-offensive traini More
An Afghan National Police officer inspects a class of 78 Afghan Local Police recruits in formation during training at Helmand's Regional ALP Training Center in Lashkar Gah district, June 5. Afghan Local Police More
Members of the Afghan National Police stand in formation during an Afghan Local Police graduation ceremony held at Helmand's Regional ALP Training Center in Lashkar Gah district, June 6. Afghan Local Police com More
Afghan Local Police recruit practices a way to control bleeding during a first aid class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Dec. 26. The class is part of a three-week block of instruction which More
An Afghan Local Police candidate takes notes during a first aid class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5. The three-week ALP course covers basic policing procedures, weapons handling and More
An instructor plays the role of a suspect trying to compromise a checkpoint during a class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 8. ANASF served as instructors for the three-week course cover More
Afghan Local Police candidates participate in a patrol drill during a class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 11. The class is part of a three-week ALP training course that covers basic p More
An Afghan Local Police candidate practice shooting an AK-47 assault rifle during his marksmanship training course in Panjwai district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, July 30. The ALP program is a three-week tr More
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 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
Members of the Afghan Local Police listen to instruction during training in Nejrab district, March 9. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts by assisting and supporting rural areas that have l More
Afghan Local Police (ALP) trainees receive a class on ethics from Afghan Uniform Police member, Nasir Ahkmed, in Qara Bagh district, Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 6, 2013. The class of 48 trainees endure a More
Afghan Local Police trainees receive a class on ethics Qara Bagh district, Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 7, 2013. The class of 48 trainees endure a 21-day non-offensive training regimen that teaches laws More
Afghan Local Police recruits wait to engage targets during training at Helmand's Regional ALP Training Center in Lashkar Gah district, June 5. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts by assisti More