An Afghan Local Police candidate practice shooting
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 National Army Special Forces soldier shows
An Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier shows Afghan Local Police candidates how to move to safety if the search of a suspect reveals an explosive device during a class in Kajran district, Daykundi provi... 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
Afghanistan Local Police candidates look for possible
Afghanistan Local Police candidates look for possible improvised explosive devices, during IED awareness training conducted by ALP instructors, Gizab district, Daykundi province, Nov. 29. ALP candidates go thro... More
Afghan Local Police candidates take apart their AK-47s
Afghan Local Police candidates take apart their AK-47s during a weapons fundamentals class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 12. The class is part of a three-week ALP training course that... More
An instructor demonstrates how to properly restrain
An instructor demonstrates how to properly restrain an uncooperative suspect for Afghan Local Police candidates during a class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 7. ANASF soldiers served a... More
An Afghan Local Police candidate takes notes during
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 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
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
Members of the Afghan Local Police perform pushups
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 trainees receive a class on ethics
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 trainees receive a class on drill
Afghan Local Police trainees receive a class on drill and ceremony from Afghan Uniform Police member, Nasir Ahkmed, Qara Bagh district, Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 7, 2013. The class of 48 trainees endur... More
An Afghan Local Police recruit practices applying a
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 observe an Afghan National
Afghan Local Police candidates observe an Afghan National Army special forces soldier demonstrate how to dress a wound during a first aid class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5. The th... More
Afghan Local Police trainees receive a class on drill
Afghan Local Police trainees receive a class on drill and ceremony from Afghan Uniform Police member, Nasir Ahkmed, Qara Bagh district, Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 7, 2013. The class of 48 trainees endur... More
Afghan Local Police candidates simulate a suspect search
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
Afghanistan Local Police candidates look for possible
Afghanistan Local Police candidates look for possible improvised explosive devices, during IED awareness training conducted by ALP instructors, Gizab district, Daykundi province, Nov. 29. ALP candidates go thro... 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
An Afghan Local Police candidate practices guarding
An Afghan Local Police candidate practices guarding a restrained suspect during a class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 7. The three-week ALP course covers basic patrolling, weapons han... More
Afghan Local Police candidates practice shooting AK-47
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 (ALP) trainee tends to the wounded
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 Army Special Forces soldier guides
An Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier guides Afghan Local Police candidates through a patrol drill during a class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 11. ANASF serve as instructors... More
Seventy-eight Afghan Local Police recruits wait in
Seventy-eight Afghan Local Police recruits wait in the shade for their turn to engage targets on a range during training at Helmand's Regional ALP Training Center in Lashkar Gah district, June 5. Afghan Local P... More
An Afghan Local Police member applauds a guest speaker
An Afghan Local Police member applauds a guest speaker during an ALP graduation ceremony held at Helmand's Regional ALP Training Center in Lashkar Gah district, June 6. Afghan Local Police complement counterins... 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 Local Police listen to instruction
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
An instructor plays the role of a suspect trying to
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
Afghanistan Local Police instructors move candidates
Afghanistan Local Police instructors move candidates into formation before training, Gizab district, Daykundi province, Nov. 29. ALP candidates go through a three week training program that teaches them basic m... More
Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers assist
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 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 candidates simulate a suspect search
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
A member of the Afghan National Police engages a target
A member of the Afghan National Police engages a target on a range during an ALP training course at Helmand's Regional ALP Training Center in Lashkar Gah district, June 5. Afghan Local Police complement counter... More
An Afghan Local Police candidate fires his AK-47 during
An Afghan Local Police candidate fires his AK-47 during a live-fire exercise in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 13. The class is part of a three-week ALP training course that covers basic ... 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
An Afghan Local Police recruit reloads his weapon on
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 Local Police trainees receive a class on ethics
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
New Afghan Local Police officers proudly show their
New Afghan Local Police officers proudly show their graduation certificates at Mangal village, Baghlan province, Afghanistan, Nov. 24. The ALP candidates are taught drill and ceremony, basic marksmanship, first... More
Afghan Local Police (ALP) trainee lies on the ground
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
A member of the Afghan Local Police salutes one of
A member of the Afghan Local Police salutes one of his Afghan National Police trainers during an ALP graduation ceremony held at Helmand's Regional ALP Training Center in Lashkar Gah district, June 6. Afghan Lo... More
Afghan Local Police recruit head to a compound to receive
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 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 candidates practice checkpoint
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
A member of the Afghan Local Police receives a dental
A member of the Afghan Local Police receives a dental examination by coalition forces in Panjwai district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, July 29. The ALP program is a three-week training program where Afghan ... More
Afghan Local Police candidates conduct some inventive
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
Afghan Local Police candidates listen to Afghan National
Afghan Local Police candidates listen to Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers discuss marksmanship techniques during a class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 8. The class is part... More
Afghan National Army special forces discuss searching
Afghan National Army special forces discuss searching techniques with Afghan Local Police candidates during a class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 7. Afghan National Army special force... More
Afghan National Army special forces soldiers show Afghan
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
Afghan Local Police trainees stand in formation while
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 National Police officer inspects Afghan Local
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
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 (ALP) trainees wait to be in-processed
Afghan Local Police (ALP) trainees wait to be in-processed in Qara Bagh district, Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 6, 2013. The class of 48 trainees endure a 21-day non-offensive training regiment that teache... More
An Afghan National Army special forces soldier discusses
An Afghan National Army special forces soldier discusses proper checkpoint procedures with Afghan Local Police candidates during a class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 9. ANASF served ... More
Afghanistan Local Police instructors demonstrate how
Afghanistan Local Police instructors demonstrate how to properly locate and identify improvised explosive devices, during IED awareness training, Gizab district, Daykundi province, Nov. 29. ALP candidates go th... More
Afghan local Police candidates learn reporting procedures
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 officers arrive at an Afghan National
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 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
A member of the Afghan Local Police receives a dental
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
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
An Afghan National Police officer inspects a class
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
An Afghan National Army special forces soldier writes
An Afghan National Army special forces soldier writes down the names of Afghan Local Police candidates before a class on basic human rights in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12. The class... More
Afghan Local Police trainees receive a class on drill
Afghan Local Police trainees receive a class on drill and ceremony from Afghan Uniform Police member, Nasir Ahkmed, Qara Bagh district, Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 7, 2013. The class of 48 trainees endur... 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 Local Police candidate takes apart his AK-47
An Afghan Local Police candidate takes apart his AK-47 during a weapons fundamentals class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 12. The class is part of a three-week ALP training course that... More
Afghanistan Local Police candidates look for possible
Afghanistan Local Police candidates look for possible improvised explosive devices, during IED awareness training conducted by ALP instructors, Gizab district, Daykundi province, Nov. 29. ALP candidates go thro... More
An Afghan Local Police candidate simulates pulling
An Afghan Local Police candidate simulates pulling over 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... More
An Afghan Local Police candidate practices proper search
An Afghan Local Police candidate practices proper search techniques during a class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 7. The three-week ALP course covers basic patrolling, weapons handling... 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 (ALP) trainee listens to a speech
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 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
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 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
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
An Afghan Local Police recruit waits to fire at targets
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
A member of the Afghan Local Police receives a dental
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 recruits stand in formation during
Afghan Local Police recruits stand in formation during an ALP graduation ceremony held at Helmand's Regional ALP Training Center in Lashkar Gah district, June 6. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency... 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 Local Police (ALP) trainee pulls security during
Afghan Local Police (ALP) trainee pulls 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-offensive training reg... More
Afghan Local Police (ALP) trainees lay on the ground
Afghan Local Police (ALP) trainees lay 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 Border Police Col. Hamidullah Sadiki, 6th Zone
Afghan Border Police Col. Hamidullah Sadiki, 6th Zone Afghan Border Police chief of staff, speaks during an Afghan Local Police graduation ceremony held at Helmand's Regional ALP Training Center in Lashkar Gah ... More
Afghan Local Police candidates load their magazines
Afghan Local Police candidates load their magazines in preparation for a live-fire exercise in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 13. The class is part of a three-week ALP training course tha... More
An Afghan Local Police candidate practices proper search
An Afghan Local Police candidate practices proper search techniques during a class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 7. The three-week ALP course covers basic patrolling, weapons handling... More
Afghan Local Police recruits wait to fire at targets
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
Afghan Local Police trainee performs search and detention
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
Afghan National Police Col. Mohammed (left), Lashkar
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
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 recruits checks his weapon before
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
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
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 Local Police candidates listen to instructions
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
An Afghan Local Police candidate practice shooting
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
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 recruits wait to engage targets
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
Afghan Local Police perform battle drill exercises
Afghan Local Police perform battle drill exercises during training in Nejrab district, March 9. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts by assisting and supporting rural areas that have limited... More
Afghan Local Police candidates listen to an Afghan
Afghan Local Police candidates listen to an Afghan National Army special forces soldier during a lecture on basic human rights in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan Dec. 12. The class was the first... More
Afghan Local Police trainee pulls security during a
Afghan Local Police trainee pulls 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-offensive training regiment ... More
An Afghan Local Police candidate searches a vehicle
An Afghan Local Police candidate searches a vehicle during a checkpoint training class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 9. The class is part of a three-week training course that covers b... More
Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers use green
Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers use green smoke to simulate an explosion for Afghan Local Police candidates during a checkpoint class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 8. The... More
An Afghan Local Police candidate is concealed by red
An Afghan Local Police candidate is concealed by red smoke from an explosion simulation during a class in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 8. The class is part of a three-week training cour... More
Afghan Local Police candidates complete a portion of
Afghan Local Police candidates complete a portion of a live-fire exercise in Kajran district, Daykundi province, Afghanistan, Jan. 13. The class is part of a three-week ALP training course that covers basic pol... More
Afghan Local Police candidates form up to conduct a
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