AN Afghan Commando provides immediate feedback to assist
AN Afghan Commando provides immediate feedback to assist his partner during advanced marksmanship training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2017. The Afghan National Army Special Operations Comman... More
An expended 5.56mm cartridge flies from an Afghan Commando
An expended 5.56mm cartridge flies from an Afghan Commando trainee’s rifle during a team live fire exercise at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2017. The Afghan National Army Special Operations Comma... More
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division soldiers conduct M240 marksmanship training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2017. The "Summit" soldiers are... More
An Afghan National Army Commando recruit negotiates
An Afghan National Army Commando recruit negotiates a water obstacle during the Commando Selection and Assessment Course on Nov. 19, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sg... More
U.S. Army Col. Brian S. Petit welcomes a contingent
U.S. Army Col. Brian S. Petit welcomes a contingent of Slovakian soldiers from the 5th Special Forces Regiment during a flag raising ceremony of Slovakia's national colors, Jan. 13, 2014, on Camp Morehead near ... More
An Afghan National Army Commando recruit applauds during
An Afghan National Army Commando recruit applauds during a ceremony following the completion of the Commando Selection and Assessment Course on Nov. 24, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. The recru... More
Coalition special operations forces line up in formation
Coalition special operations forces line up in formation at Camp Morehead, Afghanistan, April 23. Coalition special operations forces prepared to meet Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,... More
Afghan Commando trainees prepare to enter a compound
Afghan Commando trainees prepare to enter a compound during urban operations training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 18, 2017. Upon graduation from the Commando Qualification Course, the new Command... More
Afghan National Army Commandos coordinate security
Afghan National Army Commandos coordinate security for U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice's rotary wing transportation Nov. 24, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Master ... More
Afghans react to contact during Commando Qualification
Afghans react to contact during Commando Qualification Course mounted ambush training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Nov. 7, 2017. Camp Commando is home to the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command's School... More
Afghan National Army commando recruits negotiate a
Afghan National Army commando recruits negotiate a water obstacle during the Commando Selection and Assessment Course on Nov. 19, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. ... More
An Afghan Commando trainee and his team rehearse urban
An Afghan Commando trainee and his team rehearse urban operations techniques at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 14, 2017. The trainees are in week 10 of the 14-week Afghan-led Commando Qualification Cou... More
U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice discusses
U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice discusses the state of Afghan special forces with Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Sayed Abdul Karim Nov. 24, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. Karim is the... More
An Afghan Commando instructor checks mortar settings
An Afghan Commando instructor checks mortar settings during Commando advanced skills training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Nov. 11, 2017. Camp Commando is home to the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command... More
Afghan Commando engineers receive demolition instruction
Afghan Commando engineers receive demolition instruction at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 20, 2017. More than 4,000 Afghan National Army soldiers will receive Commando training in the next six months ... More
U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice, right, greets
U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice, right, greets Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Sayed Abdul Karim during her visit to Camp Commando Nov. 24, 2013, near Kabul, Afghanistan. Karim is the commander of the ... More
An Afghan Commando adjusts the sight to a 60mm mortar
An Afghan Commando adjusts the sight to a 60mm mortar launcher during Commando advanced skills training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Nov. 11, 2017. Camp Commando is home to the Afghan National Army Special Operatio... More
Afghan Commando trainees conduct reflexive fire drills
Afghan Commando trainees conduct reflexive fire drills during training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 12, 2017. Camp Commando is home to the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command's School ... More
Afghan National Army Col. Abdul Jabar addresses a formation
Afghan National Army Col. Abdul Jabar addresses a formation of Afghan Commando recruits during a ceremony following the completion of the Commando Selection and Assessment Course on Nov. 24, 2013, on Camp Comma... 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
An Afghan Commando instructor describes urban operations
An Afghan Commando instructor describes urban operations training objectives to the Commando Qualification Course soldiers at Camp Commando, Kabul, Nov. 7, 2017. Camp Commando is home to the Afghan National Arm... More
Afghan National Army Commandos provide overwatch security
Afghan National Army Commandos provide overwatch security Nov. 24, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. The commandos coordinated security for U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice's during her v... More
An Afghan Commando conducting rifle marksmanship marks
An Afghan Commando conducting rifle marksmanship marks his target during the Commando Special Weapons Course training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 12, 2017. Camp Commando is home to the Afghan Nat... More
The father of an Afghan Commando visits with Afghan
The father of an Afghan Commando visits with Afghan National Army Special Operations Command leadership during a Hero Ceremony at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 21, 2017. ANASOC consistently invites it... More
Afghan Commando engineers emplace detonation cord into
Afghan Commando engineers emplace detonation cord into a firing system during demolition training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 20, 2017. Camp Commando is Afghanistan’s premier special operations t... More
Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers listen
Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers listen to Afghan Brig. Gen. Bismellah Waziri during a conference Nov. 18, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Carden)
Afghan National Army commando recruits participate
Afghan National Army commando recruits participate in a foot march during the Commando Selection and Assessment Course on Nov. 19, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt.... More
Afghan National Army Commando recruits show motivation
Afghan National Army Commando recruits show motivation during a ceremony following the completion of the Commando Selection and Assessment Course on Nov. 24, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. The ... More
ANA soldier cites how ANSF has given Afghans hope
Afghan National Army Lt. Mohammad Naser Sirat, serves as the commander of a special operations unit at the School Of Excellence at Camp Moorehead. He joined the Afghan National Security Forces "because from the... More
Afghan Commandos conduct a routine essential items
Afghan Commandos conduct a routine essential items distribution at the Camp Commando medical clinic, Kabul, Nov. 6, 2017. All items provided to the Afghan woman and children are donated from local villages.
An Afghan Commando trainee conducts detailed enemy
An Afghan Commando trainee conducts detailed enemy search techniques during urban operations training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 18, 2017. Upon graduation from the Commando Qualification Course,... More
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division soldiers conduct M240 marksmanship training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2017. The "Summit" soldiers are... More
Afghan Commandos conduct a routine essential items
Afghan Commandos conduct a routine essential items distribution at the Camp Commando medical clinic, Kabul, Nov. 6, 2017. All items provided to the Afghan woman and children are donated from local villages.
An Afghan Commando instructor teaches recruits how
An Afghan Commando instructor teaches recruits how to properly search an enemy combatant during urban operations training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 18, 2017. Upon graduation from the Commando Q... More
An Afghan Commando veteran visits with Afghan National
An Afghan Commando veteran visits with Afghan National Army Special Operations Command leadership during a Hero Ceremony at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 21, 2017. ANASOC consistently invites its hero... More
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Kaylan Harrington, Afghan National
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Kaylan Harrington, Afghan National Army Special Operations Advisory Group mentor, assists with the Afghan Commandos' routine essential items distribution at the Camp Commando medical cli... More
Afghan Commando engineers emplace explosive charges
Afghan Commando engineers emplace explosive charges during demolition training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 20, 2017. More than 4,000 Afghan National Army soldiers will receive Commando training i... More
Afghan National Army Commando recruits participate
Afghan National Army Commando recruits participate in a fitness test during the Commando Selection and Assessment Course on Nov. 19, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sg... More
Afghan National Army Commando recruits negotiate a
Afghan National Army Commando recruits negotiate a water obstacle during the Commando Selection and Assessment Course on Nov. 19, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. ... More
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division soldiers conduct M240 marksmanship training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2017. The "Summit" soldiers are... More
Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Sayed Abdul Karim, commander,
Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Sayed Abdul Karim, commander, Afghan National Army Special Operations Command, speaks to American and Afghan special operations soldiers during a conference Nov. 16, 2013, on Camp... More
An Afghan Commando scans his sector while moving to
An Afghan Commando scans his sector while moving to assault a compound during urban operations training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Nov. 12, 2017. Camp Commando is home to the Afghan National Army Special Operatio... More
Afghan National Army Commando recruits negotiate a
Afghan National Army Commando recruits negotiate a water obstacle during the Commando Selection and Assessment Course on Nov. 19, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. ... More
A U.S. UH-60 Black Hawk departs Nov. 24, 2013, from
A U.S. UH-60 Black Hawk departs Nov. 24, 2013, from Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Carden)
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Kaylan Harrington, Afghan National
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Kaylan Harrington, Afghan National Army Special Operations Advisory Group mentor, assists with the Afghan Commandos' routine essential items distribution at the Camp Commando medical cli... More
Afghan Commando trainees enter a room during urban
Afghan Commando trainees enter a room during urban operations training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 14, 2017. The trainees are in week 10 of the 14-week Afghan-led Commando Qualification Course. M... More
An Afghan Commando trainee provides security for his
An Afghan Commando trainee provides security for his team during urban operations training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 18, 2017. Upon graduation from the Commando Qualification Course, the new Co... More
From left to right: U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Rob Weel, Afghan
From left to right: U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Rob Weel, Afghan National Army Command Sgt. Maj. Faiz Mohammad Wafa, U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice, and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Fernando Lujan discuss the state of... More
An Afghan squad conducts room clearing rehearsals during
An Afghan squad conducts room clearing rehearsals during Commando Qualification Course urban operations training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Nov. 7, 2017. Camp Commando is home to the Afghan National Army Special ... More
U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice, center,
U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice, center, and U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., right, discuss the state of Afghan special forces with Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Sayed Abdul Karim Nov. ... More
An Afghan soldier scans his sector of fire during Commando
An Afghan soldier scans his sector of fire during Commando Qualification Course mounted ambush training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Nov. 7, 2017. Camp Commando is home to the Afghan National Army Special Operation... More
An Afghan Commando trainee moves to a covered position
An Afghan Commando trainee moves to a covered position during a team live fire exercise at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2017. The Afghan National Army Special Operations Command's School of Excel... More
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Bismellah Waziri, chief
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Bismellah Waziri, chief of staff, Afghan National Army Special Operations Command, takes notes during an Afghan Special Forces conference Nov. 18, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kab... More
Afghan National Army Commando recruits participate
Afghan National Army Commando recruits participate in a foot march during the Commando Selection and Assessment Course on Nov. 19, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt.... More
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division soldiers conduct M240 marksmanship training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2017. The "Summit" soldiers are... More
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division soldiers conduct M240 marksmanship training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2017. The "Summit" soldiers are... More
Afghan Commando marksmen take aim during the Commando
Afghan Commando marksmen take aim during the Commando Special Weapons Course training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 12, 2017. Camp Commando is home to the Afghan National Army Special Operations Co... More
father of an Afghan Commando visits with Afghan National
father of an Afghan Commando visits with Afghan National Army Special Operations Command leadership during a Hero Ceremony at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 21, 2017. ANASOC consistently invites its he... More
Afghan Commandos conduct a routine essential items
Afghan Commandos conduct a routine essential items distribution at the Camp Commando medical clinic, Kabul, Nov. 6, 2017. All items provided to the Afghan woman and children are donated from local villages.
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division soldiers conduct M240 marksmanship training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2017. The "Summit" soldiers are... More
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division soldiers conduct M240 marksmanship training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2017. The "Summit" soldiers are... More
An Afghan National Army Special Forces instructor
An Afghan National Army Special Forces instructor demonstrates how to move a casualty onto a litter during a medical class Nov. 27, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt... 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
Afghan National Army Commando instructors from the
Afghan National Army Commando instructors from the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command's School of Excellence wait to board an MI-17 helicopter during a training exercise Oct. 23, 2013, on Camp Comm... More
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division soldiers conduct M240 marksmanship training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2017. The "Summit" soldiers are... More
An Afghan Commando trainee and his team prepare to
An Afghan Commando trainee and his team prepare to enter a room during urban operations training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 12, 2017. Camp Commando is home to the Afghan National Army Special Op... More
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division soldiers conduct M240 marksmanship training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2017. The "Summit" soldiers are... More
Two U.S. UH-60 Black Hawks and a U.S. CH-47 Chinook
Two U.S. UH-60 Black Hawks and a U.S. CH-47 Chinook prepare to land Nov. 24, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice was on board to visit with Afghan National ... 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
General Martin Dempsey (Left), chairman of the Joint
General Martin Dempsey (Left), chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, congratulates Maj. Kent Solheim, Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group Company commander, on his team's recent mission at... More
An Afghan Commando recruit conducts detailed enemy
An Afghan Commando recruit conducts detailed enemy search techniques during urban operations training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 18, 2017. Upon graduation from the Commando Qualification Course,... More
An Afghan Commando prepares to fire his rifle during
An Afghan Commando prepares to fire his rifle during advanced marksmanship training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2017. The Afghan National Army Special Operations Command's School of Excellenc... More
An Afghan Commando zeroes his sniper rifle during Commando
An Afghan Commando zeroes his sniper rifle during Commando advanced skills training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Nov. 11, 2017. Camp Commando is home to the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command's School ... More
Afghan Commando trainees conduct team live fire training
Afghan Commando trainees conduct team live fire training in preparation for maneuver live fire exercises at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2017. The Afghan National Army Special Operations Command'... More
An M203 round leaves the barrel of an Afghan Commando's
An M203 round leaves the barrel of an Afghan Commando's grenade launcher during Commando advanced skills training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Nov. 11, 2017. Camp Commando is home to the Afghan National Army Specia... More
An Afghan Commando fires his M203 grenade launcher
An Afghan Commando fires his M203 grenade launcher during Commando advanced skills training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Nov. 11, 2017. Camp Commando is home to the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command's... More
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Kaylan Harrington, Afghan National
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Kaylan Harrington, Afghan National Army Special Operations Advisory Group mentor, assists with the Afghan Commandos' routine essential items distribution at the Camp Commando medical cli... More
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division soldiers conduct M240 marksmanship training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2017. The "Summit" soldiers are... More
Afghan National Army commando recruits participate
Afghan National Army commando recruits participate in a foot march during the Commando Selection and Assessment Course on Nov. 19, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt.... More
Afghan National Army commando recruits participate
Afghan National Army commando recruits participate in a foot march during the Commando Selection and Assessment Course on Nov. 19, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt.... More
Afghan National Army commando recruits participate
Afghan National Army commando recruits participate in a foot march during the Commando Selection and Assessment Course on Nov. 19, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt.... More
An Afghan Commando provides instruction on urban operations
An Afghan Commando provides instruction on urban operations at the School of Excellence at Camp Commando, Kabul, Nov. 7, 2017. Camp Commando is home to the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command's Scho... More
Maj. Kent Solheim (Right), Charlie Company, 4th Battalion,
Maj. Kent Solheim (Right), Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group Company commander, describes his team's recent mission to General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at Ca... More
An Afghan Commando trainee reduces a threat as his
An Afghan Commando trainee reduces a threat as his team prepares to enter a room of a compound during urban operations training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 14, 2017. The trainees are in week 10 o... More
An Afghan Commando engineer emplace an explosive charge
An Afghan Commando engineer emplace an explosive charge during demolition training at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 20, 2017. More than 4,000 Afghan National Army soldiers will receive Commando traini... More
An Afghan National Army Special Forces instructor teaches
An Afghan National Army Special Forces instructor teaches Afghan Special Forces recruits how to apply a tourniquet during a medical class Nov. 27, 2013, on Camp Commando near Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army phot... More
Afghan National Army Commando and Special Forces soldiers
Afghan National Army Commando and Special Forces soldiers brief U.S. Marine Corps Command Sgt. Maj. James E. Booker, center, on the Afghan Explosive Hazard Reduction Course curriculum Nov. 27, 2013, at the Afgh... More