Afghanistan National Police instructors stand in formation
Afghanistan National Police instructors stand in formation before graduating a class of Afghan Local Police recruits in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Dec. 2. ANP instructors taught ALP recruits during a thr... More
A child grabs a stack of educational textbooks during
A child grabs a stack of educational textbooks during a shura in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Jan. 18. The Provincial interim-Director of Education brought the textbooks to the shura where dis... More
Twenty candidates arrive at the Afghan Local Police
Twenty candidates arrive at the Afghan Local Police Academy in Gizab district, Daykundi province, Sept. 20, 2011. The ALP candidates attend a three-week course which will enable them to provide security to the ... More
An Afghan Local Police instructor monitors ALP candidates
An Afghan Local Police instructor monitors ALP candidates as they fire their AK-47 rifles during range training in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 8. ALP provide village stability and securi... More
Villagers line up their animals to be treated by coalition
Villagers line up their animals to be treated by coalition Special Operations Forces medics during a veterinarian assistance project in Gizab district, Uruzgan province Nov. 30.
A veterinarian attached to Combined Joint Special Operations
A veterinarian attached to Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force - Afghanistan prepares medicine for sick animals during a veterinarian assistance project in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Nov. 30.
Afghan Local Police recruits congratulate a fellow
Afghan Local Police recruits congratulate a fellow ALP recruit after receiving his graduation certificate in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Dec. 2. ANP instructors taught ALP recruits during a three week cou... More
Afghan Local Police members await processing by the
Afghan Local Police members await processing by the Afghan Ministry of Interior in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 19. The ALP is a defensive, community-oriented force that brings security a... More
Afghan National Police instructors congratulate an
Afghan National Police instructors congratulate an Afghan Local Police recruit after receiving his graduation certificate in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Dec. 2. ANP instructors taught ALP recruits during ... 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 recruit tries on a pair of boots
An Afghan Local Police recruit tries on a pair of boots during ALP academy boot issue in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 28. The ALP is a defensive, community-oriented force that brings secu... More
Afghan commandos monitor Afghan Local Police recruits
Afghan commandos monitor Afghan Local Police recruits during weapons training in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec 14. The ALP is a defensive, community-oriented force that brings security and ... More
The Uruzgan Provincial interim-Director of Education
The Uruzgan Provincial interim-Director of Education talks with a teacher during a shura in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Jan. 18. The shura was held to distribute district teachers' salaries a... More
An Afghan Uniformed Police Officer wathces Uruzgan
An Afghan Uniformed Police Officer wathces Uruzgan Provincial Governor, Amir Muhammad Akhunzab, speak during an Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Program shurah held in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afgha... More
Uruzgan Provincial Governor, Amir Muhammad Akhunzab,
Uruzgan Provincial Governor, Amir Muhammad Akhunzab, speaks to village elders during an Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Program shurah held in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, May 20, 2012.
Twenty candidates arrive at the Afghan Local Police
Twenty candidates arrive at the Afghan Local Police Academy in Gizab district, Daykundi province, Sept. 20, 2011. The ALP candidates attend a three-week course which will enable them to provide security to the ... More
A member of the Afghan Local Police looks into a biometric
A member of the Afghan Local Police looks into a biometric eye scanner while being processed into the ALP by members of the Afghan Ministry of Interior in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 18.... More
Twenty candidates arrive at the Afghan Local Police
Twenty candidates arrive at the Afghan Local Police Academy in Gizab district, Daykundi province, Sept. 20, 2011. The ALP candidates attend a three-week course which will enable them to provide security to the ... 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
An Afghan Local Police recruit receives instruction
An Afghan Local Police recruit receives instruction from an Afghan commando after firing their AK-47 rifles during weapons training in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec 14. The ALP is a defensi... 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 instructors direct ALP candidates
Afghan Local Police instructors direct ALP candidates through various firing drills during weapons training in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 8. ALP provide village stability and security t... More
Provincial development planners and district elders
Provincial development planners and district elders hold a planning shura, in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 11. The purpose of the meeting was to talk about future development projects for... More
An Afghan Uniformed Police officer watches Uruzgan
An Afghan Uniformed Police officer watches Uruzgan Provincial Governor, Amir Muhammad Akhunzab, speak during an Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Program shurah held in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afgha... More
Afghan Local Police instruct ALP candidates on the
Afghan Local Police instruct ALP candidates on the firing range, in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 1, 2011. ALP students receive three weeks of training in basic weapons handling, improvise... More
Members of the Afghan Ministry of Interior scan a new
Members of the Afghan Ministry of Interior scan a new Afghan Local Police member's fingerprint in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 18. The ALP is a defensive, community-oriented force that br... More
A member of the Afghan Local Police looks into a biometric
A member of the Afghan Local Police looks into a biometric eye scanner while being processed into the ALP by members of the Afghan Ministry of Interior in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 18.... More
A child plays with a radio and looks over rows of
A child plays with a radio and looks over rows of educational textbooks during a shura in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Jan. 18. The Provincial interim-Director of Education brought the textboo... More
(Left) Afghan Local Police agent Ami Tullah and ALP
(Left) Afghan Local Police agent Ami Tullah and ALP logistics officer Ahmed Shah (right) pay a member of the ALP on pay day in Gizab district, Uruzgan province Nov. 30. ALP is an Afghan-led local defense progra... More
Afghan commandos demonstrate a proper firing stance
Afghan commandos demonstrate a proper firing stance to Afghan Local Police recruits during weapons training in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec 14. The ALP is a defensive, community-oriented f... More
Twenty candidates arrive at the Afghan Local Police
Twenty candidates arrive at the Afghan Local Police Academy in Gizab district, Daykundi province, Sept. 20, 2011. The ALP candidates attend a three-week course which will enable them to provide security to the ... More
Cold weather clothing is issued to members of the Afghan
Cold weather clothing is issued to members of the Afghan Local Police in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 1, 2011.
The Gizab district Chief of Police and the head Afghan
The Gizab district Chief of Police and the head Afghan Local Police Academy instructor address the ALP Academy graduates in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Feb. 15. The 40 new ALP graduates brin... More
Twenty candidates arrive at the Afghan Local Police
Twenty candidates arrive at the Afghan Local Police Academy in Gizab district, Daykundi province, Sept. 20, 2011. The ALP candidates attend a three-week course which will enable them to provide security to the ... More
Afghan Security guardsmen give hand held radios to
Afghan Security guardsmen give hand held radios to members of the Afghan Local Police in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Dec. 2.
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
Australian Ambassador to Afghanistan David Foley addresses
Australian Ambassador to Afghanistan David Foley addresses students at the ALP academy in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29. The ALP is a defensive, community-oriented force that brings sec... More
Provincial development planners and district elders
Provincial development planners and district elders hold a planning shura, in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 11. The purpose of the meeting was to talk about future development projects for... More
An Afghan Local Police instructor explains how to improve
An Afghan Local Police instructor explains how to improve targeting accuracy to an ALP candidate during weapons training in the Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 8. ALP provide village stabili... More
Villagers line up their animals to be treated by coalition
Villagers line up their animals to be treated by coalition special operations forces medics during a veterinarian assistance project in Gizab district, Uruzgan province Nov. 30.
The Uruzgan Provincial interim-Director of Education
The Uruzgan Provincial interim-Director of Education talks with Gizab district teachers during a shura in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Jan. 18. The shura was held to distribute district teache... More
Australian Ambassador to Afghanistan David Foley addresses
Australian Ambassador to Afghanistan David Foley addresses students at the ALP academy in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29. The ALP is a defensive, community-oriented force that brings sec... More
Members of the Afghan Local Police, special operations
Members of the Afghan Local Police, special operations forces team members and local citizens head towards a drop zone during a supply drop in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16. Air drops ... More
An Afghan National Police instructor shakes an Afghan
An Afghan National Police instructor shakes an Afghan Local Police recruit's hand before handing him his graduation certificate in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Dec. 2. ANP instructors taught ALP recruits d... More
District Gov. Haji Abdullah, of the AchiKazai tribe,
District Gov. Haji Abdullah, of the AchiKazai tribe, voices concerns about the village's sick animals during a meeting with coalition forces and village elders, Gizab district, Daykundi province, Nov 29. Meetin... More
A coalition Special Operations Forces veterinarian
A coalition Special Operations Forces veterinarian gives medication to a donkey during a village veterinary outreach program, in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Dec. 2. VVOPs assist villagers in the care and ... More
Members of the Afghan Ministry of Interior scan a new
Members of the Afghan Ministry of Interior scan a new Afghan Local Police member's hand in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 18. The ALP is a defensive, community-oriented force that brings se... More
The Gizab District Governor talks to district elders
The Gizab District Governor talks to district elders and teachers during a shura in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Jan. 18. The shura was held to distribute district teachers' salaries and educa... More
The Afghan Local Police chief talks to recruits at
The Afghan Local Police chief talks to recruits at the ALP academy in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29. The ALP is a defensive, community-oriented force that brings security and stability ... More
An Afghan Local Police instructor gives a range safety
An Afghan Local Police instructor gives a range safety brief to ALP candidates before leading them in various courses of fire in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 8. ALP provide village stabil... More
Afghan Local Police recruits fire their AK-47 rifles
Afghan Local Police recruits fire their AK-47 rifles during weapons training in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec 14. The ALP is a defensive, community-oriented force that brings security and s... More
Twenty candidates arrive at the Afghan Local Police
Twenty candidates arrive at the Afghan Local Police Academy in Gizab district, Daykundi province, Sept. 20, 2011. The ALP candidates attend a three-week course which will enable them to provide security to the ... More
Afghan Local Police recruits congratulate a fellow
Afghan Local Police recruits congratulate a fellow ALP recruit after he receives his graduation certificate in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Dec. 2. ANP instructors taught ALP recruits during a three week c... More
A man looks through educational textbooks during a
A man looks through educational textbooks during a shura in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Jan. 18. The Provincial interim-Director of Education brought the textbooks to the shura where district... More
Afghan Local Police members await processing by the
Afghan Local Police members await processing by the Afghan Ministry of Interior in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 19. The ALP is a defensive, community-oriented force that brings security a... More
An Afghan Local Police officer stands a security watch
An Afghan Local Police officer stands a security watch outside of a shura in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Jan. 18. The shura was held to distribute district teachers' salaries and educational textbooks.
Local Afghans help special operations forces team members
Local Afghans help special operations forces team members carry supplies dropped from an aircraft during a supply drop in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16. Air drops are used to deliver s... More
Sarkhatib Muhammad Shah, a Provincial Peace Committee
Sarkhatib Muhammad Shah, a Provincial Peace Committee chairman, speaks to village elders during an Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Program shurah held in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, May 20, 2012.
Afghan Local Police instruct ALP candidates on the
Afghan Local Police instruct ALP candidates on the firing range, in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 1, 2011. ALP students receive three weeks of training in basic weapons handling, improvise... More
Members of the Afghan Ministry of Interior process
Members of the Afghan Ministry of Interior process new Afghan Local Police in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 18. The ALP is a defensive, community-oriented force that brings security and st... More
Children peek through a doorway outside of a shura
Children peek through a doorway outside of a shura in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Jan. 18. The shura was held to distribute district teachers' salaries and educational textbooks.
Australian Ambassador to Afghanistan David Foley talks
Australian Ambassador to Afghanistan David Foley talks with the chief of the Afghan Local Police about the ALP academy during a visit to Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29. The ALP is a defe... More
Australian Ambassador to Afghanistan David Foley addresses
Australian Ambassador to Afghanistan David Foley addresses students at the ALP academy in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29. The ALP is a defensive, community-oriented force that brings sec... More
The Gizab district Chief of Police observes as the
The Gizab district Chief of Police observes as the Gizab Afghan Local Police Commander presents an ALP Academy graduate a certificate of completion in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Feb. 15. Th... More
Uruzgan Provincial Governor, Amir Muhammad Akhunzab,
Uruzgan Provincial Governor, Amir Muhammad Akhunzab, speaks to village elders during an Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Program shurah held in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, May 20, 2012.
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
Veterinarians attached to Combined Joint Special Operations
Veterinarians attached to Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force - Afghanistan, treat a sick cow during a veterinarian assistance project in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 1, 2011.
Afghan Local Police recruits stand in formation as
Afghan Local Police recruits stand in formation as they listen to ALP instructors during the academy's opening ceremony in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 28. The ALP is a defensive, communi... More
Australian Ambassador to Afghanistan David Foley talks
Australian Ambassador to Afghanistan David Foley talks with a villager about the local radio station during a visit to Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29.
A Gizab district teacher signs his name to a payroll
A Gizab district teacher signs his name to a payroll tracker during a shura in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Jan. 18. The shura was held to distribute district teachers' salaries and educationa... More
Afghan Local Police instructors line up candidates
Afghan Local Police instructors line up candidates to check for live ammunition prior to receiving their monthly pay in Gizab district, Uruzgan Province, Nov. 30. ALP candidates go through a three-week training... 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 recruits stand in formation as
Afghan Local Police recruits stand in formation as they listen to ALP instructors during the academy's opening ceremony in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 28. The ALP is a defensive, communi... More
Afghan Local Police recruits stand in formation as
Afghan Local Police recruits stand in formation as they listen to ALP instructors during the academy's opening ceremony in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 28. The ALP is a defensive, communi... More
Members of the Afghan Ministry of Interior process
Members of the Afghan Ministry of Interior process new Afghan Local Police in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 19. The ALP is a defensive, community-oriented force that brings security and st... More
A Gizab district teacher collects his salary from a
A Gizab district teacher collects his salary from a pay-agent during a shura in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Jan. 18. The shura was held to distribute district teachers' salaries and education... More
Local Afghans help special operations forces team members
Local Afghans help special operations forces team members carry supplies dropped from an aircraft during a supply drop in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16. Air drops are used to deliver s... More
Twenty candidates arrive at the Afghan Local Police
Twenty candidates arrive at the Afghan Local Police Academy in Gizab district, Daykundi province, Sept. 20, 2011. The ALP candidates attend a three-week course which will enable them to provide security to the ... More
A veterinarian attached to Combined Joint Special Operations
A veterinarian attached to Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force - Afghanistan treats a villager's sick calf during a veterinarian assistance project in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Nov. 30.
Twenty candidates arrive at the Afghan Local Police
Twenty candidates arrive at the Afghan Local Police Academy in Gizab district, Daykundi province, Sept. 20, 2011. The ALP candidates attend a three-week course which will enable them to provide security to the ... More
Provincial development planners and district elders
Provincial development planners and district elders hold a planning shura, in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 11. The purpose of the meeting was to talk about future development projects for... More
Afghan Local Police instruct students on the firing
Afghan Local Police instruct students on the firing range, in Gizab district, Uruzgan province Afghanistan Dec.1. ALP students receive three weeks of training in basic weapons handling, improvised explosive dev... More
Australian Ambassador to Afghanistan David Foley greets
Australian Ambassador to Afghanistan David Foley greets a villager outside a radio station during a visit to Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29.
Provincial development planners and district elders
Provincial development planners and district elders hold a planning shura, in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 11. The purpose of the meeting was to talk about future development projects for... More
Afghan Local Police instructors direct ALP candidates
Afghan Local Police instructors direct ALP candidates through various firing drills during weapons training in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 8. ALP provide village stability and security t... More
Twenty candidates arrive at the Afghan Local Police
Twenty candidates arrive at the Afghan Local Police Academy in Gizab district, Daykundi province, Sept. 20, 2011. The ALP candidates attend a three-week course which will enable them to provide security to the ... More
An Afghan Local Police instructor monitors ALP candidates
An Afghan Local Police instructor monitors ALP candidates as they fire their AK-47 rifles during weapons training in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 8. ALP provide village stability and poli... More
An Afghan Local Police candidate fires his AK-47 rifle
An Afghan Local Police candidate fires his AK-47 rifle at a paper target during weapons training in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 8. ALP provide village stability and police the area.
Members of the Afghan Local Police aid Afghan Ministry
Members of the Afghan Local Police aid Afghan Ministry of Interior team members in separating ALP member identification paperwork to be in processed in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 18. Th... More
An Afghan Local Police recruit receives his boots from
An Afghan Local Police recruit receives his boots from an instructor in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 28. The ALP is a defensive, community-oriented force that brings security and stabilit... More
An Afghan Uniformed Police officer talks to a group
An Afghan Uniformed Police officer talks to a group of teachers outside of a shura in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Jan. 18. The shura was held to distribute district teachers' salaries and edu... More
A member of the Afghan Local Police looks into a biometric
A member of the Afghan Local Police looks into a biometric eye scanner while being processed into the ALP by members of the Afghan Ministry of Interior in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 18.... More
A Gizab district teacher collects his salary from a
A Gizab district teacher collects his salary from a pay-agent during a shura in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Jan. 18. The shura was held to distribute district teachers' salaries and education... More
Sarkhatib Muhammad Shah, a Provincial Peace Committee
Sarkhatib Muhammad Shah, a Provincial Peace Committee chairman, boards a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter before going to an Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Program shurah, in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, A... More
Provincial development planners and district elders
Provincial development planners and district elders hold a planning shura, in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 11. The purpose of the meeting was to talk about future development projects for... More
(Left) Afghan Local Police agent Ami Tullah and ALP
(Left) Afghan Local Police agent Ami Tullah and ALP logistics officer Ahmed Shah prepare to pay ALP members on pay day in Gizab district, Uruzgan province Nov. 30. ALP is an Afghan-led local defense program tha... 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 instruct ALP candidates on the
Afghan Local Police instruct ALP candidates on the firing range, in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 1, 2011. ALP students receive three weeks of training in basic weapons handling, improvise... More
Afghan Local Police recruits stand in formation as
Afghan Local Police recruits stand in formation as they listen to ALP instructors during the academy's opening ceremony in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 28. The ALP is a defensive, communi... More
A child grabs an educational textbook during a shura
A child grabs an educational textbook during a shura in Gizab district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Jan. 18. The Provincial interim-Director of Education brought the textbooks to the shura where district tea... More