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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(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
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.
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
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
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 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 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 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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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 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.
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.
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
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
(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