KABUL< Afghanistan -- Recently graduated soldiers don
KABUL< Afghanistan -- Recently graduated soldiers don the distinctive maroon beret of the Commando upon completion of the graduation ceremony on Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan (NATO Photo by U.S. Army Master... More
The Afghan National Army Special Operations Command’s
The Afghan National Army Special Operations Command’s School of Excellence is responsible for the assessment and training of Afghan special operations soldiers that fill the ranks of Special Operations Kandaks,... More
An Afghan National Army Special Operations Commando
An Afghan National Army Special Operations Commando instructor assesses Commando recruits in training as they perform security duties while the team Radio Telephone Operator calls higher command to report findi... More
U.S. Army Spc. Austin D. Daleske, D CO, 1-87th IN,
U.S. Army Spc. Austin D. Daleske, D CO, 1-87th IN, 10th MTN DIV takes aim and prepares to fire his rifle during the German Schützenschnur weapons qualification at Camp Morehead, Afghanistan, Mar. 30, 2018. (U.S... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 2, 2018) – An Afghan Commando
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 2, 2018) – An Afghan Commando sniper instructor verifies a student’s calculations before the order to fire is given during sniper training, near Kabul, Afghanistan, June 2, 2018. “For a... More
WARDAK PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 5, 2018) – A future
WARDAK PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 5, 2018) – A future Commando receives instruction on life-saving techniques while on the battlefield, May 05, 2018. The ANASOC School of Excellence Commando Medic course recrui... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Stephen J. Leonard, an Infantryman
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Stephen J. Leonard, an Infantryman with HHC, 1-87th IN, 10th MTN DIV instructs Spc. Rosa I. Mendez, a Utility Equipment Repair Specialist, on pistol marksmanship during the Schützenschnur c... More
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A Spanish SOAT mentor assigned
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A Spanish SOAT mentor assigned to ANASOC’s School of Excellence provides rear sniper support to a Commando student, relaying information on confirmed or missed hits near Kabul, Afghganista... More
The Afghan National Army Special Operations Command’s
The Afghan National Army Special Operations Command’s School of Excellence is responsible for the assessment and training of Afghan special operations soldiers that fill the ranks of Special Operations Kandaks,... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 9, 2018) -- Afghanistan’s newest
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 9, 2018) -- Afghanistan’s newest Commandos don their distinctive maroon berets upon completion of their graduation ceremony at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, May 9, 2018. The additio... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (September 3, 2018) – An Afghan
KABUL, Afghanistan (September 3, 2018) – An Afghan National Army Special Operations Command’s School of Excellence instructor addresses new recruits on day one of Commando Qualification Course 26 assessment. In... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 4, 2018) -- A future Afghan
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 4, 2018) -- A future Afghan National Army (ANA) Commando applies recently acquired Harris tactical radio programming skills, while at the front of the classroom, another student is teste... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 10, 2018) -- Chief Logistics
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 10, 2018) -- Chief Logistics Specialist Kevin Waldron, a U.S. Navy reservist, a retired Senior Chief Petty Officer working for Warrior Training Alliance (WTA), and Chief Logistics Sp... More
A future Commando, acting as the team’s Radio Telephone
A future Commando, acting as the team’s Radio Telephone Operator calls higher command to report findings of suspected terrorists and other contraband during a training exercise at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanis... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 2, 2018) -- An Afghan National
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 2, 2018) -- An Afghan National Army Special Operations Command’s (ANASOC) School Of Excellence (SOE) weapons instructor talks Commando recruits through the principles of firing the Ro... More
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A member of the Spanish Special
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A member of the Spanish Special Operations Advisory Team (SOAT) carries a 60 lb. bag simulating a casualty to his next objective during a Slovak shooting competition to commemorate Slovaki... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 22, 2018) -- A senior
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 22, 2018) -- A senior noncommissioned officer with the Romanian Army, Romanian Plutonier Ionut Amnar, a Tactical Combat Casualty Care instructor and evaluator engages with a Portuguese ... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 2, 2018) -- An Afghan National
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 2, 2018) -- An Afghan National Army Special Operations Command (ANASOC) School of Excellent (SOE) instructor guides and mentors a Commando recruit learning to fire the Rocket Propelle... More
NATO mentors Cobra Strike Maneuver Course Commandos
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 14 2018) -- An Afghan officer assigned to a Mobile Strike Kandak (Battalion) briefs his attack and maneuver plans to Cpt. Mike, a Latvian mentor with ANASOC CSMC-SOAT during the Cobra ... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 24, 2018) -- Master Sgt. Dusan,
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 24, 2018) -- Master Sgt. Dusan, a Slovak Senior Enlisted Advisor and School of Excellence (SOE) Commando Qualification Course mentor receives his End of Tour award during a ceremony held... More
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Two Slovak Special Operations
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Two Slovak Special Operations Advisory Team mentors assigned to Afghan National Army Special Operations Command-Special Operations Advisory Team (ANASOC-SOAT), School of Excellence (SOE) C... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 22, 2018) -- Leading Seaman
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 22, 2018) -- Leading Seaman Medic Vincent Malone, Royal Australian Navy, pours faux blood onto a simulated wound during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care field exercise in Kabul, Afghanis... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 18, 2018) -- Future Commandos
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 18, 2018) -- Future Commandos underwent M203 Grenade Launcher training at a range near Kabul, Afghanistan, August 14, 2018. Instructors ensure a recruit properly loads and prepares hi... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 3, 2018) -- Col. Ahmad Zekrya,
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 3, 2018) -- Col. Ahmad Zekrya, Afghan National Army Special Operations Command’s School of Excellence (SOE) commandant addresses approximately 880 new recruits who volunteered to try a... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 16, 2018) An Afghan National
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 16, 2018) An Afghan National Army Special Operation Commando, General Support Kandak (GSK) Commando salutes his U.S. Army mentor before stepping forward to receive his Commando Basic Le... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 2, 2018) – A commando sniper
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 2, 2018) – A commando sniper team at the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command’s School of Excellence works in tandem while operating from a concealed position during training... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 8, 2018) – Slovakia's Special
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 8, 2018) – Slovakia's Special Forces-Special Operations Advisory Team (SOAT) hosted a shooting competition open to all NATO forces to commemorate Victory in Europe Day at Camp Morehead, ... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 2, 2018) -- A Commando instructor
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 2, 2018) -- A Commando instructor from Afghan National Army Special Operations Command’s School Of Excellence directs a Commando recruit during individual movement with an M4 rifle tr... More
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A Spanish ANASOC-SOAT mentor
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A Spanish ANASOC-SOAT mentor listens to a Commando sniper student guide his classmates through scope adjustment procedures during a two-week sniper specialty refresher course near Kabul, A... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 8, 2018) – Slovakia's Special
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 8, 2018) – Slovakia's Special Forces-Special Operations Advisory Team (SOAT) hosted a shooting competition open to all NATO forces to commemorate Victory in Europe Day at Camp Morehead, ... More
Future Commandos pull security while the team Radio
Future Commandos pull security while the team Radio Telephone Operator (RTO) calls higher command to report findings of suspected terrorists and other contraband during a patrol and security training exercise a... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 7, 2018) -- An Afghan National
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 7, 2018) -- An Afghan National Army Special Operations Command logistics officer calls out the serial number of a night vision device to U.S. Navy Logistics Specialist, Chief Petty Offi... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 19, 2018) -- Spanish Army
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 19, 2018) -- Spanish Army Maj. Gen. Jaime Iñiguez, Spanish Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) commander, meets with Afghan Brig. Gen. Mohamad Zabiulla, Afghan National Army Special... More
U.S. Army Spc. Rosa I. Mendez, a Utility Equipment
U.S. Army Spc. Rosa I. Mendez, a Utility Equipment Repair Specialist with HHC, 1-87th IN, 10th MTN DIV, conducts the pistol qualification portion of the Schützenschnur competition at Camp Morehead, Afghanistan,... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 14, 2018) -- Afghan National
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 14, 2018) -- Afghan National Army Special Operations Command (ANASOC) School of Excellence (SOE) commandant, Afghan Army Col. Ahmad Zekrya visits Commando Qualification Course class 2... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 19, 2018) -- Spanish Army
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 19, 2018) -- Spanish Army Maj. Gen. Jaime Iñiguez, Spanish Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) commander, takes a moment to meet with members of the Spanish Special Forces advising ... More
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A Slovak Special Operations Advisory
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A Slovak Special Operations Advisory Team Commando Qualification Course mentor provides marksmanship guidance to Commando recruits during M4 Carbine rifle qualification near Kabul, Afghani... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 16, 2018) -- A Commando Tactical
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 16, 2018) -- A Commando Tactical Air Coordinator (TAC) from Afghan National Army Special Operations Command checks his compass before moving to verify plotted grids during specialized l... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 9, 2018) -- Lt. Gen. Bismillah
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 9, 2018) -- Lt. Gen. Bismillah Waziri, Afghan National Army Corps Commander addresses Afghanistan’s newest Commandos at a graduation ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan, May 9, 2018. Waziri c... More
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghanistan’s newest Commandos
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghanistan’s newest Commandos march off their parade field and prepare to report to duty after a graduation ceremony near Kabul, Afghanistan, Oct. 16, 2018. The newest class of Commandos ... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 3,2018) -- After receiving
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 3,2018) -- After receiving the command to fire from an Afghan National Army Special Operations Command (ANASOC) School of Excellent (SOE) weapons instructor, a Commando recruit yells ... More
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A member of the Polish Special
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A member of the Polish Special Operations Advisory Team (SOAT) fires at three targets in a simulated room clearing scenario before moving to his next target during a Slovakian-hosted shoot... More
Afghan soldiers train at the The Afghan National Army
Afghan soldiers train at the The Afghan National Army Special Operations Command’s School of Excellence in Afghanistan April 10, 2018. The school is responsible for the assessment and training of Afghan special... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 10, 2018) -- After receiving
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 10, 2018) -- After receiving words of encouragement and a crisp salute from the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command, a Commando proudly faces his brethren and displays a Cer... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 16, 2018) An Afghan Commando
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 16, 2018) An Afghan Commando assigned to Afghan National Army Special Operations Command’s General Support Kandak (GSK) salutes the General Support Kandak Senior Enlisted Advisor and le... More
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Lieutenant Gen. Bismillah Waziri,
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Lieutenant Gen. Bismillah Waziri, Afghan National Army Special Operations Corps (ANASOC) Commander, discusses current Commando training, battlefield successes, Afghan Special Security Forc... More
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghanistan’s top Commando, Commanding
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghanistan’s top Commando, Commanding General Lt. Gen. Bismillah Waziri, addresses new Commandos during a graduation ceremony near Kabul, Afghanistan, Oct. 16, 2018. “You are the true son... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 10, 2018) -- Afghan Commandos
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 10, 2018) -- Afghan Commandos listen to their Commander, Lt. Gen. Waziri, during a ceremony honoring their bravery near Kabul, Afghanistan, Jun. 10, 2018. “You embody the warrior spirit... More
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Recently graduated Commandos
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Recently graduated Commandos cheer on their Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Bismillah Waziri, as he congratulates them on their induction into the ranks of the elite and reminds them why they... More
WARDAK PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 5, 2018) – An ANASOC
WARDAK PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 5, 2018) – An ANASOC School of Excellence instructor guides future Commandos on the principles of emergency medical first response, May 5, 2018. “Before recruits complete my co... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 1, 2018) -- Commandos with
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 1, 2018) -- Commandos with the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command and police from the General Command of Police Special Unit (GCPSU) train shoulder-to-shoulder, plotting ... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 24, 2018) -- Spanish Special
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 24, 2018) -- Spanish Special Forces soldiers, assigned to Special Operations Advisory Team (SOAT) with the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command ‘s School of Excellence conduct... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) -- U.S. Army Capt.
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) -- U.S. Army Capt. Kelly Avant, Physical Therapist and certified yoga instructor holds a contest to see who can hold the "crow" pose the longest during International Yoga Day ... More
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Lt. Gen Bismillah Waziri, ANASOC
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Lt. Gen Bismillah Waziri, ANASOC Commander, and Afghanistan Minister of Defense, Lt. Gen. Tariq Shah Bahrami, inspect the troops at the start of Commando Qualification Course 25 graduation... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 10,2018) -- Lt. Gen Bismillah
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 10,2018) -- Lt. Gen Bismillah Waziri, Commander, Afghan National Army Special Operations Command salutes a Commando during a ceremony honoring their bravery near Kabul, Afghanistan, Jun... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) -- Yoga students
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) -- Yoga students deployed to Afghanistan in support of Resolute Support and stationed at Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA), Kabul strike yoga poses spelling out HKIA Y... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 10, 2018) -- Chief Logistics
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 10, 2018) -- Chief Logistics Specialist Charles "Chuck" Andreou, a U.S. Navy reservist, takes a moment to photograph the anchor left behind on the mountains overlooking Kabul, Afghan... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 2, 2018) -- A Commando recruit
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 2, 2018) -- A Commando recruit engages targets while moving from cover to cover during M4 rifle training at the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command School of Excellence ne... More
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A Spanish mentor assigned to
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A Spanish mentor assigned to ANASOC-SOAT listens as a Commando sniper student demonstrates the proper variable calculation for a increased accuracy during ANASOC’s SOE two-week sniper spec... More
A future Commando has 10 minutes to apply his newly
A future Commando has 10 minutes to apply his newly acquired Harris tactical radio programming skills at the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command School of Excellence, Kabul, Afghanistan. May 4, 2018... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 24, 2018) -- Col. Niedringhaus,
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 24, 2018) -- Col. Niedringhaus, Afghan National Army Special Operations Command-Special Operation Advisory Group (ANASOC-SOAG) Commander and his Senior Enlisted Advisor, Sgt. Maj. Berk p... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 1, 2018) -- An Afghan Commando
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 1, 2018) -- An Afghan Commando learns close air attack plotting techniques during call for fires simulator training at the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command School Of Ex... More
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Major Trevor Phillips, a NATO
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Major Trevor Phillips, a NATO advisor assigned to Afghan National Army Special Operations Command-Special Operations Advisory Group (ANASOC-SOAG), Cobra Strike Maneuver Course provides a d... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 2, 2018) -- An Afghan National
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 2, 2018) -- An Afghan National Army Special Operations Command (ANASOC) Commando and School Of Excellence instructor observes a Commando recruit complete individual movement training ... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 3, 2018) -- An Afghan National
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 3, 2018) -- An Afghan National Army Special Operations Command School of Excellence instructor guides and mentors a Commando Qualification Course class 25 recruit on the Rocket Propel... More
The Afghan National Army Special Operations Command’s
The Afghan National Army Special Operations Command’s School of Excellence is responsible for the assessment and training of Afghan special operations soldiers that fill the ranks of Special Operations Kandaks,... More
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A Slovak Special Operations Advisory
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A Slovak Special Operations Advisory Team (SOAT) member assigned to the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command (ANASOC) School of Excellence (SOE) observes Commando Qualification ... More
U.S. Army Cpl. Tyler J. Johnson, senior medic with
U.S. Army Cpl. Tyler J. Johnson, senior medic with D CO., 1-87th IN, 10th MTN DIV, discusses the performance of fellow Soldiers during the German Schutzenschnur weapons qualification at Camp Morehead, Afghanist... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) -- U.S. Army Capt.
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) -- U.S. Army Capt. Kelly Avant, physical therapist and certified Yoga instructor leads her students through various yoga poses during International Yoga Day at Hamid Karzai In... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 8, 2018) – Slovakia's Special
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 8, 2018) – Slovakia's Special Forces-Special Operations Advisory Team (SOAT) hosted a shooting competition open to all NATO forces to commemorate Victory in Europe Day at Camp Morehead, ... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 7, 2018) -- U.S. Navy Logistics
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 7, 2018) -- U.S. Navy Logistics Specialist First Class Mark Coleman, Combined Security Training Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) reads off the serial number of a Night Vision Devices assign... More
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Col. Darin Blatt, Afghan National
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Col. Darin Blatt, Afghan National Army Special Operations Command-Special Operations Advisory Group (ANASOC-SOAG) Commander, provides a "mountain-top" briefing to Speaker of the U. S. Hous... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 2, 2018) – A Commando sniper
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 2, 2018) – A Commando sniper team at the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command’s School of Excellence works in tandem while operating from a concealed position during training... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 3, 2018) -- Commando recruits
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 3, 2018) -- Commando recruits carry a weighted make-shift litter up and down a series of hills, an exercise meant to simulate real-life casualty evacuation scenarios and induce physica... More
NATO mentors Cobra Strike Maneuver Course Commandos
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 14, 2018) -- Afghan Commandos assigned to a Mobile Strike Kandak (MSK) conduct both mounted and dismounted movements towards a training objective during the Cobra Strike Maneuver Cours... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 3, 2018) -- Approximately
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 3, 2018) -- Approximately 880 new Afghan Commando recruits fall in at the start of a week-long assessment for Commando Qualification Course (CDOQC) 26.Instructors will identify the fie... More
“Knowing the basics is important. Mastering and executing
“Knowing the basics is important. Mastering and executing these skills under pressure and knowing you can depend on your brother is everything!” exclaimed a Commando Qualification Course instructor during light... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) -- Jeremy Cahill,
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) -- Jeremy Cahill, Raytheon English language Instructor, and Gabriela, NATO member and Ciano restaurant employee pose for a picture with yoga instructor Kelly Avant, after winn... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 22, 2018) -- After providing
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 22, 2018) -- After providing care while under simulated enemy fire two Portuguese Force Protection Soldiers and Tactical Combat Casualty Care students rush a “patient” towards a Casualt... More
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A Slovak SOAT Commando Qualification
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A Slovak SOAT Commando Qualification Course mentor observes a Commando instructor as he guides a recruit through the M4 carbine rifle malfunction clearing process during near Kabul, Afghan... More
An Afghan National Army Special Operations Commando
An Afghan National Army Special Operations Commando in training pulls security during a training exercise at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, May 6, 2018. During the training, recruits are taught the five pri... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 24, 2018) -- Spanish Special
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 24, 2018) -- Spanish Special Forces soldiers, assigned to Special Operations Advisory Team (SOAT) with the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command ‘s School of Excellence conduct... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (may 9, 2018) -- An Afghan Commando
KABUL, Afghanistan (may 9, 2018) -- An Afghan Commando rides a recently commandeered IS-K leader’s horse into the Commando graduation ceremony. According to Afghan National Army Special Operations Command Corps... More
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A Spanish SOAT mentor assigned
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A Spanish SOAT mentor assigned to ANASOC’s School of Excellence provides rear sniper support (spotting) for a Commando sniper student during a two-week specialty refresher course near Kabu... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 10, 2018) -- Lt. Gen Bismillah
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 10, 2018) -- Lt. Gen Bismillah Waziri, Commander, Afghan National Army Special Operations Command praises the achievements and bravery of his Commandos. “Because of your fearless and he... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 8, 2018) – Slovakia's Special
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 8, 2018) – Slovakia's Special Forces-Special Operations Advisory Team (SOAT) hosted a shooting competition open to all NATO forces to commemorate Victory in Europe Day at Camp Morehead, ... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 3, 2018) -- Future Commandos
KABUL, Afghanistan (August 3, 2018) -- Future Commandos run up a hill towards the Rocket Propelled Grenade-Seven firing range to receive live fire training and instruction by Afghan National Army Special Operat... More
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghanistan’s newest Commandos
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghanistan’s newest Commandos march off their parade field and prepare to report to duty after a graduation ceremony near Kabul, Afghanistan, Oct. 16, 2018. The newest class of Commandos ... More