An Afghan Local Police recruit proudly displays his
An Afghan Local Police recruit proudly displays his ALP Academy graduation certificate in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 31. The academy is a three-week course that teaches ALP candidates... More
Afghan Local Police, Afghan National Police and coalition
Afghan Local Police, Afghan National Police and coalition special operations forces members begin a foot patrol in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, April 13. Afghanistan National Security Forces ... More
An Afghan National Police instructor leads Afghan Local
An Afghan National Police instructor leads Afghan Local Police recruits to receive their ALP Academy graduation certificates in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 31. The academy is a three-w... More
Nawbahar district's assistant chief of police speaks
Nawbahar district's assistant chief of police speaks with villagers after distributing food and cold-weather clothing in Molla Owrang Village, Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7. The items a... More
Villagers listen as coalition special operations forces
Villagers listen as coalition special operations forces members discuss the opening of a new school in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, April 10. Afghanistan National Security Forces and coalitio... More
Afghan Local Police recruits gather around AK47 rifles
Afghan Local Police recruits gather around AK47 rifles for a safety brief before beginning a dry-fire range class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 24. The class is part of a three-week c... More
An Afghan child smiles after receiving a knit hat from
An Afghan child smiles after receiving a knit hat from Afghan National Police in Molla Owrang Village, Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7. The ANP distributed cold-weather clothing items to ... More
An Afghan Local Police recruit prepares to fire his
An Afghan Local Police recruit prepares to fire his AK47 rifle at targets during a weapons training class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 26. The class is part of a three-week course th... More
Afghan Local Police recruits load ammunition into their
Afghan Local Police recruits load ammunition into their magazines during a weapons training class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 25. The class is part of a three-week course that teach... More
Afghan National Police, Afghan Local Police and coalition
Afghan National Police, Afghan Local Police and coalition special operations forces members move in formation during a dismounted foot patrol in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, April 10. Afghani... More
A coalition special operations forces member shows
A coalition special operations forces member shows Afghan Local Police recruits the proper way to bring an AK47 rifle to the firing position during a dry-fire range class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, A... More
An Afghan Local Police recruit motivates other recruits
An Afghan Local Police recruit motivates other recruits while they do sit-ups during a physical training class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 26. The class is part of a three-week cour... More
An Afghan Local Police recruit practices a firing position
An Afghan Local Police recruit practices a firing position with his AK-47 rifle during a dry-fire range class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 24. The class is part of a three-week cours... More
An Afghan Local Police member gives his thumbprint
An Afghan Local Police member gives his thumbprint to verify he was paid during a payday at the Nilay checkpoint in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 12. The ALP is a defensive, community-ori... More
Afghan Local Police recruits fire AK47 rifles at targets
Afghan Local Police recruits fire AK47 rifles at targets during a weapons training class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 26. The class is part of a three-week course that teaches ALP ca... More
Afghan Local Police, Afghan National Army, and Afghan
Afghan Local Police, Afghan National Army, and Afghan National Police members listen as a coalition Special Operations Forces member explains how to fire from the kneeling position during weapons training in Na... More
Afghan Local Police recruits fire their AK-47 rifles
Afghan Local Police recruits fire their AK-47 rifles during a weapons training class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 27. The class is part of a three-week course that teaches ALP candi... More
A coalition Special Operations Forces member helps
A coalition Special Operations Forces member helps Afghan Local Police properly apply a makeshift tourniquet during a combat medical class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 18. The class ... More
Afghan Local Police recruits practice different ways
Afghan Local Police recruits practice different ways to extract a wounded team member during a combat medical class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 18. The class is part of a three-week... More
Afghan Local Police recruits fire their AK-47 rifles
Afghan Local Police recruits fire their AK-47 rifles during a weapons training class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 25. The class is part of a three-week course that teaches ALP candid... More
An Afghan National Army soldier shows Afghan Local
An Afghan National Army soldier shows Afghan Local Police recruits an example of an improvised explosive device during a class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 15. The class is part of a... More
An Afghan National Army soldier talks to Afghan Local
An Afghan National Army soldier talks to Afghan Local Police recruits during a class on improvised explosive devices in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 15. The class is part of a three-wee... More
Afghan Local Police recruits practice searching a man
Afghan Local Police recruits practice searching a man during a patrol class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 21. The class is part of a three-week course that teaches ALP candidates basi... More
The Nawbahar district chief of police helps a villager
The Nawbahar district chief of police helps a villager with bags of beans in Pinzo village, Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 5. The beans and other food supplies were distributed by members ... More
An Afghan Local Police recruit fires his AK-47 rifle
An Afghan Local Police recruit fires his AK-47 rifle during a weapons training class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 27. The class is part of a three-week course that teaches ALP candi... More
Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police members
Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police members fire their AK-47 and M-16 rifles from the prone position during weapons training in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 1. The ANP work ... More
An Afghan Local Police recruit inspects his AK47 rifle
An Afghan Local Police recruit inspects his AK47 rifle during a dry-fire range class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 24. The class is part of a three-week course that teaches ALP candid... More
Afghan Local Police recruits practice patrolling during
Afghan Local Police recruits practice patrolling during a combat reconnaissance patrol class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 29. The patrol is the culmination of a three-week course tha... More
A village elder greets an Afghan National Police member
A village elder greets an Afghan National Police member in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, April 10. Afghanistan National Security Forces and coalition special operations forces often interact w... More
Afghan Local Police recruits fire their AK47 rifles
Afghan Local Police recruits fire their AK47 rifles during a weapons training class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 25. The class is part of a three-week course that teaches ALP candida... More
Afghan Local Police recruits load ammunition into magazines
Afghan Local Police recruits load ammunition into magazines during a weapons training class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 26. The class is part of a three-week course that teaches ALP... More
Members of the Afghan National Police and Afghan Local
Members of the Afghan National Police and Afghan Local Police fire their AK-47 rifles from the kneeling position during weapons training in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 1. The ANP and A... More
Afghan Local Police recruits practice firing positions
Afghan Local Police recruits practice firing positions with their AK47 rifles during a dry-fire range class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 24. The class is part of a three-week course ... More
An Afghan National Army soldier directs members of
An Afghan National Army soldier directs members of the ANA and Afghan National Police to approach the firing line during weapons training in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Mar. 1. The ANP work ... More
Afghan National Police and Afghan Local Police prepare
Afghan National Police and Afghan Local Police prepare to fire their rifles during weapons training in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 1. The ANP work with other Afghan National Security F... More
An Afghan National Police member helps gather village
An Afghan National Police member helps gather village elders together before Allah Mohammed, Nawbahar district chief of police, and coalition special operations members address the group in Nawbahar district, Z... More
Two brothers help each other carry bags of beans and
Two brothers help each other carry bags of beans and rice in Pinzo village, Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 5. The food, along with cooking supplies, was distributed by members of the Afgha... More
An Afghan child carries tea he received from Afghan
An Afghan child carries tea he received from Afghan National Police in Molla Owrang Village, Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7. During the harsh winter months, the food supplements rations ... More
Afghan National Police members listen as a coalition
Afghan National Police members listen as a coalition special operations forces member gives a range safety brief prior to weapons training in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Mar. 1. The ANP work... More
An Afghan Local Police recruit takes cover before awaits
An Afghan Local Police recruit takes cover before awaits firing his AK-47 rifle during a weapons training class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 27. The class is part of a three-week co... More
Afghan Local Police, Afghan National Police and coalition
Afghan Local Police, Afghan National Police and coalition special operations forces members approach a local farmer during a foot patrol in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, April 13. Afghanistan... More
Afghan Local Police recruits perform sit-ups during
Afghan Local Police recruits perform sit-ups during a physical training class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 26. The class is part of a three-week course that teaches ALP candidates ba... More
A coalition special operations forces member waves
A coalition special operations forces member waves to a local farmer while on a foot patrol in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, April 13. Afghanistan National Security Forces and coalition SOF ... More
Nawbahar district's assistant chief of police distributes
Nawbahar district's assistant chief of police distributes knit hats to children in Molla Owrang Village, Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7. The Afghan National Police members distributed co... More
A village elder introduces his three children to coalition
A village elder introduces his three children to coalition special operations forces members in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, April 10. Afghanistan National Security Forces and coalition SOF ... More
The assistant district chief of police for Nawbahar
The assistant district chief of police for Nawbahar district grabs bottles of cooking oil from an Afghan National Police member before distributing them to families in Pinzo village, Nawbahar district, Zabul pr... More
A village elder talks with Afghan National Police and
A village elder talks with Afghan National Police and coalition special operations forces members in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, April 13. Afghanistan National Security Forces and coalition ... More
An Afghan National Army soldier shows Afghan Local
An Afghan National Army soldier shows Afghan Local Police recruits an example of an improvised explosive device during a class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 15. The class is part of a... More
The Nawbahar district chief of police speaks with villagers
The Nawbahar district chief of police speaks with villagers while distributing food and cold-weather clothing in Molla Owrang Village, Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7. The items assist th... More
Afghan Local Police recruits practice different ways
Afghan Local Police recruits practice different ways to extract a wounded team member during a combat medical class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 18. The class is part of a three-week... More
A villager carries a bag of rice he received from Afghan
A villager carries a bag of rice he received from Afghan National Police members in Molla Owrang Village, Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7. During the harsh winter months, the food supplem... More
Afghan Local Police recruits fire AK47 rifles at targets
Afghan Local Police recruits fire AK47 rifles at targets during a weapons training class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 26. The class is part of a three-week course that teaches ALP ca... More
Villagers listen as Allah Mohammed, Nawbahar district
Villagers listen as Allah Mohammed, Nawbahar district chief of police, and coalition Special Operations Forces members discuss the opening of a new school in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Apri... More
Villagers listen to a coalition special operations
Villagers listen to a coalition special operations forces member discuss the opening of a new school in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, April 10. Afghanistan National Security Forces and coaliti... More
An Afghan Local Police member waits in line to receive
An Afghan Local Police member waits in line to receive his month's pay at the Nilay checkpoint in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 12. The ALP is a defensive, community-oriented force that b... More
Villagers line up to receive food and cold-weather
Villagers line up to receive food and cold-weather clothing from members of the Afghan National Police in Molla Owrang Village, Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7. The items assist the villa... More
An Afghan National Army soldier talks to Afghan Local
An Afghan National Army soldier talks to Afghan Local Police recruits during a class on improvised explosive devices in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 15. The class is part of a three-wee... More
An Afghan Local Police recruit leads other recruits
An Afghan Local Police recruit leads other recruits in push-ups during a physical training class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 26. The class is part of a three-week course that teache... More
Afghan Local Police recruits practice making and applying
Afghan Local Police recruits practice making and applying tourniquets on fellow recruits during a combat medical class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 18. The class is part of a three-w... More
Afghan Local Police and coalition special operations
Afghan Local Police and coalition special operations forces members practice patrolling during a combat reconnaissance patrol class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 29. The patrol is the... More
An Afghan National Army soldier shows Afghan Local
An Afghan National Army soldier shows Afghan Local Police recruits an example of an improvised explosive device during a class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 15. The class is part of a... More
Afghan Local Police recruits practice firing positions
Afghan Local Police recruits practice firing positions with their AK-47 rifles during a dry-fire range class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 24. The class is part of a three-week course... More
A group of young girls stop for a picture while village
A group of young girls stop for a picture while village elders speak with Afghan National Police and coalition special operations forces members in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, April 10. Afgh... More
Afghan Local Police recruits listen to a coalition
Afghan Local Police recruits listen to a coalition Special Operations Forces member as he describes the positions of a wedge patrol formation during a class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Ma... More
The Nawbahar district chief of police and assistant
The Nawbahar district chief of police and assistant district chief of police distribute bottles of cooking oil to villagers in Molla Owrang Vllage, Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7. During... More
Members of the Afghan National Army and Afghan National
Members of the Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police check their targets during weapons training in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 1. The ANA and ANP work with other Afghan Nati... More
An Afghan Local Police recruit fires his AK-47 rifle
An Afghan Local Police recruit fires his AK-47 rifle during a weapons training class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 27. The class is part of a three-week course that teaches ALP candi... More
Afghan Local Police recruits compete against each other
Afghan Local Police recruits compete against each other in a marksmanship competition during a stress test in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 29. The test is the culmination of a three-wee... More
Village elders, along with their children, discuss
Village elders, along with their children, discuss the opening of a new school with Allah Mohammed, district chief of police and coalition special operations forces members in Nawbahar district, Zabul province,... More
A coalition Special Operations Forces member demonstrates
A coalition Special Operations Forces member demonstrates for Afghan Local Police recruits how to apply pressure to stop bleeding during a combat medical class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan,... More
Afghan Local Police recruits quickly assemble their
Afghan Local Police recruits quickly assemble their AK-47 rifles during the weapons competition portion of an exercise in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 29. The exercise is the culminatio... More
Afghan Local Police recruits stand in formation to
Afghan Local Police recruits stand in formation to receive their ALP Academy graduation certificates in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 31. The academy is a three-week course that teaches ... More
Local children listen as village elders speak with
Local children listen as village elders speak with members of Afghanistan National Security Forces and coalition special operations forces in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, April 10. ANSF and c... More
Afghan Local Police recruits fire their AK47 rifles
Afghan Local Police recruits fire their AK47 rifles during a weapons training class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 25. The class is part of a three-week course that teaches ALP candida... More
Afghan National Police, Afghan Local Police, and coalition
Afghan National Police, Afghan Local Police, and coalition special operations forces members take security positions during a foot patrol in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, April 13. Afghanista... More
An Afghan Local Police recruit holds up his ALP Academy
An Afghan Local Police recruit holds up his ALP Academy graduation certificate to show he is now a member of the ALP in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 31. The academy is a three-week cour... More
Allah Mohammed, Nawbahar district chief of police,
Allah Mohammed, Nawbahar district chief of police, speaks with village elders about new schools and security concerns in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, April 10. Afghanistan National Security ... More
Afghan Local Police recruits assume security positions
Afghan Local Police recruits assume security positions outside a bazaar during a combat reconnaissance patrol in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 29. The patrol is the culmination of a thr... More
Afghan Local Police, Afghan National Police and coalition
Afghan Local Police, Afghan National Police and coalition special operations forces members approach a local farmer during a foot patrol in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, April 13. Afghanistan... More
Afghan Local Police recruits compete against each other
Afghan Local Police recruits compete against each other in a marksmanship competition during a stress test in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 29. The test is the culmination of a three-wee... More
Afghan Local Police compete to be the first to arrive
Afghan Local Police compete to be the first to arrive to their fighting position during a stress test in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 29. The test is the culmination of a three-week cou... More
An Afghan National Police member listens to village
An Afghan National Police member listens to village elders in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, April 13. Afghanistan National Security Forces and coalition SOF visited the area to interact with l... More
An Afghan National Police member provides security
An Afghan National Police member provides security while other members distribute food and cold-weather clothing in Molla Owrang Village, Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7. The items assist... More
Afghan Local Police recruits practice operating their
Afghan Local Police recruits practice operating their AK47 rifles during a dry-fire range class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 24. The class is part of a three-week course that teaches... More
Coalition special operations forces and Afghan Local
Coalition special operations forces and Afghan Local Police checkpoint commanders check the serial numbers on AK-47 rifles before paying members of the ALP at the Pinzo checkpoint in Nawbahar district, Zabul pr... More
A coalition special operations forces member provides
A coalition special operations forces member provides security while members of the Afghan Local Police receive their month's pay at the Pinzo checkpoint in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. ... More
An Afghan Local Police member counts his money after
An Afghan Local Police member counts his money after receiving his month's pay at the Nilay checkpoint in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 12. The ALP is a defensive, community-oriented forc... More
Afghan Local Police recruits practice patrol techniques
Afghan Local Police recruits practice patrol techniques during a class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 21. The class is part of a three-week course that teaches ALP candidates basic pol... More
The Nawbahar district chief of police helps a villager
The Nawbahar district chief of police helps a villager with bags of beans in Pinzo village, Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 5. The beans and other food supplies were distributed by members ... More
Afghan Local Police recruits practice applying a tourniquet
Afghan Local Police recruits practice applying a tourniquet during a combat reconnaissance patrol in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 29. The patrol is the culmination of a three-week cour... More
An Afghan National Army soldier shows Afghan Local
An Afghan National Army soldier shows Afghan Local Police recruits what to look for when searching for improvised explosive devices during a class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 15. Th... More
Nawbahar district elders watch Afghan Local Police
Nawbahar district elders watch Afghan Local Police recruits receive their ALP Academy graduation certificates in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 31. The academy is a three-week course that... More
Afghan Local Police recruits practice making and applying
Afghan Local Police recruits practice making and applying tourniquets on fellow recruits during a combat medical class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 18. The class is part of a three-w... More
Afghan National Police members fire their AK-47 rifles
Afghan National Police members fire their AK-47 rifles from the prone firing position during weapons training in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 1. The ANP works with other Afghan National... More
A member of the Afghan National Police tries to stay
A member of the Afghan National Police tries to stay warm during weapons in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 1. The ANP works with other Afghan National Security Forces to provide security ... More
Afghan National Police distribute rice, beans and cooking
Afghan National Police distribute rice, beans and cooking oil to villagers in Pinzo village, Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 5. During the harsh winter months, the assistance helps suppleme... More
Afghan Local Police recruits run in formation during
Afghan Local Police recruits run in formation during a physical training class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 25. The class is part of a three-week course that teaches ALP candidates b... More
An Afghan National Army soldier talks to Afghan Local
An Afghan National Army soldier talks to Afghan Local Police recruits during a class on improvised explosive devices in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 15. The class is part of a three-wee... More
Allah Mohammed, Nawbahar district chief of police,
Allah Mohammed, Nawbahar district chief of police, speaks with village elders about new schools and security concerns in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, April 10. Afghanistan National Security... More
Afghan Local Police recruits fire their AK-47 rifles
Afghan Local Police recruits fire their AK-47 rifles during a weapons training class in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 25. The class is part of a three-week course that teaches ALP candid... More