Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Infantry Branch School Training: Kabul



Infantry Branch School training in Kabul for members of the Afghan National Army July 2011. French, British and Afghan trainers/mentors provide training for young ANA recruits who will continue the fight once coalition troops depart. Interviewed was U.K. Colour Sergeant John Smith, from the Duke of Lancaster Regiment. NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan's goal is to build a professional Afghan security force. Best viewed in HD at: Infantry Branch School Training, Kabul.
(Blovag Media/G. A. Volb)

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

A British mentor at the Infantry Branch School in Darul Aman (Kabul) works one-on-one with an Afghan solder training as a sharpshooter July 12, 2011. In the foreground, a French soldier works on his skills as well. The training, conducted by Afghan officers and NCOs is part of NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan's focus to professionalize the Afghan National Security Force. Select the photo for a high resolution version. (Photo by G. A. Volb)

Infantry Branch School live fire: July 5, 2011



I produced this video after my trip to the Infantry Branch School in Darul Aman (Kabul) where they held a live fire training exercise with mortar and SPG-9 teams. Pay close attention to who was leading this event and you'll notice it was conducted by Afghan National Army officers and non-commissioned officers. They planned it, they executed it and debriefed students following training. It's a major step toward ANSF self-sufficiency. (Video by G. A. Volb)