Afghan Special Forces

[adroth]

Looks like the Afghan National Army has advanced enough to have its own special forces, built upon the 201st Corps

http://www.military.com/features/0,15240,119739,00.html

Excerpts:

POL-E-CHARKI, Afghanistan, Nov. 29, 2006 – A 600-man battalion from the Afghan National Army's 201st Corps has been selected as the country's first unit to undergo commando training.

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An important part of developing commando capability is training noncommissioned officers who can go back and train others. Each of the five corps in the Afghan army will eventually have a commando unit assigned, and the 201st Corps soldiers train those units, officials said.

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The soldiers selected are scheduled to receive specialized training in Jordan for six months, and expectations are high. "With this new training, good equipment, and designation as commando battalion, we will play a greater role in the future and the stability and security of the region," Ahmadi said.

 

[USNavySEAL3310]

Good for them. This is a big step for their military to take and will help a lot in the long run controlling Afghanistan in the future. Who are they training with? The Jordinians?

 

[adroth]

Good for them. This is a big step for their military to take and will help a lot in the long run controlling Afghanistan in the future. Who are they training with? The Jordinians?

Looks like it. Even the Israelis had problems with the Jordanians in past wars, so they, IMHO, are a good choice.

 

[RubiconNZ]

It's good news indeed, creating a specialised force will greatly strengthen Afghanistans ability to operate against inusurgents. With proper training and guidance this will go along way in assisting with their self sufficiency.