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PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Paratroopers from 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, trained Afghan border police on basic maneuvering techniques and soldiering skills, May 13, during an exercise at Forward Operating Base Terwa.
The day began with formation training which consisted of selecting squad leaders and teaching the ABP about how rank structure works in a squad.
"The team concept works," said Army 1st Lt. Matthew Scott, the platoon leader for 2nd Platoon from Alton Bay, N.H. "You must trust leaders."
The ABP Soldiers reacted positively to the training.
"This is good for us because our training will affect the enemy by making us professional Soldiers," said Stora, Afghan policeman.
The ABP were also taught movement techniques, including squad movement using hand and arm signals.
"This type of training will help the ABP travel faster and faster," said Army Staff Sgt. Stephen Zeitlin, a squad leader and Houston native. "We took them out and showed them the correct ways to maneuver."
Afghan Col. Mohammad Naim, the ABP battalion commander, spoke about the ABP's appreciation for the training.
"First off, we would like to thank the U.S. Army for the training. They taught us about the proper way to conduct search and seizures. We are receiving a lot of support from the local government and the people are happy to see us," Naim said. "Knowing we have this training will help create a safer place for them."
After the training, the Soldiers discussed what they learned from the day.
"They picked it [the training] up pretty quick and showed improvements," said Scott.
| Date Taken: | 05.23.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 05.23.2009 10:58 |
| Story ID: | 34005 |
| Location: | PAKTIKA PROVINCE, AF |
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