GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan – More than 100 Afghan National Police recruits graduated from the six-week basic course at the Troops Sustainment Site Police Academy at Forward Operating Base Ghazni, July 14.
Polish army and Afghan policemen trained the new officers.
“For us, your training is priority, so I am very glad to see you all here now, said U.S. Army Col. Michael Haerr, Task Force White Eagle Deputy Commander. “You have been taught the skills to do your job. I know very well, that the enemy wishes are to make life of the ordinary inhabitants of Ghazni harder. It is our job to facilitate the villagers, and the people of Ghazni to be able to go to bazaar, be able to buy goods. After this training, you know how to protect fellow countryman, their families and their homes.”
According to ANP Capt. Ali Ramazan, TSS Afghan commander, this course was one of the most important steps for policemen. He thanked the Polish and Afghan instructors for their commitment, and Afghan policemen recruits for their courage.
“Police is to protect the people, to provide the security of all the country. Please protect the people, please protect equipment, but be careful. Please protect yourself too,” Ramazan said.
Ghanzi ANP Maj. Allah Nazer wished the graduates success with upcoming tasks.
“Don’t forget these lessons when you go to your Police Posts. It was hard work. Try to teach other policemen, when you go to other Police Posts in other districts. Try to be honest in everything. It is your life, it is your country. You are the leaders,” said Nazer.
| Date Taken: | 07.14.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 07.15.2011 19:18 |
| Story ID: | 73821 |
| Location: | GHAZNI PROVINCE, AF |
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