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CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan – The Afghan National Army's 215th Corps received 100 newly-trained soldiers after they graduated from the Joint Security Academy Shorabak here, June 16
Graduating class 2010-01 is the first group of soldiers trained since the 215th Corps' activation, April 1.
JSAS is designed to train both army and police personnel of the Afghan security forces. The basic training for recruits is designed to ready troops for the security mission lead by Afghan commanders.
During the past eight weeks, the recruits participated in an intense syllabus that has incorporated the full Afghan National Army mandated program of instruction. They also went through an additional 260 hours of combat integration to include the final exercise which included actual combat patrols with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion.
“This is the only location where the soldier does a live patrol with Marine forces,” said Terry Walker, training advisor, Regional Command Southwest. “Each one of them went out in squads with our instructors and conducted a graduation experience. As a matter of fact they found an equipment cache while they were out there. They were very proud of themselves.”
The final exercise was designed to have the new soldiers demonstrate the advanced technical, tactical and patrolling skills they’ve acquired while attending the basic warrior training course at JSAS.
“I really appreciate all the help from the Marines,” said Afghan Army instructor First Sgt. Hakeen Uallah. “I’m very proud of my soldiers, especially because the Marines taught them how to shoot very well. As instructors, we were with them 24 hours a day and we trained them well and I’m confident they will do well. The future of Afghanistan is now in their hands.”
According to the International Security Assistance Force, Afghanistan, there are 119,388 Afghan soldiers as of May 19. The target strength is 171,600 by October 2011. The new soldiers who graduated with class 2010-01 will be assigned to units throughout Helmand province.
| Date Taken: | 06.16.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 06.16.2010 09:15 |
| Story ID: | 51464 |
| Location: | CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF |
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