Afghan Local Police graduation in Paktika province, Afghanistan

PAKTIKA PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

08.28.2013

Photo by Sgt. Mark Moore 

2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Public Affairs

A recent Afghan Local Police graduate receives his course completing certificate during an ALP graduation ceremony held at the National Directorate of Security compound adjacent to Forward Operating Base Rushmore, Afghanistan, Aug. 28, 2013. The graduating class of approximately 70 ALP is the first to attend the all Afghan ran local police training academy in Paktika province. The ALP is an effective, cost efficient, resilient, and accountable component of GIRoA security forces as they provide security to the local populace. The relevance of the ALP is demonstrated by its recognition as an integral part of the Afghan National Security Force structure, by its popularity with local leaders and people, and by the danger it poses to the insurgency.

• Date Taken: 08.28.2013
• Date Posted: 08.30.2013 12:48
• Photo ID: 1007009
• VIRIN: 130828-A-XX999-002
• Resolution: 4052x2797
• Size: 1.29 MB
• Location: PAKTIKA PROVINCE, AF