An Afghan National Army commando platoon leader with 2nd Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, prepares to slide down a rope simulating exiting an aircraft, during training in Dand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 29, 2013. The Afghan commandos conducted the training in order to prepare for future operations to disrupt insurgent safe havens and support Afghan Local Police efforts in the area. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Kaily Brown/ Released)