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BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan - Task Force Warrior Security Forces joined with the Afghan national police for joint patrols in Shebar, Kahmard, Sayghan and several other districts in Bamyan last month to increase security in the province during the transfer of operations between New Zealand Defense Force Task Group Crib 13 and TG Crib 14.
U.S. Army Capt. Rob Rodock, Task Force Warrior Afghanistan national security forces officer in charge, conducted district-level ANP assessments, as well as key leader engagements with district chiefs of police and local leaders.
SECFOR Soldiers provided an obvious presence through mounted and dismounted patrols, both day and night. The joint patrols provided opportunities for Task Force Warrior to train ANP while out on mission together.
"We trained them on the police gear allotted to them, armor, belts, identification, weapons, as well as convoy patrol operations," said SECFOR squad leader, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gabriel Castillo.
ANP requested support for higher fuel allocation, projects for hydro power versus generators at police stations and for local residents, and landline phones in areas where cell phones do not work.
Each district reported individual concerns, including schools and wells for drinking water.
"All the districts reported the ANP are doing a good job resolving local and family disputes, but each voiced the need for ANP training and more ANP," said Rodock.
"Border areas are a concern," he said, explaining how criminals and insurgents enter the area and conduct criminal activities, have been known to dress in Afghan national security forces uniforms and attempt armed robberies along main supply routes.
Rodock said, "Locals inform the police, who will then escort foreigners out of the area or investigate with the National Directorate of Security."
| Date Taken: | 05.08.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 05.08.2009 02:21 |
| Story ID: | 33352 |
| Location: | BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF |
| Web Views: | 510 |
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