ANA and ANP participate in tactical weapons training with U.S. Navy SEALs

NAWBAHAR, AFGHANISTAN

12.02.2010

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NATO Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan

ZABUL, Afghanistan – Soldiers from the Afghan National Army’s 1st Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 205th Corps and members of the Afghan National Police participated in tactical weapons training with U.S. Navy SEALs Dec. 2 in the Nawbahar District, Zabul province.

Instructors focused the training on improving the overall safety and shooting accuracy of the ANA and ANP as the partnership continues to develop the capabilities of the Afghan Security Forces for current and future operations with coalition forces.

Due to a large influx in new recruits, the ANP’s training was focused primarily on basic shooting drills said a SEAL instructor. Their training consisted of proper weapons manipulation and short-ranged shooting exercises that are designed to improve weapons safety.

The Afghan force’s training was developed based on previous training exercises. It evolved from basic weapons fundamentals to include shooting drills while under duress and in stressful situations.

“The ANA soldiers have responded to the training with increased enthusiasm and have showed a mastery of the basic skills,” said a SEAL instructor. “Future range exercises will increase the ANA and ANP’s proficiency and understanding of weapons safety.”

• Date Taken: 12.02.2010
• Date Posted: 12.12.2010 03:16
• Story ID: 61764
• Location: NAWBAHAR, AF