PRT-14 together with POMLT-3 and ANSF conducted joint security patrol

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GHOR, AFGHANISTAN

03.17.2012

Courtesy Story

ISAF Regional Command West

By: OF-1 Tomas Pakalniskis
Regional Command-West Public Affairs

GHOR, Afghanistan – On March 17, Afghanistan National Army Training Team, Police Operation Mentoring Liaison Team soldiers together with Afghanistan National Security Forces conducted a joint security patrol to Telake Ulija village.

Ghor Provincial local government representatives, local television representatives, PRT-14 Commander Col. Eligijus Senulis, POMLT-3 Commander Lt. Col. Ričardas Pocius, the head of the civilian element Jurgis Stanaitis and the USAID Field Program Officer Mabella Cruz attended this patrol.

During the visit with village representatives was discussed the security situation. Locals were welcomed to the Afghan army and police kept the peace and security in the region. Ghor administration representatives promised to communicate with responsible representatives about listed rural development needs.

PRT-14 seeks to develop close cooperation not only between the security forces, but also with local authorities, and the press. According to Senulis, local authorities and the press, have opportunity to interact with local people, answering their questions. These patrols, in principle, allow access to local problems and needs. Also PRT-14 is glad, that the press can prepare videos and stories from real ISAF and the local security force actions. "We strive to make the ANA soldiers, local police forces to gain greater local trust and support. For the locals is very important to know and see, that the Afghan security forces are ready to provide security in the province, the Lithuanian soldiers are helpers to the preparation and coaching," Senulis said.

The provincial governance is becoming more accessible and draws more attention to the management of the province. This reinforces the local authorities take increasing responsibility for the administration of Ghor, in preparation for the full transfer of responsibility. It is hoped, that this year most of the districts of Ghor province will be involved in the transfer of responsibility process.

Currently, PRT-14 which is formed on the basis of the Lithuanian National Defence Volunteer Forces 5th territorial unit Vytis Military District is deployed in Afghanistan, Ghor province.

Lithuanian-led Ghor Provincial Reconstruction Team is a joint civilian-military mission, part of NATO's International Security Assistance Force, which started functioning in Ghor province in summer 2005. The PRT's task is to support the central government in expanding its authority throughout the province, providing security and stability and establishing proper conditions for the reconstruction of the province. The PRT composition also includes military and civilian personnel from Georgia, Japan, the USA, Poland, Finland, Bulgaria and Ukraine.

• Date Taken: 03.17.2012
• Date Posted: 03.20.2012 13:47
• Story ID: 85500
• Location: GHOR, AF