Afghan Special Forces

Afghan Special Forces

ecial forces. They received training in advanced infantry skills as well as training in first aid and tactical driving. They are fully equipped with US equipment and have received US style training. By the end of 2008 the six ANA commando battalions were to be stationed in the southern region of Afghanistan assisting the Canadian forces. br br From mid-2011, the ANA began establishing a Special Operations Command (ANASOC) to control the ANA Commando Brigade and the ANA Special Forces. It is headquartered at Camp Moorehead in Wardak Province, located six miles south of Kabul The training center is named after 5th Special Forces Group soldier MSG Kevin Morehead, who was killed in Iraq in 2003. br br In July 2012, the Special Operations Command was officially established as a division-sized special operations force formation, including a command and staff. The command, with the status of a division, now boasts between 10,000 and 11,000 soldiers. br Previously this was organised as one Brigade with 8 battalions all with a minimum of 6 kandalks. Due to the standard size of a brigade in the ANA, the ANASOC is likely to be split into 3 - 4 brigades, one of which will be a Special Forces Brigade. br br ANASOC now has a Special Mission Wing which was inaugurated on 21 July 2012 at a ceremony in Kabul.


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