Commandos initiated through operation

Members of the Afghan National Army's 207th Commando Kandak move toward their objective during a pre-graduation mission, in Kapisa province, April 21-24. During the operation, the Commandos, supported by Coalition forces, captured one insurgent, killed one other who tried to mount an attack against them and recovered weapons, IED material and rockets. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Corey T. Dennis)

COMBINED JOINT TASK FORCE- 101 COMBINED PRESS INFORMATION CENTER BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AFGHANISTAN APO AE 09354

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (April 27, 2008) – Afghan National Army Commando students captured an insurgent and thwarted an insurgent attack, in Kapisa province, April 21.

Members of the newly minted 207th Commando Kandak performed a number of night-time air assault missions, resulting in the capture of one insurgent, numerous small weapons caches and IED materials.

“The Company air assaulted into the target area, occupied blocking positions and cleared the objective utilizing speed, surprise and violence of action,” said the Coalition Team Leader in charge of the Commando training.

Prior to their graduation, the Commandos trained for, planned and executed their own mission to demonstrate their ability to perform competently in combat.

“I feel that there is continual improvement due to the growing capability of the Commando training company, the Afghan cadre, as well as the attention that the program receives from key leaders in the Afghan National Army and the Ministry of Defense,” said a Special Forces commander.

“We do this for the people of Afghanistan, and my Commandos did well during training and working with [Coalition forces],” said the 207th Kandak first sergeant, after the mission.

Next, the Commandos will graduate training and perform strategic strikes against insurgents, with the support of Coalition forces.

“The capabilities of the Commando force enhance the security of the Afghan people, thus creating the opportunity for stability operations,” said the Special Forces commander. This will create an atmosphere for other organizations to initiate development projects, such as the opening of schools and government offices.

(Editors Note: It is Special Forces policy to not identify members below the rank of lieutenant colonel.)

Hmmm. Izzat a radio control box in that stuff in the cache above (linked pic)?

One of the interesting things about the press releases regarding weapons caches... is what you find in the caches. Such as the pic below, from a seizure on April 3. Anybody wanna guess what I found interesting in this picture? This is the best pic there is, I asked for a better one, and they don't have any.

Coalition forces seized a weapons cache April 3 in Garmsir District, Helmand Province, during an operation targeting a Taliban insurgent associated with weapons facilitations operations. The items were destroyed to prevent their use by extremist forces and protect innocent civilians from inadvertent harm. (U.S. Army courtesy photo)