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Training the Afghan police

An Afghan National Police recruit stands outside his sleeping quarters at the National Police Academy on Oct. 18 in Kabul. Afghan President Hamid Karzai said his forces are ready to take full responsibility for security if the American-led international coalition speeds up the handover.
An Afghan National Police recruit stands outside his sleeping quarters at the National Police Academy on Oct. 18 in Kabul. Afghan President Hamid Karzai said his forces are ready to take full responsibility for security if the American-led international coalition speeds up the handover.
Anja Niedringhaus, AP
Police recruits march in formation at the National Police Academy in Kabul. The readiness of the force is crucial to U.S. and NATO plans to withdraw by the end of 2014. But international observers believe the mostly illiterate police force will disintegrate into factional militias more loyal to local warlords than to the state.
Police recruits march in formation at the National Police Academy in Kabul. The readiness of the force is crucial to U.S. and NATO plans to withdraw by the end of 2014. But international observers believe the mostly illiterate police force will disintegrate into factional militias more loyal to local warlords than to the state.
Anja Niedringhaus, AP
Men line up to join the Afghan National Police force outside the registration center in Kabul. Up to 10 police officers are killed daily in Afghanistan. In one 10-month period, 1,417 police were killed.
Men line up to join the Afghan National Police force outside the registration center in Kabul. Up to 10 police officers are killed daily in Afghanistan. In one 10-month period, 1,417 police were killed.
Anja Niedringhaus, AP
Men apply to join the national police force.
Men apply to join the national police force.
Anja Niedringhaus, AP
An Afghan policeman drives a recruit from the registration center to his new outpost.
An Afghan policeman drives a recruit from the registration center to his new outpost.
Anja Niedringhaus, AP
Afghan National Police Academy Director Maula Dad Pazoish tries out a table game in a recreation room at the police academy.
Afghan National Police Academy Director Maula Dad Pazoish tries out a table game in a recreation room at the police academy.
Anja Niedringhaus, AP
Police officers line up for breakfast after morning prayers.
Police officers line up for breakfast after morning prayers.
Anja Niedringhaus, AP
Police officers enter the cafeteria.
Police officers enter the cafeteria.
Anja Niedringhaus, AP
Recruits navigate an obstacle course.
Recruits navigate an obstacle course.
Anja Niedringhaus, AP
Afghan National Police instructor Ghulam Hazrat, left, makes a point during training.
Afghan National Police instructor Ghulam Hazrat, left, makes a point during training.
Anja Niedringhaus, AP
Police recruits study notes on how to use a Kalashnikov rifle.
Police recruits study notes on how to use a Kalashnikov rifle.
Anja Niedringhaus, AP
An Afghan police instructor shows a student how to handle a weapon.
An Afghan police instructor shows a student how to handle a weapon.
Anja Niedringhaus, AP
Police recruit Azim Aga, right, smiles during a break.
Police recruit Azim Aga, right, smiles during a break.
Anja Niedringhaus, AP
A police instructor passes wall art at the police academy.
A police instructor passes wall art at the police academy.
Anja Niedringhaus, AP
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