Afghan National Policemen stand smartly on parade following a capabilities demonstration.
The next generation of Afghan policemen are beginning their careers, having completed their British-led training and graduated.
A total of 89 newly-trained patrolmen and 28 junior commanders graduated on Saturday 13th November 2010 at a passing out parade at the Helmand Police Training Centre, just outside the Helmand provincial capital of Lashkar Gah.
The officers will now be deployed across Helmand Province with the task of providing added security in the urban centres, while the Afghan National Army continue to provide security and deter the Taleban threat in the rural areas.
Policing techniques and standards continue to improve across Helmand following the opening of Helmand Police Training Centre in November 2009. HPTC is now capable of turning out 180 newly qualified policemen every three weeks, following an intensive eight week course run by soldiers from The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), supported by members of the Ministry of Defence Police.
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Photographer: Sgt Rupert Frere RLC
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Tags: 16 Air Assault Brigade Afghan National Police Afghanistan Helmand Province Op HERRICK 13 Task Force Helmand The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS) ANP Police Parade Policemen Defence Defense UK British Military Lashkar Gah
An Afghan National Policeman, demonstrates arrest techniques.
The next generation of Afghan policemen are beginning their careers, having completed their British-led training and graduated.
A total of 89 newly-trained patrolmen and 28 junior commanders graduated on Saturday 13th November 2010 at a passing out parade at the Helmand Police Training Centre, just outside the Helmand provincial capital of Lashkar Gah.
The officers will now be deployed across Helmand Province with the task of providing added security in the urban centres, while the Afghan National Army continue to provide security and deter the Taleban threat in the rural areas.
Policing techniques and standards continue to improve across Helmand following the opening of Helmand Police Training Centre in November 2009. HPTC is now capable of turning out 180 newly qualified policemen every three weeks, following an intensive eight week course run by soldiers from The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), supported by members of the Ministry of Defence Police.
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Photographer: Sgt Rupert Frere RLC
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Tags: 16 Air Assault Brigade Afghan National Police Afghanistan Helmand Province Op HERRICK 13 Task Force Helmand The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS) ANP Police Training Arresting Arrest Handcuffing Handcuffs Defence Defense UK British Military Lashkar Gah
Afghan National Policemen, repel a mock Taliban attack during a capabilities demonstration.
The next generation of Afghan policemen are beginning their careers, having completed their British-led training and graduated.
A total of 89 newly-trained patrolmen and 28 junior commanders graduated on Saturday 13th November 2010 at a passing out parade at the Helmand Police Training Centre, just outside the Helmand provincial capital of Lashkar Gah.
The officers will now be deployed across Helmand Province with the task of providing added security in the urban centres, while the Afghan National Army continue to provide security and deter the Taleban threat in the rural areas.
Policing techniques and standards continue to improve across Helmand following the opening of Helmand Police Training Centre in November 2009. HPTC is now capable of turning out 180 newly qualified policemen every three weeks, following an intensive eight week course run by soldiers from The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), supported by members of the Ministry of Defence Police.
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Afghan National Police, demonstrate their ability to fight the Taliban.
The next generation of Afghan policemen are beginning their careers, having completed their British-led training and graduated.
A total of 89 newly-trained patrolmen and 28 junior commanders graduated on Saturday 13th November 2010 at a passing out parade at the Helmand Police Training Centre, just outside the Helmand provincial capital of Lashkar Gah.
The officers will now be deployed across Helmand Province with the task of providing added security in the urban centres, while the Afghan National Army continue to provide security and deter the Taleban threat in the rural areas.
Policing techniques and standards continue to improve across Helmand following the opening of Helmand Police Training Centre in November 2009. HPTC is now capable of turning out 180 newly qualified policemen every three weeks, following an intensive eight week course run by soldiers from The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), supported by members of the Ministry of Defence Police.
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Photographer: Sgt Rupert Frere RLC
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Tags: 16 Air Assault Brigade Afghan National Police Afghanistan Helmand Province Op HERRICK 13 Task Force Helmand The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS) ANP Police Training Defence Defense UK British Military Lashkar Gah
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Afghan National Policemen, demonstrate the arrest of suspects during a capabilities event.
The next generation of Afghan policemen are beginning their careers, having completed their British-led training and graduated.
A total of 89 newly-trained patrolmen and 28 junior commanders graduated on Saturday 13th November 2010 at a passing out parade at the Helmand Police Training Centre, just outside the Helmand provincial capital of Lashkar Gah.
The officers will now be deployed across Helmand Province with the task of providing added security in the urban centres, while the Afghan National Army continue to provide security and deter the Taleban threat in the rural areas.
Policing techniques and standards continue to improve across Helmand following the opening of Helmand Police Training Centre in November 2009. HPTC is now capable of turning out 180 newly qualified policemen every three weeks, following an intensive eight week course run by soldiers from The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), supported by members of the Ministry of Defence Police.
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Photographer: Sgt Rupert Frere RLC
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Tags: 16 Air Assault Brigade Afghan National Police Afghanistan Helmand Province Op HERRICK 13 Task Force Helmand The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS) ANP Police Training Arrests Arresting Handcuffs Handcuffing Defence Free Defense UK British Military Lashkar Gah