New training camp for Afghan soldiers

27/02/14

A "war route", similar to the military sports training camp (CAGSM) used at home by the Italian Army for the selection and training of its military, is what General Taj Mohammad Jahed, commander of the 207 Corps Amata of the Afghan Army, inaugurated yesterday at "Camp Zafar", the base that houses the soldiers of the 1 ^ brigade, responsible for security in the area of ​​the province of Herat.

The field, 17 obstacles scattered along 450 meters of dirt road to be overcome in the shortest possible time, will allow the Afghan military to try their hand at one of the most widespread training activities in armies around the world, requiring the soldiers of uncommon strength, strength and agility .

Already today, the 50 Afghan brigade instructors are at work, who will be responsible for teaching young recruits the techniques to overcome obstacles learned by the Military Advisory Team, the structure of the Italian ISAF contingent that reports to the Transition Support Unit on base 152 ° "Sassari" Infantry Regiment, in charge of training and assisting the Afghan army unit cadres.The training course, set up by 1 ^ Brigade personnel and carried out thanks to the work management of the Italian military of the "Genio ", Was funded with funds made available by the Ministry of Defense.

Source: Italian contingent in Afghanistan