HERAT, Afghanistan, May 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A total of 300 youth were commissioned to the national army, after completion of a 12-week military training course, in the western Herat province, brigadier Nazir Ahmad, head of the military training course in the western region, said today.
The usage of various light and assault weapons, including war tactics, had been taught to the newly graduated cadets, the official said, adding, they would serve in Farah and Badghis provinces to stabilise security there.
The Afghan government has been recruiting more youth and training them military tactics, to enhance the capability of security forces in the militancy-plagued country, to fight the Taliban, al-Qaeda and like-minded groups.– NNN-AGENCIES
