Training Ramps Up At Afghan Military Academy
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An Afghan National Army (ANA) battalion marches back to the barracks at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) October 4, 2010 in Kabul, Afghanistan. There are between 5,000 to 7,000 troops on the training facility in eight-week cycles tranied by the coalition forces to ultimately take over the role of military operations in the country. Each training cycle consists of one battalion, which is referred to as a "kandak." Every kandak contains three constituent training companies undergoing a variety of training regimens. In an attempt to dissolve anti-government militant groups, the Karzai administration has offered cash and vocational training to encourage members to join the ANA. As of July 2010 the Afghan National Army consists of 134,000 active troops and is expected to double within the next two years. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
Afghan National Army (ANA) battalion load their weapons during a live firing exercise at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) October 2, 2010 in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
Afghan National Army (ANA) battalion prepare to fire their guns during a live firing exercise at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) October 2, 2010 in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier prays after lunch at the live firing range at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) October 2, 2010 in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier gets ready to throw a grenade during combat training at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) October 2, 2010 in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
An Afghan National Army (ANA) battalion practices marching [Soviet style] at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) October 4, 2010 in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
An Afghan National Army (ANA) officer instructs a cadet on the proper way to hold a gun at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) October 1, 2010 in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers [play dead] during an ambush exercise at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) October 3, 2010 in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
An Afghan National Army (ANA) battalion carry their weapons while running back after a live firing exercise at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) October 2, 2010 in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier stands at attention at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) October 1, 2010 in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier crawls under barbed wire as his helmet gets tangled during combat training session at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) October 2, 2010 in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
An Afghan National Army (ANA) battalion marches back to the barracks at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) October 2, 2010 in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers sit waiting to return their weapons after a day of traning at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) October 3, 2010 in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier eats his lunch at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) October 2, 2010 in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
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