| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 65 pages) : illustrations (some color), color map. |
| Series |
RAND Corporation monograph series ; MG-845-RDCC/OSD |
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Rand Corporation monograph series ; MG-845-RDCC/OSD.
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| Note |
"Jointly sponsored by the Royal Danish Defence College and the Office of the Secretary of Defense." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 61-65). |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Recent history of the Afghan National Army -- ANA training -- ANA operational proficiency -- Public perception of security and the ANA -- Conclusions. |
| Summary |
The Afghan National Army (ANA) is critical to the success of the allied efforts in Afghanistan and the ultimate stability of the national government. This monograph assesses the ANA's progress in the areas of recruitment, training, facilities, and operational capability. It draws on a variety of sources: in-country interviews with U.S., NATO, and Afghan officials; data provided by the U.S. Army; open-source literature; and a series of public opinion surveys conducted in Afghanistan over the past several years. Although the ANA has come a long way since the outset of the recent conflict in the country, the authors conclude that coalition forces, especially those of the United States, will play a crucial role in Afghanistan for the foreseeable future, particularly in light of the increased threat from Taliban forces and other illegally armed criminal groups. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Afghanistan. Afghan National Army.
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Afghanistan. Afghan National Army. (OCoLC)fst01692795
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National security -- Afghanistan.
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Internal security -- Afghanistan.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- International Relations -- General.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- International Security.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- General.
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Internal security. (OCoLC)fst00976624
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National security. (OCoLC)fst01033711
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Afghanistan. (OCoLC)fst01205406
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| Added Author |
Younossi, Obaid.
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National Defense Research Institute (U.S.)
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Long march. Santa Monica, CA : RAND, 2009 9780833046680 (DLC) 2009018970 (OCoLC)321031877 |
| ISBN |
9780833047588 (electronic bk.) |
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0833047582 (electronic bk.) |
| Report No. |
RAND/MG-845-RDCC/OSD |
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