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Afghan National Army recruits receive their first instructions and advice from an officer as they arrive at the Kabul Military Training Center in Kabul on July 20.
American mentors have been working with Afghan authorities to train thousands of new Afghan troops to join the fight against the Taliban-led insurgency.
The U.S. is finding it no small task to train and equip a force that is large and competent enough to operate successfully on its own. (Emilio Morenatti / AP) Back to slideshow navigation -
Afghan National Army recruit Zar Gani, 31, carries his military equipment at the Kabul Military Training Center. The effort to train new troops is hobbled by the paucity of mentors and high levels of illiteracy among the recruits. (Emilio Morenatti / AP) Back to slideshow navigation -
Army recruit Abdul Rahman, 19, measures up his new uniform during his first day at the Kabul training center. (Emilio Morenatti / AP) Back to slideshow navigation -
Afghan recruits take part in a training session. (Emilio Morenatti / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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Recruits listen to their instructor during a weapons training session. (Emilio Morenatti / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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Afghan army soldiers count the 7.62mm ammunition rounds used in training by the recruits. (Emilio Morenatti / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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Recruits march as part of their daily training. (Emilio Morenatti / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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Recruits pray at the mosque of Kabul Military Training Center. (Emilio Morenatti / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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A recruit checks his weapon before a training session. (Emilio Morenatti / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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