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ARGHANDAB DISTRICT, Afghanistan - An Afghan instructor was at the head of the class for the first time here at the weekly leadership course at the District Police Center-Arghandab Sept. 3.
Col. Mohammad Ibrahim Karimi, an AUP security officer with 31 years of experience, was the instructor for of lead instructor for the record-size crime prevention class of 13 policemen from the checkpoints across the district.
Karimi has worked in the Afghan police system and intelligence field for more than three decades.
“I was pleased when asked to teach the class,” said Karimi. “I was a teacher back during college and enjoy helping others learn.”
Karimi ensured no one was left out during the hands-on portion of training.
“Calling everyone one-by-one ensures that the class stays active and motivated,” Karimi said.
All of the students said the class was informative.
“The class was really good,” said Hekmatullah, AUP 1st Sgt. of Shrine Bab Sahib. “I’m looking forward to using what I’ve learned to teach the officers at my checkpoint.”
Hekmatullah said this newly acquired knowledge could lead to respect from local villagers and to improved relations. Villagers who trust their local AUP often provide information about Taliban activity, he said.
“The class is great because officers learn what they need to do in any given situation,” said Karimi. “Knowledge gained from the class has many positive affects and I am glad our International Assistance Security Forces partners started it.”
The classes began in May of 2012 when the Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division arrived in Arghandab District. They taught the AUP skills such as basic policing, improvised explosive device countermeasures and overall checkpoint awareness and security.
International Security Assistance Forces instructors said a goal is to get Afghans to instruct every course at the District Police Center-Arghandab.
“ISAF simply provide the tools that allow the AUP to complete the class,” said Capt. Matthew S. Pastore, the AUP operations mentor. “We help train the AUP so they can then become the teachers.”
Pastore said an important goal is to have the entire program become a self-sustaining training program administered by Afghans. He said many of the policemen who learn second hand from the course’s attendees will eventually attend the course themselves to continue the learning cycle.
“The AUP that attend the class seem to get a lot out of it,” Pastore said.
| Date Taken: | 09.03.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 09.08.2012 10:49 |
| Story ID: | 94403 |
| Location: | ARGHANDAB DISTRICT, AF |
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