Shinwar Afghan National Police graduate from Directed District Development Training

NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Fifty Shinwar Afghan National Police Soldiers celebrated their graduation from the Directed District Development Training course at their eastern Afghanistan District Center, Shinwar district, June 25.

The Directed District Development Training, known to the United States Army and Afghan National Police as “D-Three Training,” is an extensive program aimed at enhancing the community policing and paramilitary skills of the Afghan National Police. The ANP Soldiers qualified on AK-47 rifles and on pistols. They also learned how to conduct searches of personnel and vehicles and operate traffic control points.

“The training they receive will provide the Afghan National Police with guidance and a way of operating that will protect the local population as well as build good relations with the Afghan people in Shinwar,” said U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Oberle, Squad Leader for 1st Squad of 2nd Platoon, 630th Military Police Company from Bamberg, Germany.

Oberle’s squad is responsible for the mentorship and development of the Shinwar Afghan National Police District Center.

The ceremony was held inside of the district center due to the hundred degree heat outside and was hosted by the Shinwar Chief of Police, Col. Jan Ded, who also received his certificate of training and gave an encouraging speech at the graduation.

“It is so motivating to see so many Afghan’s willing to stand up and defend their homeland,” said Ded in regards to the completion of the training. “I have a great deal of respect for all of the Afghan National Police willing to risk their lives for a chance at a safer, more secure Afghanistan.”

Community leaders in attendance included the sub-governor of Shinwar, Haji Zalmi, and his staff as well as Maj. Roshan, the Training Officer from Provincial Headquarters. Guests from the community, police headquarters, and Coalition forces received an opportunity to take part in handing out the coveted graduation certificates and thanking the graduates for their hard work and dedication to keeping their local community safe.