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  • Scottish Troops Mentor Afghan Forces in Helmand's Green Zone

    06/18/2010 8:28:23 AM PDT · by SandRat · 2 replies · 140+ views
    ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan ^ | Courtesy UK Ministry of Defence
    Soldiers from the First Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (1 SCOTS), are partnering and mentoring the Afghan National Army (ANA) deep in the green zone near Nad 'Ali in Helmand Province. 1 SCOTS provide Advisory Teams to the Afghan National Security Forces and have been carrying out operations and training alongside their Afghan colleagues. Major Mark Suddaby said: "We have now become advisory teams. In each of the Kandak or Tolay locations (types of ANA units) we have a two man team which is usually an officer and a sergeant. Their job is to advise and mentor the ANA...