Can soldiers drink in Afghanistan?

Soldiers from many other NATO countries are allowed to drink alcohol in Afghanistan, leading to some “alcohol spillover” to American troops on bases that house soldiers from various countries.

Is ISAF still active in Afghanistan?

Pursuant to its ultimate aim of transitioning security responsibilities to Afghan forces, ISAF ceased combat operations and was disbanded in December 2014. A number of troops remained to serve a supporting and advisory role as part of its successor organization, the Resolute Support Mission.

Why Afghan army did not fight?

For the soldiers on the frontlines, they saw little reason to die when top leaders were fleeing. “When the Taliban got to the gates of Kabul, the soldiers knew the president was leaving — that’s why they didn’t fight,” said a former senior army officer who asked not to be named.

What is the ISAF patch mean?

International Security Assistance Force
United States Army ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) ACU Patch. Criteria: This is the ACU version of the ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) patch and is worn on the Army’s UCP (Universal Camouflage Pattern) uniform. This patch is worn by OEF soldiers attached to ISAF.

Should India station troops on Afghan soil?

For quite some time, we have been hearing about how the Indian leaders, generals, bureaucrats, and media persons long for an Indian military presence in Afghanistan by stationing Indian troops on Afghan soil. They say that India’s 1. 4 million strong army can easily spare “tens of thousands of Indian troops” to Afghanistan.

What can India do to help the Afghan army?

…besides assisting in the training of Afghanistan’s young officers, India could assist ANSF set up Afghan National Army Officers Academy (ANOA) and provide instructors to facilitate modulate US/NATO concepts of war fighting to Afghan requirements.

Can India get boots on the ground in Afghanistan?

India already has a Strategic Partnership Agreement with Afghanistan which provides for Indian boots on Afghan ground. In 1877, the British established the Gilgit Agency in order to guard India against the Russian advance.

Should India send troops to Afghanistan to remove Karzai?

In any event, sending Indian troops to Afghanistan when Karzai seeks the removal of all foreign troops is certainly not an option. India should however provide militarily assistance to Afghanistan.