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Figure 18: ANA Kandak Assessment
Finally, the ANA is gradually developing the capability to conduct its own assessments, and the
MoD ANSF Combined Assessment Team is currently at initial operating capability across the
Regional Commands. Additionally, the MoD has mobile teams that are sent out to assess units at
the discretion of MoD leadership. This plan is expected to expand ANA capability and
eventually transition all ANA external unit assessments to the MoD.
ANP OPERATIONS AND ASSESSMENT
The ANP improved its ability to conduct limited independent policing operations and coordinate
operations with other ANSF elements.
Overall, the number of units that were not assessed decreased from 17 percent in August 2011 to
14 percent in January 2012. As of February 2012, data from the Provincial Response Company
and all Operational Coordination Centers (OCCs), both provincial and regional, were added to
the overall ANP effectiveness ratings, accounting for the slight increase in the overall number of
submitted reports versus October 2011 data. Overall, 74 percent of units are rated as “Effective
with Partners” or higher, compared to 69 percent in August 2011.
RC assessments highlight improvements in the overall performance of the ANP across all of the
police pillars in the overall planning and execution of operations. The ANP display increased
independence when: conducting security patrols; operating and developing permanent and
temporary check points; providing security on Main Supply Routes; and providing security for
local government and joint operations.
Joint Operations Center (JOC) reports show ANP across the country conduct offensive
engagements, mounted and dismounted security patrols, and static operations. ANP forces,
especially ANCOP, are still heavily engaged in COIN missions, such as: responding to insurgent
activities; detaining insurgents; seizing property; identifying, responding to, and neutralizing IED
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