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Description	English: The setting sun provides a backdrop to Afghan National Army (ANA) troops as they set up security on a road they have just searched for improvised explosive devices. A significant offensive operation, which takes the independence and self-sufficiency of British-trained Afghan forces to a new level, has begun in central Helmand. As the new year was seen in around the world, Afghan troops were opening a new chapter which sets the scene for their future autonomy and long-term role in the defence of their nation against extremism and terror. Operation OMID PANJ (ÔHope FiveÕ in English) follows on from the successful Operation OMID CHAR which, at the time, was the largest operation in size, number of soldiers and duration to have been planned, led and conducted by the Afghan National Army. But OMID PANJ takes things a step further, with the Afghans relying on even less support from British troops, who are present only in a supporting role. One of the key areas where significant development of Afghan capability is being demonstrated is their growing ability to find and render safe improvised explosive devices, the indiscriminate weapon of choice for the insurgency. Being conducted in the Green Zone, north of the Helmand River, the operation is pushing the Afghan governmentÕs influence and security bubble further out. By the time of its conclusion, it will see a new patrol base established east of Gereshk between the River Helmand and the Bandi Barq Road. This rural area, filled with irrigation ditches, canals and small farm plots, interspersed with residential compounds, has suffered from significant insurgent intimidation due to its proximity to smuggling routes into Gereshk city. Organization: ARMY Object Name: 16x-2010-TFH-029-204 Category: MOD Supplemental Categories: Operations, Theatres, Afghanistan Keywords: 16 Air Assault Brigade, Afghan National Army, Afghanistan, Counter Improvised Explosive Device Task Force, Helmand Province, Lashkar Gah, Op HERRICK 13, Task Force Helmand, Army, Operation, Op, Campaign, Herrick, Afganistan, Helmand, ANA, Personnel, Soldier, Male, Man, Sunset, Sunrise, Silhouette Country: Afghanistan
Date	Taken on 27 December 2010
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Author	Sgt Rupert Frere RLC
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Headline	Afghan Troops Set Up Security on a Road as the Sun Sets in Helmand
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Image title	The setting sun provides a backdrop to Afghan National Army (ANA) troops as they set up security on a road they have just searched for improvised explosive devices.A significant offensive operation, which takes the independence and self-sufficiency of British-trained Afghan forces to a new level, has begun in central Helmand.As the new year was seen in around the world, Afghan troops were opening a new chapter which sets the scene for their future autonomy and long-term role in the defence of their nation against extremism and terror.Operation OMID PANJ (ÔHope FiveÕ in English) follows on from the successful Operation OMID CHAR which, at the time, was the largest operation in size, number of soldiers and duration to have been planned, led and conducted by the Afghan National Army.But OMID PANJ takes things a step further, with the Afghans relying on even less support from British troops, who are present only in a supporting role. One of the key areas where significant development of Afghan capability is being demonstrated is their growing ability to find and render safe improvised explosive devices, the indiscriminate weapon of choice for the insurgency.Being conducted in the Green Zone, north of the Helmand River, the operation is pushing the Afghan governmentÕs influence and security bubble further out. By the time of its conclusion, it will see a new patrol base established east of Gereshk between the River Helmand and the Bandi Barq Road. This rural area, filled with irrigation ditches, canals and small farm plots, interspersed with residential compounds, has suffered from significant insurgent intimidation due to its proximity to smuggling routes into Gereshk city.
Short title	16x-2010-TFH-029-204
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Special instructions	Contact Media Operations, Headquarters 16 Air Assault Brigade, Gryphon House, Merville Barracks, COLCHESTER, CO2 7SW. Mandatory text on reproductions shall be acknowledged thus: Photo: Photographers name/MOD (eg Photo: Cpl Joe Bloggs/MOD)
Writer	Sgt Rupert Frere
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Keywords	16 Air Assault Brigade Afghan National Army Afghanistan Counter Improvised Explosive Device Task Force Helmand Province Lashkar Gah Op HERRICK 13 Task Force Helmand Army Operation Op Campaign Herrick Afganistan Helmand ANA Personnel Soldier Male Man Sunset Sunrise Silhouette
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