1. Afghan Military
By Antony and Lauren

2. Afghan Air Force History: Began in 1924
By 1960 the AAF consisted of 100 combat aircraft
The AAF was strongest in the 1980’s and early 1990’s, producing some concern in neighboring countries
Future training will take place at Shindand Air Base in Western Afghanistan
In the 1960’s and the 1990’s the Afghan Military in general received weapons from the Soviet Union

3. Manpower and Expenditures
Manpower fit for military service:
Males age 16-49: 4,050,222
Females age 16-49: 3,797,087
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually:
Male: 392,116
Female: 370,295

4. Dragunov Sniper Rifle
RPG Rocket

5. Afghan National Army The main branch of the military
Responsible for land-based areas
300,000 troops active
Traces back to the early 18th century
Assembled by NATO states

6. Common Weapons Used Makarov Pistol AK-47 Dragunov Sniper Rifle
M203 Grenade Launcher

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