Troops training before Afghanistan deployment

The video covers a simulation exercise on Salisbury Plain, where Afghan elders and soldiers, some played by former Gurkhas, participate alongside British Army officers. The exercise aims to train a capable Afghan National Army, crucial for the British exit strategy from Afghanistan. Despite recent incidents, soldiers express trust and confidence in working with Afghan counterparts, emphasizing familiarity over fear.

Where is the military exercise taking place?

• Wiltshire

• Gurkha Training Camp

• Salisbury Plain

• Afghanistan

Who are some of the Afghan soldiers in the exercise played by?

• Local Nationals

• British Officers

• Afghan Elders

• Former Gurkhas

Why is training the Afghan National Army crucial?

• For a secure Afghanistan and British exit strategy

• To improve British Army tactics

• To increase British military presence

• To simulate real combat scenarios

What is the soldiers' general attitude towards working with Afghan soldiers?

• They refuse to work with them

• They trust and collaborate with them

• They are indifferent

• They are fearful and suspicious

What is emphasized as more important than fear in military operations?

• Familiarity

• Aggression

• Isolation

• Indifference