VOICED: Afghanistan recreated in the American South

The video covers a training exercise in Louisiana where soldiers prepare for deployment to Afghanistan. The focus is on improving communication skills and cultural understanding, with the help of civilians, many of whom are exiled Afghans. The training aims to prepare soldiers for the unique challenges of Afghanistan, emphasizing the importance of keeping calm in tense situations. The exercise also includes training to become effective combat advisors, learning from past mistakes in Iraq to ensure a different approach in Afghanistan.

What is the primary focus of the training exercise in Louisiana?

• Weapon handling

• Communication skills

• Physical fitness

• Navigation skills

Who are the civilians employed by the army to assist in training?

• Local residents

• Exiled Afghans

• Foreign diplomats

• Retired soldiers

How do instructors expect soldiers to handle confrontations with angry individuals?

• By keeping their cool

• By calling for backup

• By using force

• By retreating

What is the mission of the 82nd Airborne in Afghanistan?

• To build infrastructure

• To engage in combat

• To conduct reconnaissance

• To offer support and training

What lesson did the US military learn from Iraq that they plan to apply in Afghanistan?

• Increased troop numbers

• Faster deployment

• More advanced weaponry

• Different cultural approach