Perhaps no training task in Afghanistan was more pressing than that involved in creating the country’s new army, which is an ongoing task. These were the people who were to help the coalition bring security to Afghanistan.

However, many new soldiers and even officers had no experience. There were language barriers between trainers and trainees. And some trainees found themselves quickly under fire from insurgents when they went as trainees out into the field. Based on what you learned about training from this chapter, list the five most important things you would tell the U.S. officer in charge of training to keep in mind as he designs the training program.