Afghan culture : observations, insights, and lessons - CARL DigitalLibrary

Title: Afghan culture : observations, insights, and lessons.
Author: Brooks, Michael (ed.)
Publisher: Fort Leavenworth, KS : Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL),
Date: 2010
Series: CALL newsletter
In : CARL DigitalLibrary

Abstract: This newsletter provides information on the basics of the Afghan culture and how Soldiers should apply this information while living and working with the Afghans. The key points covered in this newsletter are: 1.) Effects of Afghan culture on counterinsurgency operations. 2.) Means of acquiring an awareness of the Afghan culture. 3.) Components that shape the diverse Afghan culture. 4.) Sources for training on the Afghan culture. 5.) Background on the Taliban. 6.) Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center Afghanistan/Pakistan languages DVD.