TY  - BOOK
AU  - Giustozzi,Antonio
TI  - The Afghan National Army : : sustainability challenges beyond financial aspects / Antonio Giustozzi with Peter Quentin ; editing Patricia Gossman ; layout Ahmad Sear Alamyar
T2  - (Issues paper)
AV  - Pamphlet UA853. A3.
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Kabul, Afghanistan : 
PB  - Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU), 
KW  - National security
KW  -  Afghanistan
KW  - Armed Forces
KW  -  Stability operations
KW  - Military assistance, American
KW  - Afghanistan
KW  -  Armed Forces
KW  -  Demobilization
KW  -  History
N1  - “February 2014”; “Includes bibliography”—(pages 45-53); Contents: Acknowledgements—1. Introduction—2. The evolution and impact of attrition rates—3. Dependence on mentors—4. The ability to provide sufficient levels of combat support—5. The autonomous logistical capability—6. The extent of political interference and its disruptive effects—7. Conclusions—Bibliography—Graphs—Tables—Maps—Pictures
N2  - Summary: “The ANA is commonly viewed as one of post-2001 Afghanistan’s strongest institutions, if not the strongest. However, with the imminent withdrawal of international forces, the ANA’s ability to stand on its own and successfully confront its enemies faces its first major test. This study show that crucial weaknesses and flaws continue to undermine the ANA’s readiness; these could derail its efforts to contain or defeat the ongoing insurgency…”—(page 1)
ER  -