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050	0	0	_aPamphlet UA853. _bA3. _cG58 2014
100	1		_aGiustozzi, Antonio.
245	0	4	_aThe Afghan National Army : _bsustainability challenges beyond financial aspects / Antonio Giustozzi with Peter Quentin ; editing Patricia Gossman ; layout Ahmad Sear Alamyar.
260			_aKabul, Afghanistan : _bAfghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU), _c2014.
300			_aviii, 55 pages : _bcolor illustrations, color map ; _c28 cm.
490		1	_a(Issues paper)
500			_a“February 2014”.
504			_a“Includes bibliography”—(pages 45-53).
505			_aContents: 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.
520			_bSummary: “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).
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650		0	_aNational security _z Afghanistan.
650		0	_aArmed Forces _x Stability operations.
650		0	_aMilitary assistance, American _z Afghanistan.
651		0	_aAfghanistan _x Armed Forces.
651		0	_aAfghanistan _x Armed Forces _x Demobilization.
651		0	_aAfghanistan _x Armed Forces _x History.
942			_2lcc _cMON _kPamphlet UA853.A3.G58 2014
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