Build up of Afghan troops 'on track'

Washington Times:

The top U.S. general in Afghanistan told reporters Monday that the growth of the war-torn nation's security forces "is largely on track" ahead of a scheduled drawdown of American troops next summer, but he warned of increased violence as coalition forces target Taliban-controlled regions.

Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, in Washington this week for a visit by Afghan President Hamid Karzai, said the reinforcements ordered by President Obama last winter will work alongside Afghan forces to secure "the spiritual center of the Taliban" in Kandahar, building on the success of a 10-month-old campaign in Helmand province.

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The Afghan troops were not that good in Marjah. Some refused to go on patrol with the Marines. I remain skeptical that they will be able to hold the gains in Kandahar that our troops get for them. With Obama's goofy schedule of withdrawal of US forces, the Taliban will be wise to fade away and wait for us to leave before hitting the inexperienced Afghan troops.

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