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Object description
Members of the Afghan National Army undergo training at the hands of British and US Army personnel, plus scenes of 1st Battalion the Coldstream Guards on patrol in Kabul.
Content description
Administrative offices. Soldiers march past and assemble outside for next phase of training. ANA soldiers are processed by members of 1st Battalion the Royal Gurkha Rifles. Soldiers march out of the building.
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Shaky exterior shots as the cameraman repositions himself. Unit of ANA soldiers stand in a group awaiting instruction; snow is falling.
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Patrol with 1st Battalion the Coldstream Guards, beginning with drive-through of Afghan National Police headquarters (?) shot from inside moving vehicle. Shots from top cover (Land Rover); soldier keeps watch. Vehicle park with Land Cruisers and Land Rovers. Soldier explains that they are going to carry out a foot patrol in "Area 14". Discussions and briefing before patrol.
Content description
Foot patrol sets off; accompanying the Coldstreams are Royal Marines Commandos and an explosives dog with its handler. Patrol continues down unmade streets outside Kabul, with much activity going on around them (including various fruit and grocery stalls). Children smile at the camera. Patrol continues. One soldier hands out items of clothing to children; still cameraman takes photographs of them. Return to base: extended shaky shots as the patrol enters on foot (the cameraman is carrying the camera but not pointing it, and therefore only the ground is visible).
Physical description
Mini-DV
