Under the watchful eye of instructors, an Afghan soldier primes a partial block of C4 explosive during a practical exercise with demolitions at Khair Kot Garrison near Zarghun Shahr, Aug. 5, 2013. Constructing the explosive "shot" was one of the final tests of a 23-day explosive hazards reduction course taught by Afghan instructors to NATO standards. ( Army photo by Capt. Douglas Mize, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment) ANA takes the lead in counter IED training 130805-A-XX999-002

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