460 Personnel Graduate from Basic and Specialized Training at Abdullah bin Masud RA Military Command
KABUL — The Ministry of National Defense announced that 460 Afghan forces have graduated from the 13th course of basic training and specialized programs on BM-21 rockets, tanks, and artillery at the Abdullah bin Masud RA Joint Military Training Command.
According to Omid Radio, 350 personnel completed basic training while 110 finished specialized courses. Commander Maulvi Nasibullah Madani urged the graduates to protect the Islamic system, enhance their skills with modern technology, avoid negligence and discord, and interact with people according to prophetic morals. The outlet also noted recent strengthening of training in heavy weapons, air defense, and artillery.
RTA reported that officials advised the graduates to treat people kindly and obey commanders in religious matters. Graduates pledged to defend the Islamic military and the country's territorial integrity under any conditions.
Both outlets described the specialized training as involving BM-21 rockets, with Omid Radio specifying 'BM-21 forty-mile' and 'thousand-tank,' while RTA referred to '40-barrel BM-21' and 'armored tanks.' The ceremony highlighted advice on good behavior toward the public.
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Where reports agree
- Graduation of 460 personnel (350 from basic training + 110 from specialized BM-21/tank/artillery training) under Abdullah bin Masud RA Joint Military Training Command
- Ceremony held with advice to graduates on good behavior with people
Where reports differ
- Specific training details (Omid: 'BM-21 forty-mile, thousand-tank, artillery observers'; RTA: '40-barrel BM-21, armored tank, artillery')
- Advice attribution (Omid: named commander Maulvi Nasibullah Madani with detailed points; RTA: general officials)
- Additional elements (Omid: Ministry report, recent training strengthening; RTA: graduates' commitment pledge)
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