Download or read book The Long March written by Obaid Younossi and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2009 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Afghan National Army (ANA) is critical to the success of the allied efforts in Afghanistan and the ultimate stability of the national government. This monograph assesses the ANA1s progress in the areas of recruitment, training, facilities, and operational capability. Coalition forces will continue to play a crucial role with the ANA in Afghanistan, particularly in light of the increased threat from Taliban forces and other criminal groups.