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Afghan Air Force trains to develop vehicle maintenance master instructors

Greek Warrant Officer Ioannidis Emmanouil, a 16-year vehicle mechanic quality control inspector and Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) certified trainer, teaches Afghan National Army and Afghan Air Force vehicle maintainers at Kabul Air Wing Aug. 6, 2015. TAAC-Air advisors and contractors work to refine AAF logistics, reduce new acquisitions and programs, and create a sustainable and capable air force to support the Afghan National Security Forces in the coming years. The Vehicle Maintenance Training Program (VMTP) is one focus area to acquire coalition expertise to provide meaningful instruction on specialized equipment and contractor support to the AAF. They began training June 27, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Eydie Sakura/Released)
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Afghan Air Force trains to develop vehicle maintenance master instructors

Afghan National Army and Afghan Air Force vehicle maintainers work a checklist during a training session at Kabul Air Wing Aug. 6, 2015. Train, Advise, Assist Command – Air (TAAC-Air) advisors and contractors work to refine Afghan Air Force logistics, reduce new acquisitions and programs, and create a sustainable and capable air force to support the Afghan National Security Forces in the coming years. The Vehicle Maintenance Training Program (VMTP) is one focus area to acquire coalition expertise to provide meaningful instruction on specialized equipment and contractor support to the AAF. They began training June 27, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Eydie Sakura/Released)
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Afghan Air Force trains to develop vehicle maintenance master instructors

An Afghan National Army vehicle maintainers practices “teaching techniques” with contractors during an instructor certification session at Kabul Air Wing Aug. 6, 2015. Train, Advise, Assist Command – Air (TAAC-Air) advisors and contractors work to refine Afghan Air Force logistics, reduce new acquisitions and programs, and create a sustainable and capable air force to support the Afghan National Security Forces in the coming years. The Vehicle Maintenance Training Program (VMTP) is one focus area to acquire coalition expertise to provide meaningful instruction on specialized equipment and contractor support to the AAF. They began training June 27, 2015. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo/Released)
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A-29 Super Tucano

Primary Mission: a highly maneuverable, turboprop, light-attack aircraft capable of performing Close Air Attack providing aerial fires to ANSF ground elements. Manufacturer: Embraer Defense and Security Max Stores: 3,300 lbs. Max Range: 1,500 NM Maximum Operation Altitude: 35,000 ft. Cruise Speed: 280 knots Armament: 2 x .50 caliber (12.7mm) guns along with a variety of 250-500 lbs (113-227 kg) general purpose and laser-guided munitions Crew: 1 or 2 pilots Technical Details: • Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 Engine • FN Herstal M3P machine guns • 4 underwing pylons capable of carrying an array of general purpose and laser-guided munitions • Forward Looking Infrared multi-sensor targeting system • 2 chaff/flare dispensers • Armored Aircraft Delivery Timeline: • 4 -- January 2016 • 4 – April 2016 • 4 – April 2017 • 8 – December 2018 Training Timeline: • First 8 A-29 pilots begin in February 2015 • 4 A-29 pilots return to Afghanistan in January 2016 • 4 A-29 pilots return to Afghanistan in April 2016 • December 2018 marks the end of A-29 training in the U.S. with all future training conducted by Afghans in Afghanistan
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Afghan Air Force MPs, TAAC-Air advisors train on searching, handcuff procedures

Staff Sgt. Dylan Gillo (right), 439th Air Expeditionary Advisor Squadron, watches over the Afghan military police as they practice on each other doing hands-on searching and handcuffing techniques Aug. 12, 2015, at the Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. This third and last phase of training was presented by Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) security forces advisors. The mission of TAAC-Air is to help develop a capable, sustainable and professional Afghan Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Eydie Sakura)
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Afghan Air Force MPs, TAAC-Air advisors train on searching, handcuff procedures

Capt. Tony Short (right), 439th Air Expeditionary Advisor Squadron, watches over the Afghan military police as they practice on each other doing hands-on searching and handcuffing techniques Aug. 12, 2015, at the Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. This third and last phase of training was presented by Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) security forces advisors. The mission of TAAC-Air is to help develop a capable, sustainable and professional Afghan Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Eydie Sakura)
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Afghan Air Force MPs, TAAC-Air advisors train on searching, handcuff procedures

Afghan military police practice on each other doing hands-on searching and handcuffing techniques Aug. 12, 2015, at the Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. This third and last phase of training was presented by Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) security forces advisors. The mission of TAAC-Air is to help develop a capable, sustainable and professional Afghan Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Eydie Sakura)
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Afghan Air Force MPs, TAAC-Air advisors train on searching, handcuff procedures

Afghan military police training evaluators take notes on the MPs during a practice on searching and handcuffing techniques Aug. 12, 2015, at the Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. This third and last phase of training was presented by Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) security forces advisors. The mission of TAAC-Air is to help develop a capable, sustainable and professional Afghan Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Eydie Sakura)
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Afghan Air Force MPs, TAAC-Air advisors train on searching, handcuff procedures

Afghan military police practice on each other doing hands-on searching and handcuffing techniques Aug. 12, 2015, at the Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. This third and last phase of training was presented by Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) security forces advisors. The mission of TAAC-Air is to help develop a capable, sustainable and professional Afghan Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Eydie Sakura)
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MD-530 'Jengi' helicopter flies over Afghanistan

The MD-530 Warrior, or “Jengi” in Dari, is the newest in the Afghan Air Force’s arsenal, providing air power to support the ANDSF. The “Jengi” is designed for high altitude and hot weather operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jeffre Nagan)
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MD-530 'Jengi' helicopter flies over Afghanistan

The MD-530 Warrior, or “Jengi” in Dari, is the newest in the Afghan Air Force’s arsenal, providing air power to support the ANDSF. The “Jengi” is designed for high altitude and hot weather operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jeffre Nagan)
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MD-530 'Jengi' helicopter flies over Afghanistan

The MD-530 Warrior, or “Jengi” in Dari, is the newest in the Afghan Air Force’s arsenal, providing air power to support the ANDSF. The “Jengi” is designed for high altitude and hot weather operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jeffre Nagan)
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TAAC-Air holds change of command ceremony

Brig. Gen. Christopher E. Craige takes command of the Train, Advise, Assist Command – Air (TAAC-Air), 438th Air Expeditionary Wing during a ceremony July 27, 2015, at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan. Presiding at the ceremony was Gen. John F. Campbell, commander, Resolute Support and U.S. Forces-Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cierra Presentado/Released)
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TAAC-Air holds change of command ceremony

Coalition and Afghan military personnel salute the U.S. and Afghan flags at a change of command ceremony July 27, 2015, at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan. Brig. Gen. Christopher E. Craige took command of the Train, Advise, Assist Command – Air (TAAC-Air), 438th Air Expeditionary Wing. Presiding at the ceremony was Gen. John F. Campbell, commander, Resolute Support and U.S. Forces-Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cierra Presentado/Released)
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Bagram’s fab flight assists Afghan Air Force

Afghan Air Force airmen install a GSh-23 dual-barrel, 23 mm cannon on a Mi-17 helicopter at Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan, May 18, 2015. The weapons system was boresighted for accuracy before mounting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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Bagram’s fab flight assists Afghan Air Force

Czech Air Force Ensign Peter Krajcovic tests a prototype boresight rack adapter on an Afghan Air Force (AAF) Mi-17 helicopter at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, May 18, 2015. The boresight rack adapter will be used by the AAF Special Mission Wing in order to accurately be able to sight their weapons system on their Mi-17 version 5 helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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Bagram’s fab flight assists Afghan Air Force

Czech Air Force Ensign Peter Krajcovic installs a prototype boresight rack adapter on an Afghan Air Force Mi-17 helicopter at Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan, May 18, 2015. The boresight rack adapter will be used by the AAF in order to accurately be able to sight their weapons system on their Mi-17 helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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Bagram’s fab flight assists Afghan Air Force

A prototype boresight rack adapter is installed on an Afghan Air Force Mi-17 helicopter at Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan, May 18, 2015. The boresight rack adapter will be used by the AAF in order to accurately be able to sight their weapons system on their Mi-17 helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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Bagram’s fab flight assists Afghan Air Force

A U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command aircraft armament/small arms specialist installs a prototype boresight rack adapter for the Afghan Air Force at Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan, May 18, 2015. The boresight rack adapter will be used by the AAF in order to accurately be able to sight their weapons system on their Mi-17 helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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Bagram’s fab flight assists Afghan Air Force

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cory Ross, Train, Advise, Assist Command – Air weapons advisor, discusses a prototype boresight rack adapter that will be used for the Afghan Air Force at Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan, May 18, 2015. The boresight rack adapter will be used by the AAF in order to accurately be able to sight their weapons system on their Mi-17 helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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