Information about Afghanistan Military force and army structure.

Afghanistan's military force consists of a number of units known as the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF). The ANSF consists of two main components, including the Afghan National Army (ANA) and the Afghan National Police (ANP). The Afghan National Army refers to the ground forces of Afghanistan. ANA is an army force trained and equipped to carry out defense and security missions. ANA has a number of tactical operations and units located in various regions of Afghanistan. ANA's main goals include protecting Afghanistan's territorial integrity, ensuring the country's security and fighting terrorism. ANA receives training and support through cooperation with Afghanistan's NATO and other international partners. The Afghan National Police is a military force responsible for Afghanistan's internal security. The ANP includes law enforcement, border guards and other security units. ANP focuses on missions such as ensuring public safety, fighting crime, maintaining law and order and combating terrorism in various regions of Afghanistan. ANP operates under the government and laws of Afghanistan. Military forces in Afghanistan receive training and support from NATO and other international partners. These countries offer a variety of programs and assistance to enhance the capabilities, train and modernize Afghanistan's security forces. This support plays an important role in Afghanistan's ability to fulfill its own defense and security responsibilities.