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Photograph: A member of the Provincial Reconstruction Team Operations Company shaking the hand of a young boy in a village north of Lashkar Gah.Digital photograph taken by Cpl Mike Fletcher, Royal Logistic Corps, Helmand Task Force Photographer, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, 24 Jul 2006. From a CD of 309 images.The Operations Company visited the village to discuss security issues with the Afghan National Army based there.The Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) based in Lashkar Gah (LKG) has the task of helping the Helmand authorities rebuild its infrastructure and civil amenities such as hospitals and schools. To allow this to happen, security within Helmand Province must first be achieved, and this paramount mission for security forces within the area. Providing security for the PRT and the town of LKG is a primary mission for the PRT Ops Company. This at times can be a very dangerous but rewarding job. The rebuilding of civil amenities can not begin unit a safe working environment for all concerned has been achieved. In the past, large sums of money have been wasted by building schools and hospitals which have days later been destroyed by the Taliban. The PRT Operations Company based at LKG, the provincial town of Helmand Province in Southern Afghanistan, is the eyes and ears for the British base there. They provide security for the PRT base, the town and surrounding areas. The Ops Company daily carry out security patrols within LKG, day or night, in temperatures that reach 50 degrees. They work very closely with the local Afghan National Police (ANP) and the Afghan National Army (ANA), mentoring them on skills that British Forces have learnt over many years in theatres such as Northern Ireland, Bosnia and Iraq.The Operations Company is made up of soldiers from 21 Air Assault Battery, Royal Artillery; 216 Signals Squadron and 16 Close Support Medical Regiment, Royal Army Medical Corps. The Officer Commanding (OC) for the Operations Company is Maj Collin Thomas
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In this poignant photograph, a member of the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Operations Company extends a hand in friendship to a young Afghan boy in a village north of Lashkar Gah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Taken on July 24, 2006, by Cpl Mike Fletcher of the Royal Logistic Corps, this image captures a moment of connection between two individuals from vastly different backgrounds. The PRT, based in Lashkar Gah, plays a crucial role in helping the Helmand authorities rebuild infrastructure and civil amenities, such as hospitals and schools. However, the prerequisite for such development is the establishment of security within the province. The PRT Operations Company, responsible for providing security for the PRT base, the town, and the surrounding areas, carries out daily patrols to ensure the safety of all concerned. The mission of the Operations Company is a delicate balance between maintaining security and fostering relationships with the local Afghan National Police (ANP) and Afghan National Army (ANA). Through mentoring and skill-sharing, British forces aim to empower local security forces to maintain order and stability in the region. The Operations Company, comprised of soldiers from 21 Air Assault Battery, Royal Artillery; 216 Signals Squadron, and 16 Close Support Medical Regiment, Royal Army Medical Corps, works tirelessly to provide security in the face of extreme temperatures and the ever-present threat of insurgent attacks. The Officer Commanding (OC) of the Operations Company is Maj Collin Thomas. This photograph serves as a reminder of the complex and multifaceted nature of the mission in Helmand Province, where security and development go hand in hand, and the power of a simple gesture can bridge the divide between two worlds.
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