Afghan National Army soldiers with 6th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps insert notionally wounded soldiers into an Mi-17 helicopter during casualty evacuation training at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Nov. 19, 2017. The Helmand Regional Military Training Center implemented its first iteration of CASEVAC training using Afghan air assets as part of the operational readiness cycle to help prepare its students for real-world missions. U.S. advisors assigned to various train, advise, assist commands from throughout Afghanistan observed the training in preparation for integrating standardized CASEVAC rehearsals into their unit’s ORCs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins) - Afghan National Army soldiers with 6th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps insert notionally wounded soldiers into an Mi-17 helicopter during casualty evacuation training at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Nov. 19, 2017. The Helmand Regional Military Training Center implemented its first iteration of CASEVAC training using Afghan air assets as part of the operational readiness cycle to help prepare its students for real-world missions. U.S. advisors assigned to various train, advise, assist commands from throughout Afghanistan observed the training in preparation for integrating standardized CASEVAC rehearsals into their unit’s ORCs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)

Afghan National Army soldiers with Artillery Brigade, 215th Corps prepare to conduct a notional firing exercise using a 122mm howitzer D-30 at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Oct. 21, 2017. U.S. Marine advisors with Task Force Southwest are instructing an eight-week artillery course to more than 20 ANA soldiers with the brigade. The students are all forward observers, artillery crewmen or part of a fire direction control team, and are learning how to properly employ artillery to support combat missions throughout Helmand province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins) - Afghan National Army soldiers with Artillery Brigade, 215th Corps prepare to conduct a notional firing exercise using a 122mm howitzer D-30 at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Oct. 21, 2017. U.S. Marine advisors with Task Force Southwest are instructing an eight-week artillery course to more than 20 ANA soldiers with the brigade. The students are all forward observers, artillery crewmen or part of a fire direction control team, and are learning how to properly employ artillery to support combat missions throughout Helmand province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)

U.S. Marine Capt. John Quail, the Task Force Southwest operations advisor to Afghan National Army 215th Corps, and ANA Col. Abdul Latif, the operations officer of 215th Corps, develop plans to secure a portion of Nawa district in Helmand province during Operation Maiwand Five Aug. 21, 2017. Advisors with the Task Force are assisting their Afghan National Defense and Security Force counterparts throughout the operation as a means to deny safe havens to insurgents in Nawa and promote security and stability to the local populace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Harrison) - U.S. Marine Capt. John Quail, the Task Force Southwest operations advisor to Afghan National Army 215th Corps, and ANA Col. Abdul Latif, the operations officer of 215th Corps, develop plans to secure a portion of Nawa district in Helmand province during Operation Maiwand Five Aug. 21, 2017. Advisors with the Task Force are assisting their Afghan National Defense and Security Force counterparts throughout the operation as a means to deny safe havens to insurgents in Nawa and promote security and stability to the local populace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Harrison)

Afghan National Army soldiers with the Helmand Regional Military Training Center fire M240B machine guns during a training range at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Aug. 17, 2017. More than 60 instructors at the RMTC are undergoing a four-week train-the-trainer course in preparation for an upcoming operational readiness cycle. U.S. Marine advisors with Task Force Southwest are enhancing the infantry knowledge and skills of the instructors to more effectively teach and train soldiers throughout the eight-week ORC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins) - Afghan National Army soldiers with the Helmand Regional Military Training Center fire M240B machine guns during a training range at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Aug. 17, 2017. More than 60 instructors at the RMTC are undergoing a four-week train-the-trainer course in preparation for an upcoming operational readiness cycle. U.S. Marine advisors with Task Force Southwest are enhancing the infantry knowledge and skills of the instructors to more effectively teach and train soldiers throughout the eight-week ORC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)

The Afghan National Army 215th Corps color guard marches the Afghan national colors past Helmand Province key leaders and soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 4th Brigade, 215th Corps during a graduation ceremony at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, July 24, 2017. The 2nd Kandak, 4th Brigade completed an eight-week operational readiness cycle at the Helmand Regional Military Training Center, an eight-week course led by ANA instructors with assistance from U.S. Marine advisors with Task Force Southwest. The ORC is designed to enhance its students’ infantry skills in order to create an enduring and capable force to combat insurgency in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins) - The Afghan National Army 215th Corps color guard marches the Afghan national colors past Helmand Province key leaders and soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 4th Brigade, 215th Corps during a graduation ceremony at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, July 24, 2017. The 2nd Kandak, 4th Brigade completed an eight-week operational readiness cycle at the Helmand Regional Military Training Center, an eight-week course led by ANA instructors with assistance from U.S. Marine advisors with Task Force Southwest. The ORC is designed to enhance its students’ infantry skills in order to create an enduring and capable force to combat insurgency in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)

Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Ahmadzai, left, the commanding general of 215th Corps, speaks with U.S. Marine Col. Matthew Grosz, right, the senior ANA advisor assigned to Task Force Southwest, at Camp Shorserack, Afghanistan, July 14, 2017. Elements of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, including the 215th Corps and 505th Zone National Police, successfully cleared the Nawa district center of insurgent presence during Operation Maiwand Four with assistance from Marine advisors, and will continue to provide security and work to establish governance in the area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins) - Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Ahmadzai, left, the commanding general of 215th Corps, speaks with U.S. Marine Col. Matthew Grosz, right, the senior ANA advisor assigned to Task Force Southwest, at Camp Shorserack, Afghanistan, July 14, 2017. Elements of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, including the 215th Corps and 505th Zone National Police, successfully cleared the Nawa district center of insurgent presence during Operation Maiwand Four with assistance from Marine advisors, and will continue to provide security and work to establish governance in the area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)

Afghan National Army soldiers with 215th Corps check for notional improvised explosive devices around a Humvee at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, July 13, 2017. Several U.S. Marine counter IED advisors recently began a route clearance course with approximately 70 Afghan soldiers, which is designed to enhance the maneuverability of 215th Corps units, supplies and civilians throughout Helmand Province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins) - Afghan National Army soldiers with 215th Corps check for notional improvised explosive devices around a Humvee at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, July 13, 2017. Several U.S. Marine counter IED advisors recently began a route clearance course with approximately 70 Afghan soldiers, which is designed to enhance the maneuverability of 215th Corps units, supplies and civilians throughout Helmand Province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)

An Afghan National Army soldier with the 215th Corps and a U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest discuss offensive strategy during an advisory meeting at Camp Hanson, Afghanistan, June 13, 2017. Marines and Sailors from Task Force Southwest are supporting and assisting the 1st and 3rd Brigades of the 215th Corps during Operation Maiwand Three, which is designed to clear Nad-e Ali and Marjah of insurgents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins) - An Afghan National Army soldier with the 215th Corps and a U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest discuss offensive strategy during an advisory meeting at Camp Hanson, Afghanistan, June 13, 2017. Marines and Sailors from Task Force Southwest are supporting and assisting the 1st and 3rd Brigades of the 215th Corps during Operation Maiwand Three, which is designed to clear Nad-e Ali and Marjah of insurgents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)

U.S. Marine advisors with Task Force Southwest and Afghan National Army soldiers with 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps monitor battlefield operations at the Brigade’s command operations center in Camp Nolay, Afghanistan, May 23, 2017. The advisors assisted their counterparts with the battle-tracking, intelligence and logistical procedures during a clearing operation in Sangin, Afghanistan. Approximately 50 Marines partook in the expeditionary advising package as part of the Task Force’s train, advise and assist mission in Helmand Province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins) - U.S. Marine advisors with Task Force Southwest and Afghan National Army soldiers with 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps monitor battlefield operations at the Brigade’s command operations center in Camp Nolay, Afghanistan, May 23, 2017. The advisors assisted their counterparts with the battle-tracking, intelligence and logistical procedures during a clearing operation in Sangin, Afghanistan. Approximately 50 Marines partook in the expeditionary advising package as part of the Task Force’s train, advise and assist mission in Helmand Province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)

Marines with Task Force Southwest tend to a simulated casualty during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel training scenario at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2, 2017. The week-long rehearsal consisted of advisory meetings with Afghan role players, medical drills and combat scenarios, preparing the unit for an upcoming deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Task Force Southwest is comprised of approximately 300 Marines, whose mission will be to train, advise and assist the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and 505th Zone National Police. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins) - Marines with Task Force Southwest tend to a simulated casualty during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel training scenario at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2, 2017. The week-long rehearsal consisted of advisory meetings with Afghan role players, medical drills and combat scenarios, preparing the unit for an upcoming deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Task Force Southwest is comprised of approximately 300 Marines, whose mission will be to train, advise and assist the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and 505th Zone National Police. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)