An Afghan National Civil Order Patrol officer speaks

An Afghan National Civil Order Patrol officer speaks with village elders in Didar, southern Afghanistan, during a shura, April 14, during Operation Eagle Mountain. Similar to town hall meetings, shuras are designed to give Afghan National Security Forces personnel a chance to hear grievances and challenges villagers have, thereby acting as a direct link between villages and elected officials as the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan moves to providing more security and opportunities for its people.