Afghan children talk to an Afghan soldier before elements of the Afghan National Army, Afghan National Police and Canadian soldiers conduct a cordon search mission. Canadian elements of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, ANA and ANP conduct partnered dismounted patrols, and cordon and search missions on a regular basis around the Panjwai’i District in Kandahar province. Ultimately, the priority of ISAF is to build up the ANA, and ANP, and hand over security to the Afghan forces.