An Afghan Commando from 2nd Company, 3rd Commando Kandak, takes up a security position during a clearing operation Feb. 8, 2011 in Shah Wali Kot District, Kandahar province, Afghanistan. The commandos, along with District Chief of Police Bacha Khan, detained 20 suspected insurgents for questioning. The partnered units also found an 80 pound jug of homemade explosives on the operation. The Commandos are partnered with U.S. service members from Special Operations Task Force – South.