An Italian Carabinierri mentor watches as Afghan National Civil Order Police recruits run through quick reaction training exercise during their 16-week training course at the Central Training Center, Kabul, Nov. 27. ANCOP is a specialized branch of the Afghan National Police, designed to provide contingency support in urban and metropolitan areas, typically to Kandahar and Helmand provinces. Recruits must attend a four week literacy program before entering the main course which covers improvised explosive device recognition and reaction, weapons training, ambush reaction techniques, use of force, riot and crowd control and values and ethics.