An Afghan National Army soldier with 4th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps Route Clearance Platoon practices sweeping with a metal detector prior to crossing a man made bridge during counter improvised explosive device training here, Nov. 10. The counter IED training featured scenarios similar to those the soldiers are likely to face while operating here in southern Helmand. The training offered soldiers a safe environment to become proficient with the most up-to-date tactics, techniques and procedures for defeating the IED threat.