U.S. Army Lt. Col. Michael McDermott, commander, Afghan border police, Security Forces Advisory Team, discuss the safety issues during Operation Lara Pranistal, in the Shorabak District, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, April 13, 2011. Operation Lara Pranistal is a joint operation to clear the route between Spin Boldak and Shoraback District of any improvised explosive devices or route hazards to reestablish the ground lines of communication.