An Afghan National Army commando, 2nd Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, scans the village of Perozi, Panjwai district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, prior to a clearing operation, Dec. 4, 2013. The 3rd SOK conducted the clearance to disrupt insurgent control and prevent further improvised explosive device emplacement and small-arms attacks. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Bertha A. Flores/Released)