British plan to train officers at 'Afghan Sandhurst'

The British army is to help set up a military academy in Afghanistan to train members of its armed forces.

The project, dubbed "Sandhurst in the sand", could see up to 200 UK troops mentoring future Afghan officers.

The UK plans to withdraw most of its forces from Afghanistan in 2014, when it says their combat role will end.

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said the UK was committed to ensuring Afghan troops can then "take over the job effectively.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-17549385

In an effort to turn out a number of Major Denis Bloodnoks I assume.