Ghosts.

This is coolbert:

Once more, see this You Tube video and expect a very painful viewing experience.

That size of the Afghan National Army [no longer exists] always previously having been stated as having anywhere from two-hundred thousand to three-hundred troops trained and on duty. Thanks to Crux.

The actual number considerably less? Effectives as understood perhaps even only one-fifth the stated total? Ghost-Soldiers" as understood on the payroll but absentee, collecting a paycheck but without having performed their sworn military duty?

"Ghost Soldiers, Corrupt Regime: US-Trained Afghan Army Was Stronger Than Taliban... Only On Paper"

"Ever since US announced withdrawal of troop, Taliban went on a rampage to seize one district after another. A Taliban spokesperson asserted that most of these provinces were seized by them without a battle. Taliban’s rapid advance made clear that US efforts to turn Afghan military into a robust, independent fighting force have failed."

Failed indeed! And big time irredeemable!

coolbert.