U.S. Troops Train Afghans To Take Their Place
by Jackie Northam

KK this should answer your question.


Part 2 of Ms. Northam's report.
U.S.-Afghan Force Raids Suspected Taliban Hideout

The two groups split up again, making their way to the landing site where the helicopters will carry them back to Kandahar. They'd like to be out of the region by noon — because the choppers are needed for another mission.

??? Insufficient resources and manpower?