Brigadier Bob Bruce: Troops in Helmand face challenges

Brigadier Bob Bruce, who commands the military task force in Helmand in Afghanistan, says they are making progress but still face challenges. In charge of 5,500 troops, he says the biggest challenge remains "developing the competence of the Afghan security forces". "We are a security assistance force and work closely with our Afghan allies." The Brigadier says he is still positive about increase of insider attacks, also known as green on blue attacks. That is where troops are attacked by the Afghan army and police officers. "We always remain alert to our own personal safety and we take it very seriously no matter where it comes from," he added. Read more  HERE