All over the world there are miscommunications that lead to unintended consequences on a daily basis. In Afghanistan this phenomenon is amplified by the tensions of conflict, the blending of distinct cultures, and the issue of language. The importance of communication in military operations is understood by many. What is sometimes overlooked is just how much influence the language barrier can have over the success of your mission.
This is not your average civilian "tourist" resource. Instead, this product focuses primarily on words and phrases which are used every day by men and women conducting military operations in Afghanistan:
- We are conducting a search
- Who is in charge?
- You will not be harmed
- Show me where you found that
- I am not a doctor
- Do you understand?
All of the above phrases (and well over a hundred more) can be heard in this training aid, spoken by a native Pashto speaker.
Sections
| CRITICAL PHRASES |
DAILY SPEECH |
| Commands |
Friendly & Polite |
| Conducting Vehicle and Personnel Searches |
Family Life |
| Weapons |
Friends |
| Force Protection |
Numbers |
| Geography (Directions, Distances, etc.) |
Weather |
| Medical |
Basic Questions |
| |
Helpful Words & Phrases |
| |
Days of the Week |
Format
Afghanistan Combat Language Essentials is available in two formats. Choose the format which is most appropriate for your needs.
Download the MP3s
When you select this option, you are given the ability to download a compressed (.zip) folder that contains all of the audio right now. You also get the quick reference guide in a PDF format which has been modified to include instructions on how to print the guide and fold it correctly. GiPubs.com downloads are always available to you once you finish your order. If you ever need to download the files again, you simply log into your account and access your order history. There is no limit to the number of times you download the files. You can burn your MP3s to a MP3 data disc or you can load them on to the MP3 player of your choice. Adding your files to your iTunes library and uploading them to your iPod only requires a few clicks. If you get stuck, you can always open a support ticket or give us a call and we can give you a hand. You can also burn the MP3s to an audio CD format, but it will require two CDs as the MP3 version is cut into more tracks than the CD version for ease of use and audio CDs have a track number limit.
Download the MP3s and purchase a backup CD
For an additional $5.99 and shipping, you get the instat access of the download option combined with the security of having a physical disc mailed to you. The disc will be a data disc (it will not play in CD players). Any time you need your MP3s, they will be on a CD waiting for you.
Tactical Learning Series
This language aid is part of the Mentor Tactical Learning Series, a collection of training tools for members of the United States armed services. This particular product is a Dari language quick reference and study aid for Soldiers deploying to Afghanistan with a focus on combat, searches, and checkpoint operations. It is also available in a Pashto edition.
This product will not help you order kebab, find a local girlfriend, or shop in a fancy boutique. But consider this: What kind of information do you need at your fingertips in combat operations? Focus on the words and phrases that can save lives and help avert negative incidents in the field.
