Green Beret | Afghanistan Ops

A Special Forces (Green Beret) soldier with Special Operations Task Force South takes a knee and provides security during a joint US Special Forces / Afghan Special Operations clearing operation in the Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, 2011.

Note the large amount of gear carried by this Green Beret, including a 66mm disposable rockety launcher on the right side of his back pack.

Also note the CQBR 5.56mmx45mm carbine carried.

He is wearing an Ops Core helmet with an NVG mount.

Note the joint US/Afghan commando patch on the left sleeve of his Multicam battle dress uniform.