By U.S. Army Spc. Jaime De Leon
LOGAR PROVINCE - The ANSF have made improvements in Logar prov, and with the opening of the Maiwand Forward Logistics Element (FLE), the ANSF will be better supplied to conduct military ops.
The FLE, currently serves as a fueling station for the 5th Kandak, ANA trucks to stock up on ammo and pick up ready-to-eat meals. A group of ANA Soldiers do the work as fuelers, logisticians, medics and truck drivers to keep the new base running smoothly.
Initially, the FLE was set up to assist ANSF during the elections. However, it has proven to be a huge asset to the ANSF, who are working to develop more bases like this and populate them with Afghan personnel.
"The new fuel point is a huge step," said Army Sgt. Curtis, who helped train ANA soldiers. "With their ability to manage their own logistics, they're one step closer to self-reliancy."
"It's so much easier to be able to fuel our own vehicles," said ANA Lt. Col. Jaber, cmdr. "We initially had some problems getting the fuel point set up at Maiwand," said Jaber. "The American equipment uses gallons, but all of our equipment measures in liters. But, we've worked everything out and it's a great help to have our own fuel point for our trucks to fill
up."
The Maiwand FLE's newly added fuel point has proven to be such a huge success that more are in the works to assist in other areas. "We're also establishing a fuel point for the ANA FLE at FOB Airborne," said Army Maj. Andrew Dekever, 710th BSB. "It's our hope that the fuel point is just the beginning for the Maiwand FLE."
