What Happens When 'Incorruptible' Afghans Turn Their Guns On Our Troops

U.S. Army Sgt. James Misch shows Afghan soldiers how to load an M2 .50-caliber machine gun during basic marksmanship training in Paktika province, Afghanistan, June 18, 2012. U.S. and Afghan forces routinely train together to strengthen their partnership and increase the Afghan force's ability to disrupt enemy activity. The U.S. solders are assinged to the 1st Infantry Division's 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Spc. David J. Barnes

Terror Of 'Incorruptible' Afghan Who Turned His Gun On British Troops -- The Independent

The killer who struck on Sunday was meant to be from a group the Taliban couldn't touch.

The sun was just beginning to set as the shura meeting with local Afghan elders came to a close at the Kamparack Pul checkpoint in Afghanistan's Helmand Province on Sunday evening. British troops were returning to their vehicles when they heard raised voices followed by a short burst of machine gun fire.

In a matter of seconds three soldiers lay dead while a fourth was wounded. Their attacker, an Afghan man in a police uniform, was also shot but survived and is currently under guard until he can be questioned.

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My Comment: One more reason (among many) on why we should skedaddle out of Afghanistan.