If I can say this. Commander Rune Solberg is a fantastic commander. Level headed, tactically proficient, and caring for his troops. While being dealt a impossible hand he kept his honor clean and bears the scares of his losses with true emotions. You sir are a credit to your nation and I wish you and yours the best.
***** I agree, He has more patience then I would. Afghanistan has been given billions to try and set up a government, then you bitch and complain that nothing is being done! The western nations have been trying to help you since late 2001! Then you ask for more, more! Where is the accountability! Of where these resources are going? Into your off shore bank accounts? I can see his frustration just like other ISAF forces! I have had friends that have served from the US Army, US Marines and US Air Force. Then other NATO countries that have sent troops to try and help you get back on your feet. I feel that Afghanistan is taking advantage of our kindness.
"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for his life time." - Lau Tzu These local politicians don't want to learn how to fish.
The Norwegian commander is so professional. He's a true role model, hope we can bring back every ISAF soldier by 2012, even though things don't look like that. Stay safe, boys!
Seen during the Winter 2022, now we know the end of the whole story, the 6 episodes of this documentary are a table without concession of the reality induced by the political project led in Afghanistan by the Western Alliance. Though, the aim of the documentary was not to criticise. The opinion is given by Rune Solberg himself, the commander of PRT15, not by an external narrator. Rune Solberg is impressive. Professional in all his military responsibilities, he is also a sensitive and reflexive person, assessing with a lucid eye the situation which he can't improve with the means he received. First, that's a wonderful portrait of a man under an immense pressure from the events unfolding against his will.
These Norwegian's are without question great humanitarians and excellent soldiers. Thanks G-d they are here helping with this daunting task in bringing this country back to modernity.
Watched the whole thing, great stuff, really gives some insight into how the situation's been like down there. I couldn't wait for swedish tv to air all the episodes (only one has been aired so far), so thank you for the upload!
So many of the Afghan leaders throughout this show just shows with all of their body language that they have no respect at all for Solberg, or even the international forces in general.You cannot achieve anything with a partner that is obviously views you as filth. Cut those people out and reach out to someone else to meet your objective. If that somehow cannot be done, then discard the objective. Either way, you'll waste less time.
i wonder whether it would be possible to have the FN united behind a rather massive and brutal undertaking as such. if there was a larger consensus as such, it might possibly have a bit more political sway.. idk. i would believe it might be hard if you do not impose a semi-colonialist tactic into this stuff.. pick the correct people.. civil wars on end.. idk.. where do you find the people? how to make them motivated? rich old men in power.. i would assume there would be alot of opportunists, having not too different views from the taliban. i have no slightest clue how creating a humanitarian and democratic state as such would be possible. if you have any ideas i would surely be entertained to listen. just some random thoughts, dont mind me. :)
Seems like frustration is the most common factor of the soldiers from Scandinavia (and probably elsewhere as well) that have been in Afghanistan. I do not envy their tasks together with a people that do not seem to want to make it work,
Man, such good leadership. But what a task, it's as if the people don't even wanna help them selves some times. Guess that's what 33 years of war dos to people. Cheers for upload :)
We've flown many Medevac missions in the Meymaneh area, and Russian Hill, and everyone has been exciting, but thanks to mour Norwegian NAD Medevac, and Gun ship brothers, we got out safe with our patient! (Spirit ops...Dustoff 78 signing out !!)
We also got a Veteran Administration,which still is in its infancy.Veterans themselves,have long since recognized the need for self-help,and social events are important.The most important is the"Buddy-line",where veterans can call a nation-wide number,and talk to other veterans about their problems,at a grass-root level.SIOPS is an organisation to promote the rights of soldiers wounded in duty,both physically and mentally.There is still much work to be done.
It is just during the last decade,that the politians have realized that many veterans have post-service problems,like PTSS.It took some years before the politicians acknowlegded we are at war in Afghanistan,since war is a diplomatic state between nations.Eventually,medals were re-instituded,and Crosses-of-war have been issued,one post-mortem.Veteran-organisations,like NVIO,have fought hard to earn recognition for veterans and serving soldiers.It was only last year the we got our own veterans-day
This was great.It is interesting to see how training and equipment have improved,and also how the political recognition has grownI served in UNIFIL XXIII in 1989,and we only had three weeks of training before we went to Lebanon.On return,the custom-school had their final exam on us,upon arrival.Next day we had a medical check-up,where the doctor asked:"Do you feel okay? -Good",or "That will pass in a few weeks time....".We got a pat on the shoulder,an air-ticket,and that was that....
I'm from Pakistan and to tell you the truth, these local people / tribal leaders and ANA representative are just making foreign troops fools. What I could understand from this video is that they are not willing to do what they say and whatever Norwegians are saying, they are accepting it without actually acting on it. Afghanistan is a hole and the more u dig the more vulnerable u r. P.S i respect Norwegians.
The latest,has been the foundation of Veteran Companies,where veterans are issued with uniforms,but no weapons.They are trained in drill and parade,and participate in a lot of actions.Most typicly,these companies function as flag-bearers at memorials and remembrance-services,veteran's funerals,etc.Another function,is as security-guards at arrangements,like Oslo Military Tattoo,Tall Ship Race in Stavanger 2011,concerts etc.So far,there are eight Veteran Companies in Norway.Hopefully more to come.
How frustrating it must be for people like Rune Solberg to be in such a situation. It seems like he cares more than all the Afghan leaders combined. They just do not care it seems. To them it's just about siphoning off resources meant for the people as was very clear when Solberg said he would press the fuel situation all the way to Kabul. Suddenly the problem was magically fixed in 1 second. Why are we wasting lives and resources on this? What's the point? Time to let them build their own country. On their own.
@@guevaraaraveug9191 Indeed it was and is. However, it has been clearly stated the importance of "hearts and minds". To think you can force a nation into a certain set of government is foolish. To think you can bomb a country into submission is even more foolish, bordering on retarded. History tells us this. Just as history tells us no foreign power has ever succeeded in breaking the Afghans. There is no good reason for the west to waste any more lives or resources on this folly.
Solbergs mission was a failure right from the start. He was never given the resources needed to do much more but protect him self and the rest of his gang. In my eyes this mission was just political gymnastics to make us look good at home. And that is what these missions are being used for.
These series made me understand better how lack of education and leadership often is the root of most problems in a country.. The Afghan commanders and the way they spoke about things made me realize they thought a gift from the heavens would solve everything without actually having to do anything themselves. I don't get it. Ignorance is the root to ALL evil, mark my words. Give me any "evil" act and I can explain how ignorance or obliviousness was the key factor. These guys nd proper education!
its good to see that at least some parts of Afghanistan is heading in a some what right direction. I think the future of Afghanistan lies in the north.
Great documentary,i've watched many and my opinion is that the only way to build up the country is by making it financially more viable like that less people would join the insurgency and the ANA and ANP could fund themselves instead of being dependant on ISAF forces.At this rate i really don't see a bright future for the afghans when ISAF leaves because of how lazy,corrupt,and unprofessional the ANA/ANP are.I have massive respect for people like the commander,really an inspiration.
Top level corruption ruined that country. Money should have been given ground up, directly to local leaders, NGOs, even individuals. Instead of the completely rotten national and regional governments. So obvious nothing good could have come out of this situation when as the local leader says, nothing was done for 5-6 years when the Taliban were weak. So obviously the people then turn to the taliban. All people here for years expressing "solidarity" or "admiration" to the "brave Norwegians". Maybe they were brave, many are surely adventurous. Some really tried to do good like the commander here. But they all fought and died in vain and our tax money and Afghan time and lives were wasted for nothing.
De kunne da giddi å teksta, evt tatt opp det tolken oversatte, da Taliban-opprørerne snakket med den norske obersten. Dette er jo interessant, men totalt uforståelig for alle som ikke skjønner arabisk eller hva f de snakker i Faryab.
These Afghan govt leaders are pathetic. I do not see one Pukhtun government leader in a province that is dominated by the Pukhtun people. This is insane !
I stand from far off and easily see a land of very few resources inhabited by endless generations of mutual scorn. It is confounding to think that mindset will suddenly change with some recent western encouragement. After 2,000 years of living there, mud brick homes and a brine well that barely works are testimony to contemporary Afghani leadership. And somehow the West thinks there will be cooperation? Immediate embrace? Astounding fools sipping imported coffee from fine china while musing the scuff mark on their expensive shoes. Somehow the ancient reality of Afghanistan escapes the dignified schoolboy elite. Let them be. They will harvest their meager grains with a dull scythe. It is their way.
Not a good idea, the best thing for Ukraine is to have a good relationship with both Russia and Europe, Ukraine almost true the world in to a huge conflict with its insane politics, get your house in order must be no 1 priority.
The biggest surprise I have found watching this series is how poorly equipped and trained the Norwegian Army is for this kind of war, I am not saying the Norwegians are incompetent, I am saying that their government and Military Brass need to get their act together so as to allow their forces on the ground to function effectively in this kind of enviroment.
i want to said one think if all those 47 countary i Afghanistan want to stop to war the should to stop Pakistan to trein terorist . paskistan make more then 400 trening senter for torirism and Talieban to go and countinue war in Afghanistan . the brein wash afghan tengger and used them and gave the some money and Norway and all countary should press Pakistan and don.t gave millon of doller to pakistan Pakistan and Iran and Arab is the only resone Afghanistan have war .
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If I can say this. Commander Rune Solberg is a fantastic commander. Level headed, tactically proficient, and caring for his troops. While being dealt a impossible hand he kept his honor clean and bears the scares of his losses with true emotions. You sir are a credit to your nation and I wish you and yours the best.
Rune Solberg has my admiration for trying to do a difficult job in an impossible situation.
Seems like a good man!
***** I agree, He has more patience then I would. Afghanistan has been given billions to try and set up a government, then you bitch and complain that nothing is being done! The western nations have been trying to help you since late 2001! Then you ask for more, more! Where is the accountability! Of where these resources are going? Into your off shore bank accounts? I can see his frustration just like other ISAF forces! I have had friends that have served from the US Army, US Marines and US Air Force. Then other NATO countries that have sent troops to try and help you get back on your feet. I feel that Afghanistan is taking advantage of our kindness.
@@72Disco1998 good morning ☀️
@@72Disco1998 So invasion and occupation is kindness? What a world you live in.
@@guevaraaraveug9191 Ya, that is what he tried. As you can tell, he even doubts it himself. Important lesson there.
I feel sorry for the commander, must be unbelievably frustrating
"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for his life time." - Lau Tzu
These local politicians don't want to learn how to fish.
Take away his fish, and he cant fight you.
- Mao
The Norwegian commander is so professional. He's a true role model, hope we can bring back every ISAF soldier by 2012, even though things don't look like that.
Stay safe, boys!
The captain with the cellphone is straight from hot shots!
well that was one way to spend a friday night. thx for the uploads. love it!
19:44 Swedish soldier standing behind the ANA officer, its nice to see cooperation between the Norwegian and Swedish forces
Seen during the Winter 2022, now we know the end of the whole story, the 6 episodes of this documentary are a table without concession of the reality induced by the political project led in Afghanistan by the Western Alliance. Though, the aim of the documentary was not to criticise. The opinion is given by Rune Solberg himself, the commander of PRT15, not by an external narrator. Rune Solberg is impressive. Professional in all his military responsibilities, he is also a sensitive and reflexive person, assessing with a lucid eye the situation which he can't improve with the means he received. First, that's a wonderful portrait of a man under an immense pressure from the events unfolding against his will.
These Norwegian's are without question great humanitarians and excellent soldiers. Thanks G-d they are here helping with this daunting task in bringing this country back to modernity.
Watched the whole thing, great stuff, really gives some insight into how the situation's been like down there. I couldn't wait for swedish tv to air all the episodes (only one has been aired so far), so thank you for the upload!
So many of the Afghan leaders throughout this show just shows with all of their body language that they have no respect at all for Solberg, or even the international forces in general.You cannot achieve anything with a partner that is obviously views you as filth.
Cut those people out and reach out to someone else to meet your objective. If that somehow cannot be done, then discard the objective. Either way, you'll waste less time.
i wonder whether it would be possible to have the FN united behind a rather massive and brutal undertaking as such. if there was a larger consensus as such, it might possibly have a bit more political sway.. idk.
i would believe it might be hard if you do not impose a semi-colonialist tactic into this stuff.. pick the correct people.. civil wars on end.. idk..
where do you find the people? how to make them motivated? rich old men in power.. i would assume there would be alot of opportunists, having not too different views from the taliban.
i have no slightest clue how creating a humanitarian and democratic state as such would be possible. if you have any ideas i would surely be entertained to listen. just some random thoughts, dont mind me. :)
"Its 1 km to the main camp! :(" Bwahahah these guys are not soldiers.
They are better now
Seems like frustration is the most common factor of the soldiers from Scandinavia (and probably elsewhere as well) that have been in Afghanistan. I do not envy their tasks together with a people that do not seem to want to make it work,
Man, such good leadership. But what a task, it's as if the people don't even wanna help them selves some times. Guess that's what 33 years of war dos to people.
Cheers for upload :)
We've flown many Medevac missions in the Meymaneh area, and Russian Hill, and everyone has been exciting, but thanks to mour Norwegian NAD Medevac, and Gun ship brothers, we got out safe with our patient! (Spirit ops...Dustoff 78 signing out !!)
We also got a Veteran Administration,which still is in its infancy.Veterans themselves,have long since recognized the need for self-help,and social events are important.The most important is the"Buddy-line",where veterans can call a nation-wide number,and talk to other veterans about their problems,at a grass-root level.SIOPS is an organisation to promote the rights of soldiers wounded in duty,both physically and mentally.There is still much work to be done.
very intresting ! A very good made documentation ! thank you
It is just during the last decade,that the politians have realized that many veterans have post-service problems,like PTSS.It took some years before the politicians acknowlegded we are at war in Afghanistan,since war is a diplomatic state between nations.Eventually,medals were re-instituded,and Crosses-of-war have been issued,one post-mortem.Veteran-organisations,like NVIO,have fought hard to earn recognition for veterans and serving soldiers.It was only last year the we got our own veterans-day
This was great.It is interesting to see how training and equipment have improved,and also how the political recognition has grownI served in UNIFIL XXIII in 1989,and we only had three weeks of training before we went to Lebanon.On return,the custom-school had their final exam on us,upon arrival.Next day we had a medical check-up,where the doctor asked:"Do you feel okay? -Good",or "That will pass in a few weeks time....".We got a pat on the shoulder,an air-ticket,and that was that....
Att man är, och att man vågar pressa dom på varför dom slogs för talibanerna. Mycket respekt från Sverige!
I'm from Pakistan and to tell you the truth, these local people / tribal leaders and ANA representative are just making foreign troops fools. What I could understand from this video is that they are not willing to do what they say and whatever Norwegians are saying, they are accepting it without actually acting on it. Afghanistan is a hole and the more u dig the more vulnerable u r. P.S i respect Norwegians.
I can hear some Latvian soldier voices as well as flags on the jeeps, were ya`ll together while on service?
Great Uploads.
The latest,has been the foundation of Veteran Companies,where veterans are issued with uniforms,but no weapons.They are trained in drill and parade,and participate in a lot of actions.Most typicly,these companies function as flag-bearers at memorials and remembrance-services,veteran's funerals,etc.Another function,is as security-guards at arrangements,like Oslo Military Tattoo,Tall Ship Race in Stavanger 2011,concerts etc.So far,there are eight Veteran Companies in Norway.Hopefully more to come.
How frustrating it must be for people like Rune Solberg to be in such a situation. It seems like he cares more than all the Afghan leaders combined. They just do not care it seems. To them it's just about siphoning off resources meant for the people as was very clear when Solberg said he would press the fuel situation all the way to Kabul. Suddenly the problem was magically fixed in 1 second. Why are we wasting lives and resources on this? What's the point? Time to let them build their own country. On their own.
This was an invasion and occupation, no aid program.
@@guevaraaraveug9191 Indeed it was and is. However, it has been clearly stated the importance of "hearts and minds". To think you can force a nation into a certain set of government is foolish. To think you can bomb a country into submission is even more foolish, bordering on retarded. History tells us this. Just as history tells us no foreign power has ever succeeded in breaking the Afghans. There is no good reason for the west to waste any more lives or resources on this folly.
That dude seriously expected a couple Norwegian soldiers with no equipment, and no training in construction to build their schools for them?
The dude said they have been promising things but if you won't do what they say and learn from them wtf do you want them to do
Solbergs mission was a failure right from the start. He was never given the resources needed to do much more but protect him self and the rest of his gang. In my eyes this mission was just political gymnastics to make us look good at home. And that is what these missions are being used for.
All these Afghans do is complain.
💔😢 so sad for lovely people 💔
These series made me understand better how lack of education and leadership often is the root of most problems in a country..
The Afghan commanders and the way they spoke about things made me realize they thought a gift from the heavens would solve everything without actually having to do anything themselves.
I don't get it.
Ignorance is the root to ALL evil, mark my words.
Give me any "evil" act and I can explain how ignorance or obliviousness was the key factor.
These guys nd proper education!
They also need to WANT it
I wonder who built that nice highway that they were traveling on.
What Equipment and training do you think we lack ?
i'am not a norwegian, but i think this norwegian commanding is a good soldier, and good man.
They should have had mics on the translaters too
Hvor lenge har de norske militær har vært der?
+Alltalk Siden 2001. Men etteretnings agenter var der allerede i 2000.
@@Cta2006 det er dem alltid, får dem ikke kuppa, så blire Pang
What is the name of that song that started at 37:39 ??? :)
Pretty sure it's Darude - Sandstorm.
Hva skjedde med Steve?
+Sons Of Gaming jeg tror han død
Leo chips ...
its good to see that at least some parts of Afghanistan is heading in a some what right direction. I think the future of Afghanistan lies in the north.
Good leadership
Great documentary,i've watched many and my opinion is that the only way to build up the country is by making it financially more viable like that less people would join the insurgency and the ANA and ANP could fund themselves instead of being dependant on ISAF forces.At this rate i really don't see a bright future for the afghans when ISAF leaves because of how lazy,corrupt,and unprofessional the ANA/ANP are.I have massive respect for people like the commander,really an inspiration.
What a thankless task and for what? that Norgie comander needs a saint hood for putting up with the shite he did!
Top level corruption ruined that country. Money should have been given ground up, directly to local leaders, NGOs, even individuals. Instead of the completely rotten national and regional governments. So obvious nothing good could have come out of this situation when as the local leader says, nothing was done for 5-6 years when the Taliban were weak. So obviously the people then turn to the taliban.
All people here for years expressing "solidarity" or "admiration" to the "brave Norwegians". Maybe they were brave, many are surely adventurous. Some really tried to do good like the commander here. But they all fought and died in vain and our tax money and Afghan time and lives were wasted for nothing.
De kunne da giddi å teksta, evt tatt opp det tolken oversatte, da Taliban-opprørerne snakket med den norske obersten. Dette er jo interessant, men totalt uforståelig for alle som ikke skjønner arabisk eller hva f de snakker i Faryab.
+Per Magnus Sirnes Trykk på teksting nede i høyre hjørne så kommer det :) Er både på norsk og engelsk...
These Afghan govt leaders are pathetic. I do not see one Pukhtun government leader in a province that is dominated by the Pukhtun people. This is insane !
35:47 really! Show, some damn respect!
what?
just hopeless :(
Its a shame Great Britain isn't any longer like this.
The Afghan intel was spot on! even naming the targets? Pakistan again !
er det ekte?
Ja?
naiiii da e fake alle som dør e skuespillere, idiot
satan du e dom -Jompa Thorman
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That guy needs to turn his phone off:-w
Rune Solberg for president!
I stand from far off and easily see a land of very few resources inhabited by endless generations of mutual scorn. It is confounding to think that mindset will suddenly change with some recent western encouragement. After 2,000 years of living there, mud brick homes and a brine well that barely works are testimony to contemporary Afghani leadership.
And somehow the West thinks there will be cooperation? Immediate embrace? Astounding fools sipping imported coffee from fine china while musing the scuff mark on their expensive shoes. Somehow the ancient reality of Afghanistan escapes the dignified schoolboy elite.
Let them be.
They will harvest their meager grains with a dull scythe. It is their way.
Ukraine in EU
Not a good idea, the best thing for Ukraine is to have a good relationship with both Russia and Europe, Ukraine almost true the world in to a huge conflict with its insane politics, get your house in order must be no 1 priority.
Kvifor filmer NRK noe sånt?
The biggest surprise I have found watching this series is how poorly equipped and trained the Norwegian Army is for this kind of war, I am not saying the Norwegians are incompetent, I am saying that their government and Military Brass need to get their act together so as to allow their forces on the ground to function effectively in this kind of enviroment.
It is not the Norwegians fault, it is the Afghanistan dudes. Can you see how frustrated he his when they cant do a simple task.
i want to said one think if all those 47 countary i Afghanistan want to stop to war the should to stop Pakistan to trein terorist .
paskistan make more then 400 trening senter for torirism and Talieban to go and countinue war in Afghanistan .
the brein wash afghan tengger and used them and gave the some money
and Norway and all countary should press Pakistan and don.t gave millon of doller to pakistan
Pakistan and Iran and Arab is the only resone Afghanistan have war .
yeah unproffesional behaviour. but whan can we expect xD
Lol xD