Officials said the training took place from 2005 through 2009. They said
Afghan officers underwent training at the King Abdullah II Special
Operations Training Center, a $200 million facility financed by the United
States.
"This was in the past," Sharif said. "The group has completed its
training and there are no trainees now."
At a May 12 briefing, Sharif said NATO has requested that Jordan resume
training of Afghan forces. The minister said the Western alliance sought
Jordanian training of the Afghan police.
"The kingdom hasn't yet decided on NATO's request," Sharif said.
In May, Jordan hosted an international military competition attended by
seven countries. Countries such as Saudi Arabia, Tanzania and the United
States competed in such tactical skills as marksmanship, stamina, and
teamwork. The U.S. Marine Corps won the Warrior competition, with Jordan's
71st Counter Terrorism Brigade taking second place.