Agreed....the M-16 is not the preferred weapon for ANA. While I believe we are giving them decent M-16s, it requires far too much maintenance and the average "sarboz" won't do it. The AK is better suited to the men of ANSF.

As for the issue of "green-on-blue" and lack of trust, not sure how US/ coalition troops are disrespecting the Afghans but I can imagine. Much of this could likely be mitigated by getting closer to the ANSF VS moving further away from them. Not only will getting closer help break down some of the feelings of mistrust and generate greater familiarity but it also puts ANSF in the line of fire when some turd decides to shoot at US troops.....we'll be standing right next to ANSF bubbas.