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It’s exam day at the explosives disposal unit in Camp Shaheen, Mazar-e-Sharif and student Lal Mohammed faces a tough task if he is to qualify. We follow Lal through the task, as he explains what he needs to do to qualify as an explosive ordinance disposer, and what it means to him to work for his country. This version includes graphics and voiceover.

Two successful businesses in Herat, Afghanistan: the Steel Melt factory and the Pamir Motorcycle Company. Herat city is the business hub of Afghanistan with its well-established links to Iran, Turkmenistan and through them to the rest of the world. Herat's economic success as well as improvements in security is good, but recently a businessman was kidnapped and subsequently killed. Produced by Ruth Owen.

At its Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation, NATO supports the next generation of researchers and engineers by hosting a ‘Robo-Sub’ contest. University teams from Europe and Canada put their self-made autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) to the test. Produced by Michael Muehlberger. Also available in high definition.

At its Center for Maritime Research and Exploration NATO supports the next generation of researchers and engineers by hosting a Robo-Sub competition. 15 University teams put their Autonomous Underwater Vehicles to the test for a place in the finals. Produced by Michael Muehlberger. Also available in high definition.

During the Lisbon Summit in 2010, Alliance leaders agreed they wanted a leaner NATO Command Structure that is more affordable and more deployable on operations. The new structure represents a significant reduction in the number of military headquarters and a manpower savings of about 30 percent. In this time of economic austerity the Alliance is becoming more affordable and more deployable by restructuring the NATO Command Structure. Produced by Karsten Reiniers. Also available in High Definition.

NATO Channel’s reporter Alessandro Pavone goes on operation with the Afghanistan’s Provincial Response Company. Includes sound bites from Brig. Gen. Mark Smethurst, ISAF Special Forces Commander, the PRC Helmand Commander and Danish and Australian Special Forces soldiers.

Afghan Crisis Response Unit (CRU) teams accompanied by ISAF Special Operations Forces (SOF) Mentors board Chinook helicopters for a night operation in Wardak province to clear compounds and detain 9 suspects in kidnapping and murder of Afghan interpreter. Teaser: Afghan Commandos with ISAF mentors successfully pick up suspects in remote part of Wardak Province. Produced by Jeff Holden.

Colonel Abdul Fatah runs Kabul's busiest passport office. And he has earned a reputation—and many certificates from leaders and organizations—because he was overheard declaring to his employees that he would not tolerate corruption. But for him, it's not about awards, it's about properly getting the job done. He couldn't run his office efficiently with corruption, and his office is quite efficient-- turning out 250-300 passports a day. Although there are limitations-- no computers-- and some security weaknesses in the passport system, Col Fatah is happy to facilitate the travel of Afghans. Also available in high definition

Green on blue attacks have been grabbing the headline recently. In this story Canadian Maj. Gen. James Ferron, Deputy Commanding General of the NATO Training Mission - Afghanistan, gives his analysis on the attacks. Available in high definition. Jake Tupman reports.

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has appointed Norwegian diplomat Ms. Mari Skåre as his Special Representative for women, peace and security. Includes sound bites from Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO Secretary General and Mari Skåre