Now that they are no longer part of the army, the police are gradually reducing their emphasis on military training and tactics.

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He said al-Qaida continues to support both Pakistan and Afghan branches of the Taliban with financial backing, and training in bomb-building and military tactics.

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Lawrence, an academic without formal military training, displayed an astonishing grasp of both regular and irregular military tactics.

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