Afghan National Civil Order Force
| Afghan National Civil Order Force | |
|---|---|
A soldier of the Afghan National Civil Order Force on patrol in the Zhari District | |
| Active | July 2006 – June 2020 |
| Country | Islamic Republic of Afghanistan |
| Branch | Afghan National Army |
| Type | Police Force |
| Role | Counterinsurgency |
| Size | 5,365 |
| Engagements | War in Afghanistan |
The Afghan National Civil Order Force (ANCOF), formerly known as the Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP), was an Afghan National Army (ANA) force responsible for civil order and counterinsurgency.
The ANCOP was developed in July 2006 by Colonel Jack Stankiewicz, US Army, Police Reformation Directorate, CSTC-A. It had stations in major cities and towns across Afghanistan.