At the Frontline: Bahrain's Women's Special Operation Battalion

12 Feb 2018
Chief of Women's Special Operation Battalion, Major Alia Abdulla Ahmad (L) inspects her female crew as they get ready for their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

Chief of Women's Special Operation Battalion, Major Alia Abdulla Ahmad (L) inspects her female crew as they get ready for their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

A member of Women's Special Operation Battalion throws a hand grenade during daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

A member of Women's Special Operation Battalion throws a hand grenade during daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

Chief of Women's Special Operation Battalion, Major Alia Abdulla Ahmad (R) inspects one of the women as they get ready for their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

Chief of Women's Special Operation Battalion, Major Alia Abdulla Ahmad (R) inspects one of the women as they get ready for their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

Women's Special Operation Battalion practice their anti-riot skills during their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

Women's Special Operation Battalion practice their anti-riot skills during their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

Women's Special Operation Battalion conduct their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

Women's Special Operation Battalion conduct their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

A member of Women's Special Operation Battalion inspects her weapon as she gets ready for her daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

A member of Women's Special Operation Battalion inspects her weapon as she gets ready for her daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

Women's Special Operation Battalion conduct their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

Women's Special Operation Battalion conduct their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

Women's Special Operation Battalion practice their anti-riot skills during their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

Women's Special Operation Battalion practice their anti-riot skills during their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

Women's Special Operation Battalion conduct their daily training at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

Women's Special Operation Battalion conduct their daily training at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

Women's Special Operation Battalion practice their anti-riot skills during their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

Women's Special Operation Battalion practice their anti-riot skills during their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

Women's Special Operation Battalion conduct their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018. Reuters/Hamad I Mohammed

Women's Special Operation Battalion conduct their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018. Reuters/Hamad I Mohammed

Chief of Women's Special Operation Battalion, Major Alia Abdulla Ahmad (L) inspects targets after live ammunition target shooting, during their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

Chief of Women's Special Operation Battalion, Major Alia Abdulla Ahmad (L) inspects targets after live ammunition target shooting, during their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

Women's Special Operation Battalion conduct their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

Women's Special Operation Battalion conduct their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.

Chief of Women's Special Operation Battalion, Major Alia Abdulla Ahmad (L) inspects her female crew as they get ready for their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.
A member of Women's Special Operation Battalion throws a hand grenade during daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.
Chief of Women's Special Operation Battalion, Major Alia Abdulla Ahmad (R) inspects one of the women as they get ready for their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.
Women's Special Operation Battalion practice their anti-riot skills during their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.
Women's Special Operation Battalion conduct their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.
A member of Women's Special Operation Battalion inspects her weapon as she gets ready for her daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.
Women's Special Operation Battalion conduct their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.
Women's Special Operation Battalion practice their anti-riot skills during their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.
Women's Special Operation Battalion conduct their daily training at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.
Women's Special Operation Battalion practice their anti-riot skills during their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.
Women's Special Operation Battalion conduct their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018. Reuters/Hamad I Mohammed
Chief of Women's Special Operation Battalion, Major Alia Abdulla Ahmad (L) inspects targets after live ammunition target shooting, during their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.
Women's Special Operation Battalion conduct their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018.
Women's Special Operation Battalion conduct their daily training, at an undisclosed location, South of Bahrain, February 7, 2018.
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