Assuming all goes well, they say, the first 500 Afghan recruits will reach "initial operational capability" in a year.

The Tu-142 reached initial operational capability in December 1972 after a successful flight-test programme.

In July 1960, the Hound Dog reached initial operational capability with the first B-52 unit.

Having reached full operational capability on July 17, 1995 the GPS system had completed its original design goals.

Development has suffered repeated delays; it may reach initial operational capability by 2015.

The headquarters staff includes 900 people, and reached full operational capability by 30 September 2010.

By January 1997, the B-2 had reached limited operational capability and testing at Edwards was phased down.

It is expected to reach full operational capability by 2012.

The F-111D reached initial operational capability in 1972.

It never reached full capability by the time the civil war ended in 1991.