What occurred in Afghanistan on February 8, 2020, in the Sherzad District?

• A. A drone strike killed civilian leaders.
• B. A peace treaty signed between parties.
• C. A routine training exercise with no casualties.
• D. Three individuals in Afghan Army uniforms killed two US soldiers and one Afghan soldier; resolved by lethal force.

Answer: (D)

Insider threats and how they endanger forces in contact highlight why trust and strict force protection matter at every base. On February 8, 2020, in Sherzad District, Nangarhar Province, three individuals wearing Afghan Army uniforms opened fire on coalition forces, killing two US soldiers and one Afghan soldier. The attackers were killed in the ensuing firefight by Afghan and coalition forces. This matches the specifics of the event: it involved uniformed Afghan soldiers turning violence on allied troops and being neutralized by force, a scenario that underscores the danger of adversaries who blend with friendly ranks. The other options don’t fit because they describe scenarios (a drone strike, a peace treaty, or a routine training exercise with no casualties) that did not occur in this context or on that date.