KHOST, Afghanistan, December 04, SPA -- The Afghanistan military needs more trainers and equipment in order to gain control of their country's security, the Afghan defense chief toldSecretary of Defense Robert Gates on Tuesday. Gen. Bizmullah Khan said that while «the U.S. has beenmore than generous,» the Afghan army's weapons areinadequate and old, specifically its heavy artillery andarmored vehicles. Speaking through an interpreter whilesitting at a small table with Gates, Khan added that «wedon't have enough mentors, enough advisers.» Gates told Khan that «we know your interest in small armsand mortars and we are looking for ways to expedite» theequipment. And he added that he also was well aware of theshortage of trainers _ a shortfall U.S. military officialssaid was as many as 2,000-3,000, according to a report of the Associated Press.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/506112