Success is measured by your H&M score, which represents the local population's willingness to support your presence.

Heavy-handed tactics or civilian casualties will tank your H&M score, making the population hostile and increasing the frequency of Taliban attacks. Key Gameplay Elements

Your actions are funded by domestic support at home. Gained by defeating enemies and lost when American lives are taken, PP is the currency used to buy new units and upgrades.

For more details on these mechanics, you can check the Official Game Manual or see community-written strategies on the Afghanistan '11 Steam Guides . Afghanistan '11 Gameplay Review