Living in Afghanistan is actually a very real and troublesome issue.
On their first day in Kabul, Gao Guang and his team stayed in a military base, which ensured their safety but also completely isolated them from the outside world.
Looking to locate the Black Box would not be so convenient in a hotel.
Of course, it was also possible to stay in a hotel, but the conditions in Kabul's hotels were poor and safety couldn't be guaranteed. Although Kabul was relatively peaceful at the moment, no one could predict when it might be attacked.
There was another option to stay in an embassy, but Gao Guang had abandoned that idea early on as it wasn't very convenient.
But with Hank present, he would not let Gao Guang be troubled by such issues.
Living temporarily in the military base for a day or two, they would get a better understanding of the situation before moving outside, which would be convenient for any actions if necessary.
