Train Advise Assist Command – East (TAAC – East) was a multinational military formation, part of

NATO The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO ; , OTAN), also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental organization, intergovernmental Transnationalism, transnational military alliance of 32 Member states of NATO, member s ...

Resolute Support Mission Resolute Support Mission (RSM) or Operation Resolute Support was a NATO-led multinational mission in Afghanistan. It began on 1 January 2015 as the successor to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), which was completed on 28 Dece ...

within

Afghanistan Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central Asia and South Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the Durand Line, east and south, Iran to the Afghanistan–Iran borde ...

. Until 2014 it was designated Regional Command East, part of the

International Security Assistance Force The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) was a multinational military mission in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2014. It was established by United Nations Security Council United Nations Security Council Resolution 1386, Resolution 1386 ac ...

(ISAF). The

United States Army The United States Army (USA) is the primary Land warfare, land service branch of the United States Department of Defense. It is designated as the Army of the United States in the United States Constitution.Article II, section 2, clause 1 of th ...

provided the force headquarters. The command headquarters was located in

Laghman Province Laghman (Persian language, Persian/Pashto: ) is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan, located in the eastern part of the country. It has a population of about 502,148, which is multi-ethnic and mostly a rural society. Laghman hosts a large numbe ...

. TAAC-East included the provinces of Kapisa, Kunar, Laghman, Nangarhar, Nuristan, Panjshayr and Parwan. It shared a portion of the border with Pakistan.

History as Regional Command – East

Prior to 2014, the formation was known as Regional Command – East (RC–East). In June 2003, 25th Infantry Division (Light) Division Artillery deployed to Afghanistan to fulfill a unique mission. Division Artillery headquarters would serve as the headquarters of Regional Command East, which was to cover 16 provinces in the east of the country. It was led by the division artillery commander, and comprised the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment (25 ID),

3rd Battalion 3rd Marines 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, abbreviated as (3/3), was an infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps, based out of Kaneohe, Hawaii. Known as either "Trinity" or "America's Battalion", the unit normally fell under the command of the 3rd ...

, 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment (29 ID), three forming Afghan ''kandaks'' (battalions), and, eventually, a total of eight

Provincial Reconstruction Team A Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) was a unit introduced by the United States government, consisting of military officers, diplomats, and reconstruction subject matter experts, working to support reconstruction efforts in unstable states. PRT ...

s. The formal transfer of authority between 10th Mountain and 25th Infantry took place on 15 April 2004. Responsibility for Regional Command East originally fell to the 6th Marines. The area of operations included Bamyan, Parwan, Kapisa, Nuristan, Kunar, Laghman, Kabul, Wardak, Logar, Nangarhar, and Ghazni Provinces. The 25th Infantry Division Artillery headquarters, commanded by Col. Gary H. Cheek, took over RC East in June 2004.

2013–2014

The Command was previously responsible for

operations and security in and around Asadabad, and

Bamyan Province Bamyan, also spelled Bamiyan, Bāmīān or Bāmyān (), is one of the thirty-four provinces of Afghanistan with the city of Bamyan as its center, located in central parts of Afghanistan. The terrain in Bamyan is mountainous or semi-mountainous ...

, handled by the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team. The Polish Provincial Reconstruction Team was responsible for operations and security in and around

Ghazni Province Ghazni (; ) is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan, located in southeastern Afghanistan. The province contains 19 Districts of Afghanistan, districts, encompassing over a thousand villages and roughly 1.3 million people, making it the 5th most ...

. RC East was in August 2013 the host of the Parwan Provincial Reconstruction Team headed by South Korea).

Operation Enduring Freedom V – Combined Joint Task Force 76, April 2004 to March 2005

From April 2004 to March 2005, Combined Joint Task Force 76 continued combat and stabilization operations in Afghanistan. CJTF-76 continued Operation Mountain Storm, started in OEF IV. The 25th Infantry Division initiated Operation Lightning Resolve, executed between July and October 2004 to focus upon facilitating and precluding insurgent interference with, the first 2004 Afghan presidential election on 9 October 2004. The National Command Authority alerted 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment for an emergency deployment in support of the elections. Operation Lightning Freedom was performed during the winter months to inhibit insurgent operations in remote mountainous areas in eastern and southeastern Afghanistan.

Operation Enduring Freedom VI -Combined Joint Task Force 76, March 2005 to February 2006

Command and Control
Southern European Task Force From March 2005 to February 2006, CJTF-76 supported the continued growth and development of a stable Afghanistan Nation and Government and continued the organization, equipping, arming and training of the Afghan National Army. Major Combat Operations As part of CJTF-76, SETAF Soldiers helped to reconstruct and rebuild Afghanistan within their area of operations. SETAF ensured a safe and secure election for the people of Afghanistan as they voted in the

2005 Afghan parliamentary election Parliamentary elections were held in Afghanistan alongside provincial elections on 18 September 2005. Former warlords and their followers gained the majority of seats in both the lower house and the provincial council (which elects the members of ...

. Major units involved: *

Afghan National Army The Islamic National Army (, ), also referred to as the Islamic Emirate Army and the Afghan Army, is the army, land force branch of the Afghan Armed Forces. The roots of an army in Afghanistan can be traced back to the early 18th century when th ...

173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team The 173rd Airborne Brigade ("Sky Soldiers") is an Airborne forces, airborne infantry brigade combat team (IBCT) of the United States Army based in Vicenza, Italy. It is the United States European Command's conventional airborne strategic respo ...

based in Kandahar Airfield in Regional Command South *1st Brigade,

82nd Airborne Division The 82nd Airborne Division is an Airborne forces, airborne infantry division (military), division of the United States Army specializing in Paratrooper, parachute assault operations into hostile areasSof, Eric"82nd Airborne Division" ''Spec Ops ...

3rd Marine Regiment (United States) The 3d Marine Littoral Regiment (3d MLR) is a regiment of the United States Marine Corps that is optimized for Littoral zone, littoral maneuver in the Indo-Pacific, Indo-Pacific Theater. Based at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, the regiment falls under ...

* 6th Marine Regiment (United States) * 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (United States) of the Indiana National Guard (training Afghan National Army) *Spanish Light Infantry Regiment *29th Air Mobile Brigade *United States and Coalition Special Operations Forces *

United States Air Force The United States Air Force (USAF) is the Air force, air service branch of the United States Department of Defense. It is one of the six United States Armed Forces and one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Tracing its ori ...

United States Navy The United States Navy (USN) is the naval warfare, maritime military branch, service branch of the United States Department of Defense. It is the world's most powerful navy with the largest Displacement (ship), displacement, at 4.5 millio ...

Operation Enduring Freedom VII – Combined Joint Task Force 76, February 2006 to February 2007

Command and Control

10th Mountain Division The 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) is a light infantry division (military), division in the United States Army based at Fort Drum, New York. Formerly designated as a mountain warfare unit, the division was the only one of its size in ...

From February 2006 to February 2007, CJTF-76 continued security and stabilization operations in Afghanistan to support development of representative Afghanistan government. Major Combat Operations In April 2006, CJTF-76 launched Operation Mountain Lion, a search and secure operation performed by the Afghan National Army and 10th Mountain Division in Marawara District of

Kunar Province Kunar (Pashto: ; Dari: ) is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan, located in the northeastern part of the country. Its capital is Asadabad. Its population is estimated to be 508,224. Kunar's major political groups include Wahhabis or Ahl-e- ...

, Afghanistan. During Operation Mountain Lamb, the 10th Mountain Division Civil Affairs operation, assisted humanitarian and educational efforts throughout Afghanistan. Operation Mountain Thrust was a major operation directed against Taliban insurgents in eastern and southeastern Afghanistan from May to August 2006. In September 2006, Afghan and Coalition forces began the maneuver phase of Operation Mountain Fury focusing on defeating Taliban resistance in

Ghazni Ghazni (, ), historically known as Ghaznayn () or Ghazna (), also transliterated as Ghuznee, and anciently known as Alexandria in Opiana (), is a city in southeastern Afghanistan with a population of around 190,000 people. The city is strategica ...

Khost Khōst () is the capital of Khost Province in Afghanistan. It is the largest city in the southeastern part of the country, and also the largest in the region of Loya Paktia. To the south and east of Khost lie Waziristan and Kurram Agency, Kurram i ...

, Logar, Paktika, and

Paktia province Paktia (Pashto – ''Paktyā'') is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan, located in the east of the country. Forming part of the larger Loya Paktia region, Paktia Province is divided into 15 districts and has a population of roughly 623,00 ...

s. Operation Mountain Fury is just one part of a series of coordinated operations placing continuous pressure on Taliban extremists across multiple regions of Afghanistan in order to provide security to the population, extend the government to the people, and to increase reconstruction. In November 2006, CJTF-76 launch Operation Mountain Eagle to defeat enemy forces and link governors of Afghanistan to district level. Paramount to the success of CJTF-76 during OEF VII was the execution of an aggressive non-lethal effects campaign designed to influence and educate the world, harass the enemy, and win the hearts and minds of Afghanistan's center of gravity – its populace. CJTF-76 leaders spent tireless hours engaging Afghan civic leaders at all levels to ensure that positive messages resonated throughout the Afghan public, as well as in the media. Campaign emphasis included the vital importance of extending government capacity, promoting reconstruction, creating employment opportunities and working to improve Afghan National Security Forces. Noteworthy accomplishments included the construction and improvement of several Provincial Coordination Centers, Provincial Development Councils and District Centers. More than 500 kilometers of roads, schools, clinics and other long lasting projects were built at a cost of just over $90 million using

Commander's Emergency Response Program Commander's Emergency Response Program (CERP) was money for military commanders to use for conducting rebuilding and reconstruction during the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. The program It was initially money seized during the invasion of Iraq, but l ...

(CERP) funds. Major Units Involved: *

*3rd Brigade Combat Team,

* 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division * 1st Marine Regiment (United States) * 6th Marine Regiment *United States and Coalition Special Operations Forces from Australia, Canada, Denmark,

Egypt Egypt ( , ), officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country spanning the Northeast Africa, northeast corner of Africa and Western Asia, southwest corner of Asia via the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to northe ...

Estonia Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia, is a country in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Ru ...

, Germany, France,

Italy Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern Europe, Southern and Western Europe, Western Europe. It consists of Italian Peninsula, a peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean Sea, with the Alps on its northern land b ...

Korea Korea is a peninsular region in East Asia consisting of the Korean Peninsula, Jeju Island, and smaller islands. Since the end of World War II in 1945, it has been politically Division of Korea, divided at or near the 38th parallel north, 3 ...

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New Zealand New Zealand () is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and List of islands of New Zealand, over 600 smaller islands. It is the List of isla ...

, Norway,

Poland Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe. It extends from the Baltic Sea in the north to the Sudetes and Carpathian Mountains in the south, bordered by Lithuania and Russia to the northeast, Belarus and Ukrai ...

, Romania,

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, and the

United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of European mainland, the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotlan ...

Operation Enduring Freedom VIII – Combined Joint Task Force 82, February 2007 to April 2008

Command and Control

From February 2007 to February 2008, CJJTF-82, in conjunction with the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, join, interagency, and multinational partners, conducted full spectrum operations to disrupt insurgent forces in the combined joint operations area, develop Afghanistan national security capability and supports the growth of governance and development in order to build a stable Afghanistan. Major Combat Operations In February 2007, units from the 82nd Airborne Division and the 10th Mountain Division conducted Operation Oqab Hamkary (Eagle Teamwork) in conjunction operations with Afghan forces to expand the influence of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Ghazni and Paktika Provinces. CJTF-82 operations included lethal and non-lethal missions. Operations Furious Pursuit, Finite Pursuit, and Kulang Hellion were conducted by 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment focused coalition forces in the

Helmand Province Helmand (Pashto language, Pashto/Dari language, Dari: ; ), also known as Hillmand, in ancient times, as Hermand and Hethumand, is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan, in the south of the country. It is the largest province by area, covering ...

. Operation Maiwand (see Human Terrain System) brought coalitions forces with the 203rd Corps (Afghanistan) to perform

Counter-insurgency Counterinsurgency (COIN, or NATO spelling counter-insurgency) is "the totality of actions aimed at defeating irregular forces". The Oxford English Dictionary defines counterinsurgency as any "military or political action taken against the ac ...

operations in Ghazni province. Operation Deh Yak focused efforts in Ghazni towards the refurbishment of local schools, medical supply support and several other civic actions. During Operation Kyber, Task Force Fury (1st Battalion, 508th Prachute Infantry Regiment) fell under the operational control of the 203rd ANA Corps in a large scale sweep of Paktya Province. This shaped operations such as Operation Big Axe conducted by Task Force Spartan (3rd Brigade,

) and Operation Rock Avalanche conducted by Task Force Rock ( 503rd Infantry Regiment,

kept the enemy off balance and set the stage for follow on operations. CJTF-82 conducted over 325 conventional operations. The statistics do not state the countless Key Leader Engagements,

Shura Shura () is the term for collective decision-making in Islam. It can, for example, take the form of a council or a referendum. The Quran encourages Muslims to decide their affairs in consultation with each other. Shura is mentioned as a praise ...

's and other interactions with the Afghan population that soldiers of CJTF-82 performed. Their ability to successfully carry the fight to the enemy while simultaneously building trust with the local population and overseeing non-conventional missions that has allowed the government of Afghanistan and its security forces the opportunity to develop its influence and capabilities. Major Units Involved: *

* 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division *3rd Brigade Combat Team,

* 82nd Aviation Brigade *Polish Battle Group *US and Coalition Special Forces from Australia,

, Canada, Romania, and the United Kingdom *Coalition Forces from Korea, New Zealand, Egypt,

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, France, Italy, Netherlands, and Germany *

Operation Enduring Freedom IX – Combined Joint Task Force 101, April 2008 to June 2009

Command and Control

101st Airborne Division The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) ("Screaming Eagles") is a light infantry division (military), division of the United States Army that specializes in air assault military operation, operations. The 101st is designed to plan, coordinat ...

From April 2008 to June 2009, in direct support of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA), the 101st Airborne Division,

North Atlantic Treaty Organization The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO ; , OTAN), also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental transnational military alliance of 32 member states—30 European and 2 North American. Established in the aftermat ...

(NATO),

(ISAF), Interagency Partners, and CJTF-101/Regional Command East Forces conducted full-spectrum Counter-Insurgency (COIN) operations to develop Afghan National capabilities. In joint cooperation, these Coalition Forces achieved unprecedented success as they worked together to secure the citizenry (Security), exercise capable governance (Governance), and develop a sustainable economy (Development), while defeating terrorists and insurgents, in order to extend (GIRoA) authority and influence as the legitimate government of the Afghan people. Major Combat Operations Joint, Coalition, and Alliance Forces made significant advances on numerous fronts to include historic trilateral cooperation between US,

Pakistan Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the Islam by country# ...

, and Afghan Forces that enabled significant operations focused upon border development. COIN capabilities in RC-E were enhanced through an increase in Forces with the Polish Battle Group assumption of battle control of Task Force White Eagle and the introduction of the US 3rd Brigade Combat Team,

as Task Force Spartan. A singularly significant operation with long-term strategic implications saw Joint, Coalition, and Alliance Forces join to provide effective, comprehensive security across Afghanistan, ensuring successful voter registration to set conditions for the

2009 Afghan presidential election Presidential elections were held in Afghanistan on 20 August 2009. The election resulted in victory for incumbent President of Afghanistan, president Hamid Karzai, who received 49.7% of the vote, while his main rival Abdullah Abdullah finished ...

. In the largest transformational initiative in the history of OEF, CJTF-101 planned, coordinated, and initiated support preparations for the introduction of over 21,000 US Troops into Regional Command South. Simultaneously, the CJTF-101 staff planned, coordinated, and executed the transfer of U.S. National Command, National Support, and Title X responsibilities to the newly formed United States Forces – Afghanistan Headquarters in

Kabul Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. Located in the eastern half of the country, it is also a municipality, forming part of the Kabul Province. The city is divided for administration into #Districts, 22 municipal districts. A ...

. CJTF-101 conducted over 490 conventional operations during OEF XI. Major Units Involved: *

Afghan National Police The Afghan National Police (ANP; ; ), also known as the Afghan Police, is the national police force of the Afghanistan, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, serving as a single law enforcement agency all across the country. The first police officer i ...

* Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (United States) * Task Force White Eagle * 455th Air Expeditionary Wing *

*4th Brigade Combat Team,

101st Combat Aviation Brigade The 101st Combat Aviation Brigade is the Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) of the United States Army's 101st Airborne Division. It was first organized in July 1968 as an aviation group and stands as the most decorated aviation unit in the United Stat ...

* 159th Combat Aviation Brigade * 10th Combat Aviation Brigade * 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division (United States) *3rd Brigade Combat Team,

* 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade * 420th Engineer Brigade (United States) * 168th Engineer Brigade (United States) * 101st Sustainment Brigade (United States) * 45th Sustainment Brigade * 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (United States) * 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (United States) *

2nd Battalion 7th Marines The 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines (2/7) is a light infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps. They are based at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms and consist of approximately 800 marines and sailors. The battali ...

* 3rd Battalion 8th Marines * 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit *

United States Marine Corps The United States Marine Corps (USMC), also referred to as the United States Marines or simply the Marines, is the maritime land force service branch of the United States Department of Defense. It is responsible for conducting expeditionar ...

*Units from France, Egypt,

Jordan Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. Jordan is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the east, Saudi Arabia to the south, and Israel and the occupied Palestinian ter ...

Singapore Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country and city-state in Southeast Asia. The country's territory comprises one main island, 63 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet. It is about one degree ...

, Korea,

Czech Republic The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the south ...

, New Zealand, Turkey, Australia, Canada, Norway, Poland, Romania,

Lithuania Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania, is a country in the Baltic region of Europe. It is one of three Baltic states and lies on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea, bordered by Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east and south, P ...

, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Operation Enduring Freedom X – Combined Joint Task Force 82, 15 May 2009 to May 2010

Command and Control

In late fall 2008, the 82nd Airborne Division received order from

United States Army Forces Command The United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) is the largest command of the United States Army. It provides land forces to the Department of Defense's unified combatant commands. FORSCOM is headquartered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and ...

(FORSCOM) to prepare for deployment in support of

Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) was the official name used by the U.S. government for both the first stage (2001–2014) of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) and the larger-scale Global War on Terrorism. On 7 October 2001, in response ...

(OEF). Their mission called for Regional Command East, in close coordination with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA), joint, interagency, and multinational partners, to conduct counter-insurgency (COIN) operations from April to October 2009, in order to improve GIRoA's capacity to provide security, exercise good governance, develop a sustainable licit economy, and improve the quality of life for the Afghan people. Major Combat Operations CJTF-82's mission was to support the GIRoA in rebuilding the country's social institutions including governance, security, economics, and infrastructure while defeating an insurgency committed to hindering regional stability. With more the 24,600 servicemen and woman assigned and attached throughout the deployment, CJTF-82 personnel provided critical mission support for filed forces that include: 3 infantry brigade combat teams, a combat aviation brigade, on Polish Brigade, a Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, a Military Police Brigade, an Engineer Brigade Headquarters, 12

's, and six Agriculture Development Teams operating in an area of 31,000 square miles, of which over 90% is not accessible by vehicle. CJTF-82 partnered with NATO and ISAF from over 30 countries, fielding forces that implement the 'hands-on' actions to develop a stable and secure environment for ordinary Afghan citizens to prosper economically and improve quality of life. Major Units Involved: *

* Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division (United States) * 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (United States) *

4th Infantry Division (United States) The 4th Infantry Division is a Division (military), division of the United States Army based at Fort Carson, Colorado. It is composed of a division headquarters battalion, three brigade combat teams (two Stryker and one armor), a combat avia ...

** 2nd brigade, 4th Infantry Division * 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team (United States)

Operation Enduring Freedom XI – Combined Joint Task Force 101, June 2010 to May 2011

Command and Control

From June 2010 to May 2011, CJTF-101, in support of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA), NATO, ISAF, and other joint interagency, and multinational organizations, conduction population-centric, comprehensive counterinsurgency operations focused on key terrain to neutralize the insurgency, increase the competency and credibility of Afghan institutions, and facilitate development to set the security and stability conditions to begin transition to GIRoA. Major Combat Operations During OEF XI, CJTF-101 countered the insurgency along major transportation and economic corridors. These efforts provided freedom of movement to key road networks and set the conditions for enhanced economic development. The task force also assisted several provinces with transition to full GIRoA governance. CJTF-101 conducted more than 770 named operations. The task force, in cooperation with its Afghan and Pakistan partners, provided development and security to the Afghan-Pakistani border. Further, CJTF-101 worked with the Afghan National Army, the Afghan National Police, and other Afghan Security Forces to enhance the safety and security in and around Kabul. The task forced helped GIRoA set the conditions for successful 2010 Afghan parliamentary election, even while assisting its Pakistan neighbors with the disastrous

2010 Pakistan floods The floods in Pakistan began in late July 2010, resulting from heavy monsoon rains in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Punjab (Pakistani province), Punjab and, Balochistan, Pakistan, Balochistan regions of Pakistan, which affected the Indus Riv ...

. Midway through its campaign, CJTF-101 welcomed an additional brigade into its ranks. This increased combat power and enabled the task force to intensify counterinsurgency and nation-building operations, thus ensuring successful winter and spring campaigns. Thanks to the efforts of the men and women in CJTF-101, the task force had an overwhelmingly successful year. Major Units Involved: *

*Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion,

* 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (United States),

*3rd Brigade Combat Team,

* 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division * 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division * 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division (United States) *3rd Brigade Combat Team,

25th Infantry Division (United States) The 25th Infantry Division (nicknamed "Tropic Lightning") is a United States Army division based at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. The division, which was activated on 1 October 1941 in Hawaii, conducts military operations primarily in the Asia- ...

* 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (National Guard) *

* 372nd Engineer Brigade (United States) * 176th Engineer Brigade, Texas Army National Guard * Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division (United States) * Task Force White Eagle * 6th Light Armoured Brigade (France) *Coalition Forces from Egypt, Jordan, Singapore, Korea, the Czech Republic, New Zealand, Turkey, Australia, Canada, Norway, Poland,

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, Romania, Lithuania, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom *

Operation Enduring Freedom XII – Combined Joint Task Force 1, May 2011 to April 2012

Command and Control

1st Cavalry Division (United States) The 1st Cavalry Division ("First Team") is a Armored brigade combat team, combined arms division (military), division and is one of the most decorated combat divisions of the United States Army. It is based at Fort Cavazos, Texas. It was for ...

From May 2011 to April 2012, CJTF-1, in full partnership with GIRoA, joint, interagency and multinational organizations secured the population through combined action which neutralized insurgent elements, increased

Afghan National Security Forces The Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF), also known as the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF), were the military and internal security forces of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. As of 30 June 2020, the ANSF was composed of ...

(ANSF) capability and grew the sub-national governance capacity and credibility in key terrain districts. CJTF-1 neutralized criminal patronage networks which increased stability and security by extending GIRoA influence through credible and transparent sub-national governance, ANSF assumption of security primacy, and improved quality of life for the Afghan people. CJTF-1 total more than 30,000 personnel with an operational area of 124,675 square kilometers. Major Combat Operations During OEF XII, CJTF-1 expanded and retained security in Regional Command East through its continual support in the development and growth of the ANSF from local villages to the Provincial level and by neutralizing and degrading the insurgent networks along major transportation and economic corridors and at key border crossings. CJTF-1 and its Coalition partners provided freedom of movement to key road networks, protected the population and set the conditions for enhanced economic development. CJTF-1 conducted more than 2,500 Contingency Operations and six major named operations. The task force worked throughout the winter to build FOBs and source over 15,000 pieces of equipment throughout RC-East to add a brigade combat team and expand security south of Kabul. Through effective partnering and training from CJTF-1 units, the ANSF planned and let many missions and took the security lead April 1, 2012. This set conditions for almost half the districts in RC-East to be in transition. Major Units Involved: *

* Afghan Border Police *

*Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion,

*3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team,

1st Armored Division (United States) The 1st Armored Division, nicknamed "Old Ironsides", is a Brigade combat team#Armored Battalion (×2), combined Combined arms, arms division (military), division of the United States Army. The division is part of III Armored Corps and operat ...

*3rd Brigade Combat Team,

1st Infantry Division (United States) The 1st Infantry Division (1ID) is a combined arms division of the United States Army, and is the oldest continuously serving division in the Regular Army. It has seen continuous service since its organization in 1917 during World War I. It w ...

*4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team,

* 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division * 10th Combat Aviation Brigade (United States) *3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division * 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division * 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division *1st Brigade Combat Team,

* 82nd Aviation Regiment *4th Brigade Combat Team,

* 101st Sustainment Brigade (United States) * 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (United States) *

172nd Infantry Brigade (United States) The 172nd Infantry Brigade was a light infantry brigade of the United States Army stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska and later moved its headquarters to Grafenwöhr, Germany. An active duty independent brigade, it was part of V Corps (United ...

* Task Force White Eagle * 6th Light Armoured Brigade (France) *Coalition forces from Egypt, Jordan, Singapore, Korea, the Czech Republic, New Zealand, Turkey, Australia, Canada, Norway, Poland, Mongolia, Romania, Lithuania, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom *

Operation Enduring Freedom XIII – Combined Joint Task Force 1, April 2012 to March 2013

Command and Control

From April 2012 to May 2013, in direct support of GIRoA, the 1st Infantry Division and CJTF-1 forces conducted full-spectrum Counter-Insurgency Operations, later transitioning to Advise and Assist Operations, to develop the Afghan national capabilities, and increase stability and security. Together, the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and Coalition Forces achieved unprecedented success as they worked to secure the population, expand and exercise governance, and develop a sustainable economy. The ANSF increased capability to a record level, defeating terrorist and insurgents while building a capable government of the Afghan people. Major Combat Operations During OEF XIII, CJTF-1 and the ANSF, expanded the security in Regional Command East through joint cooperation, continually expanding infrastructure, developing transportation and economic corridors through freedom of movement, and expanding the development and capabilities of the Afghan National Army, Afghan Local Police, Afghan National Police, Afghan Uniform Police, and Afghan Border Police. Significant contributions from Female Engagement Teams, Security Force Advise and Assist Teams, and Provincial Reconstruction Teams greatly enhanced local Afghan communities through joint cooperation with GIRoA. CJTF-1, while continuing to advise and assist the ANSF, closed, or transferred to ANSF, 60 FOBs, reduced Coalition Forces from 28,500 to 21,800, and initiated a retrograde effort supporting the transition of full security to the ANSF and the Afghan people. Major Units Involved: *

* Afghan Border Police *

*Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion,

* 201st Corps (Afghanistan) * 203rd Corps (Afghanistan) * 455th Air Expeditionary Wing * Task Force White Eagle * 6th Light Armoured Brigade (France) *

*172nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team * 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division (United States) *4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain Warriors),

*1st Brigade Combat Team,

*3rd Brigade Combat Team,

* 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (United States) * 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (United States) *4th Brigade Combat Team,

*3rd Brigade Combat Team,

* 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division *

*82nd Combat Aviation Brigade,

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*1st Sustainment Brigade,

* 10th Sustainment Brigade *Combined Joint Task Force Paladin *Other nations including Jordan, Korea, the Czech Republic, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Poland,

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, France, and Australia.

Operation Enduring Freedom XIV – Combined Joint Task Force 101, March 2013 to February 2014

Command and Control

From March 2013 to February 2014, CJTF-101 operated in RC–East. Major Combat Operations The transfer of authority from CJTF-1 to CJTF-101 corresponded to International Joint Command's transition away from "Shana-Ba-Shana" or "Shoulder-to-Shoulder" to an advise and assist role. CJTF-101 sought to ensure AQ was not operationally effective in Regional Command East, while overseeing the transfer or closure of tactical infrastructure, and helping further develop the ANSF-PAK relationship along the Regional Command East border. CJTF-101 set attempted to set conditions for the 2014 Afghan presidential election. Major Units Involved: *

* Afghan Border Police *

*Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion,

* 201st Corps (Afghanistan) * 203rd Corps (Afghanistan) * 455th Air Expeditionary Wing * Task Force White Eagle *1st Brigade Combat Team,

*3rd Brigade Combat Team,

*2nd Brigade Combat Team,

*4th Brigade Combat Team,

* 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (United States) * 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (United States) *3rd Brigade Combat Team,

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* 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division * Task Force White Eagle *

* 10th Combat Aviation Brigade (United States) * 159th Combat Aviation Brigade * 101st Sustainment Brigade (United States) *Task Force Paladin *

Special Operations Task Forces * 319th Military Intelligence Battalion (BFSB) * 303rd Military Intelligence Battalion * 793rd Military Police Battalion *Other nations including Jordan, Korea, the Czech Republic, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingston, Poland,

, France, and Australia. *

From February 2014

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In January 2014, the Combined Joint Task Force consisted of 8 coalition bases and 5 assistance platforms. The units assigned to the command were two U.S. Security Force Assistance Brigades, one U.S. Combat Aviation Brigade, one Polish Armored Cavalry Brigade and the Korean Provincial Reconstruction Team. The Coalition Forces that operate within RC-East were from Poland, South Korea, Czech Republic, Jordan, Ukraine, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. Combined Joint Task Force – 10 was the operational headquarters. CJTF-10 was commanded by Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend of the

(Light Infantry), based at

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, New York. Karen Decker was the Senior Civilian Representative for CJTF-10, serving as the U.S. Government's lead proponent for sub-national governance, stabilization and civilian-military integration at the regional level. CJTF 10 inactivated and held an end of mission ceremony for Regional Command East on November 4, 2014.

As Train Advise Assist Command – East

TAAC–East was aligned with the

201st Corps and the

202nd Zone.

References

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