Task Force Helmand
| Task Force Helmand | |
|---|---|
| Active | April 2006-1 April 2014 |
| Country |
United Kingdom Bosnia Denmark Estonia Jordan Tonga |
| Role | Combat forces |
| Part of | Regional Command Southwest |
| Engagements |
War in Afghanistan * Helmand province campaign |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Brigadier James Woodham.[1] |
Task Force Helmand was the name given to a military unit of the International Security Assistance Force in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Task Force Helmand is currently part of Regional Command Southwest and consists primarily of personnel from the British Armed Forces, as well as contribution from NATO allies Denmark and Estonia. It was established in April 2006, which coincided with the deployment of Operation Herrick 4.
During August 2013 the Headquarters of Task Force Helmand moved from MOB Lashkar Gah to Camp Bastion.[1]
On 1 April 2014 the command was disbanded and its responsibilities were turned over to Regional Command Southwest.[2]
Commanders
- Brigadier James Chiswell (Unknown-April 2011).
- Brigadier Ed Davis (April 2011-unknown).
- Brigadier James Woodham (Unknown-April 2014).[1]
See also
References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Task Force Helmand. |
- 1 2 3 "British UK in Afghanistan transformed country, says commander". BBC. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
- ↑ "Ceremony Marks End of Task Force Helmand". British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS). Retrieved 2 April 2014.
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