Afghanistan - Order of Battle
The Afghanistan ORBAT (in PDF format) describes the location and area of responsibility of all American units in Afghanistan, down to the battalion level, updated as of February 2016..
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Regional Command South
Afghanistan: 5,000 Troops are not Enough
The White House is dropping strong hints that the number of American troops in Afghanistan after 2014 may fall below 10,000, possibly even below 5,000. Unnamed White House officials suggested to the press that lower levels of U.S. support to the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) will be sufficient to contain future Taliban threats.
Camp Bastion Attack Details
Sep 18, 2012 - Anonymous
NATO base hit by Afghans in U.S. Army uniforms. ISW's Jeffrey Dressler talks with CNN about the details of the deadly attack.
Reconciliation with the Taliban: Fracturing the Insurgency
Jun 13, 2012 - Anonymous
High-level outreach between the U.S. and Afghan governments and the senior Taliban leaders hiding in Pakistan has caused the various factions in the movement to turn against each other.
Opinion: Thoughts on Today’s Armed Services Committee Hearing with Gen. Allen
Mar 20, 2012 - The Weekly Standard - Anonymous (not verified)Source:
The Weekly Standard
Date Published:
2012-03-20 00:00:00
In testimony before the House Armed Services Committee today, General John Allen said the mission in Afghanistan remains on track, despite the infamous Quran burnings and last week’s civilian casualty incident.
Opinion: Afghanistan Campaign Is Far From Finished
Mar 20, 2012 - Roll Call - AnonymousSource:
Roll Call
Date Published:
2012-03-20 00:00:00
Today the commander of all U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan, General John Allen, will testify in front of lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee.
ISW in Brief: Making Progress in Maiwand District, Kandahar
Kandahar province is the home of President Karzai, the birthplace of the Taliban movement, and the former de facto capital of the Taliban government.
Battlefield Update: Task Force Dreadnaught in Maiwand District, Kandahar
Jan 23, 2012 - Anonymous
This report provides an update on ISAF operations in Maiwand district of Kandahar Province, primarily during the latter half of 2011.
VIDEO- Afghanistan in 2011 & Beyond: Counterinsurgency, Transition & Drawdown at The Newseum
Jun 30, 2011 - AnonymousPlease join ISW, Senators McCain & Lieberman and General Keane for this important discussion on the U.S. role in Afghanistan, the future of the country, and what to expect this year and beyond.
ISW In Brief: Jailbreak Threatens Gains in Kandahar
In the pre-dawn hours of Monday, 25 April, nearly 500 imprisoned insurgents escaped from Kandahar’s central prison through a 1,200 foot tunnel dug by the Taliban.