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ISAF - International Security Assistance Force
Disclaimer
Troop Contributing nations (TCN): The ISAF mission consists of 42 Nations. The figures next to each country are based on global contributions to the entire ISAF Mission and do not reflect exact numbers on the ground at any time.
The boundaries representation on this map must not be considered authoritative.
The names shown on this map or chart do not necessarily indicate official recognition of the political status of the territories concerned.
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I. ISAF: FACTS AND FIGURES
In accordance with all the relevant Security Council Resolutions ISAF's main role is to assist to Afghan government in the establishment of a secure and stable environment. To this end, ISAF forces are conductind security and stability operations throughout the country together with the Afghan National Security Forces and are directly involved in the development of the Afghan natonal Army through mentoring, training and equipping.
Note on numbers: Totals are approximations and actual number change daily. Number of troops will never be exact and should be taken as indicatives.
Key Facts:
- Commander: General (USA) Stanley A. Chrystal
- 42 Troop Contributing Nations
- ISAF Total Strength: approx 64,500
- ISAF AOR (Afghanistan land mass): 650,000 km2
- 26 Provincial Reconstruction teams (PRTs)
Regional Command Capital (approx ISAF Strength 6,200)
HQ ISAF CABUL (COMPOSITE)
HQ RC(C) CABUL (FRA)
KAIA (POL)
Regional Command South (approx ISAF Strength 29,400)
HQ RC(S) in KANDAHAR (NLD) (rotates CAN, NLD, GBR)
Forward support base KANDAHAR (multinational)
PRT KANDAHAR (CAN)
PRT LASHKAR-GAH (GBR, DNK, EST)
PRT TARIN KOWT (NLD, AUS)
PRT QALAT (USA, ROU)
Regional Command West (approx ISAF Strength 3,400)
HQ RC(W) in HERAT (ITA) (rotates CAN, NLD, GBR)
Forward support base HERAT (ESP)
PRT HERAT (ITA)
PRT FARAH (USA)
PRT QALA-E-NOW (ESP)
PRT CHAGHCHARAN (LTU)
Regional Command North (approx ISAF Strength 5,600)
HQ RC(N) in MAZAR-E-SHARIF (DEU)
Forward support base MAZAR-E-SHARIF (DEU)
PRT MAZAR-E-SHARIF (SWE)
PRT FEYZABAD (DEU)
PRT KONDUZ (DEU)
PRT POL-E-KHOMRI (HUN)
PRT MEYMANA (NOR)
Regional Command East (approx ISAF Strength 19,900)
HQ RC(S) in BAGRAM
Forward support base BAGRAM (USA)
PRT LOGAR (CZE)
PRT SHARANA (USA)
PRT METHER LAM (USA)
PRT BAMYAN (NZL)
PRT PANJSHIR (USA)
PRT JALALABAD (USA)
PRT GHAZNI (POL, USA)
PRT ASADABAD (USA)
PRT BAGRAM (USA)
PRT NURISTAN (USA)
PRT WARDAK (TUR)
PRT GARDEZ (USA)
Troop Contributing Nations (TCN): The ISAF mission consists of the following 42 nations (the troop numbers are based on broad contribution and do not reflect the exact numbers on the ground at any time).
* Turkey recognises the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name
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II. Afghan National Army (ANA): FACTS AND FIGURES
In September 2008, the Joint Commission and Monitoring Board, co-chaired by the Afghan government and the United Nations, agreed to increase the total strength of the ANA with a 122,000 personnel with a 12,000 man training margin. As a mid July 2009, the ANA has an actual strength of approximately 91,900 personnel. This represents 69% of the 134,000 approved strength which is scheduled to be reached by the end of 2011.
Operationally, the ANA is currently fielding 5 Corps Headquarters, a Capital Division responsible for the security of the Kabul area, and an ANA Air Corps providing the essential air support to the ANA brigades deployed throughout Afghanistan. Over 90% of ISAF operations are conducted in conjunction with the ANA.
Current as of 23 July 2009
MAYOR ISAF UNITS
Source: NATO Media Operations Cntre - Afghanistan (Updated: 23 July 2009)
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