Provincial Reconstruction Team Meymaneh
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The Provincial Reconstruction Team in Meymaneh was an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) command; it existed between 2004 and 2012. It was classified by NATO, as a "Provincial Reconstruction Team". It consisted of soldiers and civilians from Norway, Latvia, Macedonia, Iceland and the United States. It conducts joint operations with Afghan Security Forces in Faryab province. It is led by ISAF and began its work in 2004 when they took over from the British. The camp was moved out of the city due to several attacks and a lack of space, in 2006. It is co-located with the airstrip, north of Meymaneh. Several "FOBs" are located in Ghormach and Qeysar districts, which the PRT share with Afghan soldiers.
Provincial Reconstruction Team Meymaneh | |
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Active | 2004–2012 |
Country | Norway, Latvia, Macedonia, Iceland, United States |
Branch | Land/Air Forces |
Type | Light Motorised Task Force/Civilian components/Role 2 medical facility/aeromedical detachment |
Role | Reconstruction/Partnering/Mentoring |
Size | as at March 2010: approximately 400 soldiers and civilians[1] |
Garrison/HQ | Faryab province, Meymaneh |
Motto(s) | One Team – One Mission |
Commanders | |
Last commander | Colonel Odd Andreas Søbstad |