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Task Force K-Bar
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Task Force K-Bar, originally the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-South (CJSOTF-South),[2] was led by the United States and composed of special operations forces from seven countries. It undertook the first major ground deployment in the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021), operating from October 2001 to April 2002.[3]
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Task Force K-Bar | |
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![]() Norwegian SOF from Task Force K-Bar in Afghanistan, 2002. | |
Active | 10 October 2001[1] – April 2002 |
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Type | Special operations |
Size | 2,800 |
Part of | Special Operations Command Central |
Garrison/HQ | Oman Southeastern Afghanistan |
Engagements | War in Afghanistan |
Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Robert Harward |
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