Factsheet

Operations in Afghanistan: British Forces

List of UK units deployed to the theatre of operations plus links to Coalition information.

Deployed UK Forces

UK Forces are deployed to Afghanistan in support of the UN authorised, NATO led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission and as part of the US-led Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). UK operations in Afghanistan are being conducted under the name Operation HERRICK.

UK Forces in theatre (deploying from October 2011)

Our forces in Afghanistan are currently around 9,500 strong. The majority of this force is deployed in the south. In addition, the UK also provides service personnel in support of the Headquarters for the ISAF and for OEF, both of which are in Kabul.

The UK force deploying to Afghanistan from October 2011 - April 2012 on Operation HERRICK 15 includes elements of the following Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Army and Royal Air Force units:

 




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Operations in Afghanistan: Official Information

Background Briefing
The background to UK military involvement in Afghanistan
Training and mentoring
How we are supporting and growing Afghanistan's Security Forces
Reconstruction
The role of Provincial Reconstruction Teams
Why we are there
Britain's interest in a stable and secure Afghanistan
Chronology of Events
Record of recent news and activity
Briefing Maps
Official maps of the theatre of operations
Photo Gallery
Provided by the Defence Image Database
British Fatalities
Servicemen and women who have died whilst serving in Afghanistan
British Casualties
Treatment and evacuation statistics
Information for Families and Friends
Helpline and further information

News in Depth: Operations in Afghanistan

Related Links

International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)
Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Afghanistan
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