Fact Sheet on Coalition Contributions to the War on Terrorism
(DOD update includes contributions by new countries) (5700)
The Defense Department, in an updated and revised fact sheet, says
U.S. coalition partners are contributing more than 8,000 troops to
Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and to the International
Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Kabul.
The fact sheet lists new contributions to the war against terrorism
that have been made by partners such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia,
and Ukraine as well as additional contributions by countries listed in
the previous fact sheet issued on June 7.
The Defense Department says this compilation is not meant to be
all-inclusive, but to "give a sense of the important role played by
the coalition of coalitions in the global war on terrorism." The fact
sheet is being updated monthly.
Following is the text of the June 7 Defense Department fact sheet, as
revised on June 14:
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Department of Defense
Office of Public Affairs
Fact Sheet
June 7, 2002
(Revised June 14, 2002)
International Contributions to the War Against Terrorism
Coalition partners from across globe are fighting against evil of
terrorism.
The terrorism of September 11th was not just an attack on the United
States, it was an attack on the world. Citizens from more than 80
countries died that day -- innocent men, women and children from
across the globe. Within hours of the tragedy, coalitions involving
many nations assembled to fight terrorism -- literally hundreds of
countries have contributed in a variety of ways -- some militarily,
others diplomatically, economically and financially. Some nations have
helped openly, others prefer not to disclose their contributions.
The United States began building the military coalition on September
12, 2001, and there are currently 69 nations supporting the global war
on terrorism. To date, 20 nations have deployed more than 16,000
troops to the U.S. Central Command's region of responsibility. This
coalition of the willing is working hard every day to defeat
terrorism, wherever it may exist.
In Afghanistan alone, our coalition partners are contributing more
than 8,000 troops to Operation Enduring Freedom [OEF] and to the
International Security Assistance Force [ISAF] in Kabul -- making up
more than half of the 15,000 non-Afghan forces in Afghanistan. The war
against terrorism is a broad-based effort that will take time. Every
nation has different circumstances and will participate in different
ways. This mission and future missions will require a series of
coalitions ready to take on the challenges and assume the risks
associated with such an operation.
Below is a partial list of military contributions to the war on
terrorism from some of the countries that have lent their support.
This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, but to give the reader
a sense of the important role played by the coalition of coalitions in
the global war on terrorism [GWOT]. This list will be updated monthly.
Albania
-- Granted overflight rights to all NATO aircraft in support of
Operation Enduring Freedom.
-- Opened seaports for refueling and maintenance support for the war
against terrorism.
Armenia
-- Provides overflight rights.
Australia
-- Australian Special Operations Forces (SOF) are currently in
Afghanistan performing the full spectrum of SOF missions. A second
rotation of these forces has occurred and demonstrates Australia's
ongoing support of operations in Afghanistan.
-- Australia has deployed two dedicated KB-707 aircraft to Manas,
Kyrgyzstan, to conduct day and night flight missions with U.S. and
French aircraft. The deployment also includes a significant number of
support personnel.
-- The Royal Australian Air Force is filling a key wing leadership
position (Operations Group Commander) at Manas.
-- Australia has three ships deployed to the Central Command (CENTCOM)
AOR [Area of Responsibility] supporting naval operations. They are
HMAS Manoora, HMAS Canberra, and HMAS Newcastle. They are conducting
Maritime Interception Operations (MIO) in the Arabian Gulf and
enforcing U.N. sanctions against Iraq.
-- The National Command Element, led by Brigadier Gary Bornholt, is
forward-deployed in the region providing command and control for
deployed forces.
-- Australia suffered the first non-U.S. military fatality on February
16, 2002 -- Sgt. Andrew Russell was killed in action as the result of
a land mine explosion. Previously, another member of Australia's
Special Forces lost his foot in another land mine incident. He is
recovering in Australia.
-- Fighter aircraft were deployed to perform Combat Air Patrol (CAP)
missions at Diego Garcia in support of Pacific Command.
Azerbaijan
-- Offered to provide "whatever necessary" to assist the United States
in OEF.
-- Provides blanket overflight rights.
-- Will provide military forces to the International Security
Assistance Force.
Belgium
-- Belgium is providing one officer to the Coalition Intelligence
Center (CIC) at CENTCOM and one officer to the Regional Air Movement
Control Center (RAMCC) to serve as deputy chief of operations.
-- Belgium Air Force C-130 aircraft delivered a high-protein food
supplement (UNIMIX) from Denmark to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, and an A-310
(Airbus) delivered 250,000 vaccinations for children under the United
Nations Children's fund (UNICEF) program.
-- Belgium led the largest multinational Humanitarian Assistance (HA)
mission, which included Belgium, Spain, Netherlands and Norway. This
mission provided 90 metric tons of UNIMIX to feed starving children in
Afghanistan and set the standard for follow-on HA operations.
-- Belgium contributed four people to Operation Noble Eagle [ONE]
supporting U.S. homeland security efforts at Tinker Air Force Base.
-- In support of (ISAF), a Belgian C-130 with aircrew and maintenance
crew (25 people) arrived in Karachi on April 10, 2002. They will stay
in Karachi and execute part of the 400 dedicated C-130 flight hours
for ISAF. The crew and aircraft are working on a one-month rotation
schedule.
Bulgaria
-- Will provide basing and overflight rights upon request -- standard
clearance authority for overflights.
-- Provided basing for six KC-135 aircraft to support humanitarian
flights into Afghanistan during November and December 2001.
-- Provided 40-person Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC)
decontamination unit to support ISAF.
-- Bulgaria recently offered the following equipment in support of
GWOT:
-- 2 TMM Heavy Mechanized Bridges
-- 2 Bulldozer BAT
-- 2 Excavator E-305 BV
-- 50 Generator Sets (1KW)
-- 50 Generator Sets (1-45KW)
-- 50 Generator Sets (8-30KW)
-- 1 MAFS (filtration system)
-- 6 Trucks Zil-131
Canada
-- Contributed the first coalition Task Group to arrive in CENTCOM
AOR.
-- Canada currently has 2,100 personnel in the CENTCOM AOR (1,100
land, 200 air and 800 naval personnel). To date, 3,400 personnel have
deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
-- The Canadian Naval Forces have been engaged in Maritime
Interception Operations, Leadership Interdiction Operations (LIO),
escort duties and general maritime surveillance between the North
Arabian Gulf and the North Arabian Sea. Seven ships deployed to OEF
from October 2001 to April 2002.
-- Canadian Air Force CC 150 Polaris (Airbus) and three CC 130
(Hercules) aircraft have conducted strategic and tactical airlift.
They have moved more than 10.4 million pounds of freight to date.
-- Two CP 140 Aurora (P3C) aircraft are employed in MIO/LIO as part of
Carrier Task Force 57. Eighty-four missions and 746 flight hours have
been logged to date. Organic helicopter assets have flown 930 missions
for more than 2,900 hours.
-- Special Operations Forces are currently in Afghanistan performing
the full spectrum of missions.
-- HMCS TORONTO, while operating in the North Arabian Sea, intercepted
a small vessel laden with 4,500 pounds of hashish (valued at more than
$60 million). Its crew abandoned the vessel during the interception.
The cargo and vessel were subsequently destroyed.
-- Canada's Light Infantry Battle Group has deployed as part of TF
(Task Force) Rakkasan with 828 personnel and 12 COYOTE armored
reconnaissance vehicles. These forces have been deployed to Kandahar
for security and combat operations. Their successes include:
-- They led Operation Harpoon from March 13-16, 2002. Investigated 30
caves and four mortar positions. Action resulted in three enemy killed
in action.
-- They conducted patrol on March 18, 2002, in the Kandahar region
that uncovered a cache of weapons (including three thermobaric
launchers).
-- They are continuing to conduct Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC)
efforts in the Kandahar area.
-- They provided the Quick Reaction Force that deployed from Kandahar
to secure the site of an Apache helicopter which crashed on April 10,
2002.
Czech Republic
-- Country representatives arrived at CENTCOM on November 9, 2001.
Currently, there are four personnel at CENTCOM.
-- The Czech Republic is providing basing and overflight permission
for all coalition and U.S. forces.
-- There are 251 personnel deployed to Camp Doha, Kuwait, to perform
local training as well as AOR-wide Consequence Management (CM)
support.
-- The Czech Republic has donated 1,000 military uniforms to support
the Afghan National Army (ANA).
-- The 6th Field Hospital, consisting of 150 personnel, is deployed to
Bagram, Afghanistan, to provide medical support to the ISAF.
-- The air force is providing one TU-154 aircraft with a mission to
support NATO Airborne Early Warning (AEW). The aircraft has conducted
46 flights, transporting 733 persons and 11 tons of cargo.
Denmark
-- Approximately 100 Special Operation Forces personnel have deployed
to the AOR as part of a multinational unit under U.S. command.
-- Denmark suffered three killed and three wounded in action
supporting ISAF operations.
-- The Danish Air Force is providing one C-130 aircraft with 77 crew
and support personnel. Additionally, the Danish Air Force will deploy
four F-16 aircraft in an air-to-ground role with pilots and support
personnel in October. These assets are on standby in Denmark.
Djibouti
-- Signed agreements securing overflight, landing, seaport and basing
rights and supports maritime interception operations (MIO).
-- Preparing to send liaison officer to CENTCOM.
-- French Level III medical facilities made available for use as
needed.
Egypt
-- Egypt has provided overflight permission for all U.S. and coalition
forces.
-- Country representatives arrived at CENTCOM on November 28, 2001.
There are currently two personnel at CENTCOM.
Eritrea
-- Country representatives arrived at CENTCOM on June 1, 2002.
Currently there are two personnel at CENTCOM.
Estonia
-- Following September 11, Estonia declared its national support for
the global war on terrorism.
-- Approved unconditional overflight and landing rights for all U.S.
and coalition partners.
-- Offered two explosive detection dog teams for airbase operations.
-- Offered 10 cargo handlers as part of Danish contingent deployed to
Manas, Kyrgyzstan.
Ethiopia
-- Agreed to all requests for support to OEF.
-- Offered access for basing, overflights and site surveys.
-- Sent liaison officers to CENTCOM in May 2002.
Finland
-- The Finnish Military Liaison team at CENTCOM continues to
concentrate especially on civil-military operations with an objective
to facilitate cooperation and coordination between ISAF, OEF and U.N.
operations in Afghanistan.
-- Finland is currently assisting the Afghan administration,
non-governmental humanitarian organizations and military forces in
Afghanistan in an effort to promote the long-term reconstruction of
the country.
-- Finland is providing the largest Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC)
unit in Kabul in support of ISAF. This unit currently consists of
nearly 50 officers.
France
-- There are more than 4,200 French military personnel currently
operating in the CENTCOM AOR.
-- The French Air Force, deploying C-160 and C-130 aircraft to
Dushanbe, Tajikistan, have provided humanitarian assistance as well as
national and coalition airlift support. Two KC-135 aircraft have
deployed to Manas, Kyrgyzstan, to provide aerial refueling. Six Mirage
2000 fighter aircraft have also deployed to Manas to provide close air
support (CAS) capability.
-- French engineers helped construct runways, a tent city and a
munitions storage facility at Manas. France also provided airfield
security (with dogs), a field mess unit, a deployable weather bureau,
and a Civil Military Operations (CMO) team.
-- France deployed an infantry company to Mazar-e-Sharif to provide
area security up to December 2001.
-- Two French officers are currently serving as air coordinators at
the Regional Air Movement Control Center.
-- Atlantique aircraft deployed in Djibouti under national control are
participating daily in Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
(ISR) missions.
-- France provided its only Carrier Battle Group to support combat
operations in the North Arabian Sea. Aircraft from this Battle Group
have flown more than 2,000 hours for OEF to date, supporting the
coalition with air reconnaissance, strike and AEW (Airborne Early
Warning) missions. France's naval contribution to OEF accounts for
approximately 24 percent of their entire naval forces.
-- France is the only coalition country to be flying fighter aircraft
from Manas airfield in Kyrgyzstan. Their Mirage and tanker aircraft
actively supported the coalition during Operation Anaconda in March
and are maintaining their full combat and support capabilities for
further operations.
-- Kabul Medical Institute: The World Health Organization, French
Embassy, Loma Linda (a non-governmental organization) and French
forces (500 personnel) inserted into ISAF are working to make major
improvements to the Kabul Medical Institute -- with equipment, books
and a new curriculum. The student body of about 2,800 includes 544
women.
Georgia
-- Offered to provide "whatever necessary" to assist the United States
in OEF.
-- Provides blanket overflight rights.
-- Cooperating with the United States to train and equip Georgian
military forces for counter-terrorist missions.
Germany
-- There are 2,800 German personnel currently operating within the
CENTCOM AOR.
-- Germany has taken the lead in the establishment and training of the
Afghan police force.
-- German Special Operations Forces are currently in Afghanistan
performing the full spectrum of SOF missions.
-- The German Navy has had three Frigates, one Fast Patrol Boat Group
(five units) and four supply ships operating out of Djibouti, in the
Gulf of Aden area, since January 2002. Additionally, there are two
German Sea King helicopters based in Djibouti.
-- A German A-310 (Airbus) aircraft is on alert in Germany for use as
a medevac [medical evacuation] platform.
-- Germany is leading and supporting the Kabul Multinational Brigade
(KMNB) by providing its commander, a majority of the KMNB staff, one
battalion-sized Infantry Task Force, field hospital and other combat
support troops. This force is supported by an air transport element
operating out of Uzbekistan.
-- Employment of Afghan war widows -- the U.S. Agency for
International Development and CJCMOTF [Coalition Joint Civil-Military
Operations Task Force] are planning to employ Afghan war widows to
make uniforms for the Kabul police force, a micro-industry proposal
made possible by a German contribution of 10 million Euros to help
train and equip the police force.
-- Germany is conducting air transport flights in support of
Humanitarian Assistance missions primarily in Afghanistan.
-- This is the first time German ships and maritime patrol aircraft
have been operationally involved in a Middle East deployment in more
than 50 years. Three German maritime patrol aircraft began conducting
reconnaissance operations from Mombassa, Kenya. Germany conducted HA
flights to support relief efforts for earthquake victims in
Afghanistan.
-- Germany conducted HA flights to support relief efforts for
earthquake victims in Afghanistan.
Greece
-- Greek Frigate Psara has been in CENTCOM's AOR since March 15th,
conducting operations under the operational control of Coalition
Forces Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC). This frigate is of the
MEKO type and one of the most sophisticated vessels in Greece's
inventory. It is manned with a crew of 210 and carries one S-70 BA
Aegean Hawk helicopter and one Special Forces team. It has the ability
to perform and execute a large variety of missions. It will be
replaced in three months by another frigate of the same type, so there
will be constant Greek naval presence in the area of interest.
-- The facilities of the Greek Naval Base and Airbase of Souda, Crete,
are used as forward logistic sites to support ships and aircraft
moving in the area, as well as other basing settlements across the
country.
-- One Air Force officer is going to be assigned as an operations
officer of the RAMCC, and one Navy liaison officer will deploy to
Bahrain.
-- Greece is very active in ISAF operations:
-- One Greek Engineer Company of 112 men and 64 engineering vehicles
have been operating in Kabul.
-- Two C-130 transport aircraft with a support security team of 56
personnel have deployed to Karachi, Pakistan, for tactical airlift in
support of ISAF operations.
-- Greek staff officers have been assigned to Permanent Joint
Headquarters (PJHQ) in Great Britain and to ISAF HQ in Kabul.
-- NATO Operations in the Mediterranean Sea:
-- One Greek frigate and a counter-mine ship have been conducting
surveillance and mine sweeping operations respectively in East
Mediterranean Sea.
-- Additionally, Greece has offered two more vessels and a number of
Air Force sorties in support of Operation Active Endeavour against
international terrorism.
India
-- Provided a frigate for escorting coalition shipping through the
Straits of Malacca.
-- Made shipyards available for coalition ship repairs.
-- Opened ports for naval port calls.
Italy
-- The Italian Air Force is planning to deploy one C-130 plus one
Boeing 707 to Manas airfield following initial force rotation.
-- Italian self-deployment of a 43-man engineer team to Bagram for the
repairing of the runway is complete.
-- Italian personnel are committed to both OEF and ISAF operations. A
400-man regimental task force was deployed on January 15, 2002, in
order to provide ISAF area and site security in the Kabul area. Italy
is providing three C-130s (two operating from Abu Dhabi) and leasing
one B-707, one AN-124, and one IL-76 in support of ISAF.
-- Italy provided its only Carrier Battle Group to support combat
operations in the North Arabian Sea. They deployed more than 13
percent of their entire naval forces for use in OEF. The "De La Penne"
Group (one destroyer and one frigate) relieved the Carrier Battle
Group on March 15, 2002. Italian frigate "Euro" transited the Suez
Canal on May 8 to relieve both combatants on station.
-- Italy moved more than 17,000 pounds. (27 cubic meters) of supplies
and equipment from Brindisi to Islamabad, Pakistan, on March 19, 2002.
Supplies/equipment included a forklift and equipment from the World
Food Program.
-- On April 18, Italian aircraft and security force transported former
King Mohammed Zahir Shah and Afghan Interim Authority leader Hamid
Karzai from Rome to Kabul without incident.
Japan
-- Provided fleet refueling capability, placing two
refueling/replenishment ships and three support/protection destroyers
in the AOR. Through mid-May this force has conducted 75 at-sea
replenishments of coalition ships and provided 34.1 million gallons of
F-76 fuel to U.S. and U.K. vessels.
-- Also as of mid-May, six C-130 aircraft had completed 51 missions
consisting of 166 sorties with 773 tons of cargo and 123 passengers in
support of resupply and transport requirements within the Pacific
Command (PACOM) AOR.
-- On May 17, the Government of Japan approved a six-month extension
of the Basic Plan authorizing the Self Defense Forces to continue
these efforts.
Jordan
An "Aardvark" mine clearing unit and personnel are currently deployed
to Kandahar, and have cleared mines from more than 70,000 square
meters in both Bagram and Kandahar.
-- Jordan has provided basing and overflight permission for all U.S.
and coalition forces.
-- As of June 6, 2002, the Jordanian hospital in Mazar-e-Sharif has
helped 68,811 patients:
-- Military: 1,055
-- Civilian: Women - 26,763; Men - 22,930; Children - 18,063.
-- Performed 798 surgeries.
Kazakhstan
-- Has provided overflight and allowed transshipment of supplies to
U.S. forces in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Kenya
-- Has continuously offered support to OEF operations, including
access, overflight, basing and supporting MI0.
-- Sending LNO [liaison officer] to CENTCOM in June 2002.
Kuwait
-- Kuwait has provided basing and overflight permission for all U.S.
and coalition forces.
-- Country representatives arrived at CENTCOM on February 14, 2002.
There are currently three personnel at CENTCOM to support current
operations in OEF.
Kyrgyzstan
-- Has provided basing and overflight rights for U.S. and coalition
personnel.
-- Under the United Nations World Food Program, Kyrgyzstan -- along
with Russia and Tajikistan -- has delivered 16,500 tons of flour and
wheat to the northern provinces of Afghanistan.
Latvia
-- Following September 11, Latvia declared its national support for
the global war on terrorism.
-- Approved use of airspace, airfields and ports for GWOT.
-- Offered 10 cargo handlers as part of Danish contingent deployed to
Manas, Kyrgyzstan.
-- As part of backfill, has offered to double (to two infantry
companies) SFOR (Stabilization Force in Bosnia) contributions and more
than double (to 25 soldiers) KFOR (Kosovo Peacekeeping Force)
contributions.
Lithuania
-- Following September 11, Lithuania declared its national support for
the global war on terrorism.
-- Approved use of airspace, airfields and ports for GWOT.
-- Offered 10 cargo handlers as part of Danish contingent deployed to
Manas, Kyrgyzstan.
-- Scheduled to deploy an ambulance with medics as part of a Czech
Republic contingent.
-- Offered SOF (platoon, military divers, translators, minesweeper,
aircraft and maintenance support to SFOR/KFOR.
Malaysia
-- Has approved all requests for overflight clearance since September
11.
-- Has provided access to Malaysian intelligence.
Netherlands
-- An Air Force KDC-10 is currently deployed to al-Udeid, Qatar. To
date, C-130 aircraft have completed three HA flights under national
flag. The Netherlands will soon deploy one C-130 aircraft to Manas to
assist with the logistics hub movement of cargo from that airport.
-- Dutch F-16s will be deployed to Manas in October.
-- Two Dutch naval frigates are currently operating in the CENTCOM
AOR. Other naval ships, along with Air Force P-3s, will relieve U.S.
units in the U.S. Southern Command AOR.
-- The Netherlands has contributed more than 220 troops to ISAF.
-- On March 27, 2002, an NLD officer, filling the role as a planner,
arrived at the RAMCC.
-- To date, Netherlands Civil Military Operations (CMO) in
coordination with Netherlands armed forces and Afghanistan Interim
Authority, have rebuilt three schools in Kabul.
-- Netherlands CMO has built playground at Lycee Botkhak elementary
school in Kabul.
-- Netherlands Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Development Aid
continue to plan and finance Humanitarian Assistance projects such as
schools and water supply facilities.
New Zealand
-- New Zealand Special Air Service (SAS) troops work alongside the
forces of other nations in Afghanistan. They fill an important role,
as part of the international effort, to stabilize the area. (Note: NZ
has a policy of neither confirming nor denying the specific location,
mission or techniques of the NZ SAS troops.)
-- New Zealand provided logistics and humanitarian airlift support in
Afghanistan with Air Force C-130 aircraft. These aircraft were made
available to help move the backlog of equipment and supplies needed
for OEF.
-- A seven-person Air Loading Team (ALT) was deployed to support ISAF.
-- New Zealand has deployed officers to staff the ISAF headquarters.
Norway
-- Norway has deployed 162 personnel to support operations in
Afghanistan.
-- Norwegian Hydrema 910 mine clearing vehicles and personnel have
been responsible for clearing more than 750,000 square meters of
terrain on Kandahar and Bagram airfields and surrounding areas since
their deployment on January 1, 2002. A total of 1,600-1,700 mines and
approximately 7,000 pieces of unexploded ordnance (UXO) have been
cleared from both airfields.
-- Norway is supporting ISAF operations in Kabul with staff personnel,
an EOD [explosive ordnance disposal] team, and a movement control
team.
-- SOF self-deployed into Afghanistan and are currently providing a
full spectrum of missions there.
-- A Norwegian Air Force C-130 aircraft is providing intra-theater
tactical airlift support and support to OEF, operating from Manas
airbase. On a national basis, the C-130 has conducted re-supply
missions for Norwegian SOF forces and HA missions to Afghanistan.
-- Norway will deploy F-16s to Manas in October.
-- Norway's SOF exploitation missions have yielded valuable
intelligence. Additionally, Norway has provided 15 hardened vehicles
($1.5 million) that are currently supporting SOF missions and
providing leadership transport. In the unified effort to rebuild the
Afghan Army, Norway has donated personal items and equipment for a
700-man light infantry battalion.
-- As a result of the Tokyo Donation Conference, Norway has donated
$30 million to support the rebuilding effort in Afghanistan.
Pakistan
-- Pakistan has provided basing and overflight permission for all U.S.
and coalition forces.
-- Pakistan has deployed a large number of troops along the
Afghanistan border in support of OEF.
-- Pakistan has spent a large portion of its logistical reserves to
support the coalition.
-- Country representatives arrived at CENTCOM on March 14, 2002. There
are currently five personnel at CENTCOM.
-- The Inter-services Intelligence (ISI) has helped in various phases
of operations.
Philippines
-- Granted unconditional blanket overflight clearance.
-- Offered bases for transit of U.S. forces in OEF.
-- Offered medical and logistical support for OEF.
Poland
-- Polish combat engineers and logistics platoon forces have deployed
to Bagram to assist in construction and fortification work and provide
logistical support for coalition forces.
-- Eight AN-124 flights were coordinated with the RAMCC to move the
engineering and logistics forces. Since their arrival in mid-March,
these engineers have cleared mines from more than 4,000 square meters
of land.
-- A Polish SOF unit is deployed in CENTCOM's AOR and is engaged in
Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) and Leadership Interdiction
Operations (LIO).
-- Logistic support ship Kontradmiral X. Czernicki will deploy to AOR.
Portugal
-- Country representatives arrived at CENTCOM on December 13, 2001.
-- Currently under ISAF control, Portugal has a medical team of eight
people and a C-130 with a maintenance team of 15 people.
Republic of Korea
-- A Republic of Korea naval vessel transported more than 1,000 tons
of critical construction material from Singapore to Diego Garcia to
support the demand for OEF building materials. Additionally, they have
pledged more than $45 million to aid in the reconstruction of
Afghanistan.
-- Republic of Korea has deployed a Level II hospital to Manas.
-- South Korean Air Force C-130s have flown 18 flights between Seoul,
Korea and Diego Garcia, as well as five flights to Islamabad. These
flights were responsible for transporting more than 45 tons of
humanitarian relief supplies valued at $12 million.
Romania
-- On September 19, 2001, the Romanian Parliament approved basing and
overflight permission for all U.S. and coalition partners.
-- Three liaison officers arrived at CENTCOM on December 10, 2001. One
of them is working in the Coalition Intelligence Center.
-- Romania will soon deploy one infantry battalion into Afghanistan.
Additionally, one Infantry Mountain Company, one Nuclear, Biological,
Chemical (NBC) Company, four MiG 21-Lancer aircraft, and medical
personnel have been offered.
-- For ISAF, Romania has deployed one Military Police Platoon, and one
C-130 aircraft.
-- The Romanian government has delivered a large quantity of training
equipment for the Afghan National Guard.
-- The Romanian Parliament recently approved the deployment of a
405-person motorized infantry battalion, a 70-person NBC company, and
10 staff officers.
-- Romania has donated the following items in support of the Afghan
National Army (ANA):
-- 1,000 AK-47 assault rifles;
-- 300,000 rounds of ammunition;
-- Magazines and cleaning sets.
Russia
-- Russia started providing humanitarian assistance to the population
of Afghanistan in October 2001. Russia has supported HA operations by
transporting more than 420,296 tons of food commodities, 2,198 tons of
medicines, 15,282 beds, 1,200 heaters, 13 mini electric power
stations, 780 tents, 11,000 blankets, 49,674 bedding kits, 11,000
pieces of kitchen utensils, and nine tons of detergents.
-- In December 2001, Russian personnel started reconstruction of the
Salang tunnel, a major transport structure connecting northern and
southern provinces of Afghanistan. In January 2002, the Salang tunnel
was officially opened for regular traffic.
-- In January 2002, as a result of a joint Russian-German project,
pontoon passage across Pianj River was put into service. Together with
the Salang tunnel it allowed the organization of a continuous route
from Tajikistan to central region of Afghanistan for delivery of
international humanitarian assistance.
-- Russia provided the first coalition hospital in Kabul on November
29, 2001. The hospital treated more than 6,000 patients before Russia
turned the facility over to the local population on January 25, 2002.
-- On March 29, 2002, EMERCOM (Russia's Emergency Response
Organization) deployed its mobile hospital to Nakhreen and began
medical assistance to the victims of the earthquake in Afghanistan.
Thus far, EMERCOM has delivered over 100 metric tons of HA supplies to
the Nakhreen area to include: provisions; medicines; and means for
cleaning water. Additionally, Russian rescue teams have conducted
search and rescue operations throughout the area.
-- On April 24, 2002, Russia presented the Afghan government 42
special vehicles including 37 tracked, two fuel, two maintenance
vehicles and two 4-wheel drive vehicles.
Slovakia
-- On September 18, 2001, Slovakia notified the U.S. that it would
grant blanket overflight and basing rights to all coalition partners.
-- Dispatched a liaison officer to Central Command Headquarters on
March 10, 2002.
-- Will deploy an engineering unit into Afghanistan. Additionally,
Slovakia has offered a Special Forces regiment, NBC reconnaissance
units, and a mobile field hospital.
Spain
-- Country representatives arrived at CENTCOM on November 2, 2001.
Currently, there are one Flag officer and eight personnel at CENTCOM.
-- Provided standard clearance authority for landing at air bases and
overflight rights.
-- Two Navy officers are serving as national liaisons with the
Coalition Forces Maritime Component Command (CFMCC) in Bahrain. One
Air Force officer is serving as national representative at Manas,
Kyrgyzstan. One Army officer is serving as national representative at
ISAF, Kabul.
-- Spanish staff officers have been assigned to PJHQ in Great Britain
and USEUCOM (U.S. European Command) in Germany.
-- One battalion-sized task force is operating in Kabul as part of
ISAF.
-- Spain has deployed one P-3B to Djibouti, two C-130s to Manas, and
one C-130 which accomplished its mission and is back in Spain. Two
naval frigates and one AOR deployed to the CENTCOM AOR to support
continued operations in OEF.
-- Spanish maritime patrol aircraft began conducting reconnaissance
operations from French base in Djibouti. Spain deployed SAR
helicopters to Manas on April 12.
-- As of June 6, 2002, the Spanish Hospital in Bagram has helped 7,644
patients:
-- Military: 1,300
-- Civilian: Women -- 1,550; Men -- 2,085; Children -- 2,709.
-- Performed 86 surgeries.
Sweden
-- Country representatives arrived at CENTCOM on March 28, 2002. There
are currently two personnel at CENTCOM.
-- An intelligence unit consisting of 45 personnel has been deployed
to ISAF headquarters.
-- Deployed two C-130 transport aircraft in support of ISAF.
-- Provided logistics support for humanitarian aid distribution
provided by the Swedish Rescue Services Agency.
-- [Will provide] bilateral humanitarian and reconstruction assistance
amounting to $100 million for the period 2002-2004, with an emphasis
on health care and primary education.
Tajikistan
-- Provided overflight rights and allowed basing of U.S. forces to
coordinate HA operations and airlift control.
Turkmenistan
-- Providing land corridor for HA shipments to Afghanistan. Providing
refueling support to U.S. personnel conducting HA operations.
-- Granted overflight permission for planes carrying Humanitarian
Assistance.
Turkey
-- Country representatives arrived at CENTCOM on October 10, 2001.
There are currently three personnel at CENTCOM headed by a brigadier
general.
-- Turkey is providing one officer to PJHQ, three officers and one
non-commissioned officer to ISAF headquarters and two officers to KMNB
headquarters.
-- Turkish Special Forces LNO [are] working with Combined Joint
Special Operations Task Force - Afghanistan.
-- Turkey has provided basing and overflight permission for all U.S.
and coalition forces.
-- One Turkish officer is scheduled to work as a planning officer at
the Regional Air Movement Control Center (RAMCC).
-- Turkey continues to provide KC-135 aerial refueling support for OEF
and Operation Northern Watch.
-- Turkey has five ships participating in NATO counter-terrorism
operations in the Mediterranean Sea. Aksaz Naval Base and Antalya Sea
Port are being used to support these ships.
-- Turkey will assume the position as lead nation for the second phase
of ISAF operations in Afghanistan, increasing their personnel to a
battalion.
-- One infantry unit, along with one EOD team amounting to 269
personnel, is operating in Kabul as part of ISAF.
-- Turkish personnel are directly involved in training and equipping 1
BANG [1st Battalion Afghan National Guard].
-- Air Force Command personnel conducted site surveys for possible
airfields in Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to be used in HA,
CAS and airborne operations flights.
Ukraine
-- Has provided overflight permission for all U.S. and coalition
forces.
-- Offered access to three air bases to U.S. forces.
-- Proposed to lease an IL-76 aircraft for humanitarian airlift.
United Arab Emirates
-- Country representatives arrived at CENTCOM on November 1, 2001.
There are currently three personnel at CENTCOM.
United Kingdom
-- Country representatives arrived at CENTCOM on September 18, 2001.
There are currently 40 personnel at CENTCOM. The U.K. also has staff
attached to every major U.S. component command.
-- Major General Fry serves as deputy commander for all coalition
naval forces in theater, responsible for coordinating extensive
operations. British forces have participated in MIO and Tomahawk Land
Attack Missile (TLAM) operations.
-- The Royal Air Force has provided aircraft throughout the region and
contributed high-value assets in the critical areas of aerial
refueling, Airborne Early Warning (AEW), and Intelligence,
Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR).
-- U.K. ground forces have participated in both OEF and ISAF missions.
A company of Royal Marines from 40-Commando deployed to Kabul and has
contributed to airfield security and mine clearing operations,
including the provision of special equipment at both Bagram and Kabul
International airports.
-- The U.K. was the first nation to send military representatives and
campaign planners to CENTCOM.
-- The U.K. has deployed the largest naval task force since the Gulf
War to support OEF. Additionally, they have provided the only
coalition TLAM platforms to launch missiles during the commencement of
OEF hostilities.
-- The U.K. assumed the lead for the initial ISAF operation.
-- The U.K. deployed a 1,700-person infantry battle group to
Afghanistan, built around 45-Commando, Royal Marines. These arctic and
mountain warfare-trained troops are now operating as part of a
U.S.-led brigade.
Uzbekistan
-- Uzbekistan has provided basing and overflight permission for U.S.
and coalition forces.
-- Country representatives arrived at CENTCOM on December 26, 2001.
There are currently four personnel at CENTCOM.
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