Commands Train Advise Assist Command – East

1 commands

1.1 operation enduring freedom v – combined joint task force 76, april 2004 march 2005
1.2 operation enduring freedom vi -combined joint task force 76, march 2005 february 2006
1.3 operation enduring freedom vii – combined joint task force 76, february 2006 february 2007
1.4 operation enduring freedom viii – combined joint task force 82, february 2007 april 2008
1.5 operation enduring freedom ix – combined joint task force 101, april 2008 june 2009
1.6 operation enduring freedom x – combined joint task force 82, 15 may 2009 may 2010
1.7 operation enduring freedom xi – combined joint task force 101, june 2010 may 2011
1.8 operation enduring freedom xii – combined joint task force 1, may 2011 april 2012
1.9 operation enduring freedom xiii – combined joint task force 1, april 2012 march 2013
1.10 operation enduring freedom xiv – combined joint task force 101, march 2013 february 2014
1.11 february 2014

commands
operation enduring freedom v – combined joint task force 76, april 2004 march 2005

from april 2004 march 2005, combined joint task force 76 continued combat , stabilization operations in afghanistan. cjtf-76 continued operation mountain storm, started in oef iv. 25th infantry division initiated operation lightning resolve, executed between july , october 2004 focus upon facilitating , precluding insurgent interference with, first afghan presidential election, 2004 on 9 october 2004. national command authority alerted 1st battalion, 505th parachute infantry regiment emergency deployment in support of elections. operation lightning freedom performed during winter months inhibit insurgent operations in remote mountainous areas in eastern , southeastern afghanistan.

operation enduring freedom vi -combined joint task force 76, march 2005 february 2006

command , control

southern european task force

from march 2005 february 2006, cjtf-76 supported continued growth , development of stable afghanistan nation , government , continued organization, equipping, arming , training of afghan national army.

major combat operations

as part of cjtf-76, setaf soldiers helped reconstruct , rebuild afghanistan within area of operations. setaf ensured safe , secure election people of afghanistan voted in afghan parliamentary election, 2005.

major units involved:

afghan national army
173rd airborne brigade combat team based in kandahar airfield in regional command south
1st brigade, 82nd airborne division
3rd marine regiment (united states)
6th marine regiment (united states)
76th infantry brigade combat team (united states) of indiana national guard (training afghan national army)
spanish light infantry regiment
29th air mobile brigade
united states , coalition special operations forces
united states air force
united states navy

operation enduring freedom vii – combined joint task force 76, february 2006 february 2007

command , control

10th mountain division

from february 2006 february 2007, cjtf-76 continued security , stabilization operations in afghanistan support development of representative afghanistan government.

major combat operations

in april 2006, cjtf-76 launched operation mountain lion, search , secure operation performed afghan national army , 10th mountain division in marawara district of kunar province, afghanistan. during operation mountain lamb, 10th mountain division civil affairs operation, assisted humanitarian , educational efforts throughout afghanistan. operation mountain thrust major operation directed against taliban insurgents in eastern , southeastern afghanistan may august 2006. in september 2006, afghan , coalition forces began maneuver phase of operation mountain fury focusing on defeating taliban resistance in ghazni, khost, logar, paktika, , paktia provinces. operation mountain fury 1 part of series of coordinated operations placing continuous pressure on taliban extremists across multiple regions of afghanistan in order provide security population, extend government people, , increase reconstruction. in november 2006, cjtf-76 launch operation mountain eagle defeat enemy forces , link governors of afghanistan district level.

paramount success of cjtf-76 during oef vii execution of aggressive non-lethal effects campaign designed influence , educate world, harass enemy, , win hearts , minds of afghanistan s center of gravity – populace. cjtf-76 leaders spent tireless hours engaging afghan civic leaders @ levels ensure positive messages resonated throughout afghan public, in media. campaign emphasis included vital importance of extending government capacity, promoting reconstruction, creating employment opportunities , working improve afghan national security forces. noteworthy accomplishments included construction , improvement of several provincial coordination centers, provincial development councils , district centers. more 500 kilometers of roads, schools, clinics , other long lasting projects built @ cost of on $90 million using commander s emergency response program (cerp) funds.

major units involved:

afghan national army
3rd brigade combat team, 10th mountain division
4th brigade combat team, 10th mountain division
1st marine regiment (united states)
6th marine regiment
united states , coalition special operations forces australia, canada, denmark, egypt, estonia, germany, france, italy, korea, netherlands, new zealand, norway, poland, romania, united arab emirates, , united kingdom
united states air force
united states navy

operation enduring freedom viii – combined joint task force 82, february 2007 april 2008

command , control

82nd airborne division

from february 2007 february 2008, cjjtf-82, in conjunction islamic republic of afghanistan, join, interagency, , multinational partners, conducted full spectrum operations disrupt insurgent forces in combined joint operations area, develop afghanistan national security capability , supports growth of governance , development in order build stable afghanistan.

major combat operations

in february 2007, units 82nd airborne division , 10th mountain division conducted operation oqab hamkary (eagle teamwork)in conjunction operations afghan forces expand influence of government of islamic republic of afghanistan in ghazni , paktika provinces. cjtf-82 operations included lethal , non-lethal missions. operations furious pursuit, finite pursuit, , kulang hellion conducted 1st battalion, 508th parachute infantry regiment focused coalition forces in helmand province. operation maiwand (see human terrain system) brought coalitions forces 203rd corps (afghanistan) perform counter-insurgency operations in ghazni province. operation deh yak focused efforts in ghazni towards refurbishment of local schools, medical supply support , several other civic actions. during operation kyber, task force fury (1st battalion, 508th prachute infantry regiment) fell under operational control of 203rd ana corps in large scale sweep of paktya province. shaped operations such operation big axe conducted task force spartan (3rd brigade, 10th mountain division) , operation rock avalanche conducted task force rock (503rd infantry regiment, 173rd airborne brigade combat team kept enemy off balance , set stage follow on operations.

cjtf-82 conducted on 325 conventional operations. statistics not state countless key leader engagements, shura s , other interactions afghan population soldiers of cjtf-82 performed. ability carry fight enemy while simultaneously building trust local population , overseeing non-conventional missions has allowed government of afghanistan , security forces opportunity develop influence , capabilities.

major units involved:

afghan national army
4th brigade combat team, 82nd airborne division
3rd brigade combat team, 10th mountain division
173rd airborne brigade combat team
82nd aviation brigade
polish battle group
us , coalition special forces australia, poland, canada, romania, , united kingdom
coalition forces korea, new zealand, egypt, turkey, france, italy, netherlands, , germany
united states air force
united states navy

operation enduring freedom ix – combined joint task force 101, april 2008 june 2009

command , control

101st airborne division

from april 2008 june 2009, in direct support of government of islamic republic of afghanistan (giroa), 101st airborne division, north atlantic treaty organization (nato), international security assistance force (isaf), interagency partners, , cjtf-101/regional command east forces conducted full-spectrum counter-insurgency (coin) operations develop afghan national capabilities. in joint cooperation, these coalition forces achieved unprecedented success worked secure citizenry (security), exercise capable governance (governance), , develop sustainable economy (development), while defeating terrorists , insurgents, in order extend (giroa) authority , influence legitimate government of afghan people.

major combat operations

joint, coalition, , alliance forces made significant advances on numerous fronts include historic trilateral cooperation between us, pakistan, , afghan forces enabled significant operations focused upon border development. coin capabilities in rc-e enhanced through increase in forces polish battle group assumption of battle control of task force white eagle , introduction of 3rd brigade combat team, 10th mountain division task force spartan. singularly significant operation long-term strategic implications saw joint, coalition, , alliance forces join provide effective, comprehensive security across afghanistan, ensuring successful voter registration set conditions afghan presidential election, 2009. in largest transformational initiative in history of oef, cjtf-101 planned, coordinated, , initiated support preparations introduction of on 21,000 troops regional command south. simultaneously, cjtf-101 staff planned, coordinated, , executed transfer of u.s. national command, national support, , title x responsibilities newly formed united states forces – afghanistan headquarters in kabul. cjtf-101 conducted on 490 conventional operations during oef xi.

major units involved:

afghan national army
afghan national police
special troops battalion, 3rd brigade combat team, 101st airborne division (united states)
task force white eagle
455th air expeditionary wing
173rd airborne brigade combat team
4th brigade combat team, 101st airborne division
101st combat aviation brigade
159th combat aviation brigade
10th combat aviation brigade
3rd brigade combat team, 1st infantry division (united states)
3rd brigade combat team, 10th mountain division
1st maneuver enhancement brigade
420th engineer brigade (united states)
168th engineer brigade (united states)
101st sustainment brigade (united states)
45th sustainment brigade
218th maneuver enhancement brigade (united states)
27th infantry brigade combat team (united states)
2nd battalion 7th marines
3rd battalion 8th marines
24th marine expeditionary unit
united states navy
united states marine corps
united states air force
units france, egypt, jordan, singapore, korea, czech republic, new zealand, turkey, australia, canada, norway, poland, romania, lithuania, netherlands, , united kingdom.

operation enduring freedom x – combined joint task force 82, 15 may 2009 may 2010

command , control

82nd airborne division

in late fall 2008, 82nd airborne division received order united states army forces command (forscom) prepare deployment in support of operation enduring freedom (oef). mission called regional command east, in close coordination government of islamic republic of afghanistan (giroa), joint, interagency, , multinational partners, conduct counter-insurgency (coin) operations april october 2009, in order improve giroa s capacity provide security, exercise governance, develop sustainable licit economy, , improve quality of life afghan people.

major combat operations

cjtf-82 s mission support giroa in rebuilding country s social institutions including governance, security, economics, , infrastructure while defeating insurgency committed hindering regional stability. more 24,600 servicemen , woman assigned , attached throughout deployment, cjtf-82 personnel provided critical mission support filed forces include: 3 infantry brigade combat teams, combat aviation brigade, on polish brigade, maneuver enhancement brigade, military police brigade, engineer brigade headquarters, 12 provincial reconstruction team s, , 6 agriculture development teams operating in area of 31,000 square miles, of on 90% not accessible vehicle. cjtf-82 partnered nato , isaf on 30 countries, fielding forces implement hands-on actions develop stable , secure environment ordinary afghan citizens prosper economically , improve quality of life.

major units involved:

afghan national army
82nd airborne division
combat aviation brigade, 3rd infantry division (united states)
48th infantry brigade combat team (united states)

operation enduring freedom xi – combined joint task force 101, june 2010 may 2011

command , control

101st airborne division

from june 2010 may 2011, cjtf-101, in support of government of islamic republic of afghanistan (giroa), nato, isaf, , other joint interagency, , multinational organizations, conduction population-centric, comprehensive counterinsurgency operations focused on key terrain neutralize insurgency, increase competency , credibility of afghan institutions, , facilitate development set security , stability conditions begin transition giroa.

major combat operations

during oef xi, cjtf-101 countered insurgency along major transportation , economic corridors. these efforts provided freedom of movement key road networks , set conditions enhanced economic development. task force assisted several provinces transition full giroa governance. cjtf-101 conducted more 770 named operations. task force, in cooperation afghan , pakistan partners, provided development , security afghan-pakistani border. further, cjtf-101 worked afghan national army, afghan national police, , other afghan security forces enhance safety , security in , around kabul. task forced helped giroa set conditions successful afghan parliamentary election, 2010, while assisting pakistan neighbors disastrous 2010 pakistan floods. midway through campaign, cjtf-101 welcomed additional brigade ranks. increased combat power , enabled task force intensify counterinsurgency , nation-building operations, ensuring successful winter , spring campaigns. efforts of men , women in cjtf-101, task force had overwhelmingly successful year.

major units involved:

afghan national army
afghan national police
headquarters , headquarters battalion, 101st airborne division
1st brigade combat team, 101st airborne division (united states), 101st airborne division
3rd brigade combat team, 101st airborne division
4th brigade combat team, 10th mountain division
2nd infantry brigade combat team, 34th infantry division
3rd brigade combat team, 1st infantry division (united states)
3rd brigade combat team, 25th infantry division (united states)
86th infantry brigade combat team (national guard)
173rd airborne brigade combat team
372nd engineer brigade (united states)
176th engineer brigade, texas army national guard
combat aviation brigade, 3rd infantry division (united states)
task force white eagle
6th light armoured brigade (france)
coalition forces egypt, jordan, singapore, korea, czech republic, new zealand, turkey, australia, canada, norway, poland, mongolia, romania, lithuania, netherlands, , united kingdom
united states air force
united states navy
united states marine corps

operation enduring freedom xii – combined joint task force 1, may 2011 april 2012

command , control

1st cavalry division (united states)

from may 2011 april 2012, cjtf-1, in full partnership giroa, joint, interagency , multinational organizations secured population through combined action neutralized insurgent elements, increased afghan national security forces (ansf) capability , grew sub-national governance capacity , credibility in key terrain districts. cjtf-1 neutralized criminal patronage networks increased stability , security extending giroa influence through credible , transparent sub-national governance, ansf assumption of security primacy, , improved quality of life afghan people. cjtf-1 total more 30,000 personnel operational area of 124,675 square kilometers.

major combat operations

during oef xii, cjtf-1 expanded , retained security in regional command east through continual support in development , growth of ansf local villages provincial level , neutralizing , degrading insurgent networks along major transportation , economic corridors , @ key border crossings. cjtf-1 , coalition partners provided freedom of movement key road networks, protected population , set conditions enhanced economic development.

cjtf-1 conducted more 2,500 contingency operations , 6 major named operations. task force worked throughout winter build fobs , source on 15,000 pieces of equipment throughout rc-east add brigade combat team , expand security south of kabul. through effective partnering , training cjtf-1 units, ansf planned , let many missions , took security lead april 1, 2012. set conditions half districts in rc-east in transition.

major units involved:

afghan national army
afghan border police
afghan national police
headquarters , headquarters battalion, 1st cavalry division (united states)
3rd infantry brigade combat team, 1st armored division (united states)
3rd brigade combat team, 1st infantry division (united states)
4th infantry brigade combat team, 4th infantry division (united states)
4th brigade combat team, 10th mountain division
10th combat aviation brigade (united states)
3rd brigade combat team, 25th infantry division
4th brigade combat team (airborne), 25th infantry division
2nd infantry brigade combat team, 34th infantry division
1st brigade combat team, 82nd airborne division
82nd aviation regiment
4th brigade combat team, 101st airborne division
101st sustainment brigade (united states)
45th infantry brigade combat team (united states)
172nd infantry brigade (united states)
task force white eagle
6th light armoured brigade (france)
coalition forces egypt, jordan, singapore, korea, czech republic, new zealand, turkey, australia, canada, norway, poland, mongolia, romania, lithuania, netherlands, , united kingdom
united states air force
united states navy
united states marine corps

operation enduring freedom xiii – combined joint task force 1, april 2012 march 2013

command , control

1st infantry division (united states)

from april 2012 may 2013, in direct support of giroa, 1st infantry division , cjtf-1 forces conducted full-spectrum counter-insurgency operations, later transitioning advise , assist operations, develop afghan national capabilities, , increase stability , security. together, afghan national security forces (ansf) , coalition forces achieved unprecedented success worked secure population, expand , exercise governance, , develop sustainable economy. ansf increased capability record level, defeating terrorist , insurgents while building capable government of afghan people.

major combat operations

during oef xiii, cjtf-1 , ansf, expanded security in regional command east through joint cooperation, continually expanding infrastructure, developing transportation , economic corridors through freedom of movement, , expanding development , capabilities of afghan national army, afghan local police, afghan national police, afghan uniform police, , afghan border police. significant contributions female engagement teams, security force advise , assist teams, , provincial reconstruction teams enhanced local afghan communities through joint cooperation giroa.

the continued effort of men , women of cjtf-1 enabled ansf operate @ exceptional level of success, allowing continual , sustained reduction of coalition footprint. cjtf-1, while continuing advise , assist ansf, closed, or transferred ansf, 60 fobs, reduced coalition forces 28,500 21,800, , initiated extraordinary retrograde effort supporting transition of full security ansf , afghan people.

major units involved:

afghan national army
afghan border police
afghan national police
headquarters , headquarters battalion, 1st infantry division (united states)
201st corps (afghanistan)
203rd corps (afghanistan)
455th air expeditionary wing
task force white eagle
6th light armoured brigade (france)
173rd airborne brigade combat team
172nd heavy brigade combat team
4th infantry brigade combat team, 1st infantry division (united states)
4th infantry brigade combat team (mountain warriors), 4th infantry division (united states)
1st brigade combat team, 101st airborne division
3rd brigade combat team, 101st airborne division
1st brigade combat team, 10th mountain division (united states)
2nd brigade combat team, 10th mountain division (united states)
4th brigade combat team, 1st cavalry division (united states)
3rd brigade combat team, 1st armored division (united states)
4th brigade combat team (airborne), 25th infantry division
101st combat aviation brigade
82nd combat aviation brigade, 82nd airborne division
555th engineer brigade (united states)
1st sustainment brigade, 1st infantry division (united states)
10th sustainment brigade
combined joint task force paladin
other nations including jordan, korea, czech republic, australia, canada, new zealand, united kingston, poland, ukraine, malaysia, france, , australia.

operation enduring freedom xiv – combined joint task force 101, march 2013 february 2014

command , control

101st airborne division

from march 2014 february 2014, cjtf-101 in full partnership giroa , join, interagency, intergovernmental, , multinational organizations, conducted security force assistance enable ansf protect afghan people, neutralize insurgent networks, , deny safe havens transnational terrorists. concurrently, cjtf-101 supported giroa institutions continued develop legitimate, credible, , enduring governance, , sustainable economic growth.

major combat operations

the transfer of authority cjtf-1 cjtf-101 corresponded international joint command s transition away shana-ba-shana or shoulder-to-shoulder advise , assist role. focusing on winning ansf in lead in layered security strategy, cjtf-101 sought ensure aq not operationally effective in regional command east, while overseeing transfer or closure of tactical infrastructure, , helping further develop ansf-pak relationship along regional command east border. eye 2014, cjtf-101 set conditions credible afghan elections in regional command east.

major units involved:

afghan national army
afghan border police
afghan national police
headquarters , headquarters battalion, 101st airborne division
201st corps (afghanistan)
203rd corps (afghanistan)
455th air expeditionary wing
task force white eagle
1st brigade combat team, 101st airborne division
3rd brigade combat team, 101st airborne division
4th brigade combat team, 1st cavalry division (united states)
1st brigade combat team, 10th mountain division (united states)
2nd brigade combat team, 10th mountain division (united states)
3rd brigade combat team, 10th mountain division (united states)
4th brigade combat team, 10th mountain division
task force white eagle
101st combat aviation brigade
10th combat aviation brigade (united states)
159th combat aviation brigade
101st sustainment brigade (united states)
task force paladin
united states army special operations task forces
319th military intelligence battalion (bfsb)
303rd military intelligence battalion
793rd military police battalion
other nations including jordan, korea, czech republic, australia, canada, new zealand, united kingston, poland, ukraine, malaysia, france, , australia.
united states navy
united states marine corps

from february 2014

the combined joint task force consisted of 8 coalition bases , 5 assistance platforms of january 2014. units assigned command 2 u.s. security force assistance brigades, 1 u.s. combat aviation brigade, 1 polish armored cavalry brigade , korean provincial reconstruction team. coalition forces operate within rc-east poland, south korea, czech republic, jordan, ukraine, canada, australia , united kingdom.

combined joint task force – 10 operational headquarters regional command east, , located @ bagram air field. cjtf-10 commanded maj. gen. stephen j. townsend of 10th mountain division (light infantry), based @ fort drum, new york. karen decker senior civilian representative cjtf-10, serving u.s. government s lead proponent sub-national governance, stabilization , civilian-military integration @ regional level.

cjtf 10 inactivated , held end of mission ceremony regional command east on november 4, 2014.