Forward Operating Base Arnhem

Forward Operating Base Arnhem or more simply FOB Arnhem is a former International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Forward operating base which was located in Nahri Saraj District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

FOB Arnhem
Nahri Saraj District, Helmand Province in Afghanistan
FOB Arnhem is located in Afghanistan
FOB Arnhem
FOB Arnhem
Shown within Afghanistan
Coordinates31°37′23″N 064°22′53″E / 31.62306°N 64.38139°E / 31.62306; 64.38139
Site information
OwnerInternational Security Assistance Force (ISAF)
OperatorBritish Army
Royal Danish Army (RDA)
Afghan National Army (ANA)
Site history
BuiltJuly - August 2007 (2007)
Built by20 Field Squadron, 36 Engineer Regiment[1]
4 Logistics Support Regiment RLC
In useAugust 2007 - 2010 (2010)

History

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The base was originally established by members of the Ministry of Defence and used by British units under Operation Herrick.

Units

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It has been used by:

2 Platoon, Somme Coy. London Regiment

Possibly destroyed December 2007.[5]

See also

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References

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Citations

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  1. ^ "Inquest hears that mine blast killed Cpl Sean Violino in Afghanistan". Kent Online. 20 July 2009. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
  2. ^ Dorney 2013, p. 270.
  3. ^ Dorney 2013, p. 283.
  4. ^ Dorney 2013, p. 285.
  5. ^ "Google Translate". translate.google.co.uk.

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