Forward Operating Base Edinburgh

FOB Edinburgh was an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Forward Operating Base (FOB) operated by both the British Armed Forces and United States Armed Forces and located in Musa Qala District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

FOB Edinburgh
Musa Qala District, Helmand Province in Afghanistan
FOB Edinburgh is located in Afghanistan
FOB Edinburgh
FOB Edinburgh
Shown within Afghanistan
Coordinates32°21′42″N 064°42′10″E / 32.36167°N 64.70278°E / 32.36167; 64.70278
Site information
OwnerInternational Security Assistance Force (ISAF)
OperatorBritish Armed Forces
United States Armed Forces
Site history
Built2007 (2007)
In use2007-July 2012 (2012)
Airfield information
Elevation798 metres (2,618 ft) AMSL
Helipads
Number Length and surface
00  Gravel
00  Gravel

The base was used under Operation Herrick (OP H).

It was also seen in the episode "Joining the Royal Irish Regiment" where Ross Kemp spends time at the base as well as with the soldiers out in the field.

History

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British units

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It has been used by:

American units

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  • 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines
  • Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marines
  • Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion 11th Marines from May 2010 to November 2011.
  • Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion 10th Marines, November 2010 - May 2011
  • Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion 10th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7 from March 2010 to May 2010 (First American unit on the base and took control of it from the British).
  • 576th EN CO, 4th EN BN, US Army, RCP, July 2011 to July 2012.
  • 2nd Battalion 5th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 5 during June 2012.[1]
  • IMA Detachment, 1st Maintenance Battalion (-) (Reinforced), 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) during 2012.[1]
  • Charlie Company, 1-214th Aviation Regiment, "Weizen Dust-Off" from December 2010 to August 2011.
  • Weapons Company, H&S Company, 2nd Battalion 5th Marines from March 2012 to September 2012 when the base was torn down.
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Intermediate Maintenance Activity team keeps the mission going in Afghanistan". DVIDS. Retrieved September 16, 2015.