Patrol Base Rahim is an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Patrol Base (PB) operated by the British Army and located in Nahri Saraj District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Patrol Base Rahim
FOB Rahim
FOB Sandford
Helmand Province in Afghanistan
Patrol Base Rahim is located in Afghanistan
Patrol Base Rahim
Patrol Base Rahim
Shown within Afghanistan
Coordinates32°03′39″N 064°51′11″E / 32.06083°N 64.85306°E / 32.06083; 64.85306
Site information
OwnerInternational Security Assistance Force (ISAF)
OperatorBritish Army (2007-2012)
Royal Marines (RM) (2007-2010)
Afghan National Army (ANA)
Royal Danish Army (RDA)
Site history
Built2007 (2007)
In use2007-2012
Airfield information
Elevation921 metres (3,022 ft) AMSL
Helipads
Number Length and surface
01  Concrete

History

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The patrol base was built in 2007 by the British Army and named after L/Cpl Paul "Sandy" Sandford, who fell in battle on 6 June 2007.[1]

  • The first Danish soldiers in Sandford arrived on 4 August 2007.[1]
  • The Danish forces have had regular units in the camp, both infantry and units from CIMIC.[1]
  • The Leopard 2 platoon during March 2007.
  • In January 2010, changed Sandford to Rahim.[1]

The following units were posted here at some point:

Dismantled and cleared Oct 2012

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "FOB Sandford / Rahim". Den Fjerne Krig. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  2. ^ "The heroes of C Company in Afghanistan: 'We shooed the Taliban away and they've not come back'". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  3. ^ "Interaction with locals brings prosperity in Rahim Kalay". DVIDS. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  4. ^ "Afghans join local police to ensure safety of Helmand town". MoD. Archived from the original on 22 August 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  5. ^ "Crowborough army hero receives medal". Sussex Express. Retrieved 5 March 2014.