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Afghanistan
http://www.army.mod.uk/images/central-panel/PWRR_2PWRR_Herrick08_Ptl_410px.jpg UK troops are in Afghanistan as part of the NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), which includes military from 43 other countries.
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UK operations in Afghanistan are conducted under the name Operation HERRICK. The Task Force in Helmand is currently commanded by 4th Mechanized Brigade.
Why are we in Afghanistan?
We are in Afghanistan because it became a source of terrorism.
The Taliban gave safe haven to Al Qaeda, which allowed terrorists to plan and carry out terrorist attacks around the world, including the atrocities of September 11. That is why the UN authorised a NATO-led military intervention.
But getting rid of the Taliban regime and Al Qaeda was only the first part of the job. The second is to make sure they cannot return. Right now, this means direct military support, protecting the Afghan people and defeating the insurgency.
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In the longer term, it means an Afghan Government, including the Army and Police, capable to take on the insurgency and violent extremism themselves. When they are, our soldiers can come home.
At the same time as our troops provide security to Afghan people, we are building up and developing the Afghan Army and Police so they can provide their own security.
W are supporting the Afghan Government's efforts to reach out to those who are willing to accept the democratic process and abandon violence and terrorism.
The Army is working relentlessly with the United Nations' mandate to help the Afghan Government improve governance, both nationally and locally, to:
tackle corruption and the drugs trade;
build up the rule of law;
promote economic development - investing in infrastructure, agricultural alternatives to growing poppy, jobs;
improve access to education and healthcare.
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British Fatalities (http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/FactSheets/OperationsFactsheets/OperationsInAfghanistanBritishFatalities.htm)
British Casualties (http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/FactSheets/OperationsFactsheets/OperationsInAfghanistanBritishCasualties.htm)
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NATO (http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/index.htm)
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Afghanistan
http://www.army.mod.uk/images/central-panel/PWRR_2PWRR_Herrick08_Ptl_410px.jpg UK troops are in Afghanistan as part of the NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), which includes military from 43 other countries.
http://www.army.mod.uk/images/central-panel/4mechpromo125.jpg (http://www.army.mod.uk/operations-deployments/operations/17557.aspx)
UK Forces - Op HERRICK (http://www.army.mod.uk/operations-deployments/operations/17557.aspx)
UK operations in Afghanistan are conducted under the name Operation HERRICK. The Task Force in Helmand is currently commanded by 4th Mechanized Brigade.
Why are we in Afghanistan?
We are in Afghanistan because it became a source of terrorism.
The Taliban gave safe haven to Al Qaeda, which allowed terrorists to plan and carry out terrorist attacks around the world, including the atrocities of September 11. That is why the UN authorised a NATO-led military intervention.
But getting rid of the Taliban regime and Al Qaeda was only the first part of the job. The second is to make sure they cannot return. Right now, this means direct military support, protecting the Afghan people and defeating the insurgency.
http://www.army.mod.uk/images/general-content/little-boy.jpg
In the longer term, it means an Afghan Government, including the Army and Police, capable to take on the insurgency and violent extremism themselves. When they are, our soldiers can come home.
At the same time as our troops provide security to Afghan people, we are building up and developing the Afghan Army and Police so they can provide their own security.
W are supporting the Afghan Government's efforts to reach out to those who are willing to accept the democratic process and abandon violence and terrorism.
The Army is working relentlessly with the United Nations' mandate to help the Afghan Government improve governance, both nationally and locally, to:
tackle corruption and the drugs trade;
build up the rule of law;
promote economic development - investing in infrastructure, agricultural alternatives to growing poppy, jobs;
improve access to education and healthcare.
Back toOperations (http://www.army.mod.uk/operations-deployments/operations/default.aspx)
Afghanistan (http://www.army.mod.uk/operations-deployments/operations/908.aspx)
About Afghanistan (http://www.army.mod.uk/operations-deployments/operations/17548.aspx)
Who is involved? (http://www.army.mod.uk/operations-deployments/operations/17550.aspx)
The journey to Afghanistan (http://www.army.mod.uk/operations-deployments/operations/17549.aspx)
Facilities and Welfare (http://www.army.mod.uk/operations-deployments/operations/17552.aspx)
Equipment (http://www.army.mod.uk/operations-deployments/operations/17566.aspx)
Reconstruction (http://www.army.mod.uk/operations-deployments/operations/17551.aspx)
Operation MOSHTARAK (http://www.army.mod.uk/operations-deployments/operations/17644.aspx)
Other useful information links
News
Army news & features (http://www.army.mod.uk/news/default.aspx)
4th Mechanized Brigade units
4th Mechanized Brigade (http://www.army.mod.uk/structure/9958.aspx)
6th (UK) Division (http://www.army.mod.uk/structure/10133.aspx)
204 Signal Squadron (http://www.army.mod.uk/signals/organisation/6967.aspx)
52 Infantry Brigade (http://www.army.mod.uk/structure/10118.aspx)
101 Logistic Brigade (http://www.army.mod.uk/structure/14552.aspx)
102 Logistic Brigade (http://www.army.mod.uk/structure/10452.aspx)
The Royal Dragoon Guards (http://www.army.mod.uk/armoured/regiments/1630.aspx)
Queen's Royal Lancers (http://www.army.mod.uk/armoured/regiments/1635.aspx)
4 Regt RA (http://www.army.mod.uk/artillery/units/6796.aspx)
21 Engineer Regiment (http://www.army.mod.uk/royalengineers/units/824.aspx)
Scots Guards (http://www.army.mod.uk/infantry/regiments/3483.aspx)
1 SCOTS (http://www.army.mod.uk/infantry/regiments/5091.aspx)
1 LANCS (http://www.army.mod.uk/infantry/regiments/14818.aspx)
1 MERCIAN (http://www.army.mod.uk/infantry/regiments/6447.aspx)
The Royal Gurkha Rifles (http://www.army.mod.uk/infantry/regiments/royal-gurkha-rifles/default.aspx)
3 Medical Regiment (http://www.army.mod.uk/army-medical-services/10565.aspx)
34 Field Hospital (http://www.army.mod.uk/army-medical-services/11014.aspx)
12 Logistic Support Regiment (http://www.army.mod.uk/rlc/regiments/8759.aspx)
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (http://www.army.mod.uk/reme/reme.aspx)
The Royal Irish Regiment (http://www.army.mod.uk/infantry/regiments/3409.aspx)
MOD links
Ministry of Defence (http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Home/)
Background Briefing (http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/FactSheets/OperationsFactsheets/OperationsInAfghanistanBackgroundBriefing.htm)
Briefing Maps (http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/FactSheets/OperationsFactsheets/MilitaryOperationsBriefingMaps.htm)
British Fatalities (http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/FactSheets/OperationsFactsheets/OperationsInAfghanistanBritishFatalities.htm)
British Casualties (http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/FactSheets/OperationsFactsheets/OperationsInAfghanistanBritishCasualties.htm)
Related links
HM Government - UK and Afghanistan (http://afghanistan.hmg.gov.uk/en)
Royal Air Force (http://www.raf.mod.uk/)
Royal Navy (http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/)
NATO (http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/index.htm)
ISAF (http://www.nato.int/ISAF/)
Foreign & Commonwealth Office - Afghanistan (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/global-issues/conflict-prevention/afghanistan/)
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