Forward Operating Base Arian
33°30′16″N 68°24′38″E / 33.50444°N 68.41056°E / 33.50444; 68.41056
Afghan National Army
Helipads | |
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Number | Length and surface |
01 | 30m x 30m Asphalt |
02 | 30m x 30m Asphalt |
Forward Operating Base Arian is a former forward operating base operated by the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). It was originally Combat Post Arian, but in 2011 rapidly expanded to forward operating base size. It was in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan.[1]
- Deployed units
- 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division (2012-)[2][3]
- 307th Brigade Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division (2012-)[2]
- Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion 319 Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 82 Airborne Division (2012-)
- 6th Kandak, 3rd Brigade, 203rd Corps (2012)[2]
- Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment (2013)
See also
References
- ^ Michaels, Jim (23 December 2012). "In Afghanistan, a hard holiday season for U.S. troops". USA TODAY. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- ^ a b c "Afghan soldiers, American paratroopers bolster security in key Ghazni district with comprehensive ef". U.S. Army. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Paratroopers pull together to improve FOB". DVIDS. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
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Ghazni Province
Capital: Ghazni
- Ab Band
- Almaytu
- Andar
- Anguri
- Binisang
- Dado
- Du Abi
- Espandi 'Olya
- Gulbawri
- Haji Khel
- Janda
- Jermatu
- Kakrak Valley
- Khogyani
- Khwaja Umari
- Loman
- Malistan
- Mir Adina
- Miray
- Muqur
- Nani
- Nawa
- Pana
- Qarabagh
- Qolyaqol
- Qyaq Valley
- Ramak
- Sang-e-Masha
- Sangar
- Sarab
- Sardeh Band
- Shaki Valley
- Tamaki
- Turgan Valley
- Zargari
- Band-e Sultan
- Citadel of Ghazni
- Forward Operating Base Arian
- Ghazni Airport
- Muqur Airport
- Museum of Islamic Art, Ghazni
- Oqaban Hindukush F.C.
- Sardeh Band Airport
- Sardeh Band Dam
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