Combined Joint Task Force Paladin | |
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Active | July 2005 – December 2013 |
Country | Contributing States: See Below |
Allegiance | North Atlantic Treaty Organization |
Part of |
International Security Assistance Force American contingent responsible to:US Forces-Afghanistan |
Headquarters | Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan |
Engagements |
Combined Joint Task Force Paladin (‘’’CJTF Paladin’’’) was the International Security Assistance Force command responsible for Counter-IED efforts and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) during the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021).[1] With military and civilian personnel spread across the entire country, CJTF Paladin provided EOD Technicians, Counter-IED trainers, intelligence personnel, and forensics labs to the ISAF Regional Commands.
CJTF Paladin was established in 2005 to focus Counter-IED efforts due to the rising trend of improvised explosive devices during the conflict. During the draw down of troops and the end of the combat mission for NATO forces, CJTF Paladin was deactivated in December 2013, passing responsibility for all Counter-IED tasks to the 242nd Ordnance Battalion (EOD), a significantly smaller unit.
Its counterpart in Iraq War was Task Force Troy.[2]
See also[]
- Participants in Operation Enduring Freedom
- Bomb disposal
- Improvised explosive device
- Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization
- Counter-IED efforts
- Route clearance (IEDs)
- Resolute Support Mission
Notes[]
External links[]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Category:International Security Assistance Force. |
- Official Facebook Page
- Task Force Paladin wages war against Afghan IEDs
- Official Media Page on DVIDS
- JIEDDO Training
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