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History of conflict - Afghanistan 11 September 2001 : The Response This is the full text pdf House of Commons Research Paper, published on the 3rd October 2001 by the International Affairs and Defence Section of the House of Commons Library. It examines the response by America, Britain and the rest of the world to the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001. It contains background information on the Al-Qaeda network, the Taliban, and Osama Bin Laden; and a detailed insight into the issues and previous conflicts of Afghanistan, Pakistan and the wider region. Afghanistan : mid year Report 2010 protection of civilians in armed conflict The human cost of the armed conflict in Afghanistan is escalating in 2010. In the first six months of the year, civilian casualties – including deaths and injuries of civilians – increased by 31 per cent over the same period in 2009. Three quarters of all civilian casualties were linked to Anti-Government Elements (AGEs), an increase of 53 per cent from 2009. At the same time, civilian casualties attributed to Pro-Government Forces (PGF) decreased by 30 per cent compared to the first half of 2009.{original abstract] Afghanistan : Reconstituting a Collapsed State This is the full text pdf version of a Strategic Studies Institute monograph published in April 2005 and written by Raymond A. Millen. It looks at the reconstruction of Afghanistan following Operation Enduring Freedom, the role of warlords in impeding Afghanistan's revival and examines strategies for post conflict operations and counterinsurgency. Afghanistan : State and Society, Great Power Politics, and the Way Ahead This provides access to a Rand Organization Conference Proceedings held in Copehagen in 2007. In June 2007, the RAND Corporation and the Royal Danish Defence College hosted a conference titled “Afghanistan: State and Society, Great Power Politics, and the Way Ahead”. The two-day event, held in Copenhagen, was attended by more than 100 politicians, scholars, academics, and representative of both governmental and nongovernmental institutions from more than 20 states. Its theme was to discuss the problems that Afghanistan faces in the wake of the U.S.-led attack on al Qaeda training camps and the Taliban government; examine the challenges confronting the NATO International Security Assistance Force as it coordinates nation-building activities in Afghanistan; and suggest ways to address these issues. This volume compiles 11 of the papers presented at the conference; themes include the importance of historical precedents, coordination among relevant parties, and the development of an all-encompassing, long-term strategic approach. [Taken from abstract]. The full text of the proceedings is available in PDF format so Adobe Acrobat software is required in order to read it. Afghanistan in its Regional and Multilateral Dimensions : Century Foundation This project is guided by a task force of American and international figures who have had significant governmental, nongovernmental, or U.N. experience in the region, co-chaired by Lakhdar Brahimi and Thomas Pickering, respectively former U.N. special representative on Afghanistan and former U.S. undersecretary of State for political affairs. TCF has undertaken this initiative on Afghanistan in its regional and multilateral dimensions, in collaboration with Germany's Friedrich Ebert Stiftung and with major support from the Carnegie Corporation. Read the press release and the Task Force participants. [originator's description] Afghanistan's Uncertain Transition from Turmoil to Normalcy This site provides access to the full text pdf version of the Council on Foreign Relations Special Report number 12 written by Dr Barnett R. Rubin and published in March 2006. The report discusses stability and post war reconstruction in Afghanistan following Operation Enduring Freedom in 2001 and looks at the challenges posed by the terrorist insurgency based in Pakistan and the drug trade. It discusses the Afghanistan Compact which was approved in January 2006 and will provide a road map for security, governance, and development over the next five years and suggests that the United States should take the lead in ensuring its implementation. Afghanistan: the culmination of the Bonn process This is the full text PDF of Research Paper 05/72 published 26 October 2005 by the International Affairs and Defence Section of the House of Commons Library. The paper gives an historical overview up to the overthrow of the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2001 including the Bonn process, the changing security environment, drugs, disarmament and demobilisation. Australian War Memorial Collection Databases This site provides online access to the AWM collections of art, photography, film, sound, private records, military heraldry and technology. It covers major conflicts from the colonial period 1788 to the present, these include Iraq 2003, Afghanistan 2001, East Timor 1999-2000, Gulf War 1990-1991, Vietnam War, Korean War and the First and Second World Wars. There is a very large collection of Gallipoli images during World War One - with over 3000 in the database. The database is keyword searchable and also contains browseable collection highlights which include the attack on Sydney Harbour by Japan, the Battle of El Alamein, the Battle of Milne and the Kokoda Campaign during World War Two. Images are available for download but copyright permission must be sought from AWM. BBC News: Investigating al Qaeda News site providing the latest reports on the United States War on Terrorism. Contains the latest information on military operations in Afghanistan, Al-Qaeda, Bin Laden, the events of September 11 and airline security. Contains an archive of television and radio reports as well as the latest updates. Bear Went Over the Mountain : Soviet Combat Techniques in Afghanistan Full text of the book edited by Lester W. Grau. The book is a collection of accounts written by junior officers in the Soviet army detailing their experiences fighting the Mujahideen guerrillas in the Russia - Afghanistan war. Canadian Military Heritage Project This site provides information on conflicts and wars which Canadians have participated in. Conflicts covered include the French-Indian Wars, War of 1812, Rebellion of 1837, World War One, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan 2001, and peacekeeping missions. It provides an historical background to the conflicts, timelines, battles, letters home, guest author submissions, links to further resources and guidelines for tracing family history. Center for Defense Information : Terrorism Program This is a site designed to provide information on the United States War on Terrorism. It provides news on terrorism prevention, threat warnings, foreign terrorist organisations and updates on Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. It contains full-text papers on the response to terrorism, information on terrorist networks, details of known terrorist organisations, American foreign policy, and homeland security policies and legislation. CNN In Depth Special : War Against Terror News site providing information on the United States War on Terror. It contains information about September 11 and its aftermath. It also has details on the offensive in Afghanistan, including a section focused on Afghanistan which includes a history of the country and maps. There are also reports from the battlefield including pictures and details of Operation Anaconda and a map of military activity. Cost Analyses of Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan Provided by the US Congressional Budget Office, this site provides full text documents which analyse the long term implications of defence plans and costs of military operations and other activities associated with the global war on terrorism. The documents provided cover subjects such as appropriations and the budget and economic outlook for the War on Terrorism; estimated costs of continuing operations in Iraq; the cost of post war reconstruction in Iraq; and estimated costs of continued operations in and around Afghanistan. CSIS Features : Terrorism War Update This site is provided by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and provides access to full text papers and analysis by Anthony H. Cordesman on the War on Terrorism, security challenges, the war in Afghanistan and the hunt for Al Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden. Defend America Provided by the United States Department of Defense, this site offers the latest news on the War on Terror. It provides information on the war in Afghanistan, Bin Laden and the Al Qaeda terrorist network. There is also a database which provides information on the military systems and equipment being used to combat terrorism. It is posible to subscribe to the site to receive free daily email stories. Disappearing the Dead : Iraq, Afghanistan and the Idea of a "New Warfare" This report, dated 18th February 2004, was written by Carl Conetta for the Project on Defense Alternatives Research Monograph series. The report discusses the issues of civilian casualties and collateral damage during the US-led conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and their political implications. Topics covered include America's perception of war, US media communication on collateral damage, precision attack and new methods of warfare, damage limitation and casualty agnosticism. Establishing Law and Order After Conflict This technical report (MG-374-RC) was published by The RAND Corporation in 2005 and was written by Seth G. Jones, Jeremy Wilson, Andrew Rathmell and K. Jack Riley. In a nation-building operation, outside states invest much of their resources in establishing and maintaining the host countrys police, internal security forces, and justice system. This book examines post-Cold War reconstruction efforts, such as those in Iraq and Afghanistan, and assesses the success of U.S. and allied efforts in reconstructing internal security institutions. [Taken from abstract]. This is a PDF file, so Adobe Acrobat software will be required in order to read it. Foreign Policy Aspects of the War Against Terrorism : Second Report of Session 2002-03 This site provides access to the full text pdf version of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee report, HC196 (incorporating HC 1196 session 2001-02), published in December 2002. This report follows on from an interim report on the UK Government response to the September 11 2001 terrorist attacks (HC 384 session 2001-02). It looks at; multilateral developments since June 2002 including EU and NATO actions against terrorism; developments in US foreign policy; an assessment of Al Qaeda; the threat from Iraq; disarming Iraq; the possibility of military action against Iraq; and the War on Terrorism including developments in the Arab world, Arab-Israeli conflict and Afghanistan. Foreign Policy Aspects of the War Against Terrorism : Seventh Report of Session 2001-02 : Report, Together with Proceedings of the Committee, Minutes of Evidence and Appendices This site provides access to the full text pdf version of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee report, HC384, published in June 2002. It questions why the September 11 2001 terrorist attacks were not forseen and prevented. It then goes on to look at the phases of the war on terror; Phase I from the terrorist attacks to the overthrow of the Taliban, 11 September - 14 November 2001; and Phase II after the fall of the Taliban, 14 November 2001. Foreign Policy Aspects of the War Against Terrorism : Seventh Report of Session 2003-04 This site provides access to the full text pdf version of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee report, HC 441-I, pubished on 29th July 2004. It is part of a continuing assessment on the War on Terrorism and it follows on from previous reports which look at the international terrorist threat (HC 81 session 2003-04, HC 405 session 2002-03, HC 196 session 2002-03 and HC 384 session 2001-02). Topics covered include; post-war Iraq including the security situation, weapons of mass destruction, reconstruction, and political developments; Afghanistan including the political situation, reconstruction and security; Pakistan and its cooperation in the war against terrorism and nuclear proliferation; the Russian Federation including its commitment to the war on terrorism and the situation in Chechnya; the Israel Palestine conflict including the Road Map for peace; International law and the war on terror; and International cooperation to tackle terrorism. Foreign Policy Aspects of the War Against Terrorism This is the full text pdf version of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee Report, HC 573, incorporating HC 904-I, published on 2nd July 2006. The chapters cover; the ongoing threat from terrorism including the international threat, developments in al Qaeda, public diplomacy and human rights in Guantanamo Bay; Saudi Arabia; the United Arab Emirates; Israel and Palestine; Iraq; Iran; Afghanistan; and non proliferation. The conclusions of the report are that al Qaeda remains a serious threat to the United Kingdom and its interests and that the security situation in post war Iraq has proved a powerful source of propaganda and training for international terrorists. The report also raises concerns over Iran's involvement in Iraq and its nuclear intentions; and the deterioration in security in Afghanistan. Future U.S. Security Relationships with Iraq and Afghanistan : U.S. Air Force Roles This gives access to a Rand Organization publication written by David Thaler ...[et al] dated 2008. The United States is heavily invested — diplomatically, economically, and militarily — in Iraq and Afghanistan, and developments in these two nations will affect not only their own interests but those of their neighbors and the United States as well. The authors emphasize that the United States must clarify its long-term intentions to the governments and peoples in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the surrounding regions. They describe possible regional security structures and bilateral U.S. relationships with both countries. The authors recommend that the United States offer a wide range of security cooperation activities to future governments in Kabul and Baghdad that are willing to work with the United States but should also develop plans that hedge against less-favorable contingencies. Finally, arguing that the U.S. Air Force could remain heavily tasked in Iraq and Afghanistan even after major U.S. troop withdrawals, they recommend that the United States provide increased, sustained resources for development of the Iraqi and Afghan airpower, because the greater the emphasis on building these capabilities now, the faster indigenous air forces will be able to operate independently and the operational demands on the U.S. Air Force will diminish. [Taken from abstract]. The full text is available in PDF format so Adobe Acrobat software is required in order to read it. Guardian Unlimited Special Report : Afghanistan News site containing the latest news, comment and analysis on the Afghanistan conflict. The site contains interactive web guides, debates, pictures and audio reports. Site also has information on September 11 and Afghanistan and NGO's. Guardian Unlimited Special Report : Britain After September 11 Latest news and commentary on Britain's role in the War on Terror. Contains information on the situation in Iraq, Afghanistan British national security and the Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Bill 2001. Provides links to government, NGO and UK muslim websites. Honing the Sword : Strategy and Forces After 9/11 Report written by Martin Corbin for the Center for Defense Information's Military Reform Project, dated February 2003. This report builds on Reforging the Sword: Forces for a 21st Security Strategy, which was published before the terrorist attacks on September 11 2001. It looks at the lessons learned from 9/11 and the war in Afghanistan for United States force structure and national security strategy. Topics covered include: successes, failures and challenges of 9/11 and Afghanistan, prevention of war, warfare doctrine, organisation of forces, leadership, the War on Terrorism, and balancing the threat spectrum. House of Commons Public Accounts Committee : Ministry of Defence : Chinook Mk 3 : eighth report of session 2008-09 report, together with formal minutes, oral and written evidence In 1995, the Ministry of Defence (UK) ordered 14 Chinook Mk2a helicopters. Six of were Mk2a and have flown satisfactorily ever since delivery. The remaining eight were modified to an Mk3 standard in order to meet a requirement for Special Forces. The Committee examined the procurement of these eight helicopters in this report on Battlefield Helicopters and considered it to be one of the worst examples of equipment procurement ever scrutinised and with a significant impact on the safety and logistics of the British armed forces on operations. House of Commons Public Accounts Committee : Ministry of Defence : support to high intensity operations : fifty-fourth report of session 2008-09 report, together with formal minutes, oral and written evidence The United Kingdom has deployed forces in Iraq since 2003 as part of the Multi-National Force-Iraq. On 30 April 2009, the Government announced the end of United Kingdom combat missions in Iraq and, as at May 2009, the number of United Kingdom forces had reduced to around 3,700 as part of the planned drawdown. United Kingdom Forces have been deployed to Afghanistan since 2002. The UK Ministry of Defence currently has around 8,300 personnel there as part of the NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Southern Afghanistan. The long distances between Iraq and Afghanistan and the United Kingdom and lack of direct maritime access to Afghanistan, complicate the transport of personnel and equipment. In addition, these countries have difficult environmental conditions, including harsh and varied terrain, extreme temperatures and dust. In Afghanistan, the tempo and intensity of operations continues to be high against a significant and determined enemy threat. Military capability is key. The provision of medical support, including life-saving treatment at the front line, has been a particular success. This is reflected in the increasing number of unexpected survivors following severe battlefield injuries. The provision of pre-deployment training is responsive to changing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and theatre commanders are confident of its quality. But pre-deployment training is constrained by a number of factors, particularly the shortage of appropriate equipment to train with and delays in replicating Middle Eastern environments. The proportion of soldiers and Royal Marines who are not training with their units before deploying is increasing, passing risk on to theatre commanders. The majority of equipment procured as Urgent Operational Requirements has performed well in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Some of these new vehicles, such as Mastiff, have provided improved protection. There have, however, been shortages of spare parts, including for Mastiff. Spare parts for the Merlin and Apache helicopters are also in short supply, and cannibalisation of helicopters to support the fleets deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan has contributed to an 11% shortfall in helicopters available for training and to support contingent operations. The Department has not met its supply chain targets for the delivery of stock to Iraq and Afghanistan. Since July 2007 only 57% of demands made in Afghanistan and 71% made in Iraq met the supply chain targets. The Department has put in place measures to improve this performance, including action to increase the proportion of routine stocks that are delivered by surface transport. Despite progress, the Department’s logistic information remains inadequate. On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, the Committee examined the availability of equipment and spares, the re-supply of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, the training of Service personnel for operations and support to Service personnel in theatre. Human Rights Watch World Report 2004 : Human Rights and Armed Conflict The Human Rights Watch conducts investigations into human rights abuses in seventy countries around the world. The focus of this 2004 Report is on human rights and armed conflict and offers refelctive and analytical essays. Subjects covered in the essays include the War in Iraq, intervention and human rights in Africa, peacekeeping in Afghanistan, human rights in postwar Iraq, Chechnya, rules and laws of war relating to the War on Terrorism, children and war, cluster munitions, arms supplies, and twenty-five years of the human rights movement. The report is available for download in English, Spanish, Arabic and German language versions. Institute for War and Peace Reporting The IWPR's mission is to build peace and democracy through free and fair media. It is an international network for media development and provides training, reporting and publishing, and initiatives to build the capacity of local media in Afghanistan, the Caucasus, Central Asia, The Hague, Iraq, Southeastern Europe, Uganda, Southern Africa and Zimbabwe. The site provides information on the mission, aims and values of the IWPR, and information and news reports from the areas that the IWPR is operating programmes in. Iran, Iraq, and the Changing Face of Defense Cooperation in the Gulf by Anthony H. Cordesman The Southern Gulf states, the region, and the US all face a rapidly changing threat environment in the Gulf, and a sharply rising need for defense cooperation. These needs, and the changes in threat and military balance that shape them, are described in detail in a new analysis developed by the Arleigh A. Burke Chair at CSIS entitled, Iran, Iraq, and the Changing Face of Defense Cooperation in the Gulf. This analysis shows how the rise of Iran’s asymmetric, missile, and potential nuclear warfare capabilities are changing the threat, as well as how the destruction of Iraq’s forces in 2003 have fundamentally change the balance in the region. It also shows, however, that Iran still has grave weaknesses as a military power, that the Southern Gulf states can bring far more resources to bear than Iran, and that major options exist for improving the level of cooperation within the GCC; with Iraq; and with the US, Britain, and France. It also shows that Iran is only part of the story that shapes the need for improved cooperation in the Gulf. The Southern Gulf states also face continuing threats from extremism and terrorism. They face risks from the growing instability in Yemen, the Horn, and the Red Sea. Moreover, they must adapt to whole new missions like missile defense, the protection of critical infrastructure, and complex forms of hybrid and asymmetric warfare. All of these pressures create a rising need for integrated training, planning, intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance (IS&R), and command and control efforts within the Southern Gulf states; and cooperation with Iraq, the US, Britain, and France. They are reducing reaction times, increasing the complexity of operations, meeting the need for rapid deployment forces, and improving the ability to change and adapt to new threats. [Original description] Middle East in the Shadow of Afghanistan and Iraq This is the full text of a book by F. Stephen Larrabee which was published by RAND in 2003, and it summarises the discussion of a conference held in May 2003. This conference covered issues relating to the impact of the Iraq war on the future security of the Middle East. Topics include: the future of Iraq after the fall of Saddam Hussein, the repercussions for Iran, Turkey, Syria and the Arabian Gulf and the future of transatlantic security relations. Users should note that the full text is in pdf format and therefore requires access to an Adobe Acrobat Reader for use. NATO Afghanistan Briefing : Helping secure Afghanistan’s future As part of wider international efforts, NATO-led forces are working to help secure Afghanistan’s future and prevent the country from being used as a base for terrorists again. Afghanistan is the front line in the fi ght against terrorism and other threats to universally recognized values. Its security is directly linked to that of NATO member countries. natochannel.tv Short video clips on NATO activities including operations, interviews, news, summits and lectures. There are also selected archive clips from 1949 to date. There is a simple search facility which uses the title, keyword and description fields. The service offers options to create an RSS subscription, download clips and email clips to colleagues. In English. News in Depth : Operations in Afghanistan Provided by the UK Ministry of Defence, this site provides official information on UK military operations in Afghanistan following Operation Enduring Freedom. As well as the latest news headlines and an RSS news feed, the site provides summary reports and an official chronology; details of UK operations which are currently named Operation HERRICK but have also been known as Operation VERITAS and Operation FINGAL; news on British fatalities; and information for friends and families of serving personnel. There are also useful links to related web sites such as the International Security Assistance Force and Permanent Joint Headquarters (PJHQ) Operations in Afghanistan. Open News Archive Clip Index Provided by BBC News under the terms of the Creative Archive Licence, this site contains free video and audio clips of iconic news stories and events over the last fifty years. The clips can be browsed by topic, location, year, or via an interactive map. Topics covered include conflicts and wars such as 9/11, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Falklands, Iraq, Kosovo, Middle East, and Northern Ireland; disasters; personalities and leaders; politics; science and technology; and sport. There are also details on the Creative Archive and how the clips may be used. Operation Fringal Ministry of Defence site containing information on the first six months of operations during British leadership of Operation Fringal, the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) which was put in place to assist the new Afghan Interim Authority with the provision of stability in Kabul. The leadership of the force was handed over to Turkey's Major General Zorlu on 20 June 2002. The site contains information on the formation of the force, the full text of the Military Technical Agreement, a photograph gallery and links to further ISAF sites from other ministries of defence. Operation Veritas Ministry of Defence site providing information on Operation Veritas, the British Forces' contribution to Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan which ran from 7th October 2001 to 31st July 2002. It contains information on operations conducted by 45 commando group which included Operation Ptarmigan, Operation Snipe, Operation Condor and Operation Buzzard. There are reports and speeches, information on the background to the operation and a summary of operational activity, links to parliamentary debates, maps and photographs. Operations in Afghanistan The UK Ministry of Defence official news pages for military operations in Afghanistan. The pages include: links to the news archive for the preceding year; daily top stories, video clips and images. The pagee also link to official information including: background briefings on the role of UK and Coalition forces in Afghanistan; why the UK is in Afghanistan, official maps of the theatre of operations, a chronology of Events, a list of UK units deployed in theatre, British Fatalities and British Casualties, information for families and friends and press information. There are also blog and RSS links. Small Wars Journal This site is a web portal and online resource for small wars researchers. The site provides access to the full text of the journal SWJ Magazine. There is also a reference library which provides access to full text books, articles and web site links on small wars, professional military education, terrorism, insurgency, urban operations, interagency operations, Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, Chechnya and the Vietnam War. There is also a listing of useful web sites for researchers in the field of small wars, a suggested reading list, blog and events calendar. Support to High Intensity Operations : REPORT BY THE COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL | HC 508 Session 2008-2009 | 14 May 2009 This report looks at the Ministry of Defence support for high intensity operations and focuses on four key areas: equipment, logistics, pre-deployment training and support to personnel. The Campaign Against International Terrorism : Prospects After the Fall of the Taliban House of Commons Reasearch Paper which examines developments in the war on terrorism from the end of October 2001 to 10th December 2001. It examines the military campaign and the administration and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan following the fall of the Taliban. The Commission on the Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction This site provides access to the full text of the Commission's report, published on 31st March 2005. The Commission was established in February 2004 to assess the United States intelligence community and whether it is sufficiently organised and equipped to identify and warn the government of weapons of mass destruction proliferation in foreign countries. The report looks in particular at the intelligence failures on Iraq and its weapons of mass destruction and asserts that the intelligence community needs to be transformed in order to meet the demands and threats of the current environment. The chapters look at intelligence assessments, successes and failures on Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan and monitoring nuclear weapons development in North Korea and Iran. It also looks at leadership and management in the intelligence community; intelligence collection, analysis and information sharing; homeland security; counter intelligence; and covert action. Transforming for Stabilization and Reconstruction Operations This site provides access to the full text pdf version of the book published by the Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defence University, in 2004 and edited by Hans Binnendijk and Stuart Johnson. The book looks at stabilisation and reconstruction capabilities needed by the United States military in order for it to secure stability and begin the reconstruction process rapidly following combat operations. Chapters look at lessons to be learned from history, including more recent operations in Afghanistan and Iraq; and what is needed to transform S&R operations, including military strategy, force sizing, organisation, personnel, military culture, and technology. UK Ministry of Defence YouTube channel Official video clips uploaded by the UK Ministry of Defence Updated Lessons of Iraq, Afghanistan : Operations Post-Conflict This site provides access to Anthony H Cordesman's analysis of military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq and the lessons learned in pdf format. The Instant Lessons of the Iraq War, is a comprehensive report that looks at the technical, tactical and strategic aspects of Operation Iraqi Freedom. There is also access to the reports; The Lessons of Afghanistan: Warfighting, Intelligence, Force Transformation, Counterproliferation, and Arms Control; and The Air War Lessons of Afghanistan: Change and Continuity. US Military Operations in the Global War on Terrorism : Afghanistan, Africa, the Philippines, and Columbia Written by Andrew Feickert, this is the full text pdf version of Congressional Research Service (CRS) Report for Congress RL32758, published on 4th February 2005. The report looks at the combat and non combat missions that United States armed forces are involved in as part of the War on Terror. The chapters look at operations in Afghanistan including US training of the Afghan National Army and the war on drugs; missions and operations in the Horn of Africa and whether they can serve as a model for future operations; operations in the Philippines; and the US military presence in Columbia. The document also considers issues for Congress such as lessons learned and their implications for future operations; NATO and Operation Enduring Freedom; and counter narcotics operations in Afghanistan. War Report : Iraq War and Afghan Aftermath This site provides links to key reports, articles, documents and websites relating to the war and its aftermath in Afghanistan and the conflict in Iraq. It is frequently updated by the Project on Defense Alternatives which is part of the Commonwealth Institute. The resources include international news sites such as Reuters, BBC News and the Washington Post; United Nations reports; and non governmental organisations such as ReliefWeb. WZM - WOLVERINE 8x8 Vehicles, Upgrade and Modernisation of Military Vehicles A technical brief containing background on the latest UK military vehicle in use in Afghanistan (April 2008). The new vehicles offer a much improved capability over the the existing Land Rover based Weapons Mount Installation Kit, (WIMIK). The vehicle has mproved armour, off-road and load-carrying capability. It also has improved technology suited to the reconnaissance and close fire support roles for which it will be used. This brief is an overview of the Wolverine family of vehicles of which 'Jackal' is the reconnaissance design (BRDM-2M96iK), with specifications is from army-technology.com. |
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