Groupement tactique interarmes de Surobi
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The Groupement tactique interarmes de Surobi (GTIA Surobi, "joint tactical group of Surobi"), also called Task Force Dragon, is a battalion-sized unit of the French Army, based in Surobi District
, in Afghanistan. It operates in the framework of the French forces in Afghanistan
.
From septembre 2010, the name "task force" is given up, and replaced by the name "battle-group".
The support unit provides fire support, engineering, communications, maintenance and medical support.
On 1 November 2009, command of the GTIA was transferred to the Brigade La Fayette
.
Surobi District
This article is about the Surobi District of Kabul Province. For the district in Paktika, see Sarobi, Paktika.Surobi, Sarobi or Sarubi District is a district of Kabul Province, Afghanistan. Its capital, Surobi, lies about 60 kilometres east of Kabul along the A01 highway, although much of the...
, in Afghanistan. It operates in the framework of the French forces in Afghanistan
French forces in Afghanistan
French forces in Afghanistan have been involved in the ongoing War in Afghanistan since late 2001. They operate within two distinct frameworks:* the International Security Assistance Force , carried out by NATO on a United Nations mandate...
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Organisation
GTIA Surobi comprises- a command component
- a support component (engineers, artillery, cavalry)
- 3 armoured infantry sub-groups
From septembre 2010, the name "task force" is given up, and replaced by the name "battle-group".
The support unit provides fire support, engineering, communications, maintenance and medical support.
On 1 November 2009, command of the GTIA was transferred to the Brigade La Fayette
Brigade La Fayette
The Brigade La Fayette, also named La Fayette Task Force, is a joint unit of the French forces in Afghanistan. It was officially created on 1 November 2009, along with a complete reorganisation of the French military deployment in Afghanistan. It comprises most of the French Army units involved in...
.