Joint Task Force 435
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Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435 is a task force
created to control detention operations for the United States Department of Defense
in Afghanistan
. It was established by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates
in September
, 2009 to assume responsibility for U.S. detention operations from Combined Joint Task Force 82
, including the care and custody of detainees at the Detention Facility in Parwan, oversight of detainee review processes, programs for the peaceful reintegration of detainees into society and coordination with other agencies and partners for the promotion of the rule of law in Afghanistan.
As part of its mission, JTF 435 trains and mentors the Afghan government to help improve detention operations throughout Afghanistan so these operations can be transitioned back to the Afghan government in accordance with all applicable international and national laws. JTF 435 also coordinates with other agencies such as the International Committee of the Red Cross
and coalition partners.
The task force is commanded by Lieutenant General
Keith M. Huber, and achieved "Initial Operation Capability" on January 7, 2010.
According to Vice Admiral Harward an important part of the task force's role will be efforts to rehabilitate and reingrate captives back into a peaceful role in Afghan society.
Brigadier General
Mark S. Martins
has been described as both the Task Force's Interim Commander and as its Deputy Commander.
Task force
A task force is a unit or formation established to work on a single defined task or activity. Originally introduced by the United States Navy, the term has now caught on for general usage and is a standard part of NATO terminology...
created to control detention operations for the United States Department of Defense
United States Department of Defense
The United States Department of Defense is the U.S...
in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
. It was established by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates
Robert Gates
Dr. Robert Michael Gates is a retired civil servant and university president who served as the 22nd United States Secretary of Defense from 2006 to 2011. Prior to this, Gates served for 26 years in the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Council, and under President George H. W....
in September
September
September is the 9th month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of four months with a length of 30 days.September in the Southern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent of March in the Northern Hemisphere....
, 2009 to assume responsibility for U.S. detention operations from Combined Joint Task Force 82
Combined Joint Task Force 82
Combined Joint Task Force – 82 is a US led subordinate formation of the International Security Assistance Force . It originally served as both the National Command Element for U.S. forces in Afghanistan, reporting directly to the Commander, United States Central Command, and as ISAF's Regional...
, including the care and custody of detainees at the Detention Facility in Parwan, oversight of detainee review processes, programs for the peaceful reintegration of detainees into society and coordination with other agencies and partners for the promotion of the rule of law in Afghanistan.
As part of its mission, JTF 435 trains and mentors the Afghan government to help improve detention operations throughout Afghanistan so these operations can be transitioned back to the Afghan government in accordance with all applicable international and national laws. JTF 435 also coordinates with other agencies such as the International Committee of the Red Cross
International Committee of the Red Cross
The International Committee of the Red Cross is a private humanitarian institution based in Geneva, Switzerland. States parties to the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols of 1977 and 2005, have given the ICRC a mandate to protect the victims of international and...
and coalition partners.
The task force is commanded by Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages where the title of Lieutenant General was held by the second in command on the battlefield, who was normally subordinate to a Captain General....
Keith M. Huber, and achieved "Initial Operation Capability" on January 7, 2010.
According to Vice Admiral Harward an important part of the task force's role will be efforts to rehabilitate and reingrate captives back into a peaceful role in Afghan society.
Brigadier General
Brigadier General
Brigadier general is a senior rank in the armed forces. It is the lowest ranking general officer in some countries, usually sitting between the ranks of colonel and major general. When appointed to a field command, a brigadier general is typically in command of a brigade consisting of around 4,000...
Mark S. Martins
Mark S. Martins
Mark S. Martins is an officer in the United States Army. A graduate of the United States Military Academy and Harvard Law School, Martins is also a Rhodes scholar....
has been described as both the Task Force's Interim Commander and as its Deputy Commander.