3d Special Forces Group - my old outfit.
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Showing posts with label 3d Special Forces Group. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 3d Special Forces Group. Show all posts
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Saturday, August 21, 2010
ODA SIGNAGE
"ODA" stands for Operational Detachment Alpha - the basic organizational structure of US Army Special Forces. About the size of a large squad or a small platoon, an ODA is more comparable to a Battalion Staff - for that is the organization that it mirrors; the guerrilla battalion command element and staff - Special Forces work intimately with the local people and the "indigenous" forces.
These photos were taken in Firebase Chamkani - established 17 Dec 2004 - sent in anonymously by a member of ODA 3333 - I do not know if he is aware that I once served on that detachment. Judging by the initials, I suspect I know who it is.
Here is a link to an excellent article regarding US Army Special Forces activities in this area, involving detachments from my old outfit; 1st Battalion, 3d Special Forces Group:
US Army Tribal Engagement in Afghanistan
SEAN LINNANE SENDS
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These photos were taken in Firebase Chamkani - established 17 Dec 2004 - sent in anonymously by a member of ODA 3333 - I do not know if he is aware that I once served on that detachment. Judging by the initials, I suspect I know who it is.
Here is a link to an excellent article regarding US Army Special Forces activities in this area, involving detachments from my old outfit; 1st Battalion, 3d Special Forces Group:
US Army Tribal Engagement in Afghanistan
SEAN LINNANE SENDS
.
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