Operations in Afghanistan: Royal Navy web page includes a photo gallery, operations diaries, and news and events. The "News and Operations" section also includes tributes to soldiers killed in Afghanistan.
The Mission of UK and Coalition Forces in Afghanistan (taken from the Royal Navy site): British Forces are deployed in Afghanistan support of a UN-authorised, NATO-led mission, the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), and as part of the US-led international coalition. Our mission is to help the Afghans rebuild their country and to keep the terrorists out. It is a tough mission, against difficult opponents: but it is a clear and essential one.
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Articles in News and Operations span November 2006 to the present.
Some Accomplishments from the Royal Navy reported in News and Operations include:
Title: Afghan Artillery Supports ISAF for First Time in Attack on Insurgent Southern Gateway
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Date: Feb 2007
On Feb. 17, 2007 more than 250 troops from within UK Task Force were supported, for the first time, by UK-trained Afghan artillery in an attack against Taliban bases in in southern Helmand. The attack, known as Operation Glacier, targeted three large compounds around Garmsir, known to be key insurgent strongholds. An underground tunnel complex and an extensive trench that included firing points and cover positions were also destroyed by UK Task Force and Afghan National Army during Operation Glacier. Lieutenant Colonel Rob MaGowan commented on Operation Glacier, “The operation was a great success, we achieved our objective of destroying and clearing Taliban compounds whilst pushing enemy forces further south from the district centre.”
Title: Marines Push Taliban Away From Key Dam
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Date: Feb. 2007
During Operation Volcano, Royal Marines cleared 25 bases in northern Helmand known for being key fortifications in insurgent attacks. Once the bases have been cleared, a safe zone will be created around the Kajaki Hydro-Electric Dam to restore the dam to its full power; which would provide electricity to 1.8 million people in Afghanistan. Operation Volcano was successful. Capt Forshaw reports that Operation Volcano, "The operation went very well, as planned and with no casualties on our side. We have denied the enemy future use of the area and also destroyed a number of their bunker and trench systems and gathered valuable intelligence for future operations.” The Royal Marines have completed their mission, and will retirn to Forward Operating Base Kajaki to await further tasking. Many villagers in the safe zones have returned to their homes.
Title: Marines Seize Taleban Weapons in Helmand
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Date: Jan. 2007
Members of J Company, 42 Commando joined forces with the Estonian Forces and Afghan National Army to patrol the town of Gereshk, in an area known to be significant for Taliban activity. On the morning of January 10, the troops were attacked by Taliban forces. The ensuing battle continued for almost 5 hours, at the end of the fight the Commando forces seized a large Taliban compound stocked with a large weapons cache that included two AK-47, 7 grenades, 1 RPG, 12 magazines of ammunition and bomb-making equipment. The Commandos also destroyed key mortar firing points that the Taliban used in attacks. The patrols by troops is important in regaining control of the Helmand Province and restoring peace, a buffer zone is being created that will include Permanent Vehicle Check Points, "Maj Murchison said the operation was conducted in conjunction with local elders following a Shura. Elders have estimated that the establishment of PVCPs could reduce Taleban numbers by up to 80 per cent in the area."
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