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Map of major U.S. military bases in Iraq and the number of soldiers stationed there (2007) The United States Department of Defense continues to have a large number of temporary military bases in Iraq, most a type of forward operating base (FOB).
Sea-Based X-Band Radar FOB, Adak, Alaska [29] FOBs and base camps located in the U.S. and operated by the U.S. military for training purposes include: FOB Sentinel, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas. This is an imitation FOB used by the U.S. Army to train soldiers for deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. [30]
Forward Operating Base Kalsu, also known as 'FOB Kalsu', COS Kalsu or simply Camp Kalsu, was a U.S. Military installation in Northern Babil Province , Iraq, 20 miles south of Baghdad. It was officially closed by members of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, on December 12, 2011 as part of the US Army's withdrawal from Iraq. [1]
In September 2003, the construction of FOB Falcon (Camp Al-Saqr) in Iraq was a major engineering project for the 439th Engineer Battalion.The battalion transported more than 100,000 tons of gravel for constructing roads, and took part in construction of the base's structures.
During the Iraq War, FOB Freedom housed one company of soldiers that were assigned to provide motorcade protection for the highest political leaders of Iraq's government. The FOB contained its own small chow hall, gym, and MWR area. FOB Freedom also housed contractors and dogs of MineTech, a private security firm that provided explosive ...
Forward Operating Base (FOB) Iskandariyah was first established as Forward Operating Base Chosin by 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division in 2003 during Operation Iraqi Freedom I. [1] The 1st Battalion of the 32nd Infantry Regiment ( 1-32IN ) first landed on the grounds of the Musayyib power plant in September 2003.
Forward Operating Base Loyalty is a former forward operating base used by the U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn located in the New Baghdad District (Arabic: بغداد الجديدة) of Baghdad, Iraq. FOB Iron Horse was renamed FOB Patriot and then renamed to FOB Loyalty, during OIF II and OIF III.
A forward operating base (FOB) is any secured forward operational level military position, commonly a military base, that is used to support strategic goals and tactical objectives. [1] A FOB may contain an airbase , hospital , machine shop , and other logistical facilities.