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Task Force ODIN, whose name is an acronym for observe, detect, identify, and neutralize, is a United States Army aviation battalion created in August 2006 to conduct reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA) operations to combat insurgent operators of improvised explosive devices in Iraq.
AWP variant used exclusively by Joint Task Force 2. [59] McMillan TAC-50 United States: Anti-material rifle: 12.7×99mm NATO Canadian designation C15 Long-Range Sniper Weapon. [56] Barrett M82A1 United States: Anti-material rifle 12.7×99mm NATO Used exclusively by Joint Task Force 2. [59] Portable anti-tank weapons M72 LAW United States Norway
The South African Defense Force used the Husky extensively to clear mines from military convoy routes in Namibia and Angola during the South African Border War. In the mid-1990s, Husky underwent a two-year foreign comparative test program within the United States Department of Defense that resulted in additional follow-on modifications and testing.
In early 2006, Canada's contribution to Operation Archer increased to approximately 2300 personnel. [4] The then-designated Task Force Afghanistan also included a Canadian-led multinational brigade headquarters, designated Task Force Aegis, and Canadian battle group designated Task Force Orion centred on 1st Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (1 PPCLI). [5]
The United States Army has contracted for a number of King Air 300s to be acquired on the second-hand market and modified as ISTAR aircraft for use by Task Force ODIN in operational theaters. [ 62 ] [ 63 ] As of late 2010, 11 such aircraft are registered to the U.S. Army. [ 64 ] Two Canadian-registered and owned King Air 300s, configured in the ...
Task Force ODIN (21st Cavalry Brigade from Fort Hood, Texas) Task Force ODIN, whose name is an acronym for observe, detect, identify, and neutralize, is a United States Army aviation battalion created in August 2006 to conduct reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition (RSTA) operations to combat insurgent operators of improvised ...
Pages in category "Military task forces" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. ... Task Force Barker; Task Force Baum; Task Force ODIN
This task force is based on the personnel and capabilities of CJIRU and includes the CANSOFCOM contribution to Canada's National CBRNE Response Team, led by the RCMP. The CBRN Task Force provides a short-notice response to crisis or major events within Canada and is primarily focused on counter-terrorism that involves chemical, biological ...