Forward Operating Base Arian

Forward Operating Base Arian is a former forward operating base operated by the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). It was originally Combat Post Arian, but in 2011 rapidly expanded to forward operating base size. It was in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan.[1]

FOB Arian
Ghazni, Ghazni Province in Afghanistan
U.S. soldiers with Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment conduct training with the M119 105 mm howitzer
FOB Arian is located in Afghanistan
FOB Arian
FOB Arian
Shown within Afghanistan
Coordinates33°30′16″N 68°24′38″E / 33.50444°N 68.41056°E / 33.50444; 68.41056
TypeForward operating base
Site information
OwnerInternational Security Assistance Force (ISAF)
OperatorUnited States Armed Forces
Afghan National Army
Site history
Built2005 (2005)
In use2005-2013 (2013)
Airfield information
Helipads
Number Length and surface
01 30m x 30m Asphalt
02 30m x 30m Asphalt
Deployed units

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Michaels, Jim (23 December 2012). "In Afghanistan, a hard holiday season for U.S. troops". USA TODAY. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  2. ^ a b c "Afghan soldiers, American paratroopers bolster security in key Ghazni district with comprehensive ef". U.S. Army. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Paratroopers pull together to improve FOB". DVIDS. Retrieved 9 October 2020.