Forward Operating Base Inkerman

Forward Operating Base Inkerman or more simply FOB Inkerman is a former Forward Operating Base in Afghanistan operated by the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) under Operation Herrick (OP H), it was located 6 miles (9.7 km) north east of Sangin.

FOB Inkerman
Sangin District in Afghanistan
FOB Inkerman
Shown within Afghanistan
Coordinates31°49′N 64°33′E
TypeForward Operating Base
Site information
OwnerInternational Security Assistance Force
OperatorBritish Army
Royal Marines
Site history
Built2006 (2006)
In useJune 2007 – unknown

Units

      • 1st and 2nd Troop, A Squadron, Queens Royal Lancers who formed the Viking Armoured Support Group. (May 2008 - September 2008)
  • OP H 9 (October 2008 – April 2009)
  • OP H 10 (April 2009 – October 2009)
    • 2nd Battalion, The Rifles
  • OP H 11 (October 2009 - April 2010)
  • OP H 12 (April 2010 - October 2010)

References

Citations

  1. Douglas 2013, p. 1.
  2. Lewis 2013, p. 17.
  3. Bishop 2009, p. 141.
  4. Streatfeild 2014, p. The Road into Hel(mand)-1.

Bibliography

  • Bishop, P (2009). Ground Truth. UK: HarperPress. ISBN 978-0-00-729665-1.
  • Douglas, C (2013). Fire Mission. UK: Createspace. ISBN 978-1492880769.
  • Lewis, R (2013). Company Commander. UK: Virgin Books. ISBN 978-0753540312.
  • Streatfeild, R (2014). Honourable Warriors: Fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan. USA: Pen & Sword Military. ISBN 978-1783462278.
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