Forward Operating Base Jackson

Forward Operating Base Jackson (FOB Jackson) was a military base used by both British and US forces [1] located just west of Sangin Village, Sangin District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

FOB Jackson
FOB Sabit Qadam

Summary
Airport typeMilitary
OwnerInternational Security Assistance Force (ISAF)
OperatorUnited States Marine Corps (USMC)
Formerly: British Army & Royal Marines
LocationHelmand Province, Afghanistan
Built2006 (2006)
In use2006-2010 UK
2010-2014 United States
Coordinates32°04′33″N 064°49′55″E
Helipads
Number Length Surface
ft m
01 25 Dirt

The FOB was named after British soldier Private Damien 'Jacko' Jackson of the 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment who was killed in Sangin in 2006.[2]

It was initially used by the British Armed Forces as part of Operation Herrick (OP H) before being turned to the United States Marine Corps (USMC) during 2010.

In early 2012 FOB Jackson was renamed FOB Sabit Qadam by Coalition forces.[3]

History

It has been used by:

See also

References

Citations

  1. "The outsize legacy of Sangin". The Washington Post. January 4, 2016. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
  2. "Private Damien Jackson killed in Afghanistan". Government of the United Kingdom. July 6, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
  3. "Marine Corps Times embeds in Afghanistan's Sangin district". Marine Corps Times. April 26, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
  4. Bishop 2009, p. 166.
  5. Southby-Tailyour 2010, p. 48.
  6. "Afghanistan war diary: FOB Jackson". The San Diego Union Tribune. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
  7. "Marine Corps Times embeds in Afghanistan's Sangin district". Marine Corps Times. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
  8. "On the ground in Afghanistan: the last days of a FOB". Marine Corps Times. Retrieved 3 September 2017.

Bibliography

  • Bishop, P (2009). Ground Truth. UK: HarperPress. ISBN 978-0-00-729665-1.
  • Southby-Tailyour, E (2010). 3 Commando Brigade - Helmand Assault. UK: Ebury Press. ISBN 978-0-09193-776-8.
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