Advanced Force Operations

Advanced Force Operations (AFO ) is a term of the U.S. Department of Defense to describe a task force, which consists of military personnel of the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment - Delta (1st SFOD -D), the United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group ( NSWDG ) and the United States Army Intelligence Support Activity ( USAISA ) exists. Made the term was during the conflicts in Afghanistan ( 2001) and Iraq ( 2003).

The areas of responsibility of an AFO include, covert operations, information gathering, and so-called " direct action " operations ( short-term combat missions in enemy territory ).

Operation Anaconda was planned to a large extent by AFO, prepared and carried out.

  • United States Army
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