Aforward operating base(FOB) is any secured forwardoperational levelmilitary position, commonly amilitary base,that is used to support strategic goals and tactical objectives.[1]A FOB may contain anairbase,hospital,machine shop,and otherlogisticalfacilities. The base may be used for an extended period of time. FOBs are traditionally supported bymain operating basesthat are required to provide backup support to them.[2][3][4]A FOB also improves reaction time to local areas as opposed to having all troops on the main operating base.
Description
editIn its most basic form, a forward operating base consists of a ring of barbed wire around a position with a fortified entry control point, or ECP. An ECP is a controlled entry and exit point of the FOB and typically has positions to protect personnel against personnel-borne improvised explosive devices (PBIED) and vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED), plus blast mitigation with standoff protection.[5]
More advanced FOBs include an assembly ofberms,concrete barriers, gates,guard towers,pillboxesandbunkersand other force protection infrastructure. They are often built fromHesco bastions.[6]
Bases in Iraq
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Bases in Afghanistan
editFOBs in the United States
editOther reported Coalition installations in Afghanistan 2001–2016
editSee also
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References
edit- ^Royal Air Force Common Core and Deployment Skills Aide-Memoire AP 3242B VOL 5, ABBREVIATIONS
- ^"forward operating base Official Definition (US DoD)".militaryfactory.Retrieved10 April2018.
- ^"Joint Publication 3-09.3 - Close Air Support"(PDF).Joint Chiefs of Staff.25 November 2014. Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 10 October 2010.
- ^Elwell, Andrew (2011-12-01)."Defence IQ | Forward Operating Base (FOB)".Defence IQ.Retrieved2024-02-19.
- ^"PdD Combat Armaments and Protection Systems".Project Manager Close Combat Systems.4 August 2020. Archived fromthe originalon 5 November 2018.Retrieved4 August2020.
- ^"Army Logistician (Building a FOB From the Ground Up)".alu.army.mil.Retrieved10 April2018.
- ^"U.S. Navy sailors patrol the waterways of the Haditha Dam Forward Operating Base".defense.gov.Retrieved2024-02-19.