Forward Operating Base Hamidullah

Forward Operating Base Hamidullah or more simply FOB Hamidullah is a former Forward Operating Base in Afghanistan operated by the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) under Operation Herrick (OP H) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).

Hamidullah
Nolay
Afghanistan
FOB Hamidullah
Shown within Afghanistan
Coordinates31°49′N 64°33′E
TypeFOB
Site information
OwnerInternational Security Assistance Force
OperatorBritish Army
Royal Marines
United States Marine Corps
Afghan National Army
Site history
Built2007 (2007)
In use2008 - 2014 (2014)

It was formerly FOB Nolay.

Units
  • OP H 6 (June–October 2007)
  • OP H 7 (October 2007 – April 2008)
  • OP H 8 (April 2008 – October 2008)
  • OP H 9 (October 2008 – April 2009)
  • OP H 10 (April 2009 – October 2009)

2RRF Second battalion Royal regiment of fusiliers

  • OP H 12 (May - October 2010)
  • OEF (July 2010)
  • OEF (December 2010)
  • OEF (December 2010-January 2011)
    • Echo Company "The Greenhats", 2nd Battalion 9th Marines
  • OEF (July until November 2011)
    • Bravo Company, 1st Battalion 6th Marines[1]
  • OEF (November 2011 until May 2011)
  • OEF (February 2012)
    • Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6
    • 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward)
  • OEF (July 2012)
    • 3rd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6
  • OEF (November 2012 until May 2014)
    • Security Force Assistance Advisor Team 2-215[1] with elements of the 303rd Psychological Operations Company (TPT 1622)

The base was resupplied by Alpha Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) during July 2010.

The base was enhanced by Heavy Equipment Platoon, Support Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) during October 2010 and by Utilities Platoon, Service Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) during December 2010.

The base was reduced in size by Combat Logistics Battalion 7.

Handed over to 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, Afghan National Army during May 2014.[1]

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References
  1. "Last Marines Exit Sangin, Afghanistan". Military.com. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
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