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The base started life during 2006 and between 2007 and 22 July 2013 it was the Headquarters of the Danish Battle Group, the British used the base between 2006 and 2014 when the base was closed by Marine Special operations Team 8213 from 2d Marine Raider Battalion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/24897/denmark-concludes-afghan-combat-mission|title=Denmark concludes Afghan combat mission|publisher=IHS Jane's Defence Weekly|accessdate=11 November 2013}}</ref> under [[Operation Herrick]] (OP H).
The base started life during 2006 and between 2007 and 22 July 2013 it was the Headquarters of the Danish Battle Group, the British used the base between 2006 and 2014 when the base was closed by Marine Special operations Team 8213 from 2d Marine Raider Battalion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/24897/denmark-concludes-afghan-combat-mission|title=Denmark concludes Afghan combat mission|publisher=IHS Jane's Defence Weekly|accessdate=11 November 2013}}</ref> under [[Operation Herrick]] (OP H).


Despite the drawdown of British troops this base has been expanded by [[Royal Engineers|21 Engineer Regiment]] during November 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfbs.com/news/afghanistan/royal-engineers-construct-new-checkpoint-62062.html|title=Royal Engineers construct new checkpoint|publisher=[[British Forces Broadcasting Service]] (BFBS)|accessdate=11 November 2013}}</ref>
Despite the drawdown of British troops this base has been expanded by [[Royal Engineers|21 Engineer Regiment]] during November 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfbs.com/news/afghanistan/royal-engineers-construct-new-checkpoint-62062.html|title=Royal Engineers construct new checkpoint|publisher=[[British Forces Broadcasting Service]] (BFBS)|accessdate=11 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102152920/http://www.bfbs.com/news/afghanistan/royal-engineers-construct-new-checkpoint-62062.html|archive-date=2 November 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===British units===
===British units===
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* OP H XVII - 4th Mechanized Brigade (October 2012 - April 2013):
* OP H XVII - 4th Mechanized Brigade (October 2012 - April 2013):
**[[40 Commando]] (Royal Marines) with the base being nicknamed '''HMS Price'''.<ref name="RM">{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/royal-marines-leave-afghanistan-for-last-time|title=Royal Marines leave Afghanistan for last time|publisher=[[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]] (MoD)|accessdate=11 November 2013}}</ref>
**[[40 Commando]] (Royal Marines) with the base being nicknamed '''HMS Price'''.<ref name="RM">{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/royal-marines-leave-afghanistan-for-last-time|title=Royal Marines leave Afghanistan for last time|publisher=[[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]] (MoD)|accessdate=11 November 2013}}</ref>
**The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfbs.com/news/afghanistan/finding-festive-cheer-front-line-62388.html|title=Finding festive cheer on the front line|publisher=BFBS|accessdate=11 November 2013}}</ref>
**The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfbs.com/news/afghanistan/finding-festive-cheer-front-line-62388.html|title=Finding festive cheer on the front line|publisher=BFBS|accessdate=11 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112010930/http://www.bfbs.com/news/afghanistan/finding-festive-cheer-front-line-62388.html|archive-date=12 November 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
**[[4th Regiment Royal Artillery]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfbs.com/news/afghanistan/things-quieten-down-royal-artillery-62668.html|title=Things quieten down for Royal Artillery|publisher=BFBS|accessdate=11 November 2013}}</ref>
**[[4th Regiment Royal Artillery]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfbs.com/news/afghanistan/things-quieten-down-royal-artillery-62668.html|title=Things quieten down for Royal Artillery|publisher=BFBS|accessdate=11 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112010938/http://www.bfbs.com/news/afghanistan/things-quieten-down-royal-artillery-62668.html|archive-date=12 November 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
[[File:Jackal All Terrain Vehicle from Household Cavalry Regiment on Patrol in Gereshk, Afghanistan MOD 45152674.jpg|250px|thumb|right|A Jackal on patrol from MOB Price.]]
[[File:Jackal All Terrain Vehicle from Household Cavalry Regiment on Patrol in Gereshk, Afghanistan MOD 45152674.jpg|250px|thumb|right|A Jackal on patrol from MOB Price.]]
[[File:Forward Operating Base Price Medical Centre in Helmand -a.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The base Medical centre.]]
[[File:Forward Operating Base Price Medical Centre in Helmand -a.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The base Medical centre.]]
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===American units===
===American units===


1st Platoon, A Battery, 3rd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division was posted to FOB Price between January 2010 and May 2010 to conduct fire support.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.isaf.nato.int/the-afghan-hands-blog/commanders-blog/a-field-artillery-medic-s-contribution-adapting-to-life-at-a-new-forward-operating-base.html|title=A Field Artillery Medic’s Contribution: Adapting to life at a new Forward Operating Base|publisher=ISAF|accessdate=12 November 2013}}</ref>
1st Platoon, A Battery, 3rd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division was posted to FOB Price between January 2010 and May 2010 to conduct fire support.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.isaf.nato.int/the-afghan-hands-blog/commanders-blog/a-field-artillery-medic-s-contribution-adapting-to-life-at-a-new-forward-operating-base.html|title=A Field Artillery Medic’s Contribution: Adapting to life at a new Forward Operating Base|publisher=ISAF|accessdate=12 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112012433/http://www.isaf.nato.int/the-afghan-hands-blog/commanders-blog/a-field-artillery-medic-s-contribution-adapting-to-life-at-a-new-forward-operating-base.html|archive-date=12 November 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment during February 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.army.mil/article/73785/|title=Valentine's Day in Afghanistan|publisher=U.S. Army|accessdate=12 November 2013}}</ref>
Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment during February 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.army.mil/article/73785/|title=Valentine's Day in Afghanistan|publisher=U.S. Army|accessdate=12 November 2013}}</ref>

Revision as of 17:20, 22 March 2020

Main Operating Base Price
Gereshk, Helmand Province in Afghanistan
MOB Price is located in Afghanistan
MOB Price
MOB Price
Shown within Afghanistan
Coordinates31°49′08″N 064°33′28″E / 31.81889°N 64.55778°E / 31.81889; 64.55778
TypMain Operating Base
Site information
OwnerInternational Security Assistance Force (ISAF)
OperatorBritish Army
Site history
Built2006 (2006)
In use2006-2012 as FOB Price
2012-2014 (2014) as MOB Price
Garrison information
OccupantsBritish Army
United States Army
Danish Defence
Airfield information
Elevation835 metres (2,740 ft) AMSL
Helipads
Number Length and surface
00  Dirt

MOB Price is a former International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Main Operating Base located in Nahri Saraj District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan

It was formerly a forward operating base until 2012 but has been expanded.

History

The base started life during 2006 and between 2007 and 22 July 2013 it was the Headquarters of the Danish Battle Group, the British used the base between 2006 and 2014 when the base was closed by Marine Special operations Team 8213 from 2d Marine Raider Battalion.[1] under Operation Herrick (OP H).

Despite the drawdown of British troops this base has been expanded by 21 Engineer Regiment during November 2012.[2]

British units

It has been used by:

A Jackal on patrol from MOB Price.
The base Medical centre.

American units

1st Platoon, A Battery, 3rd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division was posted to FOB Price between January 2010 and May 2010 to conduct fire support.[15]

Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment during February 2012.[16]

Embedded Training Team (ETT), 6th Kandak, 4th Brigade, 205th Corp (6/4/205) operated out of FOB Price from May 2009 to September 2009. This ETT was part of Combined Task Force Phoenix.

Charlie (Cobra) Company 2-5 IN 3/1 AD from 10 February 2014 to 15 July 2014 when the base was turned over to ANA/ ANSF forces.

3rd & 7th Special Forces Group, Ft. Bragg, NC 2006-

Embedded Training Team, Police Mentor Team, RC South, Task Force Phoenix, South Carolina National Guard and New York National Guard, Team Mongoose. 2007-2008

1st & 2d Marine Raider Battalions 2007-2014

Future

The base was closed down during March 2014.[17]

See also

References

Citations

  1. ^ "Denmark concludes Afghan combat mission". IHS Jane's Defence Weekly. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  2. ^ "Royal Engineers construct new checkpoint". British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS). Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  3. ^ "Parachute Regiment (Paras) - Afghanistan 2006". Elite UK Forces. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
  4. ^ "Royal Marines begin patrols in Helmand Province". MoD. Archived from the original on 10 July 2006. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  5. ^ a b "As I write this, a jar of golden, musky scented, sweet Helmand honey is sitting on the desk in front of me". British Army. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
  6. ^ "B Sqn" (PDF). 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards (MoD). Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  7. ^ "Battle inside Afghanistan's most violent corner". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
  8. ^ "Operations and training". British Army. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
  9. ^ a b "Royal Marines leave Afghanistan for last time". Ministry of Defence (MoD). Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  10. ^ "Finding festive cheer on the front line". BFBS. Archived from the original on 12 November 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  11. ^ "Things quieten down for Royal Artillery". BFBS. Archived from the original on 12 November 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  12. ^ "Latest account from City fan in Helmand". Bristol City Football Club. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
  13. ^ Jones 2013, p. 25.
  14. ^ "Commercial pilot Leo deployed to Afghanistan as reservist in Army Air Corps". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  15. ^ "A Field Artillery Medic's Contribution: Adapting to life at a new Forward Operating Base". ISAF. Archived from the original on 12 November 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
  16. ^ "Valentine's Day in Afghanistan". U.S. Army. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
  17. ^ "British base closures milestone". British Army. Archived from the original on 17 March 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2014.

Bibliography

  • Jones, R (2013). Reflections: Soldiers' Art In Helmand. UK: J. Salmon Ltd.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: ref duplicates default (link)
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