Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435 is a task force created to control detention operations for the United States Department of Defense in Afghanistan. It was established by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates in September, 2009 to assume responsibility for U.S. detention operations from Combined Joint Task Force 82, including the care and custody of detainees at the Detention Facility in Parwan, oversight of detainee review processes, programs for the peaceful reintegration of detainees into society and coordination with other agencies and partners for the promotion of the rule of law in Afghanistan.
As part of its mission, JTF 435 trains and mentors the Afghan government to help improve detention operations throughout Afghanistan so these operations can be transitioned back to the Afghan government in accordance with all applicable international and national laws. JTF 435 also coordinates with other agencies such as the International Committee of the Red Cross and coalition partners.[1] The task force is commanded by Lieutenant General Keith M. Huber, and achieved "Initial Operation Capability" on January 7, 2010.
According to Vice Admiral Harward an important part of the task force's role will be efforts to rehabilitate and reingrate captives back into a peaceful role in Afghan society.
"By providing an environment that's conducive to rehabilitation and reintegration programs, as well as vocational training, we are offering detainees a viable option other than returning to the insurgency."
Brigadier General Mark S. Martins has been described as both the Task Force's Interim Commander and as its Deputy Commander.[2]