Forward operating base
A forward operating base (FOB) is any secured forward military position, commonly a military base, that is used to support tactical operations. An FOB may or may not contain an airfield, hospital, or other facilities. The base may be used for an extended period of time. FOBs are traditionally supported by Main Operating Bases that are required to provide backup support to them.[1] [2]An FOB also improves reaction time to local areas as opposed to having all troops on the main operating base.
In its most basic form, a FOB consists of a ring of barbed wire around a position with a fortified entry control point, or ECP. More advanced FOBs include an assembly of earthen dams, concrete barriers, gates, watchtowers, bunkers and other force protection infrastructure. They are often built from Hesco bastions.[3]
In Afghanistan during 2011 there were 137 British bases during Operation Herrick, all closing down while the operation ends in 2014.[4]
Closed FOBs in Iraq
- FOB Abu Ghraib
- FOB Al Asad
- FOB Caldwell
- FOB Carpenter
- FOB Courage
- FOB Danger
- FOB Falcon
- FOB Echo
- FOB Grizzly
- FOB Iskandariyah
- FOB Kalsu
- FOB Loyalty
- FOB Marez
- FOB MacKenzie
- FOB Q-West
- FOB Speicher
- FOB Sykes
Active FOBs in Afghanistan
FOBs in the United States
Other reported Coalition installations in Afghanistan 2001–2013
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- Advance airfield
- Advanced Landing Ground
- Fire support base
- Forward Operating Site
- Loss of Strength Gradient
- Main Operating Base