AFRICOM
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | United States Africa Command |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
AFRICOM stands for United States Africa Command, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Covers US military relations and operations with African nations except Egypt, which falls under Central Command, from headquarters at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, focusing on security cooperation and counterterrorism.
Example: AFRICOM confirmed an airstrike against militants in Somalia.
Usage notes
Established in 2007 and fully operational in 2008, AFRICOM took over responsibilities previously split among European, Central and Pacific commands. Proposals to move its headquarters to Africa met resistance from African governments. Its forces have conducted repeated strikes against al-Shabaab militants in Somalia.
Related abbreviations
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- ADF – Australian Defence Force
- AETC – Air Education and Training Command
- AFGSC – Air Force Global Strike Command
- AFMC – Air Force Materiel Command
- AFRC – Air Force Reserve Command
- AFROTC – Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps
- AFSOC – Air Force Special Operations Command
- AMC – Air Mobility Command
- ANG – Air National Guard
- ARG – Amphibious Ready Group
- ARNG – Army National Guard