ISAF
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | International Security Assistance Force |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
ISAF stands for International Security Assistance Force, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
NATO-led multinational mission in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2014, established by the UN Security Council to help secure Kabul and later responsible for security operations across the country.
Example: ISAF headquarters in Kabul announced the transfer of security responsibility to Afghan forces.
Usage notes
At its height ISAF included troops from about 50 nations. It was succeeded by the smaller Resolute Support Mission, which trained and advised Afghan forces until 2021. US forces served both under ISAF and under the separate Operation Enduring Freedom.
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