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New rotation of Mongolian Soldiers transfer authority in Kabul
By Task Force Rushmore - Kabul Base Cluster, Public Affairs Office
Oct 15, 2010 - 8:27:39 PM
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| Soldiers from the Mongolian Expeditionary Task Force III (METF) sound off during a transition of authority ceremony Oct. 15, 2010, at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan. The METF will continue to provide a variety of missions throughout the Kabul Base Cluster including base security operations and mentoring and training of Afghan National Security Forces. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Rebecca Linder) |
CAMP EGGERS, Afghanistan - A new rotation of about 200 Soldiers from the Mongolian Expeditionary Task Force III (METF) transferred authority today from the previous contingent on Mongolian forces serving in Kabul, Afghanistan, during a change-of-command ceremony at Camp Eggers.
As a NATO and International Security Assistance Force coalition partner, Mongolia provides six-month rotations of Soldiers in support of security operations for U.S. and coalition installations in the capital region for Task Force Rushmore: Kabul Base Cluster Installation Command.
"I want to thank the leadership and Soldiers of METF II who have worked so hard, and given so much to Camp Eggers and Afghanistan," said Brig. Gen. Ted Johnson, commander Task Force Rushmore, during the ceremony. "I have every confidence in a seamless transition of military operations from METF II to METF III, and we will build on the partnership between the international military and the Afghan National Security Forces, who are the future of the security in Afghanistan."
The METF also mentors and trains Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) at the Kabul Military Training Center and Darulaman Infantry School, as a part of NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan (NTM-A) and Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A).
"The opportunity for METF III to assume responsibility for providing security to Camp Eggers has made it possible for NTM-A/CSTC-A to operate at such a high level," said Johnson. "I know all present here today are committed to building on this legacy and taking it forward in the footsteps of your predecessors."
The METF specializes in the training of Soviet-style artillery, mortars and rocket weapon systems. The Mongolians also have a small team of aviation maintenance and repair technicians who mentor ANSF counterparts.
"We are ready to serve all of Camp Eggers and all of Afghanistan," said Lt. Col. Sodov, incoming commander METF III, while addressing his troops.
"Building on the outstanding legacy put forth by prior rotations of the METF, I am convinced that with the efforts of the Mongolian government, ISAF and the brave and steadfast people of Afghanistan we will accomplish our goals," said Johnson.
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| Lt. Col. Dogva Dugarragchaa, left, outgoing Mongolian Expeditionary Task Force II (METF) commander, passes off the commander's stamp to finalize the transition of authority to the incoming METF III commander, Lt. Col. Sodov, after a change-of-command ceremony Oct. 15, 2010 at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan. The mission of the METF is to provide a variety of missions throughout the Kabul Base Cluster including base security operations and mentoring and training of Afghan National Security Forces. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Rebecca Linder) |
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| Lt. Col. Dogva Dugarragchaa, right, Mongolian Expeditionary Task Force (METF) II outgoing commander passes off the unit guidon to Col. Batjargal, METF senior-national representative, during a change-of-command ceremony Oct. 15, 2010, at Camp Eggers in Kabul Afghanistan. The METF III will replace METF II, and will continue to provide a variety of missions throughout the Kabul Base Cluster including base security operations and mentoring and training of Afghan National Security Forces. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Rebecca Linder) |
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