Forward Operating Base Zeebrugge

FOB Zeebrugge is a former International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Forward Operating Base (FOB) initially operated by the British Army and the Royal Marines under Operation Herrick (OP H) before being transferred to the United States Marine Corps and located in Sangin District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

FOB Zeebrugge
COB Zeebrugge
Helmand Province in Afghanistan
FOB Zeebrugge is located in Afghanistan
FOB Zeebrugge
FOB Zeebrugge
Shown within Afghanistan
Coordinates32°03′39″N 064°51′11″E
Site information
OwnerInternational Security Assistance Force (ISAF)
OperatorBritish Army (2006-June 2010)
Royal Marines (2006-June 2010)
United States Marine Corps
(June 2010 - Dec 2013)
Site history
Built2006 (2006)
In use2006-December 2013 (2013)
Airfield information
Elevation921 metres (3,022 ft) AMSL
Helipads
Number Length and surface
00  Concrete

Units
  • OP H VII (November 2007 - April 2008)
  • June 2010 - November 2010
    • 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment
  • From November 2010 - May 2011
    • 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment
      • Bravo Battery[4]
  • From May 2011 to November 2011
    • 2nd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment
      • Echo Battery
    • 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment
      • 2nd Platoon, Charlie Battery
  • From November 2011 - May 2012
    • 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment
      • Golf Battery
  • From May 2012
    • 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines
    • 1st Battalion, 1st Marines (later joined by 1st Squad, 2nd Platoon)
      • 3rd Platoon Alpha Company
    • 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines
    • 1st Battalion, 8th Marines

Observation Posts Athens[7] and Shrine were nearby.[8]

See also

References

Citations
  1. Thornton 2013, p. 22.
  2. "Marines on patrol in Kajaki, Afghanistan". 18 October 2010.
  3. "9thesb.com". www.9thesb.com.
  4. "1/10 Marine artillerymen patrolling Kajaki, Afghanistan". battlerattle.marinecorpstimes.com.
  5. "Dam has hosted Soviets, Brits and U.S. Marines". 8 August 2017.
  6. "Marines in Afghanistan light up the sky — and the Taliban". 17 April 2012.
  7. "Worth A Thousand Words: Standing Guard - DoDLive". www.dodlive.mil.
  8. "Greetings from our home with the Marines of FOB Zeebrugge". 10 April 2012.

Bibliography
  • Thornton, P (2013). Helmand - Diaries of Front-Line Soldiers. UK: Osprey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-78096-906-0.
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