Task Force K-Bar

Task Force K-Bar
Norwegian SOF from Task Force K-Bar in Afghanistan, 2002.
Active10 October 2001 – April 2002
Countries United States
Norway
Canada
New Zealand
Germany
Denmark
Turkey
TypeSpecial operations
Size2,800
Part ofSpecial Operations Command Central
Garrison/HQOman
Southeastern Afghanistan
EngagementsWar in Afghanistan
DecorationsPresidential Unit Citation
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Robert Harward

Task Force K-Bar, originally the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-South (CJSOTF-South), was led by the United States and composed of special operations forces from seven countries. It undertook the first major ground deployment in the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021), operating from October 2001 to April 2002.