Fire Support Base - Use in Afghanistan

Use in Afghanistan

Firebases have been set up in Afghanistan since the action by U.S.-led Coalition forces began in 2001. These bases provide fire support to Coalition forces in the search for Taliban fighters along the Pakistan border.

• Kunar Province
  • Firebase Phoenix
• Helmand Province
  • Fiddler's Green
• Nangarhar Province
  • Towr Kham Fire Base
• Firebase Thomas
• Firebase Tinsley near Char Chiehna. Formerly FOB Cobra.