International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)

Welcome to the Eurocorps web site dealing with International Security Assistance Force VI. Our aim is to provide you with up to date information about the ISAF VI mission, roles, organization and daily life. ISAF is a UN-mandated operation (United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR's) 1386, 1413, 1444 and 1510).

ISAF VI is operated under the auspices of NATO with Joint Force Command in overall charge of operations. Eurocorps provides the core of the Headquarters ISAF in Kabul. Lieutenant General Jean-Louis PY is commander of HQ ISAF VI.

Mission

ISAF was established, to assist the Government of Afghanistan (GOA) in maintaining security within the ISAF Area of Responsibility (AOR) so that the GOA, as well as the personnel of the United Nations (UN), can operate in a secure environment in order to enable the GOA the build up of security structures in Afghanistan in accordance with the Bonn Agreement and as agreed in the Military Technical Agreement (MTA).

If you are not able to find what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact the ISAF Public Information Office. They will be glad to provide further assistance in helping to answer any questions you may have.

Primary Role

The primary role of ISAF is to assist the Government of Afghanistan in providing a safe and secure environment within Kabul and its surrounding areas, which will assist in the reconstruction of a new Afghanistan.

In carrying out this mission, ISAF conducts patrols throughout the 16 different police districts in Kabul and its surrounding areas. Over a third of these patrols are carried out jointly with the Kabul City Police.

On a political level ISAF works closely with the Afghan authorities, United Nations Assistance Mission to Afghanistan (UNAMA), UN agencies, International Organisations, and Non-Governmental Organisations. As part of this process, ISAF has established liaison teams in all departments of both the Government of Afghanistan and UNAMA.

ISAF currently runs Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) projects throughout the city, focusing on assessment of the provision of basic human needs such as fresh water, electric, power, and shelter, and by improving the existing infrastructure destroyed by 23 years of conflict. CIMIC is also involved in the rebuilding of medical facilities and the renovation of schools.