Building the coalition

[Uncle Sam]

http://www.centcom.mil/Operations/Coalition/joint.htm




http://img19.photobucket.com/albums/v56/deathdot/OEF_Eagle_of_Flags.jpg

Citizens from more than 80 countries died that day – innocent men, women and children from across the globe. Within hours of the tragedy, coalitions involving many nations assembled to fight terrorism – literally hundreds of countries have contributed in a variety of ways – some militarily, others diplomatically, economically and financially.

Some nations have helped openly; others prefer not to disclose their contributions.

The United States began building the coalition on September 12, 2001, and there are currently 70 nations supporting the global war on terrorism. To date, 21 nations have deployed more than 16,000 troops to the U.S. Central Command’s region of responsibility.

This coalition of the willing is working hard every day to defeat terrorism, wherever it may exist.

In Afghanistan alone, our coalition partners are contributing nearly 8,000 troops to Operation Enduring Freedom and to the International Security Assistance Force in Kabul – making up over half of the 15,000 non-Afghan forces in Afghanistan.

The war against terrorism is a broad-based effort that will take time. Every nation has different circumstances and will participate in different ways. This mission and future missions will require a series of coalitions ready to take on the challenges and assume the risks associated with such an operation.

Coalition forces have made important contributions in the war against terrorism across the spectrum of operations. Particular contributions include, but are not limited to, providing vital intelligence, personnel, equipment and assets for use on the ground, air and sea.

Coalition members also have provided liaison teams, participated in planning, provided bases and granted over-flight permissions – as well as sizable contributions of humanitarian assistance.

[Falco]

Let's see if someone can name every country that has it's flag in the drawing above.

[Tengu]

nope sry but my countries flag is there woot

[Uncle Sam]

Australia

Azerbaijan

Belgium

Bulgaria

Canada

Czech Republic

Denmark

Deutschland

Djibouti

Egypt

Eritrea

Estonia

Ethiopia

Finland

France

Great Britain

Greece

Poland

Portugal

Qatar

Republic of Korea

Romania

Russia

Saudi Arabia

Slovak Republic

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Tajikistan

Turkey

Ukraine

United Arab Emirates

Uzbekistan

Yemen

Hungary

Italy

Japan

Jordan

Kazakhstan

Kenya

Kuwait

Kyrgyzstan

Latvia

Lithuania

FYR of
Macedonia

Netherlands

New Zealand

Norway

Pakistan

Philippines

to name a few...

[cut]

Let's see if someone can name every country that has it's flag in the drawing above.

UK, USA, FYR macedonia, bahrain, germany, netherlands, canada, kyrghistan, France, finland, slovenia, slovakia, sweden, czech republic, spain pakistan, japan, danemark, norway, belgium, ukraine, portugal, south korea, india, phillipenes, russia, australia, new zealand, albainia, turkey, saudi arabia, bulgaria, romania, poland estonia, latvia, italy, swaziland, kazakstan, loads of other arab countries and some african ones

oh, Greece!

notice a lot of random countries?

[Cael]

Damnit Cut you spelled Philippines wrong! A fresh coconut's gonna find your head soon.

[Spleen]

In Afghanistan alone, our coalition partners are contributing nearly 8,000 troops to Operation Enduring Freedom and to the International Security Assistance Force in Kabul – making up over half of the 15,000 non-Afghan forces in Afghanistan.

Someone the other day, in another thread, claimed that the US currently had 12,000 ( I believe? ) troops in Afghanistan, and provided a reasonable link to support it, so which number is right? The 12,000 stated here the other day, or the 7,000 stated in the article from CENTCOM?

[cut]

Damnit Cut you spelled Philippines wrong! A fresh coconut's gonna find your head soon.

I know I was doing quicly only for RIP_cord to copy and paste his way in front. at least I recognised all those off the top of my head.

[Uncle Sam]

Damnit Cut you spelled Philippines wrong! A fresh coconut's gonna find your head soon.

I know I was doing quicly only for RIP_cord to copy and paste his way in front. at least I recognised all those off the top of my head.

I will give you all the credit, though. Well done.

[Haiw]

http://img19.photobucket.com/albums/v56/deathdot/OEF_Eagle_of_Flags.jpg
The Netherlands on top...and the US at the ass end... ;)

[Roger Rabbit]

The US is the beak Haiw

[Uncle Sam]

The U.S. is in the lead/front you silly windmill boy ! :lol:

[flickme]

Where the heck is Djibouti located??? :cantbeli:

[He219]

Where the heck is Djibouti located??? :cantbeli:

Directly below the Belgian Flag ....

;)

[Uncle Sam]

Where the heck is Djibouti located??? :cantbeli:

Right there...
http://img19.photobucket.com/albums/v56/deathdot/OEF_Eagle_of_Flags1.jpg

[He219]

Or located at the 'Horn of Africa'

http://www.cjtfhoa.centcom.mil/photos/md-23143210112003.jpg
Look for the Red Dot on the T-shirt (http://www.cjtfhoa.centcom.mil/photos/lg-23143210112003.jpg)

;)

[He219]

The Netherlands on top...and the US at the ass end... ;)

That would be SWEDEN (*cough, mustamato*) and Ukraine (a bit of a darker blue though).

:D

[mustamato]

I just wonder, why are countries like Sweden and Finland on this list?
Are we in this "coalition of willing"? I guess our politicians must have
missed to inform us about that?

In fact, there was a scandal in Finland a couple of months ago where
the first female prime minister had to resign because she had lied
about her opponent supporting the war, and thus gaining support from
the voters that were mostly anti-war. Have I missed something here,
in which way does that mean that Finland supports this? And Sweden?

[Roger Rabbit]

Providing infomation to fight terrorism maybe. Just because a country doesn't send troops somewhere doesn't mean it is not providing some sort of help. I mean even a country that allows its airspace to be used for military flights is giving assistance.

[He219]

I just wonder, why are countries like Sweden and Finland on this list?
Are we in this "coalition of willing"? I guess our politicians must have
missed to inform us about that?

In fact, there was a scandal in Finland a couple of months ago where
the first female prime minister had to resign because she had lied
about her opponent supporting the war, and thus gaining support from
the voters that were mostly anti-war. Have I missed something here,
in which way does that mean that Finland supports this? And Sweden?

:cantbeli:

That's ENDURING FREEDOM, not Iraqi Freedom mustamato!


Country representatives arrived at CENTCOM on Mar. 28, 2002. There are currently two personnel at CENTCOM and one at the Turkish Armed Forces HQ in Ankara.

The Swedish rescue Service will be performing a SIDA (Swedish International Development Agency) financed bridge construction project on a bilateral basis between Afghan Authorities and SIDA. The project aim is to build three bridges along the road between Jalalabad and Kabul. The work force will be locally recruited and amounts to about 45 workers led by Swedish engineers. The project is estimated to take 4 months, starting this fall.

Deployed two C-130 transport aircraft in support of ISAF.
Provided logistics support for humanitarian aid distribution provided by the Swedish Rescue Services Agency.

Bilateral humanitarian and reconstruction assistance amounting to $100 million for the period 2002-2004, with an emphasis on health care and primary education.

Sweden is providing a large Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) unit in Kabul in support of ISAF. The unit consists of 34 officers.

Sweden is currently assisting the Afghan administration, International Organizations and Non-governmental organizations in Afghanistan in an effort to promote the long-term reconstruction of the country.
http://www.centcom.mil/Operations/Coalition/Coalition_pages/sweden.htm

[mustamato]

Providing infomation to fight terrorism maybe. Just because a country doesn't send troops somewhere doesn't mean it is not providing some sort of help. I mean even a country that allows its airspace to be used for military flights is giving assistance.

From CENTCOM.mil, "International Contributions to the War on Terrorism"


Sweden

Country representatives arrived at CENTCOM on Mar. 28, 2002. There are currently two personnel at CENTCOM and one at the Turkish Armed Forces HQ in Ankara.

The Swedish rescue Service will be performing a SIDA (Swedish International Development Agency) financed bridge construction project on a bilateral basis between Afghan Authorities and SIDA. The project aim is to build three bridges along the road between Jalalabad and Kabul. The work force will be locally recruited and amounts to about 45 workers led by Swedish engineers. The project is estimated to take 4 months, starting this fall.
Deployed two C-130 transport aircraft in support of ISAF.
Provided logistics support for humanitarian aid distribution provided by the Swedish Rescue Services Agency.
Bilateral humanitarian and reconstruction assistance amounting to $100 million for the period 2002-2004, with an emphasis on health care and primary education.
Sweden is providing a large Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) unit in Kabul in support of ISAF. The unit consists of 34 officers.
Sweden is currently assisting the Afghan administration, International Organizations and Non-governmental organizations in Afghanistan in an effort to promote the long-term reconstruction of the country.


Finland

Finland is contributing to GWOT with military means by taking part in the ISAF-operation in Kabul. Information on ISAF Coalition Partner Nations can be found at http://www.isafkabul.org/. However, information on Finnish ISAF troops is not found on this web site. Instead FIN LNT/CENTCOM has sent information on our ISAF troops directly to US CENTCOM. If you need it, I can send it to you.
Finnish humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to Afghanistan is handled by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and Red Cross Finland. Information on GWOT related HA might be found on http://www.formin.fi/english/ and http://www.redcross.fi/ (Finnish text only). Information on Finnish HA and disaster relief can be found on http://www.reliefweb.int/ (go to Afghanistan -> Financial Tracking -> Donor Breakdown of Contributions… -> see Finland). This web site is useful as it displays the projects and the amount of money allocated.

Ah. It´s quite clear that Finland and Sweden (and probably a whole bunch
of the other countries) just are helping people out. I think it´s sad that
they because of propaganda purposes are mixed up with these "war on
terrorism"-countries.

:oops: