Next Afghanistan Rotation Set

The Department of Defense announced August 2 major units scheduled to deploy as part of the next rotation of forces operating in Afghanistan. This announcement involves a combat brigade, headquarters element, and combat support and combat service support units totaling approximately 11,000 service members as presently envisioned. The scheduled rotation for these forces will begin in late 2006. Decisions made by the Secretary of Defense at the recommendation of military commanders in Afghanistan may result in changes to this rotation and may affect units now being identified and advised to prepare to deploy. The major units consist of: 82nd Airborne Division Headquarters, Fort Bragg, N.C.; and 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. The individual services will announce the smaller, supporting units for this rotation. For information on these two units or other units involved in this rotation, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.