AFRICOM. International Council of African Museums.

What does AFRICOM stand for?

AFRICOM. International Council of African Museums.

What units are in AFRICOM?

Special Operations Command Forward—Central (AFRICOM Counter—Lord’s Resistance Army Control Element) Special Operations Command Forward—West (Joint Special Operations Task Force—Trans Sahara) Naval Special Warfare Unit 10, Joint Special Operations Air Component Africa, and SOCAFRICA Signal Detachment.

Does AFRICOM still exist?

A full-spectrum combatant command, U.S. Africa Command is responsible for all U.S. Department of Defense operations, exercises, and security cooperation on the African continent, its island nations, and surrounding waters.

How many countries are in AFRICOM?

U.S. Africa Command is responsible to the Secretary of Defense for U.S. military relations with 53 African countries, including the Islands of Cape Verde, Equatorial Guinea and Sao Tome and Principe, and the Indian Ocean islands of Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles.

When did AFRICOM stand up?

2008
2008. On Oct. 1 AFRICOM became fully operational. Service components aligned under AFRICOM included U.S. Army Africa, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, and Special Operations Command Africa.

Is Egypt AFRICOM or Centcom?

When AFRICOM was established, all but Egypt were transferred from CENTCOM to AFRICOM. Nations in the CENTCOM AOR share borders with nations in the AFRICOM, EUCOM and INDO-PACOM AORs. Like all combatant commands, CENTCOM constitutes a headquarters element without any military units permanently assigned to it.

Why was AFRICOM created?

Following the decision by Bush to establish a command to oversee all U.S. military activities in Africa, U.S. Africa Command began to organize as a sub-unified command of U.S. European Command. The reduction of U.S. military forces stationed in Europe made space available for a headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany.

Why was Africom created?

Who is the Commander US Africa Command Africom?

Gen. Stephen Townsend
AFRICOM commander concludes annual Congressional testimony U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, wrapped up his annual posture statement to Congress with a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee March 17.

Is there any U.S. military in Nigeria?

The JCET is part of a close and continuous military partnership between the U.S. and Nigeria spanning decades to strengthen defense ties and promote regional security.

Who is the Africom J4?

. Mark Camerer
Gen. Mark Camerer, U.S. Africa Command Director of Logistics (J4), and Danjuma N.

^ “United States Africa Command”. www.africom.mil. ^ a b c d “About the Command”. U.S. AFRICOM. Retrieved 24 June 2015. ^ ADP 1-02 Terms and Military Symbols (PDF).

What do the symbols on the African flag mean?

Symbolism: Blue alludes to the commitment of unity and coordination of Africa’s allies to promote the United States Africa Command mission. The palm fronds indicate Africa’s hope to achieve harmony on the continent and to build a partnership throughout the world. Green denotes prosperity. Red stands for liberation.

Who created AFRICOM and why?

U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Robert Moeller, the director of the AFRICOM transition team, arrived in Stuttgart, Germany to begin creating the logistical framework for the command. The creation of the command was introduced to African military leaders by General William E. “Kip” Ward who traveled to various African countries.

Who does AFRICOM report to?

The Commander of U.S. AFRICOM reports to the Secretary of Defense. The current Commander of the U.S. Africa Command stated that the purpose of the command is to work alongside African military personnel to support their military operations.