Afghanistan
The NZDF has been actively involved in Afghanistan since 2003. Currently, we provide a Provincial Reconstruction Team (including a National Support Element), training support for leadership training to the Afghan National Army, military advice and interface between the staff of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), HQ International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Afghan authorities. In addition, support is provided to HQ Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) and Combined Forces Command Afghanistan (CFC-A), IED operations and medical support to the Canadian led Multi-national Medical Unit.
Arabian Gulf
The NZDF maintains a team providing operational support in the Arabian Gulf. During the period May 2008 – August 2008, a frigate supported maritime security operations in the region along with land based operations and logistics support personnel. Several times a year, a strategic airlift aircraft is provided in support of missions in Afghanistan.
Iraq
A NZDF Military Advisor is attached to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) providing liaison between the UN Assistance Mission Iraq (UNAMI), the Multinational Force and Iraqi Security Forces as well as advice on military matters to the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General.
Israel, Lebanon, Syria
The NZDF has been providing UN Observers to the United Nations Truce and Supervisory Organisation (UNTSO) since 1954. These personnel patrol the area of operations and monitor ceasefires and military activity within the region. In addition, an Explosive Remnants of War Disposal Team was provided for 2007/2008 only. From 1 June 2009 to 30 November 2009, a New Zealand Army Legal Officer will work as a staff officer for the Force Commander under the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
Kosovo
The NZDF staff officer support for the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), which began in 1999, ceased in September 2008.
Sinai Peninsula
The NZDF has been providing expertise to the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) in driver tasking, courses and training since 1982. In addition, NZDF personnel monitor the operation of the Egyptian Border Guard Force.
Solomon Islands
Since 2003 the NZDF has provided support to the Participating Police Force conducting local and provincial presence patrols and security patrols as part of the military component of RAMSI.
Timor-Leste
The NZDF has been supporting various operations in Timor-Leste since 1999. We are involved in the United Nations Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), focussing on contract management, equipment support and development of defence policies for the Timor-Leste Defence Force, along with support elements for civilian/military aid, security and stability tasks. For the period April 2007 to October 2008, helicopter support for the routine movement of stores and personnel, aero-medical evacuation and other tasking as part of the ANZAC Aviation Group.
Republic of Korea
The NZDF provides staff support to operations, watch-keeping and corridor control to the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission in Korea (UNCMAC).
Sudan
The NZDF provides Military Observers and Staff Officer assistance to the UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS).
United States of America
A NZDF National Planning Element and operational support has been based at US CENTCOM in Florida since 2003. They provide a liaison and planning function.
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