Brigade La Fayette

It was officially created on 1 November 2009, along with a complete reorganisation of the French military deployment in Afghanistan.

The unit was named in honour of Gilbert du Motier de La Fayette.

[1] The Brigade La Fayette was responsible for the Surobi district and for the Kapisa Province.

Most were based in outpost in Nijrab and Tagab, in Kapisa Province; in Tora in the Surobi district; and at Kabul airport.

It also utilised combat outposts in Belda and in Rocco, jointly with the Afghan Army.

Brigade La Fayette shoulder patch