Joint Task Force 435

Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435 (CJIATF 435) was a subordinate command of U.S. Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A) active from 2009 to 2014.

The task force's mission was to "train, advise and assist the Afghan National Army and Afghan Justice Sector to develop Rule of Law-based investigation, prosecution and detention of insurgent and terror-related threats while conducting U.S. Law of Armed Conflict detainee operations for third country nationals to protect U.S. forces and strengthen the legitimacy of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

CJIATF 435 members served as advisors supporting Afghan detention operations, and were committed to the secure custody and humane care of detainees.

Detainee Treatment Act of 2005, relevant U.S. Executive Orders, Department of Defense policy and the U.S. Army Field Manual on interrogations.

Joint Task Force 435 (JTF 435) was established by the Secretary of Defense on Sept. 18, 2009, and directed to assume command, control, oversight and responsibility for all U.S. detainee operations in Afghanistan.