Operational Detachment Alpha 574
Operational Detachment Alpha 574 is a part of the United States Army's Third Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group. At the beginning of Operation Enduring Freedom it operated in Afghanistan to help defeat the Taliban and create conditions for the establishment of a democratic government in Afghanistan. Jason Amerine was noted for leading the group in several battles of the Invasion of Afghanistan.
| Operational Detachment Alpha 574 | |
|---|---|
Hamid Karzai with Jason Amerine and his men in 2001 | |
| Active | 1997, 2001 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | A-Team |
| Role | 1997-Sent to Saudi Arabia as a Mobile Training Team (MTT) to train the Saudi Arabia National Guard (SANG) 2001-Set condition for a democratic government in Afghanistan. |
| Size | 12 personnel |
| Nickname(s) | Texas One-Two |
| Engagements | United States invasion of Afghanistan Battle of Tarin Kowt Battle of Shawali Kowt Battle of Sayyd Alma Kalay Capture of Kandahar |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Jason Amerine |
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