Czech Afghanistan Contingent
| Czech Afghanistan Contingent | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2004, 2006, 2008-2009, 2011-2012 |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Allegiance | International Security Assistance Force |
| Branch | Czech Armed Forces |
| Type | battlegroup |
| Size | 120 |
| Part of | Regional Command South(?) |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp PROSTĚJOV, Kandahar province |
| Engagements | War in Afghanistan: Operation Mountain Thrust |
The Czech Afghanistan Contingent or Kontingent speciálních sil (KSS) was a joint military force of the Czech Armed Forces deployed mainly in the southern region of Afghanistan in Kandahar province, Nangarhar province and Helmand province. Czech combat forces were in Afghanistan several times - in 2004, 2006, 2008-2009 and in 2011-2012. The Czech fighting unit serving in Afghanistan was the 601st Special Forces Group (601. skupina speciálních sil). In addition to Czech combat units in Afghanistan to work as field hospitals, engineer units and police and military instructors to help train the Afghan police and army.