CENTCOM operates with Component Commands - one for each of the U.S. armed services, along with a joint special operations component and a number of subordinate joint task forces. A list and short description of each Component Command is provided below:

When the hostage crisis in Iran and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan underlined the need to strengthen U.S. interests in the region, President Jimmy Carter established the Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force (RDJTF) in March 1980.

CENTCOM Conducts Second Bomber Task Force Mission in Two Days For the second time within 48 hours, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted another Bomber Task Force Mission in the Middle East, Feb. 20, demonstrating force …

Aug 9, 2021 · While deployed to the CENTCOM area of operations, the 3rd SFAB is projected to complete as many as 26 potential missions. These missions cover a plethora of competencies including indirect fires, intelligence collection, sustainment, …

TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted a Bomber Task Force Mission in the Middle East, Feb. 17, to demonstrate force projection capabilities in the region.

Apr 24, 2023 · Joint training between Task Force 51/5 and Task Force Spartan creates flexibility for crisis response in the U.S. CENTCOM area of operations.

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Sep 10, 2020 · Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the military organization to defeat Daesh in Iraq and Syria, conducted a change of command ceremony in Baghdad, Sept. 9, 2020.

We also organized our subordinate commands to encourage innovation, with each now operating an innovation task force tailored to their unique domain. On land, Task Force 39 is experimenting with additive manufacturing, counter-UAS technologies, and unmanned logistics vehicles.

Sep 10, 2021 · Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, the military organization to defeat Daesh in Iraq and Syria, conducted a transfer of authority ceremony in Baghdad, Sept. 9, 2021. Maj. Gen. John Brennan assumed command from Lt. Gen. Paul T. Calvert as the command’s colors were passed by the U.S. Central Command commander.