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Contingents

USA

TROOP CONTRIBUTOR:1982 - 2026
CURRENT STRENGTH:465
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The United States Army provides the single largest contingent to the MFO.  The different activities provided by the US contingent are described below.

OVERVIEW

US contingent personnel fill many key leadership positions on the Force Commander's staff including personnel, operations, logistics, medical, engineering, communications, force protection, safety, and aviation.  Task Force Sinai (TFS), the US headquarters, is organized to provide command and control and administrative support to all US soldiers assigned to the MFO.  Many US personnel are dual-hatted, serving functions for both the MFO and TFS.

The US Contingent - Task Force Sinai
  • The senior American Colonel in the Force serves as the Force Chief of Staff (COS) and also commands TFS. The TFS Commander has been centrally-selected for brigade command in the US Army command selection system.  As Force COS, this officer coordinates and directs all staff actions within the Force and serves as the deputy to the Force Commander.
  • There is also an American Colonel (CJ4) responsible for timely and effective logistical support to the entire Force. The CJ4 orchestrates air and ground transportation and aviation maintenance support for the Force as well as planning and executing in-region support for individual and group rotations for all contingents.
  • American officers and NCOs also provide essential leadership in other staff branches. The Force Protection Officer performs a critical role in keeping all MFO soldiers and civilians safe in the often-changing Sinai environment.  Contingent personnel are heavily integrated into the information and communications technology support provided to the Force.  They are involved in the operations and maintenance of all communications systems within the MFO.  An American officer heads the Visits Office and coordinates the countless visits to the Sinai by various dignitaries from around the world.  Other Officers and NCOs fill key leadership positions in the personnel and engineering branches supporting all MFO personnel.
  • These officers and NCOs serve one-year tours and rotate individually or in groups. Contingent members have historically taken advantage of the many opportunities for professional and personnel development throughout their tours.