| 词条 | Firebase Wilderness |
| 释义 |
| name = Firebase Wilderness | native_name = | partof = | location = Gerda Serai District, Paktia Province, Afghanistan | image = | caption = A M777 155 mm howitzer being sling-loaded to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Combat Outpost Wilderness, Afghanistan, Oct. 31, 2013 | map_type = Afghanistan | map_relief = | map_size = 250 | map_alt = Located near the border between Khost and Paktia | map_caption = Approximate location of FB Wilderness | type = Fire Support Base | coordinates = {{coord|33.28|69.22|type:landmark|display=inline}} | code = | built = {{Start date|2006}} | builder = Special Troops Battalion, 3rd BCT, 10th MTN DIV | materials = | height = | used = 2006–present | demolished = | condition = | ownership = | open_to_public = | controlledby = {{flag|United States}} {{army|USA}} | garrison = 3rd BCT, 10th MTN DIV 4th BCT, 82nd ABN DIV 4th BCT, 101st ABN DIV 4th BCT, 25th INF DIV 3rd BCT, 101st ABN DIV | commanders = | occupants = 203rd Corps, ANA Embedded Training Teams | battles = Operation Enduring Freedom | events = | image2 = | caption2 = }} Firebase Wilderness, also known as Forward Operating Base Tellier, is a joint U.S.-Afghan outpost in Afghanistan, in the Gerda Serai District of Paktia Province. OverviewThe strategic position of FB Wilderness enables U.S. and Afghan forces to provide security along the Khost-Gardez Pass, a critical route through the Sulaiman Mountains, which connects downtown Khost to Gardez City.[1][2] FB Wilderness was first occupied in late 2006 after being built from scratch by elements of 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.[3] Since that time, Wilderness has served as a base of operations for U.S. military elements, Afghan National Army soldiers from 1st Brigade, 203rd ANA Corps, and Afghan regional policemen.[3] During the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in the 1980s, the area of the K-G Pass that Wilderness occupies was the site of frequent mujahedeen attacks on convoys including the Battle for Hill 3234.[4] The historically hostile region continues to be a hotbed of activity, especially during the summer months when insurgent forces often target Wilderness with mortars and rockets.[5] In 2007, 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers from 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment and based at FB Wilderness, renamed the firebase to FOB Tellier in honor of their fallen brother, Sergeant Zachary D. Tellier.[6] During a gun battle with insurgent forces in the vicinity of FB Wilderness, SGT Tellier was fatally wounded on Sept. 29, 2007.[7] In October 2008, the CBS news program 60 Minutes aired a report by Lara Logan from FB Wilderness titled "Afghanistan: Fighting In A "'Hornet's Nest'".[8] U.S. military occupantsSince its establishment in December 2006, U.S. Army units have assumed control of Wilderness, including:
See also
References1. ^{{cite web|title=Firebase Wilderness|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/fb_wilderness.htm |publisher=GlobalSecurity.org|accessdate=11 November 2013|date=7 May 2011}} 2. ^1 {{cite press release|last=Otero|first=Stephen|title=Combined Action in the Khost-Gardez Pass|url=http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/news/combined-action-in-the-khost-gardez-pass.html|accessdate=11 November 2013|publisher=ISAF |year=2009|deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112202528/http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/news/combined-action-in-the-khost-gardez-pass.html|archivedate=12 November 2013|df=}} 3. ^1 2 {{cite news|last=Pintagro|first=Michael|title=New firebase boosts regional security, transportation|url=http://www.drum.army.mil/mountaineer/Article.aspx?ID=3095 |accessdate=11 November 2013|newspaper=Fort Drum Mountaineer|year=2006}} 4. ^1 {{cite news|last=Gady|first=Franz-Stefan|title=Even as U.S. hands over fight to Afghans, some troops still take fire|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/26/3586813/even-as-us-hands-over-fight-to.html |accessdate=11 November 2013|newspaper=Miami Herald |author2=Price, Jay|date=8 August 2013}} 5. ^1 {{cite news|last=Baker III|first=Fred|title=Reporter’s Notebook: Forward Operating Base Gardez ‘Feels’ Like Afghanistan |url=http://www.defense.gov/News/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=53019|accessdate=11 November 2013|newspaper=American Forces Press Release|date=10 Feb 2009}} 6. ^{{cite news|title=Army Sgt. Zachary D. Tellier|url=http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CC&Date=20120511&Category=MEDIA0150&ArtNo=511009990&Ref=PH&Presentation=desktop#img-1|accessdate=15 November 2013|newspaper=Cape Cod Times}} 7. ^{{cite press release|title=DoD Identifies Army Casualty |publisher=Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)|accessdate=15 November 2013 |date=1 October 2007 |url=http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=11376}} 8. ^{{cite news|title=Afghanistan: Fighting In A "Hornet's Nest"|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/10/16/60minutes/main4526472.shtml|accessdate=11 November 2013|publisher=CBS News|date=3 Sep 2009}} 9. ^{{cite news|last=Clare|first=Micah|title=Second unit in 82nd history wins coveted award|url=http://www.dvidshub.net/news/15859/second-unit-82nd-history-wins-coveted-award#.UoCUBJFaRVg|accessdate=11 November 2013|newspaper=U.S. Army News Release|date=28 Jan 2008}} 10. ^{{cite press release|last=Pinnington|first=Abram|title=In the darkness of Wilderness, Rakkasans maintain readiness|url=http://www.army.mil/media/276545|accessdate=11 November 2013|publisher=U.S. Army |date=20 Dec 2012}} External links
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