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Provincial Reconstruction Team
Distribution of PRTs in Afghanistan 
Camp Marmal - one of many military bases in Afghanistan used by PRTs. PRTs were originally built and operated by U.S. forces as means of facilitating reconstruction efforts in provinces outside the capital, Kabul. Following NATO's involvement in Afghanistan, command of some PRTs was transferred from the US to the nations under the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).
StructureA PRT includes a military component (Civil Affairs/Force Protection, etc.), civilian police advisors, and civilian representatives of US (or other national) government foreign affairs agencies. In a US-led PRT, this generally includes a representative from USAID, the Department of State, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Justice. They are assisted by public diplomacy and reporting staff. An Afghan PRT is commanded by a military officer, generally of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is supported by a civil affairs team and platoon of National Guard soldiers for security. The staff generally numbers between sixty and one hundred persons. There is no lead agency or department; the US government civilians and the military commander form an executive committee of equals which develops a strategy for the PRT, drawing on the expertise of all contributing agencies. Activities in Afghanistan focus on extending the reach of the central government into the provinces.[1] In an Iraq PRT, the Team Leader is a civilian who reports to the US Department of State, and his deputy is generally a military officer. While civil affairs members are present on the team, there are more civilians than military personnel on the team. Functional areas include rule of law, reconstruction and development, agriculture, and governance. Some Iraq PRTs are embedded into the Brigade Combat Team (BCT) with which they are colocated (ePRT). The BCT retains responsibility for providing security for the civilian team members. In contrast to Afghanistan, Iraq PRTs focus on building the governance capacity at the local levels of government.[1] HistoryPRTs have been part of the NATO-led ISAF mission since October 5, 2006. The first PRT was located in Gardez in Paktia Province, co-located with US Special Forces "A" team members. Civil affairs team provided the daily contact with locals and tribal leaders. A contingent of the 2nd Battalion, 504th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division provided security in and around the compound. The sole civilian when the PRT became fully operational on February 1, 2003, was Thomas Praster of the State Department. At the end of March, he was joined by former US Army Lieutenant Colonel Randolph Hampton, who worked under contract with the USAID providing overwatch to the rebuilding of schools and medical clinics throughout Paktia, Khwost, and Ghazni Provinces. Security was always an issue as the 100 by 125 foot mud-walled compound was attacked over 35 times by 105 mm rockets and RPGs. The PRT initiative has been expanded throughout most of the provinces for the purpose of reconstruction and reconciliation programs throughout Afghanistan. The 1st Provincial Reconstruction Team laid the critical cornerstones to future PRT initiatives throughout Afghanistan. Afghan PRTs
A PRT military base under construction in Afghanistan. Regional Command NorthThe HQ is at Mazari Sharif, and is led by Germany forces. There are 5 PRTs beneath it.
Regional Command WestThe HQ is at Herat and is led by Italian forces. There are (as of November 2008) 4 PRTs beneath it.
Regional Command SouthOn July 31, 2006, ISAF assumed command over the southern region of Afghanistan. The HQ is at Kandahar. On November 1, 2006, Dutch forces took over command from Canadian Forces. There are 4 PRTs underneath it.
Regional Command East/Combined Joint Task Force 82(US led)On October 5, 2006, ISAF also assumed command of the PRTs in the eastern region of Afghanistan. The HQ is at Bagram and led by US Forces.
Iraq PRTsThe PRT concept was imported from Afghanistan into Iraq in 2005. That year, 10 PRTs were established in Ninewa, at-Ta'Mim, Salah ad-Din, Diyala, Basra (UK), Dhi Qar (Italy), Erbil (South Korea), Baghdad, Anbar, and Babil.[1] As part of the Iraq War troop surge of 2007, the number of PRTs was expanded to cover every province in the country.[9] Additionally, ePRTs were rolled out to work with the sub-provincial levels of government. By 2008, there were 31 PRTs, including 13 ePRTs, located throughout Iraq. [10] See also
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