Multi-National Forces West | |
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Active | March 2004 – January 23, 2010 |
Disbanded | January 23, 2010[1] |
Country | United States of America |
Allegiance | United States Marine Corps |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Division |
Role | Expeditionary combat forces |
Size | 37,000 (Peak in February 2008)[2] |
Part of | Multi-National Force – Iraq, Multi-National Corps – Iraq |
Garrison/HQ | Camp Fallujah (2004–2008) Al Asad Airbase (2008–2010) |
Engagements | Iraq War – Al Anbar campaign * Operation Vigilant Resolve * Operation Phantom Fury |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | James T. Conway John F. Kelly |
Multi-National Forces West (MNF-W) or United States Forces West (USF-W) was one of the coalition headquarters under Multi-National Force-Iraq. It was headquartered by either I or II U.S. Marine Expeditionary Force that rotated on a 12-month basis. Their area of operations was primarily the Al Anbar province which includes the cities of Ar Ramadi, Fallujah, Al-Qa'im, and Haditha. The force was the most important U.S. unit to take part in the Iraq War in Al Anbar Governorate.
Among the smaller multinational units operating within MNF-W was a platoon from the Azerbaijani Armed Forces.