Camp Souter | |
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Kabul, Kabul Province in Afghanistan | |
Coordinates | 34°33′12.3″N69°14′07.7″E / 34.553417°N 69.235472°E Coordinates: 34°33′12.3″N69°14′07.7″E / 34.553417°N 69.235472°E |
Type | Camp |
Site information | |
Owner | International Security Assistance Force |
Operator | British Armed Forces |
Site history | |
Built | 2002 |
In use | 2002-2021 |
Garrison information | |
Past commanders | Captain A W Pledger |
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