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The Groupement tactique interarmes de Surobi (GTIA Surobi, "joint tactical group of Surobi"), also called Task Force Dragon, [1] is a battalion-sized unit of the French Army, based in Surobi District, in Afghanistan. It operates in the framework of the French forces in Afghanistan.
GTIA Surobi comprises
From September 2010, the name "task force" is given up, and replaced by the name "battle-group".
The support unit provides fire support, engineering, communications, maintenance and medical support.
On 1 November 2009, command of the GTIA was transferred to the Brigade La Fayette.
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