The Pentagon is considering a plan to send 3,000 Marines to Afghanistan for a one-time, seven-month deployment to help blunt an expected Taliban spring offensive. "The commanders need more forces there," said a Pentagon spokesman. "Our allies are not in the position to provide them."
The ANSF Order of Battle
A breakdown of the structure and units in the Afghan National Security Forces.
The Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan
A look at the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan's top leaders.
The Quetta Shura
A look at the Afghan Taliban's top leaders, military councils, and committees.
