Operation Jacana

Operation Jacana
Part of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)

A Chinook helicopter from 27 Squadron RAF launches after it has embarked troops at a Forward Operating Base (3 May 2002)
DateApril 16–July 9, 2002
Location
Khost province, Paktia Province, Afghanistan
Result Coalition victory.
Belligerents
Coalition Forces:
United Kingdom
United States
Australia
Norway		 Taliban
Al-Qaeda
Units involved
45 Commando
US Special Forces
Australian SAS
Forsvarets Spesialkommando		 Unknown
Strength
300 Royal Marines Number unknown, probably light
Casualties and losses
None None

Operation Jacana is the codename for a series of operations carried out by coalition forces in Afghanistan. These operations were carried out by coalition forces, including elements from 45 Commando Royal Marines. U.S. forces, Australian SAS and Norwegian FSK. Operation Jacana was a follow-up of Operation Anaconda and was intended to capture or kill remaining Al-Qaeda and Taliban rebels. The name Jacana is derived from the name of a species of African bird, jacana, with the animal described as "shy, retiring, [and] easily overlooked".

Op. Jacana included the following "clean up" operations:

  • Operation Ptarmigan
  • Operation Snipe
  • Operation Condor
  • Operation Buzzard
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