FS2002 PAF Shahbaz (aka Jacobabad). Operation Enduring Freedom. The US
was granted permission by the Pakistan Military to locate at this
base for support in the Afghanistan campaign (one of three that were
allowed). Mid-October 2001 reports seven US C-130 cargo/troop carrying
aircraft at Jacobabad, helicopters [possibly including gunships] and
approx 200 U.S. commandos. About 250 American Marines are stationed here
for search-and-rescue missions. November 2001 hundreds of US Army soldiers
were housed in 42 aircraft hangars. It is an FOB. Based on Military
Data Source and Satellite Imagery. By Jamie Al-Nasir