205th Corps
The 205th 'Atul' (Hero) Corps was a corps-level formation of the Afghan National Army. Its headquarter were located in Kandahar and it was responsible for the south of the country (Kandahar, Zabul, Oruzgan, Helmand and Nimruz provinces), partnered with the ISAF's Regional Command South.
| 205th Corps | |
|---|---|
Emblem of the 205th Corps | |
| Active | 19 September 2004 –August 2021 |
| Country | Islamic Republic of Afghanistan |
| Branch | Afghan National Army |
| Type | Corps |
| Headquarters | Camp Shirzai, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan |
| Nickname(s) | Atal (Hero) |
| Engagements | War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) |
| Commanders | |
| Last commander | General Shafiqullah Rasulzai |
| Notable commanders | Gul Aqa Nahib Rahmatullah Raufi |
| Insignia | |
| Corps Flag | |
The Corps consisted of four brigades, a commando battalion and three garrisons. The Corps had integrated artillery and air lift capacity.
General Shafiqullah Rasulzai was appointed as the commander of the Corps in late November/December 2020. He was also the last commander of the Corps. In August 2021, the Corps was destroyed during the Taliban offensive and in Battle of Kandahar.
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