IAF contingent Sierra Leone-2000, UNAMSIL


Date Raised : 2000-03-15 Location : Sierra Leone
The role of IAF Contingent 2000 is determined by the mandate given to UNAMSIL.The rules of engagement stress that the helicopters may fire only in self-defence or to provide protection for UN troops or personnel in the carrying out of the mandate of UNAMSIL. 3 X MI-35 Gun Ships, 3 X MI-8, 2 X Alouettes were involved

Commanding Officers


15 Mar 00 -
Group Captain
Bijender Singh Siwach
12413 GD(P)
Cont Cdr
Sierra Leone

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