The North and West Africa Crisis Response Force (NARF) is composed of joint elements across Europe and is tasked to protect U.S. personnel, property and interests in the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) area of responsibility in case of crisis. The NARF is responsible for conducting crisis and contingency operations for AFRICOM throughout North and West Africa. <br />
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The NARF is under the command and control of the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, and features the 173rd Airborne Brigade’s infantry units as decisive, forward postured, quick response element for crisis related taskings.