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| 215th Maiwand Corps | |
|---|---|
| File:ANA 215 Corps SSI.svg Emblem of the 209th Corps | |
| Founded | 1 April 2010 (14 years) |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Branch | .svg){kind=small} Afghan National Army |
| Type | Corps |
| Headquarters | Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan[1] |
| Nickname(s) | Maiwand |
| Engagements | War in Afghanistan (2001–present) |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General Muhammad Wali Ahmadzai |
| Insignia | |
| Corps Flag | File:ANA 215 Corps Flag.svg |
The Afghan government has approved a new seventh corps of the Afghan National Army – Corps 215 Maiwand – to be based in the Helmand capital of Lashkar Gah where the first fresh U.S. troops are expected to arrive. The 215th is a new unit, developed specifically to partner with the Marine Expeditionary Brigade in Helmand.[119] On 28 January 2010, Xinhua reported that General Sayed Mallok would command the new corps. (Military Corps formed to strength security in Taliban hotbed) The corps will cover all parts of Helmand, half of Farah and most parts of southwestern Nimroz province. The corps was formally established on 1 April 2010. 1st Bde, 215th Corps, is at Garmsir, partnered with a USMC Regimental Combat Team.[120] Elements of 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, have been reported at Forward Operating Base Delaram, Farah Province. 3rd Bde, 215th Corps, partnered with the UK Task Force Helmand is at Camp Shorabak.[121] By 2015 there were more than 18,000 Soldiers with the 215th Corps throughout Regional Command Southwest. Public perceptions of the ANA vary across the corps with the highest level of public confidence in the 111th Capital Division and the lowest in the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps.[2]