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Security Force Assistance Brigades

The Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFAB) are specialized U.S. Army units with the core mission to conduct assess, support, liaise and advise operations with allied and partner nations.
Advisors, the Soldiers who serve in the SFABs, are highly trained, and among the top tactical leaders in the Army. Their work strengthens our allies and partners capacities and capabilities while supporting America's security objectives and the combatant commanders' warfighting needs.

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Where we are across the globe.


Since being stood-up in 2017, Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs) have provided the U.S. Army with unique capabilities and immense flexibility.

In this interview-driven film, we examine the SFAB mission, hear what life is like as an advisor, and explore the challenges SFABs will face in the future. The film features Major General Donn H. Hill, the Commanding General at Security Force Assistance Command (SFAC), as well as Lieutenant General (Ret.) Michael Lundy and other leaders from SFAC and the SFABs.

Among other topics, these leaders discuss how SFABs strengthen our allies and partner forces while supporting U.S. security objectives.

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Security Force Assistance Brigade Recruiting

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A U.S. Army 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade Soldier and United Arab Emirates 11th Mountain Battalion soldier coordinate movement during Joint Readiness Training Center Rotation 23-04, Fort Polk, LA, Feb., 21, 2023. UAE soldiers from the 11th...
A U.S. Army 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade Soldier and United Arab Emirates 11th Mountain Battalion soldier coordinate movement during Joint Readiness Training Center Rotation 23-04, Fort Polk, LA, Feb., 21, 2023. UAE soldiers from the 11th Mountain Battalion are participating in the training rotation alongside U.S. Army Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, and 3rd SFAB. UAE soldiers will train next to a U.S. Army brigade throughout this JRTC rotation to increase tactica (Photo Credit: Spc. Amber Cobena) VIEW ORIGINAL
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SFABs Deploy Globally

Security Force Assistance Command

  • Brigadier General Kevin J. Lambert
    Security Force Assistance Command Commanding General
    Brigadier General Kevin J. Lambert
  • Command Sergeant Major Darvin T. Williams
    Security Force Assistance Command Command Sergeant Major
    Command Sergeant Major Darvin T. Williams

About Security Force Assistance Command

  • The SFAC builds and sustains readiness by manning, training and validating Total Army Security Force Assistance brigades for employment by combatant commands.

1st Security Force Assistance Brigade

  • COL Brian Ducote
    Brigade Commander
    COL Brian Ducote
  • CSM Pedro Chavez
    Brigade Command Sergeant Major
    CSM Pedro Chavez

About 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade

2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade

  • Colonel Jason Clarke
    Commander, 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade
    Colonel Jason Clarke
  • Command Sergeant Major Michael Fairbanks
    Command Sergeant Major, 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade
    Command Sergeant Major Michael Fairbanks

About 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade

  • The 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade organizes, trains, advises, and supports foreign security forces in coordination with joint, interagency, and multinational forces to improve partner capability and capacity and facilitate achievement of US strategic objectives.

3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade

  • Colonel Michael Kovacevic
    Brigade Commander
    Colonel Michael Kovacevic
  • Command Sergeant Major Edgar Monsanto
    Brigade Command Sergeant Major
    Command Sergeant Major Edgar Monsanto

About 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade

  • The 3rd SFAB is ready to serve as one of U.S. Army Central’s primary enablers for security force assistance in support of regional contingencies. The 3rd SFAB builds partner capacity and increases interoperability in support of U.S. Central Command’s campaign objectives and bi-lateral plans. Our advisors enable the Coalition Forces Land Component Command to quickly build combat power and transition from competition to conflict in support of operation plans.

    The 3rd SFAB partners with a diverse array of countries throughout CENTCOM’s area of responsibility that includes 21 nations in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, and the surrounding strategic waterways. These nations represent a mosaic of cultural intricacies and diplomatic relationships that are vital to U.S. national interests.

    Check us out: https://www.army.mil/3SFAB

4th Security Force Assistance Brigade

  • Colonel Robert G. Born
    Brigade Commander
    Colonel Robert G. Born
  • Command Sergeant Major Travis K. Thompson
    Brigade Command Sergeant Major
    Command Sergeant Major Travis K. Thompson

About 4th Security Force Assistance Brigade

  • The 4th Security Force Assistance Brigade is a Security Force Assistance Brigade of the United States Army. It is based in Fort Carson, Colorado, under the Security Force Assistance Command. 4th SFAB is aligned with EUCOM.

5th Security Force Assistance Brigade

  • Colonel Brandon Teague
    Commander, 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade
    Colonel Brandon Teague
  • Command Sergeant Major Charles D. Smith
    Command Sergeant Major, 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade
    Command Sergeant Major Charles D. Smith

About 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade

  • The 5th SFAB is regionally aligned with USINDOPACOM and allocated to the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC). The 5th SFAB employs advisors forward in six-month intervals from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington in force packages consisting of approximately 20 teams.

    These teams enable 5th SFAB to maintain a persistent presence in the Indo-Pacific region while achieving sustainable readiness. This persistent presence plays a critical role in USARPAC's ability to implement integrated deterrence which can be defined as the sum of capabilities, posture, messaging, and will.

    Through integrated deterrence, 5th SFAB supports the theater army's ability to bolster our ally and partner's respective defenses to promote restraint and respect among neighbors.

  • In 2023, the 5th SFAB employed Advisors into eight countries in support of 44 operations, activities and investments. 5th SFAB participated in combined interoperability training with numerous strategic allies and partners in the region to include; Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, Indonesia, and subject matter exchanges with several other Indo-Pacific countries upon request.

  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord Newcomer's Website: https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/index.php/about/newcomers

    Joint Base Lewis-McChord MWR Website: https://jblm.armymwr.com/happenings/movingtojblm

    JBLM Child and Youth Services Website: https://jblm.armymwr.com/categories/cys

  • 5th SFAB is looking for motivated Soldiers who are seeking adventure and want to make a difference in the Indo-Pacific. Please scan the QR code or visit https://www.qrcodechimp.com/page/rptsitcpteo7

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54th Security Force Assistance Brigade (ARNG)

  • Colonel Mark O'Neill
    Commander, 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade
    Colonel Mark O'Neill
  • Command Sergeant Major Brian Zirkelbach
    Command Sergeant Major, 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade
    Command Sergeant Major Brian Zirkelbach

About 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade

  • https://www.in.gov/indiana-national-guard/indiana-army-national-guard/54th-security-force-assistance-brigade/