The US Contingent - Support Element

Support Element positions are staffed by US Army Active, Reserve, and National Guard Component soldiers. The Support Element provides direct logistical support to all contingents within the MFO at both camps and all remote sites. The specific missions and functional responsibilities of each subordinate element is listed below:

The Aviation Company (AVCO) provides rotary- and fixed-wing aviation support to the MFO. Rotary support consists of eight UH-60L helicopters and fixed-wing support consists of a C-12 Huron aircraft. All aircraft are provided by the US Army. AVCO runs simultaneous operations at both camps fulfilling a variety of missions including Civilian Observer Unit reconnaissance and air verification missions, Liaison System support in facilitating meetings of the Treaty Parties, VIP transport, re-supply, command and control, training, visitor orientation, and search and rescue. It also provides round-the-clock aerial medical evacuation at both locations. AVCO performs its own maintenance within the Sinai and operates a Class IX repair parts warehouse.
The Medical Company (MEDCO) provides a full range of medical, dental, veterinary, physical therapy, behavioral health, and preventive medicine services to the entire MFO. Dispensaries are operated at both camps. Flight medics and/or surgeons are available for all medical evacuations. Veterinary and preventative medicine specialists inspect all food and water products consumed by MFO personnel as well as provide care for the military working dogs. MEDCO conducts professional medical training for medical personnel from all contingents assigned to the MFO.
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Detachment provides support to the entire MFO. Detachment members not only react to mines and other unexploded ordnance left in the Sinai from earlier wars, they also train newly arrived MFO personnel on the recognition of hazardous ordnance and safe procedures to follow if found. Additionally, detachment members routinely update Force maps with locations of hazardous areas.

Soldiers are assigned for nine- or twelve-month tours of duty and rotate individually or in small groups each month. They participate in the full range of MFO activities including the many opportunities for educational, athletic, cultural, and social development. They also take advantage of the opportunities to visit the host countries of Egypt and Israel.

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