What is taskforce 121?

Task Force 121 was a United States Special Operations Forces unit assigned to the Gulf region, primarily in Iraq and Afghanistan. It was created in response to the September 11 attacks and the start of the War on Terror.

The unit was known for conducting counterterrorism operations, including direct action missions and high-value target (HVT) raids. They were also involved in intelligence gathering, reconnaissance, and surveillance activities.

Task Force 121 was composed of special forces operators from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, including units such as Delta Force, SEAL Team 6, and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR). The group was named after former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld’s calling card number when he made international phone calls.

The unit's missions remained largely classified until 2005, when Operations Officer, Colonel John Mulholland, gave a rare public briefing at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference. Task Force 121 was disbanded in 2006 and replaced by Task Force 145 in Iraq and Task Force 373 in Afghanistan.