Task Force ODIN

Task Force ODIN (Observe, Detect, Identify, and Neutralize) was established by the United States Army in 2006 during the Iraq War to counter the growing threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and enemy insurgents. This specialized unit focused on intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, utilizing advanced aerial assets such as drones and manned aircraft to locate and target insurgent activities. Task Force ODIN revolutionized battlefield awareness by integrating real-time intelligence with precision strike capabilities, significantly improving force protection and operational effectiveness. Its success in Iraq led to the expansion of its tactics and technologies to Afghanistan and influenced broader adoption of ISR integration across the U.S. military.