USATTU-Somdestrom

**USATTU-Somdestrom** (United States Army Transportation and Training Unit – Somali Detachment, Strategic Operations and Mobility) was established in early 1993 as part of the US-led international efforts in Somalia during Operation Restore Hope. The unit’s primary mission was to provide logistical support, convoy security, and transportation coordination for humanitarian aid and UN forces operating in the region. USATTU-Somdestrom personnel were instrumental in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of supplies through hostile and often dangerous environments, frequently working alongside coalition partners. The unit was redeployed and deactivated following the transition to UNOSOM II in late 1993, having played a critical role in sustaining relief operations during a volatile period in Somalia.