Austria

Unit:	Austrian Contingent  (AUCON / KFOR)
Home Base:	Unit specifically created for Operation "Joint Enterprise" at Austrian International Operations Command
Commander:	COL(GS) Horst HOFER
HQ Location:	Suva Reka  (25km Northeast of Prizren)
Role/Task:	The tasks of the Austrian Contingent / MNTF S are as follows: Operational: peace agreement implementation checkpoints and patrols law and order maintain the freedom of movement for KFOR and civilians surveillance in alpine regions Humanitarian: EOD operations assistance to reconstruction humanitarian assistance
Structure:	Armoured Infantry Battalion
Main Equipment:	PANDUR Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) Mercedes Puch G
KFOR Parent Unit:	MNTF South
In theatre since:	22 September 1999
Info	Info Austrian Contingent in KFOR (AUCON/KFOR)
Ministry of Defence:	www.bmlv.gv.at/english/index.htm