Task Force SAFE Transferred to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District

Task Force SAFE, part of the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, has been transferred to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Middle East District. Activated in August 2008 to address fatal incidents in Iraq, the task force focuses on mitigating electrical and fire hazards for U.S. and coalition forces. It has reduced electrical fire incidents by 94% and electrical shock incidents by 92%, achieving zero fatalities. The realignment aims to enhance operational efficiency in support of U.S. Central Command.

Published Mar 29, 2026

Task Force SAFE, initiated in August 2008 to address safety concerns in Iraq, is now under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Middle East District. The task force has effectively identified and mitigated thousands of fire and electrical hazards, leading to a 94% reduction in electrical fire incidents and a 92% reduction in electrical shock incidents, resulting in zero fatalities.

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The transition aligns with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' restructuring to enhance operations in the region, supporting U.S. Central Command and U.S.

Special Operations Command. Continued priorities include electrical safety inspections and hazard mitigation.