Task Force 131
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| Task Force 131 | |
|---|---|
 TF 131 Shoulder Patch | |
| Active | 13 April 1957 – 15 January 1996 |
| Country | |
| Type | Specialized Infantry |
| Role | Technical surveillance counter-measures Counter espionage Special operations Reconnaissance Competitive intelligence Counter surveillance |
| Engagements | War of Lorican Aggression Post-War of Lorican Aggression Crisis |
Task Force 131 was a multinational special operations unit composing of members from different Lucis Commonwealth nations as well as operatives from Quenmin, Bethausia, Joyonghea, Taoyuan, Esthar and Balamb, and other nationalities including the Archadian Government-in-exile . The officer unit was composed of Second Europan War veterans while trained special operatives composed majority of the lower ranking members. Its overall commander was Field Marshal Daidoji Kitagawa until his retirement in 1975, in which he was succeeded by his son Arata Kitagawa, who in turn was succeeded by his son, Kiriya Kitagawa in 1986. It was the spiritual successor to the Special Operations Executive companies that operated during EWII and the early phases of WoLA.
The Task Force was first created in late 1957, when the War of Lorican Aggression escalated into a worldwide conflict, prompting several Allied planners to create counter special task force units that can carry out unconventional warfare behind enemy lines. The task of the creation fell to Field Marshal Kitagawa. The group performed well and was highly praised for its actions in helping Allied units achieve their objectives. The unit continued to carry out its functions well through the crisis until the end in 1994. The unit was disbanded in 1995 by then-Colonel Kiriya Kitagawa after several member states created their own special operations task force units. TF 131's role was continued by Colonel Kitagawa through the creation of the Special Operations and Airbourne Force that existed until 2012. In 2015, Kiriya would create Task Force 141, the spiritual successor to both TF 131 and the SOAF.
Task Force 131's legacy as the most active allied special forces unit made a mark that defined modern special operations tactics. Its legacy was passed on to its modern counterparts, Task Force 141, Task Force 219, and Task Force 853.
Formation
War of Lorican Aggression
Post War of Lorican Aggression Crisis
Notable Members
War of Lorican Aggression Roster
The roster recorded are between the years 1960 to 1980. The listed names includes all those who served following the end of the war in 1975 and the new replacements who became members in 1979 to 1982.
Senior Officers
- Field Marshal Daidoji Kitagawa (Overall Commander)
- General Karl L.K. Arseid (Europa & Zemuria Operational Head)
- Marshal Kiều Dũng Quang (Asianna Operational Head)
- Brigadier Yukio Kushineda Jr.
- Brigadier Kaoru Samonji
- Brigadier Arata Kitagawa
- Colonel Michael Todd
- Colonel Gerald Ingram
- Colonel David John Blazkowicz
- Colonel Harry Magbaredge
- Colonel Lee Kong-sang
- Major James Gwyn Rainford
- Major John Arnold Todd
- Major Henry Price
- Major Daisuke Izumi
- Major Rickard Keith
- Major Kaoru Atsushi
- Major Ernst-Georg Blumentritt
- Major Läurni Berg
- Major Xu Cheng
- Major Harri Rokka
- Major Tô Gia Nghị
- Major David Weber
- Major Francis Madhoko
- Captain Keith Varrot
- Captain Oliver Nelson
- Captain Richard O'Connelly
- Captain John Regnitz
- Captain Yukio Kushienda III
Other Members
Lucian
- Kiriya Kitagawa, Lucian; Lt.
- Peter O'Brian, Lucian; Sgt.
- William Hendrickson, Lucian; Cpl.
- Eric Carlyle, Lucian; Cpl.
Gallian
- Donald S. Cassidy, Gallian; LCpl.
- Alexander Varrot, Gallian; Pvt.
- Charles Potter, Gallian; Pvt.
ZANAC
- Manfred Sanderson, Zanarkian; Sgt.
- Drake Henderson, Zanarkian; Cpl.
- Allan Humeray, Zanarkian; Cpl.
- Sho Yamanami, New Akibander; Cpl.
- Cameron Hazaford, New Akibander; L.Cpl.
- Oliver Teira, New Akibander; L.Cpl.
ERUAC
- Patrick McKenzie, Rubrumian; Lt.
- Frank John Brennan, Rubrumian; Sgt.
- Goro Atsushi, Rubrumian; Cpl.
- Nate Weber, Rubrumian, Cpl.
- Adam Tremblay, Rubrumian, Cpl.
- Gerald Alexander Fegelein, Erebonian; Sgt.
- Heikki Albarea, Erebonian; Cpl.
- Samuel Valestine, Erebonian; Cpl.
- Oliver Crawford, Erebonian; Cpl.
- Harri Claussell, Erebonian; L.Cpl..
RBEEC
- Derrick Voss, Rhodeian, Cpt.
- Clint Constantine, Basel-Ebelian, 2nd Lt.
- Erik Smits, Basel-Ebelian, Lt.
- Henry Voss, Rhodeian, Lt.
- Alexander Voss, Rhodeian, Sgt-Maj.
- John Constantine, Basel-Ebelian, Cpl.
- Henri Smits, Basel-Ebelian, L.Cpl.
- Michael Voss, Rhodeian, Pvt.
- Rachela Van Vollenhoven, Rhodeian, L.Cpl.
Jutlandish
- Alexander Rostad, Jutlandish; Lt.
- David Englemann, Jutlandish; Cpl.
- Martin Paul Blumentritt, Jutlandish; Pvt.
Quenminese
Joyonghean
Taoyuanese
- Zhao Changshui, Taoyuanese; Lt.
- Lee Jun Ming, Taoyuanese; Sgt.
- Xu Jun De, Taoyuanese; Cpl.
- Zhao Jia Sheng, Taoyuanese; Cpl.
- Leung Chang, Taoyuanese; Cpl.
Estharian-Balambian
- Juho Hietanen, Balambian; Lt.
- Vicente Celeste, Estharian; Sgt.
- Alexandro Amadeo, Estharian; Cpl.
- Aarno Rokka, Balambian; Cpl.
- Vessa Rahikainen, Balambian; Cpl.
- Daavid Hietanen, Balambian; Cpl.
Bethausian
Ilarian
Concordian
Sikhs
Aurocolians
Post WoLA Roster
The names listed are those who served from 1979 until the force' disbandment in 1995. The final overall commander, then-Col. Kiriya Kitagawa did not join TF131 until in 1982, which by then he was given a commission as a Captain until his promotion in 1986 to Major.
Senior Officers
- Brigadier Arata Kitagawa (Overall Commander)
- Colonel John Regnitz
- Colonel Rowan Magbaredge
- Colonel John Arnold Todd
- Colonel Colin David Sugiyama II
- Colonel Daisuke Samonji
- Colonel Yukio Kushineda III
- Major Masami Izumi
- Major (later Colonel) Kiriya Kitagawa (Overall Commander by 1986)
- Major Phùng Minh Thiệu
- Major Bo Tae-sung
- Major Mevludin Abarronbašić
- Major Zeya Tun
- Captain Alexander Varrot
- Captain Victor S. Arseid
- Captain Henry Nelson
- Captain Richard O'Connelly
- Captain David Keith
- Captain Martin Berg
- Captain Alexander Sugiyama
Other Members
Lucian
- Albert Sugiyama IV, Lucian; 1st Lt.
- Frank John Sugiyama; 2nd Lt.
- Peter O'Brian, Lucian; 2nd Lt.
- William Hendrickson, Lucian; WO1
- Eric Carlyle, Lucian; WO1
Gallian
- Donald S. Cassidy, Gallian; Lt.
- Alexander Varrot, Gallian; Sgt.
- Charles Potter, Gallian; Sgt.
- Eri Waterson, Gallian; Cpl.
- Lisette O'Hara, Gallian; LCpl.
- Alexandra Tanaka, Gallian; LCpl.
- Lili Edelfelt, Gallian; LCpl.
- Sandria Van Gogh, Gallian, LCpl.
ZANAC
- Manfred Sanderson, Zanarkian; Lt.
- Drake Henderson, Zanarkian; Sgt.
- Allan Humeray, Zanarkian; Sgt.
- Sho Yamanami, New Akibander; Sgt.
- Cameron Hazaford, New Akibander; Sgt.
- Oliver Teira, New Akibander; Sgt.
ERUAC
- Frank John Brennan, Rubrumian; Lt.
- Goro Atsushi, Rubrumian; Sgt-Maj.
- Nate Weber, Rubrumian, Sgt-Maj.
- Adam Tremblay, Rubrumian, Sgt.
- Kara O'Hara, Rubrumian, Cpl.
- Anya Hasegawa, Rubrumian, Cpl.
- Aya Erland, Rubrumian, L.Cpl.
- Yuki Wakana, Rubrumian; L.Cpl
- Addison Chambers, Rubrumian, PhM C1
- Alisa March, Rubrumian, PhM C2
- Gerald Alexander Fegelein, Erebonian; Lt.
- Heikki Albarea, Erebonian; Sgt-Maj.
- Samuel Valestine, Erebonian; NCO-Lt.
- Oliver Crawford, Erebonian; 2nd Lt.
- Harri Claussell, Erebonian; WO1.
- Elizabeth MacDowell, Erebonian; L.Cpl
- Lisa O'Gunning, Erebonian; L.Cpl.
- Risa Adams, Erebonian; PhM C2
- Mona Becker, Erebonian; PhM C2
RBEEC
- Alexander Voss, Rhodeian, 1st Lt.
- John Constantine, Basel-Ebelian, 2nd Lt.
- Henri Smits, Basel-Ebelian, WO1.
- Michael Voss, Rhodeian, Sgt.
- Rachela Van Vollenhoven, Rhodeian, Sgt.
- Rikki Muchena, Basel-Ebelian, Cpl.
- Lily Asante, Rhodeian, Cpl.
- Erina Coghlan, Basel-Ebelian, Cpl.
Jutlandish
- David Englemann, Jutlandish; Lt.
- Martin Paul Blumentritt, Jutlandish; Lt.
- Ernst Sigtuna, Jutlandish; Sgt-Maj.
- Alicia Eriksen, Jutlandish; Sgt.
- Agnetha Falstad, Jutlandish; L.Cpl.
- Marta Nelson, Jutlandish; L.Cpl
- Tiffa Langenscheidt, Jutlandish; PhM C2
Quenminese
Joyonghean
Taoyuanese
- Lee Jun Ming, Taoyuanese; Lt.
- Xu Jun De, Taoyuanese; Lt.
- Zhao Jia Sheng, Taoyuanese; TSgt.
- Leung Chang, Taoyuanese; WO1.
- Gong Ning Guang, Taoyuanese; TSgt.
- Zhang Fu Jin, Taoyuanese; Cpl.
- Lu Yan Fei, Taoyuanese; Cpl.
- Gu Xiang Ling, Taoyuanese; Cpl.
Estharian-Balambian
- Vicente Celeste, Estharian; Cpt.
- Alexandro Amadeo, Estharian; Sgt.
- Aarno Rokka, Balambian; Lt.
- Vessa Rahikainen, Balambian; Sgt.
- Daavid Hietanen, Balambian; Sgt.
- Miia Heikkinen, Balambian; L.Cpl.
- Anita Tamminen, Balambian; Cpl.
- Anja Vanhala, Balambian; PhM C1.
- Serafiina Halonen, Balambian PhM C1.
- Eeva-Hilja Anttila, Balambian PhM C2.
Bethausian
Ilarian
Concordian
Archadians
- Pietro Kutuzov, Archadian; Lt.
- Dante Andolini, Archadian; Sgt.
- James Bonacelli, Archadian; Cpl.
- Gianni Caracci, Archadian; Cpl.
- Dianna Tomassino, Archadian; L.Cpl.
- Berenice Rosso, Archadian; L.Cpl.
- Angela Pascutti, Archadian; PhM C2.
- Daniela Terazzo, Archadian; PhM C2.