The mission of the Emerging Languages Task Force (ELTF) is to provide a rapid response in
establishing new language programs in low-density languages in support of the Global War on
Terrorism. This consists of establishing resident programs for language instruction, testing,
familiarization training for deploying units, technology testing, as well as performing
special translation projects."
Brief History:
The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLFLC) set up the
ELTF (originally named the Operation Enduring Freedom Task Force, then later,
the Global War on Terrorism Task Force) shortly after September 11, 2001
in response to Department of Defense needs for language capability in certain
less-commonly taught languages. The ELTF first began teaching Persian-Afghan
(Dari), Pashto, Georgian and Uzbek. Since then Kurdish has been added to
the list of languages taught, and the list continues to grow. The ELTF continues
to serve as DLIFLC's quick-response language team, which provides adequate
solutions to current and emerging mission needs for the Global War on Terrorism.
ontact Information:
To contact the ELTF team at DLIFLC please call (831) 242-7112, or the Administrative Assistant at
(831) 242-4800.