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The Advis r July 5, 2008 >> INSIDE >> INSIDE The Advis r >> Volume 5 >> Issue 11 A semimonthly publication of the Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq Commanding General USA Lt. Gen. Frank Helmick Sergeant Major USMC Sgt. Maj. Daniel Terwilliger Public Affairs Officer USA Lt. Col. Frederick Wellman Deputy Public Affairs Officer USA Maj. Edward Hooks Media Relations Officer USA Capt. Shawn Herron Photo bu U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class William Lovelady Public Affairs Operations Officer USAF Capt. Antonio Silvera U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus, Multi-National Forces-Iraq commanding gen- eral, addresses Iraqi and Coalition dignitaries at a celebration of the transfer Public Affairs NCOIC of 1000 M-1114 up-armored Humvees to the Iraqi Security Forces. For more USA Staff Sgt. Michael Daly information, see story page 10. Chief of Command Information USN Petty Officer 1st Class William Lovelady Other features Editor USAF Airman 1st Class Andrew Davis Change of 3 U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Frank G. Helmick as- Command sumed command of Multi-National Security The Advisor is an authorized publication for Transition Command-Iraq and NATO Train- members of the U.S. Defense Department and ing Mission-Iraq July 3. multinational partners. Contents of this paper are not necessarily Coalition forces celebrated the transfer of the official views of the U.S. government or 1000 humvees 10 multinational partners of the U.S. Department of 1,000 M-1114 up-armored humvees to the Defense. The editorial content of this publication Iraqi Security Forces. is the responsibility of the Multi-National Security Transition Command — Iraq Public Affairs Office. Direct questions and comments to: Police trucks 11 Iraqi National Police received 82 one-ton [email protected] cargo trucks recently. MNSTC-I PAO APO AE 09348 DSN: 318-852-1332 http://www.mnstci.iraq.centcom.mil NCO obstacle 12 A new Combat Assault Course opened at >> FROM THE COVER course the Besmaya Combat Training Center. Fourth Anniversary Drama at MoI 14 A recent stage show drew laughs and ap- Cover collage plause with its message of unity. by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. We will never forget those who paid the Bryanne In Memory 15 ultimate price for MNSTC-I. Moore The Advisor • July 5, 2008 >> NEW COMMANDER Change of Command Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq and NATO Training Mission - Iraq 3 July 2008 General Petraeus, distinguished guests, thank you all for attending the change of command today. It is with great humility I take command of this unique combined, joint, and multinational organization –the Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq and the Nato Training Mission – Iraq. We will remain committed to support the government of Iraq to recruit, train, and generate credible Iraqi Security Forces who will willingly defend their country against all enemies in order to protect the Iraqi population. In concert with our Iraqi brothers and a distinguished team of professionals and experts from the 18 nations’ armies, navies, marines, air forces and civilians we will continue to produce security forces and enhance the ministerial capacity in the wazarat al deefa, wa wazarat al dak heleya. NATO’s contributions will continue to add to the overall effort focusing on police training, academic training, mentorship and command and control efficiencies. Progress is being made, it is tangible and improvements can be seen throughout the country daily. Iraqi Security Forces have been successful in the past and will be successful in the future … but challenges on the horizon remain. We will face these challenges together, issue by issue, side by side, hand in hand. Decisions made today will determine our success in the future. I would like to personally thank Lt. Gen. Dubik for his uncommon leadership the last 13 months in command. Your support and advice was invaluable as Iraq Security Forces grew in number, capability and credibility. Thank you for incredible vision and guidance. We all wish you and your family continued success as you begin your next adventure. Thank you all for attending the ceremony today. Lt. Gen. Frank G. Helmick-Commanding Lt. Gen. David Petraeus assumes Iraqi Special Police Public Order Divi- Iraqi National Guard joins command of Office of Security Transi- sion activated with assistance from the ranks of the national tion 4 June Coalition Police Training Team army MNSTC-I stands up NTM-I established. Lt. Gen. Five Iraqi Airmen travel to 28 June Petraeus assumes command Little Rock, Ark., to train First mechanized brigade at C-130E flight school activated 23 January JUN AUG NOV JAN 2004 2005 The Advisor • July 5, 2008 >> COMMANDING GENERAL U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Frank Helmick Assumed command July 2008 Prior to assuming command Lt. Gen. Helmick was the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force. He was commissioned a second lieutenant from the U.S. Military Academy in 1976. Helmick has held numerous command and senior staff positions around the world. These include Commander 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.; Commander Ranger Training with the 1st Calvary Division, Fort Superior Service Medal, Legion of Brigade, Fort Benning, Ga.; Chief Hood, Texas, he attended the Armor Merit with two oak leaf clusters, Operations and Intelligence Division Officer Advanced Course, and the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service J-34, The Joint Staff, Washington, D.C.; Naval Postgraduate School. In 1989 Medal with three oak leaf clusters, and the Senior Military Advisor to the he attended the United States Armed Joint Service Commendation Medal, Deputy Secretary of Defense from 2004 Forces Staff Course at the Armed Forces Army Achievement Medal with oak to 2006. Staff College in Norfolk, Va. Helmick leaf cluster, He wears the Ranger Tab, Helmick has attended a variety graduated from the United States Army Expert Infantryman Badge, Master of military schools starting with the War College in 1998. Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, United States Military Academy and His awards include the Defense Office of the Secretary of Defense the Infantry Officers Basic Course. Distinguished Service Medal, Identification Badge and the Joint Chiefs Following his initial assignment Distinguished Service Medal, Defense of Staff Identification Badge. Two UH-1 Huey helicopters arrive at 3rd Squadron of MNSTC-I J7 discovers Taji. Iraqi Air Force will be trained to fly Iraqi Air Force Sadaam’s carpentry factory. these by Coalition forces activiated Supplies redistributed to ISF MNSTC-I trains MNSTC-I Military Assistance Iraqi Prime Minister First Iraqi National Police High- 18 instructors for Training Team hands over flies on first Iraqi way Patrol Class graduates first all Iraqi-taught Kirkush Military Training Base C-130 solo flight class of National Police to Iraqi Army FEB APR MAY JUN 2005 2005 The Advisor • July 5, 2008 >> PAST COMMANDERS U.S. Army Lt. Gen. James M. Dubik June 2007-July 2008 Lt. Gen. James M. Dubik assumed Infantry Division (Light) and the 2nd and Doctrine Command, Fort Lewis, command of Multi-National Security Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Wash., and Commanding General of the Transition Command-Iraq and NATO Drum, N.Y., during which time he 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Training Mission-Iraq June 10, 2007. commanded US and multi-national Barracks, Hawaii. Previously, Dubik was the Commanding forces in northern Haiti during Dubik attended a variety of military General of I Corps and Ft. Lewis, Operation Uphold Democracy. He schools including the Infantry Officer Wash. He was commissioned a second then served as Assistant Division Basic Course, United States Marine lieutenant of infantry from Gannon Commander for Support, 1st Cavalry Corps Amphibious Warfare School, University as a Distinguished Military Division, Fort Hood, Texas then United States Army Command and General Staff College, and Senior Service College Fellowship. He completed the Advanced Operations Studies Fellowship, Fort Leavenworth, Kan.; Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government’s executive program for national and international security; and the National Security Leadership Course at The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. He has received numerous awards and decorations and wears the Ranger Graduate in 1971. Deputy Commanding General TASK tab, Airborne and Air Assault wings He held numerous command and FORCE EAGLE and Multi-National as well as the Expert Infantryman and senior staff positions with airborne, Division (North) Operation Joint Master Parachutist badges and the Army ranger, light and mechanized infantry Forge, Bosnia-Herzegovina. He was Staff Identification Badge. units around the world. He commanded Deputy Commanding General for Dubik will retire after 37 years of the 5th Battalion, 14th Infantry, 25th Transformation, U.S. Army Training Army service. MNSTC-I J4 charged with issuing Coalition forces turn Lt. Gen. Martin 25,000 sets of uniforms to Iraqi Army over Iraqi Army Services Dempsey assumes and Support Institute to command of MNSTC-I the Iraqi Army MNSTC-I mem- Iraqi Army doctors bers start Iraqi Boy National Maintenance Con- graduate from first First six Iraqi pilots become Scouts program, tract starts with first class of Medical Officer fully qualified to fly C-130E securing funding Iraqi Soldiers graduating from Basic Course and a camp Light Wheel Mechanics course JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT 2005 2005 The Advisor • July 5, 2008 >> PAST COMMANDERS U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Martin Dempsey September 2005-June 2007 Lt. Gen. Martin E. Dempsey became Command of 4th Battalion, Acting Commander U.S. Central 67th Armored Regiment, 1st Command Mar. 28, 2008. Armored Division. Dempsey graduated from the United In 1993, Dempsey was States Military Academy and was assigned as the Chief of Armor commissioned as an Armor Officer in Branch at U.S. Total Army June 1974. Personnel Command.