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The AdvisFeb. 2, r2008 Boosting the National Police Iraq’s national police graduate more than 1,800 at Numaniyah National Training Center. >> Page 7 >> INSIDE The Advis r >> IRAQI AIR FORCE: BURNING FOR A CHANCE >> Volume 5 >> Issue 3 A semimonthly publication of the Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq Commanding General U.S. Army Lt. Gen. James M. Dubik Command Sergeant Major U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tommy A. Williams Public Affairs Officer U.S. Army Lt. Col. Daniel T. Williams Deputy Public Affairs Officer U.S. Army Lt. Col. Veronica Brown Public Affairs NCOIC U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Charlene Sipperly Chief of Command Information U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Anthony J. Koch Editor Photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Phillip Fourroux U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Frost An Iraqi firefighter crawls through a tunnel during a close-quarter training exer- Journalist cise included in the Fireman Apprentice Course at the Iraqi Air Force Training U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class School. The course is being taught by U.S. Air Force instructors assigned to the Erica R. Gardner school at Taji Air Base, Iraq. >> Page 10 The Advisor is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. Defense Department and Other features multinational partners. The general in charge of helping to train Contents of this paper are not necessarily Iraqi military 3 Iraqi Security Forces says that developing the official views of the U.S. government or closer to being multinational partners of the U.S. Department of life support and leadership within the Iraqi Defense. The editorial content of this publication self-sufficient Security Forces is key. is the responsibility of the Multi-National Security Transition Command — Iraq Public Affairs Office. Iraqi Air Force 4 Growth in the numbers of airmen and equip- ment will help the Iraqi Air Force in their The faces of Iraqi soldiers and police have growth soars been altered to protect their identities. future capability and capacity. Direct questions and comments to: [email protected] MNSTC-I PAO Iraqi Army tuning 6 Iraqi soldiers in Taji are learning the skill of APO AE 09348 repairing and maintaining their vehicles to DSN: 318-852-1332 up vehicles http://www.mnstci.iraq.centcom.mil/advisor.htm keep troops and supplies moving on the roads of Iraq. >> FROM THE COVER An Iraqi National Numaniyah 7 Numaniyah Iraqi Police graduate from basic Police graduate police graduate recruit and specialized training during a practices proper festive ceremony with parades, music and covering techi- demonstrations representing new skill set. niques in a dem- onstration during their graduation at Iraqi Police 12 The construction of the Kalar District Police Numaniyah Jan. station Headquarters is the most recent example of 21. the Coalition working to enhance the Iraqi Photo by U.S.Navy Petty Officer 1st Class construction Police’s ability to protect the Iraqi people. Anthony J. Koch >> LEADERSHIP Iraqi Air Force builds what’s our on 2007 Growth By Donna Miles vector American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – “Tremendous” growth in the Iraqi Air Force “In strategy, the longest way last year in terms of capability as well as capacity is expected to continue in 2008 as Iraq builds its air force from the ground up, a senior around is often the shortest U.S. officer assisting that effort reported Jan. 24. way there. A direct approach During 2007, the Iraqis stood up four air force training schools and graduated their first military pilots’ class since 2003, U.S. Air Force Col. to the object exhausts the Lyman “Lewie” Edwards, who also serves as chief of staff and deputy commander for the Coalition Air Force Transition Team, told retired attacker and hardens the military analysts via teleconference from Baghdad. resistance by compression; Last year saw other signs of growth as well. In December, the Iraqis unveiled their new air operations center near Baghdad for command and whereas an indirect approach control functions. The Iraqi Air Force doubled its fleet to 56 aircraft. loosens the defender’s hold The Iraqi Air Force has a mix of rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, including UH-1 Huey II helicopters, Cessna 172 Skyhawk and 208 by upsetting his balance.” Caravan aircraft, CH-2000 military tactical surveillance aircraft, and three C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft. A Dec. 28 ceremony in Baghdad B. H. Liddell Hart marked the delivery of the newest addition to the fleet, the Beechcraft British military historian KingAir 350. The Iraqis plan to buy more aircraft, including three additional C- 130s. They also hope to add fighter jets to the fleet, although Edwards Multi-National Security Transition Command - Iraq takes a said the framework for supporting those aircraft – from training to strategic cue from the work of the noted British military historian maintenance – has to be worked out first. Liddell Hart in its approach to training and building the Iraqi With more members and aircraft, the Iraqi Air Force was able to Security Forces. Instead of making the transition of security to the carry out more missions during 2007. sovereign government of Iraq its primary goal, MNTSC-I focuses “As the capacity of the air force grew, the capability also grew,” on the twin goals of force generation and force replenishment. Edwards said. Through this indirect approach, we seek to foster growth across the The Iraqi Air Force was flying about 30 sorties a week in January broad range of the entire enterprise of establishing and maintaining 2007, but increased that number to more than 300 per week by security in Iraq for the long term. December. In taking aim at these objectives, we get two significant bangs These sorties were both training and operational missions, or a for our buck. First, and most obviously, we assist the Iraqis in combination of the two, Edwards said. Iraq’s Air Force moved about improving the capabilities and effectiveness of the soldiers in 13,000 passengers and 400 tons of cargo while conducting about 1,500 the field and the police on the streets. Second, and perhaps less intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance flights. apparent to a casual observer, we stimulate development and The ISR missions focused heavily on critical infrastructure, with improved performance in the ministries of Interior and Defence, Iraqi aircraft patrolling oil pipelines, electrical power lines and other which oversee those forces. An emphasis on force generation and potential targets to identify enemy activity. “This way, we get a force replenishment pushes the development of the institutional combination of training while doing actual missions,” Edwards said. structure and processes required to acquire, generate, sustain, All signs point to continued growth and a bigger role in the equip, deploy and manage those forces. By forcing the growth of counterinsurgency fight, Edwards said. this “nerve and muscle” in the ministries, we strive to develop the “The plan is to continue in 2008, moving closer to fully equipping the institutional habits that will ultimately enable them to take complete Iraqi Air Force to fight and win (against) the counterinsurgency threat control of the development, replenishment and employment of all while training more airmen to accomplish that mission,” he said. the Iraqi Security Forces. It is critically important that our efforts In addition to sending former Iraqi pilots through refresher training, improve ministerial capacity within these organizations in addition the Iraqi Air Force is actively recruiting new members. Earlier this to increasing the capabilities of the more visible fighting forces. month, 116 new officers completed basic training at the training facility In order for transition of security responsibilities to be in Taji. The graduation marked the first time Iraqi Air Force officers successful, there must be capable institutions in place to accept taught the two-month course that provides basic military training and and fulfill those responsibilities. Those responsibilities are large education to new recruits. in scale, complex, and broad-ranging, and it requires significant “It’s great work. I’ve been awestruck at the … amount of stuff that’s time and effort to grow these institutions. MNSTC-I’s focus on been accomplished here,” he said. “It’s amazing to be over here to see force generation and replenishment enables the Iraqis to grow their what we are doing, to be able to assist … Iraq, working side by side with institutions in the right way for the future while also improving the air force and the defense ministry leadership to build an air force security today. from the ground up, literally. The Advisor • Feb. 2, 2008 >> LEADERSHIP Courtesy photo U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Larry Doerfler, left, provides cover for U.S. Army Pvt. Alan Manzo, right, while they move back to their vehicles after searching an apartment in Adhamiyah, Baghdad, while on patrol. Training leader briefs on Iraqi ‘enablers’ Dubik discusses steps to make “The first priorities for enablers Iraqi Army self-sufficient through we have put in place are leadership, life support aviation, logistics and life support. Once we get those By Jim Garamone squared away, we’ll go on to the American Forces Press Service other combat service support WASHINGTON – As Iraqi maneuver units continue to make specialties.” great progress, Coalition trainers must concentrate on “enablers” of the force, the general in charge of the effort to train Iraqi forces said Jan. U.S. Army Lt. Gen. James M. Dubik 31. Commander, Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq U.S. Army Lt. Gen. James M. Dubik, commander of Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq, spoke to military analysts by phone from his headquarters in Baghdad. He said Coalition and Iraqi accomplish their missions.

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