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June 11, 2005 bushed while patrolling 's By Steven Donald Smith mountainous Konar province. American Forces Press Service

The ceremony took place at the MNSTC-I

WASHINGTON – A nationwide pro- Shelbyville Court House, where the

Commanding General ject is under way to pay lasting trib-

Nashville Marine Corps Reserve unit

U.S. Army ute to fallen servicemembers in their provided a 21-gun salute, and

Lt. Gen. David H. Petraeus

hometowns. McClenney was posthumously

awarded the Silver Star.

Command Sergeant Major

The "Statues of Servicemen" cam-

U.S. Marine Corps

paign is an effort to immortalize McClenney's commanding officer, Lt. Sgt. Maj. Ronnie L. Edwards

every American servicemember Col. Julian D. Alford, presented the

killed in the war on terrorism by cre- medal to McClenney's father, Randy Public Affairs Officer

ating a bronze statue of their like- McClenney. U.S. Army

ness.

Lt. Col. Frederick Wellman

“His life was lived as an example of

The statues will be placed in the Deputy Public Affairs Officers decency, and his death a costly price

hometowns of the fallen service- U.S. Army for freedom," Alford said. "His fellow

Capt. Larry George members. Marines continue to feel his ab-

sence, and they will never be the

U.S. Army

"These statues will be placed in city same. But they are more committed

Capt. Tim Jeffers

and town halls and government to the causes of liberty."

buildings throughout the United

Operations NCO

States to memorialize the brave men "This medal means so much to me,"

U.S. Army

and women who have given their Randy McClenney said. "It's some- Sgt. 1st Class Allen R. Thomas

lives in the ," said Sam thing I can look at every day and

Patterson, national SOS project di- think of my son."

Editor

rector.

U.S. Army

Sgt. Lorie Jewell Regarding the statue, Randy

The organization began in March McClenney said, "I am sure my son

2004 as "Survivors of Servicemen," CPATT Public Affairs Liaison would have been deeply touched by

with the goal of bringing attention to Ann Bertucci your gift to his family and the city of

the trauma inflicted on the families of Shelbyville."

those killed, and to highlight the fi-

The Advisor is an authorized publication for nancial distress faced by many mili- The second statue, this one depict- members of the U.S. Defense Department and tary families. multinational partners. ing Marine Capt. Brent Morel, was

Contents of this paper are not necessarily the unveiled May 21 in Memphis, Tenn. official views of the U.S. government, The group began selling "Wear multinational partners or the U.S. Dept. of Camo" wristbands to raise money for Morel was killed April 7, 2004, when Defense. The editorial content of this publication families who lost loved ones. The is the responsibility of the Multi-National Security insurgents ambushed his platoon wristbands were so successful that while they escorted a convoy in Transition Command - Iraq Public Affairs Office. they decided to use the proceeds to Iraq’s Anbar province. He was Direct questions and comments to: fund the statue campaign, Patterson awarded the Navy Cross and is [email protected] said. nominated for the Medal of Honor. MNSTC-I PAO APO AE 09316 The first statue was unveiled in Shel- "I know that what he was doing was DPN: 318-852-1334 byville, Tenn., on April 22 with the noble and right. It was what he had bust of Marine Corps Pfc. Daniel To subscribe to The Advisor, been trained to do and something he visit us online at: McClenney. He was killed on June chose to do," said Brent's father, www.mnstci.iraq.centcom.mil/advisor 24, 2004, when his unit was am- Mike Morel.

Cover: Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 4th Iraqi Army Division con- “All great things are simple, and many can be ex- duct a tactical marksmanship exercise at pressed in single words: freedom, justice, honor, their base camp in Al Miqdadiyah June 4. Photo by U.S. Army Capt. Larry George duty, mercy, hope.” Sir (1874-1965)

June 11, 2005 Multi-National Security Transition Command—Iraq The Advisor 2 Iraqi Security Force training is commander’s priority

By U.S. Army Capt. Larry George MNSTC-I Public Affairs BAGHDAD, Iraq – Most critical queries in reference to the war in Iraq always seem to work their way back to the main question – what is the timetable for pulling Coalition troops from Iraq?

Numerous U.S. officials, to include President George W. Bush, have stated as soon as possible. And as soon as possible depends in large measure upon the Iraqis capabil- ity to fight the battle against the insurgency and provide se- curity for their country. That is exactly the priority tasking for the Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq and U.S. Army Lt. Gen. David H. Petraeus, commanding gen- The leadership of the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 4th Iraqi Army Division provide eral. a briefing to U.S. Army Lt. Gen. David H. Petraeus and other officials at their base camp in Al Miqdadiyah June 4. Photo by U.S. Army Capt. Larry George Petraeus routinely travels throughout Iraq to personally check on all aspects of the organization, equipping, training The Iraqi battalion commander briefed two specific opera- and mentoring of Iraqi Security Forces. A day-long trip June tions in detail which included an Iraqi planned and executed 4 was just another example of the commanding general’s mission that synchronized four separate strikes simultane- continued assessment of ISF’s progress in securing condi- ously to counter insurgent communications. He stated that tions for Iraq’s future. the swift action of the mission resulted in the capture of 14 suspected insurgents and gave laudable credit to the coop- The day’s first stop was to visit the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Bri- eration of the local sheiks. gade, 4th Iraqi Army Division in Al Miqdadiyah. The battal- ion’s base camp is located in Diyala Province, approxi- “We are trying to increase the confidence of the local peo- mately 30 miles northeast of the city of Ba’qubah and 40 ple to work with the Iraqi Army,” stated the 2nd Battalion miles west of the Iranian border. commander through an interpreter. “We will continue opera- tions based on intelligence and local cooperation.” Since Petraeus’ schedule had not allowed him the opportu- nity to visit the Iraqi base for the last six months, he was Although Petraeus was pleased by the content of the brief- immediately impressed with the progress made at the ings, he was more encouraged by the sound training pro- camp. “You have come a long way since I was here last gram and the Iraqi battalion’s initiative in the organization of time,” Petraeus told the Iraqi and Coalition leadership, as the battalion. he shook hands with Iraqi troops ready for inspection. He instantly made reference to the building that housed the “You should be very proud of what you have accom- unit’s operations center and noted how pleased he was with plished,” said Petraeus. He noted that the leadership’s the facility and the creation of special mission forces, information gathering Iraqi staff. and mechanized platoons were impressive undertakings. Petraeus also noted his appreciation to the Iraqi Sergeant The Iraqi battalion Major for the concentrated development of the battalion’s leadership con- noncommissioned officer corps. ducted a short briefing that con- “The 2/2 has done a great job in emphasizing the impor- centrated on the tance of the NCO,” said U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. recent operations Felix Nobles, 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Battalion. The unit the unit had con- has been training with their Iraqi counterpart battalion since ducted. They up- January and has seen a marked improvement, he added. dated the com- mander on recent The Iraqi battalion conducted live fire marksmanship and mission successes mechanized platoon training exercises before the com- to include num- mander departed to the next stop of the day. Before board- bers of weekly ing the helicopter, Petraeus provided some guidance to the Soldiers from the mechanized platoon, 2nd Battal- ion, 2nd Brigade, 4th Iraqi Army Division secure patrols, and cap- suspected terrorists captured from a building dur- tured terrorists ing a training exercise at their Al Miqdadiyah base See ‘ISF training’ camp June 4. Photo by U.S. Army Capt. Larry George and caches. Page 4

June 11, 2005 Multi-National Security Transition Command—Iraq The Advisor 3 ISF training From Page 3 Iraqi and Coalition leadership and again reinforced the great efforts that have been accomplished.

The next stop was at Camp Kalsu, approxi- mately 45 miles south of Baghdad. Petraeus stepped off the helicopter and was immediately met by officials to include Iraqi Emergency Response Unit members perform a hostage rescue training Police Chief Qais of exercise at Camp Dublin June 4. Photo by U.S. Army Capt. Larry George Babil Province. Qais is highly respected The final leg of the trip was near Baghdad International Air- U.S. Army Lt. Gen. David H. Petraeus observes and admired by both port to observe an Iraqi Special Operations Force demon- Iraqi police marksmanship training at Camp Coalition and Iraqi stration and special police training at Camp Dublin. Kalsu June 4. Photo by U.S. Army Capt. Larry George leaders as one of Iraq’s most inspirational and successful police leaders. An ISOF unit conducted a live-fire training mission when they entered and cleared an anti-Iraq force occupied build- Many have stated that under his leadership, the Hillah Po- ing with a quick ground assault strike scenario. ISOF units lice Academy and other police schools in the area have are among the most specialized combat forces in the Iraqi maintained a high standard of training due to his manage- Army and are experts in conducting operations that do not ment and determination. The academy, which is run solely call for conventional military operations. by Iraqi instructors, hosts a basic police training course de- signed to prepare recruits with basic fundamentals neces- Recruiting for this elite force has dramatically increased in sary to begin policing responsibilities. the past six months and has in fact doubled during that time period. Without hesitation, Petraeus stepped forward onto the range to observe a marksmanship exercise and closely At Camp Dublin, Iraqi police officers conducted a series of monitored the tactical and shooting abilities of the students. specialty training exercises to demonstrate weapons and He carefully examined the two-man team’s ability to move, tactical proficiency. Practical exercises and demonstrations shoot and communicate as they maneuvered through a se- included marksmanship, building clearing, hostage rescue ries of downrange targets. and motorcade escort drills.

“That was an excellent display of tactical and weapons pro- Again, training ficiency,” said Petraeus as he addressed approximately 50 officials noted a students and cadre. “Although this is the first time I have remarkable seen this squadron, you were very impressive.” change in both the recruitment Cadre, both and training dur- Iraqi and ing the past six Coalition months. “The trainers, esprit de corps, working with discipline and the Iraqi po- willingness to lice squadron deploy any- U.S. Army Lt. Gen. David H. Petraeus addresses at the camp where has been Emergency Response Unit members during a train- are very im- the most note- ing exercise at Camp Dublin June 4. pressed with worthy success Photo by U.S. Army Capt. Larry George Emergency Response Unit students conduct marksman- the marked for the Iraqis,” said a Coalition training official. Adviser iden- ship training at Camp Dublin as U.S. Army Lt. Gen. David improvement tities have been retained for operational security reasons. H. Petraeus looks on. Photo by U.S. Army Capt. Larry George in training the last six Petraeus summed up the day as he spoke to a group of months. “The combination of training, repetitive operations Emergency Response Unit members by stating, “Your re- and the great leadership of (Iraqi) Col. Salam have made a spect, determination and loyalty to Iraq” are the critical fac- huge difference,” said U.S. Army Master Sgt. Dale Wiggins, tors in establishing long-term security and freedom for the a Coalition adviser from Baltimore, Md. Iraqi people.”

June 11, 2005 Multi-National Security Transition Command—Iraq The Advisor 4 Operation Lightning strikes at enemy operations

By U.S. Army Sgt. Lorie Jewell • Soldiers from the 1-64 Armored Regiment, 2nd Bri- MNSTC-I Public Affairs gade Combat Team captured six terror suspects June 6, including one targeted individual in the Al Jadida BAGHDAD, Iraq – Operation Lighting, an Iraqi-led effort to and Amin districts of east Baghdad. confront and take down the enemy, is having a significant impact in curtailing the number of attacks on Iraqi and Acting on a tip by the factory owner, U.S. Soldiers with Coalition forces, officials said. • the 1-9 FA, 2 BCT Soldiers discovered and removed

1,000 sub-munitions and 56,000 fuses used to make The operation, coordinated jointly by the Ministries of De- explosives from a factory in North Zafaraniya June 6. fense and Interior, kicked off May 22. It is being conducted across the Baghdad area by seven Iraqi Army battalions, th nine Special Police battalions, and five U.S. brigades. • From June 2-6, operations in South Baghdad by 2/10 st nd rd st MTN along with the 1 , 2 , and 3 Battalions, 1 Bri- st nd Results to date show a 38 percent reduction in the number gade of the Iraqi Intervention Force; 1 and 2 Battal- th nd nd of vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices detonating ions, 4 Public Order Brigade and 2 Battalion, 2 and a 23 percent increase in the number of VBIEDs dis- Police conducted 42 raids, 56 cordon covered before exploding, reports state. There has also and searches, and 116 traffic control points. Forces been a 10 percent reduction in IED detonations and an 18 detained 366 suspected insurgents, including 12 for- percent reduction in the number of coordinated or complex eign fighters. attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces. • A platoon from 1/1/9 () Iraqi Mechanized Division The improvements are a result of coordinated efforts be- arrested a suspected insurgent on a high-value target tween Iraqi Security and Coalition forces, which included list at a traffic control check point June 5. The insur- 61 raids and 251 cordon and search operations that led to gent was identified as a member of the Al Tawhid Al the detainment of 992 suspected insurgents and the dis- Jihad, an IED cell working out of Tarmiya, and the covery of 45 weapons caches, according to reports. brother of the cell’s leader.

Iraqi Army units conducted 30 patrols, five cordon and search operations and one raid in a 24-hour period June 7, See “Lightning’ officials noted. Iraqi Police completed 68 patrols and set Page 6 up 24 traffic control points from June 6-7, they added.

Other notable successes include: • A June 8 cordon and search of a home in the Kharkh Peninsula led to the arrest of a suspected insurgent and the discovery of chemicals, a picture of Saddam Hussein, $6,750 in U.S. currency and 2,000,000 Iraqi Dinar. The 92nd Chemical Company confirmed the chemicals could be used to make explosives. The cor- don and search was conducted by Iraqi Police and the U.S. 4th Brigade Combat Team.

• Iraqi Army soldiers from the ‘Wolf Brigade’ detained 50 terror suspects June 7, including one target in two separate combat operations conducted in Mechemics and Al Sadiya in south Baghdad, and Jamia in central Baghdad.

• During the two days of operations June 6-7, joint forces conducted 11 cordon and searches, detained six suspected insurgents and discovered a cache with IED- making materials, AK-47s, and AK-47 ammuni- tion. The search also produced intelligence for future operations. The operations were conducted by the 1st and 3rd Battalions, 2nd Brigade, Public Order Division; the Baghdad Police; and Coalition forces.

June 11, 2005 Multi-National Security Transition Command—Iraq The Advisor 5 locals leading to the capture of 108 detainees in a 24- hour period June 4.

• A June 3 raid by soldiers from the 1st BDE, 6th Iraqi Army Division in the Kharkh Peninsula netted five sus- pects and more than 30 artifacts looted from the Baghdad Museum in 2003.

• Iraqi Army Soldiers from the 1st Iraqi Intervention Force conducted a raid on the Mustafa Mosque (Sunni) in southern Mahmudiyah June 3, detaining five suspects and confiscating two AK-47s.

• Soldiers from the 1st Iraqi Intervention Force, 4th BDE, A soldier of the 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army Division helps th secure a cordon area alongside American troops during a search operation 6 Iraqi Army Division detained 12 suspected terror- near Taji, Iraq on May 30. Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Matthew Wester ists on June 3. A terrorist cell financier and a known informant were two of the detained.

Lightning st From Page 5 • From May 29 to June 1, soldiers from the 1 Iraqi Army Brigade and 2nd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regi- ment captured 47 terror suspects, three of whom were • Iraqi Army and Coalition soldiers detained more than terror cell leaders, six AK-47s and 500 rounds of am- 100 sus- munition. Some detainees provided sworn statements pected ter- on terrorists in their neighborhoods. rorists in south Bagh- dad June 4. Working on intelligence reports and tips from locals, sol- MSGT Mark Baker diers from the 3rd and 4th Brigades, 6th Iraqi Army Divi- sion and 1st Iraqi Inter- vention Force con- ducted raids and clearing missions, detaining 108 sus- pected ter- rorists.

• Iraqi Commandos on patrols in South Bagh- A soldier of the 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 5th Iraqi dad received Army Division uses a metal detector to find illegal muni- tions during a search operation near Taji, Iraq on May numerous 30. Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Matthew Wester tips from

June 11, 2005 Multi-National Security Transition Command—Iraq The Advisor 6 Iraqi, Coalition operations hit enemy forces in Taji

By U.S. Army Spc. Matthew Wester their own…it was an initiative on the Iraqi Army's part to 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division Public Affairs disrupt terrorist activity in Baghdad," said Querriera.

TAJI, Iraq – American Humvees take up positions on both “It’s a combined operation with the American forces,” said sides of a dirt road two hours before dawn. the operations officer for 1st Bn., 1st Bde., 5th Iraqi Army Div. “Now we control this area and will follow the terrorists Iraqi soldiers stream out of a truck following the glow of wherever they are.” their squad leader’s chemical light and run in a column to search a house. “We’re trying to incorporate the Iraqi Army into our opera- tions so they can get experience in conducting these op- The palm grove across from the house is next. The troops erations,” said U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael D. Schnurr, a are determined to scour the entire area for illegal muni- tank commander for 1-13 and a Johnstown, Pa., native. tions and terrorists. “The Iraqi Army is building trust with the Iraqi people,” he Elements of 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army Divi- said. “They’re getting out there and experiencing the secu- sion; 1st Battalion, 13th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st rity techniques and measures they need to take back this Armored Division; and 4th Platoon, 977th Military Police country.” Company cordoned and searched a rural area near Taji on May 28 and 30. Iraqi citizens showed their trust in the Iraqi Soldiers by supplying them intelligence about the activities of terrorists The Military Police and Company A set the cordon, effec- in the area. tively sealing the neighborhood from vehicle traffic. “We have some local sources who deal with us because "This operation is significant because it places emphasis they refuse to have the terrorists here,” the Iraqi operations on the Iraqi Army protecting Iraqi people from terrorists officer said. “They are cooperating with the Iraqi Army to who want the new Iraqi government to fail," said U.S. Army get rid of and eliminate the terrorists.” Col. David Bishop, 3-1 commander. "It demonstrates that their government is taking action to solve a problem that See ‘Taji operations’ affects them." Page 8

The searches in Taji are part of a larger Iraqi Army effort, dubbed Operation Light- ning (“Al-Barkh”), to disrupt the enemy’s ability to attack the legitimately-elected government and innocent citizens of Iraq. The first few days of the operation have provided several good leads and resulted in several detainees and weapons confis- cations, said military officials.

“The purpose of the operation was to search suspected locations where anti- Iraqi forces construct vehicle-borne im- provised explosive devices or improvised explosive devices,” said U.S. Army Capt. Charles Querriera, commander of Com- pany B, 1-13 Armor Bn. “We are contrib- uting to the larger effort of disrupting AIF operations.”

Querriera said the Iraqi Army's ability to conduct autonomous operations has come a long way and they have started taking more responsibility in security op- A soldier with the 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division, Iraqi Army gains entry to a house to erations. search for illegal munitions during an operation near Taji, Iraq on May 30. Elements of 1st Battalion, 13th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division worked with the Iraqi troops to gather intelli- gence and search for weapons and insurgents in the area. Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Matthew Wester "They're doing intelligence gathering on

June 11, 2005 Multi-National Security Transition Command—Iraq The Advisor 7 Although no weapons were found or detainees taken during the operation, valuable information was gathered which can be used in the future.

“After the operation we were able, through the Iraqi Army, to gather intelligence on other suspects and locations of other possible weapons caches.” Querriera said. “The intelligence gathered will most likely lead to future search operations and I hope the Iraqi Army comes along.”

The Soldiers of Company B would welcome that.

“My Soldiers and I enjoy working with the Iraqi Army,” Querriera said. “They know when something isn’t right before you do so they are our own early- warning system. Even my guys feel better having them with us.”

A soldier with the 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army Division provides perimeter (U.S. Army Sgt. Kevin Bromley, 3rd Brigade, 1st security in the rural areas north of Baghdad. Iraqi Army soldiers searched residences and fields during Operation Lightning, in coordination with 1st Battalion, 13th Armor Armored Division Public Affairs Office, also contrib- Regiment, 3rd Brigade 1st U.S. Armored Division. Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Kevin Bromley uted to this article)

Taji operations From Page 7

The local people are mostly farmers, and the combined force of Iraqi and U.S. military units searched the or- chards, fields and groves in the area as well as the houses.

“It’s a lot different than the city,” said U.S. Army Sgt. Ray- mond Salgado from Carolina, Puerto Rico and an armored crewman for 1-13 Armor’s B Company.

Salgado said the terrain is very different from the urban areas he has operated in and talked about how he had to jump over an irrigation ditch to search a suspicious hay- stack.

Querriera said there are advantages to working in these areas.

“With the help of aviation, it’s easy to pick up people trying to get out of the search area,” he said.

“This is the second time in Iraq for this unit. The first time, we were in more of an urban area,” Scnurr said. “ This is where tankers and infantry make their business, out here in the rural areas.”

After a thorough search of the farms and fields, the Iraqi and American troops rallied back at the edges of the cor- don area. Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army Division ques- tion residents in the rural areas north of Baghdad about terrorist activ- ity in the area. Iraqi Army soldiers searched residences and fields Curious children watched from the road as the Soldiers during Operation Lightning, in coordination with 1st Battalion, 13th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade 1st U.S. Armored Division. headed back to their vehicles in the mid-morning heat. Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Kevin Bromley

June 11, 2005 Multi-National Security Transition Command—Iraq The Advisor 8 , Iraqi platoons grab suspected insurgents

By U.S. Army Spc. Jerome Bishop 27th Public Affairs Detachment

BALAD, Iraq — Growing numbers of improvised explosive devices being discovered and detonating on main supply route Tampa prompted an early morning raid May 31 by Coali- Iraqi soldiers take charge of a suspected insurgent during a house raid. Increasing numbers of IEDs on main supply route Tampa led to the raids. tion and Iraqi soldiers. Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Jerome Bishop

Tips from informants assisted with "[Our Troop] was going after an IED found various contraband including the raid, officials said. cell operating in the Muhatta area, multiple AK-47 magazines, excessive located at the intersec- amounts of telephone wire, anti-Iraq tion of MSR Tampa and forces documents and photographs, Alternate Supply Route and a U.S.-issued M-9 (9mm Beretta Amy," said U.S. Army Pistol). Capt. Joel Jackson, commander of Troop A, "We take [all the evidence] in when 5th Battalion, 7th U.S. we bring it to brigade, and label it Cavalry Regiment. according to where we found it," Jackson said. "The evidence follows Jackson’s soldiers joined the suspect (through the interroga- with their counterparts tion process)." from Company B, 203rd Iraqi Army Battalion, 3rd Intelligence leading to the raid came Brigade to storm three from a variety of sources. "You hope houses outside Logistical to have a multi-source intelligence, Support Area Anaconda, which is intelligence gathered from hoping to secure high two or more people," said U.S. Army value targets suspected 1st Lt. Jeffrey Sacks, 2nd platoon of contributing to the IED leader. "Then the battalion puts to- problem on MSR Tampa. gether all the intelligence on the sub- ject, and a platoon is given the re- "We went out looking for sponsibility to get the subject." 10 guys," Jackson said. "We got seven of those The raid itself has an effect on the guys and got four more Soldiers, Sacks said. that were collaborating with the guys we “Sometimes [the Soldiers] take a caught." beating," he said. "The raid we just did, we had three targets and it's like It took soldiers roughly a sport you have to keep that an hour to get into each adrenaline pumping, and keep the house, which turned up blood flowing, but it's rewarding in A U.S. Soldier examines contraband recovered from a joint raid at least one suspect the end when you catch the guys you conducted by Iraqi and Coalition forces. Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Jerome Bishop each. Soldiers also were looking for."

June 11, 2005 Multi-National Security Transition Command—Iraq The Advisor 9 Marines, ISF keep up appearances in Ramadi a prayer from By U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tom Sloan an anti- 2nd Marine Division American mes- AR RAMADI, Iraq – A group of Iraqi children playing soc- sage. cer in the street here halt their game to welcome a forma- tion of Marines and Iraqi Security Forces as they patrol “I can tell be- through their neighborhood. cause when they’re singing One of the smiling youngsters high fives Lance Cpl. Juan- like this it’s nor- Luis Valdes, and several men, who are gathered on the mal prayer,” he sidewalk, greet the ISF in their native tongue. The locals’ said as the acknowledgments are friendly. Dhuhr Muslim prayer started According to Valdes, a machine gunner with 1st Squad, up and sounded 2nd Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regi- over the holy ment, the city’s residents are reacting well to seeing Ma- building’s loud- rines and ISF operating hand-in-hand. speakers, echo- ing through the “It lets them know their own people are out here and not street he and just Americans,” said the 22-year-old from Houston. “I his comrades think it’s helping us make progress with the people.” were patrolling. “It gets suspi- Company C Marines routinely bring a squad of ISF with cious when they them when they conduct patrols in their area of operations, start talking. according to 2nd Lt. Austin P. Adams, the platoon com- They sound U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Lance Juan-Luis Valdes and mander for 2nd Platoon. mad, and I can members of the Iraqi Security Forces leave a home during a mission. sometimes Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tom Sloan “Our intent is to have a positive influence on the people in make out words our AO by letting them see the Marines and ISF working like bomb and America. It sounds a lot different from plain together,” he said. worship songs.”

The combined patrol’s mission was to discern the mes- As soon as the prayer started, the Marines and ISF ran to sages a mosque was broadcasting over its loudspeakers a house a few blocks from the mosque and used it as a during mid-day prayer. temporary surveillance position while the speaker broad- casted the prayers. “We’ve heard anti-American messages from other mosques in the area,” explained Valdez, a 2002 graduate Adams and the unit’s interpreter positioned themselves of Marine Military Academy, Harlingen, Texas. “We want to next to one of the building’s windows to better hear the see if this one is doing the same.” message. Within minutes of the prayers start, it went from humble singing to angry shouting. The Marines and their ISF counterparts patrolled through several The interpreter recorded the message to be taken back to neighbor- the unit. hoods on their way “He’s asking for the insurgents to have victory over their to the enemy, which is us,” said Adams, a 23-year-old from Arca- mosque, dia, Calif. “We’re not going to detain the speaker because greeting that’s part of their freedom. They can say what they want locals about Americans, but they can’t take up arms against us. along the That’s the beauty of democracy.” way. Though The Marines waited until the prayer ended and then pa- Valdes trolled back to their base, Camp Snake Pit, without inci- isn’t flu- dent. ent in Arabic, “The prayer turned out bad, but we expected that,” said An Iraqi Security Force member walks past an Iraqi man and he said Valdes. “We’ll know to keep our eyes and ears open when two boys riding a bicycle during a mission. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tom Sloan he knows patrolling now.”

June 11, 2005 Multi-National Security Transition Command—Iraq The Advisor 10 Task Force Liberty and Iraqi Army conduct air assault mission By U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Peter K. Towse As he turned to leave, fear and doubt could be seen on 42nd Infantry Division Public Affairs some the faces in the crowd.

AL MUKHISA, Iraq — Soldiers by the hundreds sur- “The local population appears reticent in cities that have a rounded the town of Al Mukhisa recently, tightening their lot of insurgent activity,” Cloutier said. “They are afraid be- grip on anti-Iraq forces living there. One by one, helicop- cause if they are seen talking with Coalition forces, they, or ters landed and armored vehicles moved in during the their families will be targeted by terrorists after we leave.” largest air assault mission since the beginning of Opera- tion Iraqi Freedom III. Soldiers started to pull back and walk toward the edge of town, continuing to pass out pamphlets and handshakes “Our intent was to capture insurgents that have been oper- as the children smiled and waved. ating in this area,” said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Roger Cloutier, commander of the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd “A Soldier in Iraq has to be ready to fight one second and Brigade Combat Team, Task Force Liberty. “We are here then transition to handing out leaflets, passing out candy, to prevent them from becoming a coherent, organized or just helping the local population,” Cloutier said. “It is a force.” challenge and we ask a lot from our Soldiers and I think they are doing a great job.” Children in tattered clothes and dirt on their faces lined the streets as An Iraqi civilian steps forward with infor- Bradley fighting vehicles rumbled mation about insurgents. He is quiet through the town. A little girl, no and nervous, but compelled by the free- more than 5 years old, stood bare- dom Coalition forces are providing. foot in the dirt as attack helicopters patrol the skies, the pink bow in “We came here expecting to fight,” her hair faded and torn. Cloutier said. “Anti-Iraq forces chose not to do that today and there was co- “Elements from my battalion and operation today from the local popula- the 205th Iraqi Army Battalion led tion. Many suspected insurgents were the air assault,” Cloutier said. “The detained. Four of the 44 that we de- ground assault was led by 2nd Bat- tained were on our high-valued individu- talion, 34th Armor Regiment and a als list.” scout platoon from the 205th Iraqi Army Battalion. We also had close As Coalition forces prepared to leave, air support from the Air Force.” Iraqi soldiers continued to search houses and check identification cards. Coalition forces and Iraqi Army There was a calm in the air as Iraqi ci- soldiers conducted searches of vilians and Iraqi soldiers politely talk houses looking for illegal weapons, and cooperate with each other. explosives, anti-Coalition propa- ganda and any information that “My Soldiers and the Iraqi Army did could lead them to the insurgents. phenomenally today,” Cloutier said. As they walked from door to door, “They were motivated, disciplined and they passed out candy and smiled well-trained.” at the children. A young child peers from a doorway at a U.S. Soldier during a joint air assault mission with Iraqi Army sol- diers. Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Peter Towse Hugs and handshakes are exchanged Cloutier came with a clear mes- as the Iraqi Army takes over the mis- sage: help us, or help the terrorists. A large group of local sion. townspeople gathered to hear what he had to say. “This has been a particularly challenging mission,” said “We are here to build you schools, we are here to build U.S. Army Col. Steven Salazar, 3rd Brigade Combat Team you hospitals and we are here to make sure your water is commander. “Our intent was to come in and disrupt the clean,” Cloutier said, holding out his hand. “We cannot do operations of the anti-Iraq forces. It is clear by this suc- these things if you continue to harbor terrorists.” cessful joint operation, that we have done this.”

As he spoke, Bradley fighting vehicles rolled past the “Third Brigade works with the Iraqi army every day,” he group. A U.S. Air Force F-15 fighter jet did a fly-by of the added. “As we conduct more and more operations in the area and all sound was drowned out from the jet engine future, they will continue to get better. The 205th Iraqi Army roaring past. Battalion is the most proficient in Iraq.”

June 11, 2005 Multi-National Security Transition Command—Iraq The Advisor 11 U.S. Army remembered for dedication to a free Iraq

By U.S. Army Sgt. Lorie Jewell response units and security MNSTC-I Public Affairs details for high-level Iraqi officials. BAGHDAD, Iraq – In the five months he served as a senior adviser with His work was a critical part the Multi-National Security Transition of Iraq’s success in building Command – Iraq, U.S. Army Col. its security forces, said U.S. Ted Westhusing won the admiration Army Maj. Gen. Joseph Fil, of those around him with his intellect, CPATT commander. Fil re- integrity and selflessness. called Westhusing as an officer who stood tall among Westhusing, 44, died June 5 of a his peers with an irrefutable non-combat related injury. More than character, serious mind and 100 fellow Soldiers and colleagues enormous talent. gathered to remember him at a June 9 memorial service that included “We have lost a superbly U.S. Army Col. Ted Westhusing observed a demonstration by personal tributes, a last roll call and gifted Soldier,” Fil said. “He an emergency response unit in March (left). A memorial dis- play paid tribute to his dedication to service (right). a 21-gun salute. served as a model to all.” Photos by U.S. Army Sgt. Lorie Jewell

A display of Westhusing’s helmet, Westhusing was also eulogized by commenting about the latest boots, rifle and dog tags, nestled three friends and colleagues, U.S. achievement of his children, Yar- between the American and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jim Hale, U.S. Army berry said. Army flags, faced the crowd. Marine Corps Col. Lee Yarberry and British Brig. Bryan Watters. Hale pointed out that Westhusing, a As a senior adviser with MNSTC-I’s professor at the U.S. Military Acad- Civilian Police Assistance Training “We become what we glean from emy at West Point, volunteered to Team, Westhusing headed its those we encounter,” said Yarberry. serve in Iraq. Westhusing graduated Counter Terrorism-Special Opera- “I know that I am a better person from West Point in 1983. tions. He headed the efforts to train, because I met Ted Westhusing.” equip and mentor Iraqi public order “He sincerely believed in an inde- battalions, SWAT teams, emergency Westhusing loved his family, often pendent and free Iraq,” Hale said. Did you know?

Operation Catalyst is Australia's Defense The advance party of the Al Muthanna contribution to the rehabilitation and re- Task Group deployed in its Australian construction of Iraq. Light Armored Vehicles from a Coalition military base in the Middle East to its Iraq Operation Catalyst commenced on 16 July operating base, Camp Smitty, in the south- 2003 following on from Operation Fal- ern Iraq province of Al Muthanna April 24. coner. Working with the Interim Iraqi Gov- ernment, the ADF continues to contribute The advance party prepared for the arrival to Multinational Force efforts to develop a of the remainder of the AMTG, which de- secure and stable environment in Iraq and ployed into the Middle East Area of Opera- assist national recovery programs. tions between mid-April and May.

Operation Catalyst currently comprises The AMTG’s mission is to provide security approximately 1,370 Australian Defense and support for the Japanese Iraq Recon- Force personnel which includes the recent struction and Support Group and the Aus- deployment of the Al Muthanna Task tralian Army Training Team – Iraq, which Force to southern Iraq. will train parts of the Iraqi Army.

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June 11, 2005 Multi-National Security Transition Command—Iraq The Advisor 12 Iraqi Security Forces / In Brief

Joint operations net An Iraqi civilian informed Soldiers weapons were confiscated for future from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regi- destruction. IED, weapons cache ment of an IED emplaced in western MOSUL – A tip from an Iraqi citizen Mosul today. The IED was defused led Iraqi and Coalition forces with the with no injuries reported. 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division Troops from 1st Battalion, 3rd Bri- (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) to a gade, 2nd Iraqi Army Division along- weapons cache and an improvised side 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery explosive device during operations in Regiment seized a large weapons northern Iraq June 4 and 5. cache during a search operation Troops from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Bri- south of Qayyarah. The cache in- gade Iraqi Intervention Force seized cluded more than 100 mortar and a number of weapons from a suspi- rocket rounds, a number of fuses cious vehicle while on patrol south of including thousands of feet of timed A number of rockets and mortars were recov- Mosul. The weapons were confis- ered during a joint operation by Iraqi and Coa- fuse, and several grenades. The lition forces. U.S. Army photo cated for future destruction.

Iraqi commander weekly program informs the popula- terrorists, seized a large weapons tion of important issues. (Task Force cache, and detained six suspected visits city leaders Liberty Public Affairs) terrorists during operations in north- BALAD RUZ – An Iraqi Army officer ern Iraq June 5. met with the mayor of Balad Ruz and Iraqi Army units Iraqi Police killed two terrorists with other city leaders on June 1. The visit small arms fire after the terrorists had coincided with a weekly meeting at transfer authority attacked their compound with a the Civil Military Operation Center KIRKUSH – In an effort to strengthen rocket propelled grenade in Tal between the Iraqi Army, Coalition the Iraqi Army’s ability to protect Iraq, Afar. No ISF or civilian injuries were forces and city personnel. The Iraqi two units exchanged boundary areas reported in the attack. Soldiers from officer, new to the position, works in a ceremony June 3. Company 4, rd st th 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment closely with city officials to serve the 3 Battalion, 1 Brigade, 5 Iraqi seized a large weapons cache during people of Balad Ruz. (Task Force Army Division now occupies the area a search operation in northeastern Liberty Public Affairs) around forward operating base Mosul. The weapons and ammunition Daima Castle. A tactical operations were confiscated for future destruc- center and quick reaction force will tion. Raid grabs two operate out of the base to work the suspected terrorists Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th traffic control points in the area. Infantry Regiment detained six indi- KIRKUK – Iraqi Security Forces led a (Task Force Liberty Public Affairs) viduals suspected of terrorist activity combined raid that apprehended two during raids in western Mosul. Sus- suspected terrorists recently. Iraqi nd pects are in custody, with no MNF Army soldiers and the 2 Battalion, Iraqi Army leaders th injuries reported. (Task Force Free- 116 Armor Regiment discovered visit Qazaniyah st dom Public Affairs) paperwork showing mortar firing posi- QAZANIYAH – The 1 Iraqi Army tions, weapons, propaganda and a Brigade commander and staff officers cell phone. Intense mission rehears- visited with the sheik of this village Iraqi police als preceded the raid and allowed for June 4. During the meeting, Iraqi sol- dismantle IED its success, officials said. (Task diers handed out gifts to residents NARHWAN – While conducting a Force Liberty Public Affairs) that were provided by families of th patrol in Narhwan, Task Force 2-34 278 Regimental Combat Team Sol- assisted the Iraqi police in disman- diers. Medical personnel also exam- tling an IED June 4. An informant Program highlights ined villagers during the visit. (Task security issues brought the IED to the attention of the Force Liberty Public Affairs) IP and it was discovered that three KIRKUK – The Kirkuk Chief of Police appeared on “Kirkuk in the New Iraq” artillery rounds had been placed in television program with Provincial Two terrorists dead the bushes near the road. The infor- Council members June 2. Topics dis- following attack mant led the Scouts and the IP to the cussed included suicide bombers, MOSUL – Iraqi Security Forces and location of the IED. TF 2-34 Soldiers government issues and women’s Multi-National Forces from 1st Bri- cordoned off the area while the IP roles in positions of authority, and the gade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker dismantled the IED. (Task Force Lib- detainee release program. The Brigade Combat Team) killed two erty Public Affairs)

June 11, 2005 Multi-National Security Transition Command—Iraq The Advisor 13 Iraqi Security Forces / In Brief Iraqi, U.S. Soldiers search operation south of Tal Afar. ended with all four suspects being Soldiers from the 2-8th detained one detained by the Iraqi Army. The doc- detain 108 suspects individual suspected of terrorist activ- tor and his family were evacuated to CAMP LIBERTY – Iraqi Army and ity during a cordon and search opera- safety by the Iraqi Army. (Task Force Coalition Soldiers detained more than tion south of Qayyarah. Suspects are Baghdad Public Affairs) 100 suspected terrorists in south in custody. (Task Force Freedom Baghdad June 4. Public Affairs) Working on intelligence reports Citizens continue to and tips from locals, Soldiers from aid Iraqi forces the 3rd and 4th brigades, 6th Iraqi Iraqi Police save BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces Army Division and the 1st Iraqi Inter- kidnap victim continue to receive valuable assis- vention Force conducted raids and BAGHDAD – Iraqi Police thwarted a tance from local citizens in the fight clearing missions, detaining 108 sus- possible kidnapping June 6 after an against insurgent violence, as dem- pected terrorists. Iraqi Army unit sent a patrol to the onstrated by two separate incidents One of the detained is the leader of home of a prominent doctor in re- on June 5. a known terror cell. sponse to a report that the home was An Iraqi citizen reported seeing a “The Iraqi Army has proven once surrounded by an unknown number white Toyota pickup truck drop two again that they are capable of exe- of assailants. sacks in a field. The citizen went to cuting missions to find and destroy When the patrol arrived around investigate the contents of the bags terrorists,” said U.S. Army Maj. Web 11:30 p.m., they found Iraqi police and found 37 Iraqi hand grenades, Wright, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, officers on the scene and in control of 101 Bulgarian grenade fuses, two 10th Mountain Division public affairs the situation. The officers had re- Spanish artillery fuses, two French officer. “The number of tips received sponded to sounds of gunfire and 130 mm artillery proximity fuses, and by the local populous shows that they found four suspects firing on the doc- one heavy machine gun. The citizen have grown tired of terrorists living in tor’s house. transported the cache to Camp Jus- their neighborhoods.” The doctor, who works for the Min- tice and turned it over to soldiers at Anti-Iraq propaganda, fake pass- istry of Defense, had fled out the the gate. ports and more than 50 weapons Elsewhere, Iraqi soldiers with the back door when he noticed the terror- st rd were also found in the searches. The ists approaching. The terrorists were 1 Brigade, 3 Iraqi Army Division, detainees are being held for further acting on a tip from a civilian, uncov- th attempting to kidnap the doctor and questioning. (10 Mountain Division his family, authorities said. ered a weapons cache south of Q- Public Affairs) The police shot and wounded one West. The cache consisted of 20 122 suspect during a gun battle that mm rockets. Iraqi Security Forces recover weapons MOSUL – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from 1st Bri- Looking back gade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained 18 suspected terrorists, seized weapons One year ago in Iraq with the help of Iraqi civilians, and uncovered a weapons cache during operations in northern Iraq June 4. BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraq's interim prime minister, Iyad Allawi, Two Iraqi boys turned over hand June 10, 2004, said Iraq has lost hundreds of millions of dol- grenades to Soldiers from 1st Battal- lars in revenues, had significant disruption in electrical ser- ion, 5th Infantry Regiment while they vice and seen serious environmental damage because of in- were patrolling in southern Mosul. surgent attacks on the country's oil infrastructure. Troops from 1st Battalion, 3rd Bri- gade, 2nd Iraqi Division Army along- His remarks came a day after guerrillas detonated an impro- side 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery vised explosive device at the main Kirkuk- oil pipeline. Regiment seized a weapons cache It was the fourth such attack at oil pipelines in three days. during a search operation south of Qayyarah. The weapons were confis- "With nearly 20 days until Iraq emerges as a free sovereign cated for future destruction. state for the first time in more than three decades, terrorists Troops from 1/3/2 Iraqi Army also have increasingly targeted our country's infrastructure," said detained 17 individuals suspected of Allawi, addressing reporters in both Arabic and English. terrorist activity during a cordon and

June 11, 2005 Multi-National Security Transition Command—Iraq The Advisor 14 Iraqi Security Forces / In Brief Iraqi soldiers capture Iraqi Army seizes tion devices, counterfeiting ma- chines, and 31 artifacts stolen from foreign suspects weapons cache the Baghdad Museum. Five sus- BAGHDAD — Iraqi soldiers from the AL ALI – A raid by Iraqi Army sol- pected AIF members were detained 4th Battalion, 1st Brigade, 6th Iraqi diers resulted in the discovery of two for further questioning. Army Division arrested four foreign 90mm tank rounds, three 107mm terror suspects during an early morn- rockets, two 122 mm artillery rounds, ing cordon and search operation in 13 Katusha PG-9 rockets and four Iraqi Security Forces central Baghdad June 5. Katusha rocket boosters. Information clear two IEDs The four detainees are thought to from an informant prompted the raid. BAQUBAH – Iraqi military and police be involved with conducting terrorist An informant also provided informa- units located two improvised explo- activities in the Ameriyah district of tion that led to the site of the launch sive devices June 3. the capital. point of a recent rocket attack on Soldiers with 2nd Brigade, 5th Iraqi In another operation, Iraqi Security FOB Normandy. (Task Force Liberty Army Division found one 125 mm Forces from the 2nd Public Order Public Affairs) artillery round and one 155 mm artil- Battalion raided a terrorist safe- lery round with a remote detonating house in east Baghdad, arresting Iraqi Army and police device. seven suspects. The Iraqi police secured the area Iraqi forces searching the house team up for operation and found a device consisting of TNT BAQUBAH – Soldiers from the Iraqi found four AK-47 assault rifles, four nd and sparkplugs after receiving a re- sets of body armor, machine gun army’s 2 Brigade teamed with po- port of a suspected IED. rounds, numerous radios and license lice to conduct Operation Mudahma Iraqi explosive ordnance disposal plates and pictures of terrorists hold- June 9 to clear the location of the teams cleared both IEDs. Elsewhere, ing weapons. Seven suspects were future Tahrir neighborhood police Task Force 506 soldiers cleared two taken into custody for questioning. station. The combined force planned, IEDs near Habbaniyah. U.S. Army Capt. Stuart West com- coordinated and executed the opera- mander of B Company, 3rd Battalion, tion, which successfully cleared the Police rescue 156th Infantry Regiment, 256th Bri- area, allowed the positioning of the gade Combat Team, said the suc- station’s protective barriers and de- kidnapping victim BAGHDAD – Iraqi police raided a cess of the 4/1/6 Iraqi Army was due tained three targeted individuals. local residence June 5 as part of an to their own intelligence gathering, as (Task Force Liberty Public Affairs) investigation into an alleged kidnap- well as the combined effort from st ping. Coalition forces. 1 Division IIF Police from the Al Sha’ab Police This particular mission was a follow battles IEDs Station collected information on the up to information gathered in earlier st TAJI – Soldiers with the 1 Division suspected kidnapping, which led raids conducted by the Iraqi Sol- Iraqi Intervention Force experienced them to a residence in the area. Po- diers. The 3-156th assisted in sev- two IED detonations and discovered lice secured the perimeter of the eral previous efforts as well. and cleared another five IEDs during home and initiated a search of the Elsewhere, Task Force Baghdad cordon and search operations June premises. The victim was found un- Soldiers on patrol in central Baghdad st 3. Three 1 Brigade soldiers were harmed inside. stopped two Iraqi vehicles at around slightly wounded in one of the at- Police then began watching the 2 a.m. When they searched the vehi- tacks. One IED was found inside the residence and later arrested four uni- cles, the Soldiers found four AK-47 carcass of a dead sheep. dentified suspects, who are being assault rifles with ammunition, three In all, 14 people were detained dur- held for questioning. submachine guns, one pistol, a bul- ing the IIF operations. In addition, letproof vest and three ski four bodies were discovered in a ca- Iraqi Army unit masks. The unit detained all five nal, partly submerged in an automo- suspects in both cars. bile. rescues woman Later, a sniper team saw two suspi- HAWIJA – An Iraqi Army unit re- cious men tying something to a Iraqi Army recovers sponded to reports of a kidnapping guard rail in the median of a major by organizing a hasty raid on a build- highway in central Baghdad. The stolen artifacts ing June 6. nd th snipers opened fire, killing one terror- BAGHDAD – Iraqi Army soldiers con- Soldiers with the 2 Brigade, 4 ist and wounding the other. Iraqi Po- ducted a raid designed to capture Iraqi Army Division found a female known anti-Iraq forces June 3. victim inside. The woman suffered a lice cordoned off the area until an st explosives team arrived on the Soldiers with 1 Brigade, 1st Iraqi gunshot wound to the leg during the scene. (Task Force Baghdad Public Intervention Force secured their ob- raid, which resulted in two suspects Affairs) jective and found stolen communica- being detained.

June 11, 2005 Multi-National Security Transition Command—Iraq The Advisor 15 Iraqi Security Forces / In Brief

Iraqi soldiers repel wounded in the brief exchange. tions with 29 graduates and Mid- Shortly thereafter, soldiers secured Level Management, 14 graduates. car bomber in Tikrit the building and discovered the kid- The Basic Criminal Investigation TIKRIT – Iraqi Army soldiers on napped woman. She appeared course covers topics such as theft, guard duty outside Camp Danger slightly beaten, but otherwise unin- burglary, arson, robbery, sexual of- opened fire on a vehicle traveling at jured. fenses, and homicide investigation. high speed attempting to breach the Soldiers also found two AK-47 auto- Participants also receive instruction perimeter June 6. matic rifles, four grenades, one flack and hands-on training in fingerprint- The soldiers identified the threat vest, one Motorola radio, and a re- ing, photography, tool marks and and engaged the vehicle with small ceipt detailing a vehicle purchase in plaster casting techniques. To date, arms fire. The gunfire caused the Syria. No AIF were found inside. 1,812 police officers have previously vehicle-borne explosive device to A search of the area located a sus- completed the Basic Criminal Investi- detonate before it reached the com- pected AIF with superficial wounds gations course. pound. Two soldiers and one Iraqi on the head. The suspect was de- Critical Incident Management is child sustained minor injuries during tained and later identified by the fe- designed to provide participants with the attack. male victim. the understanding of and application skills for managing critical incidents. Iraqi SWAT team Iraqi child leads To date, 321 students previously captures 11 AIF IIF soldiers to cache graduated this course. SUWARIYAH – An Iraqi police spe- The Violent Crime Investigation MOSUL – A child approached Iraqi course introduces participants to in- cial weapons and tactics team soldiers as they investigated the site launched a raid against suspected vestigative techniques to be used in of an ambush June 8 and led them to a variety of situations, but particularly anti-Iraq forces June 7. a small weapons cache. The SWAT team officers engaged nd rd in violent crimes against persons in Soldiers with the 2 Brigade, 3 cases such as armed robbery, rape the AIF with small arms fire killing Division Iraqi Intervention Force fol- one suspect and capturing 11. and murder. To date, 312 students lowed the child to a nearby location, have graduated from this course. where they found two rocket- Mid-Level Management is a course Female hostage propelled grenades, one RPG designed for supervisors who are launcher, and two hand grenades. responsible for managing the first freed after raid MOSUL – Iraqi Army soldiers res- line supervisors and their assigned cued a local television journalist who Iraqi Police graduate personnel. To date, 306 students had been kidnapped by anti-Iraq 122 from courses have graduated from this course. forces after raiding a building sus- BAGHDAD – The Iraqi Police Ser- Officers who participated in these pected of sheltering the AIF mem- vice graduated 122 police from ad- courses previously completed either bers. vanced and specialty courses at the an eight-week basic training course Acting on an anonymous tip, Iraqi Adnan Training Facility June 9, as for new recruits or a three-week military officials diverted the soldiers part of the Iraqi government’s ongo- ‘transitional integration program’ from a patrol they were on to the ing effort to train its security forces. course designed for prior-service building. As they entered, soldiers The courses consist of Basic Crimi- officers. with the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division nal Investigations with 51 graduates, The police officers report back for Iraqi Intervention Force were hit with Critical Incident Management with 28 continued duty at their respective small arms fire. One soldier was graduates, Violent Crimes Investiga- stations immediately.

Iraqi equipment roll-up

A look at some of the equipment delivered to the Iraqi Security Forces this week

Ammunition.…….…. 1.1 million rounds Body armor………………...……...2,657

AK-47s………….………….………..1,615 Grenades……………………….…..4,000

Handguns…………………………...5,094 UAZ Jeeps………………………..……...6

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