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ING battalion activated, ready to serve

Oct-15-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

(TFO Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (October 15, 2004) – Iraqi Security Forces will soon receive a helping hand in combating terrorism in northern Iraq after soldiers of the 109th Iraqi National Guard Battalion were officially activated during a ceremony held Oct. 10 outside of Tal Afar.

The nearly 500 national guardsmen underwent extensive training, including basic rifle marksmanship, patrol operations, individual and team movement, clearing and securing structures and basic first aid. Multi-National Forces from 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) assisted in training the Iraqi soldiers.

The 109th has been an important part of the security force in Tal Afar in recent weeks. They have conducted several operations in which they detained numerous people suspected of anti-Iraqi activities. They have also confiscated ammunition, weapons and bomb making materials used against Multi-National Forces, Iraqi Security Forces and Iraqi civilians.

The activation will allow the Iraqi National Guardsmen to increase the security for the citizens of northern Iraq. The addition of new soldiers is important as the Iraqi Security Forces take over the responsibility for security in Iraq.


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