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Iraqi Army BCT class graduates

Oct-19-2005 » Filed Under: TF Freedom

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (October 19, 2005) – The Iraqi Army graduated 53 of its newest trainees from the Iraqi Army Basic Combat Team training (IA BCT) in Qayyarah Oct. 17.

The trainees participated in a four-week course preparing them to assume the counter-insurgency fight. Soldiers were provided instruction on 28 different subject areas, including physical training, drill and ceremony, guard duty, first aid, and basic rifle and marksmanship.

“It is an honor to soldier side by side with each of you as the sovereign government of Iraq forges a new tomorrow,” said Sergeant Major Murrell, the Commandant of the NCOA, as he praised the new graduates for their accomplishments.

The IA BCT class is a true cooperative effort of the Iraqi and U.S. Army’s demonstration of the IA’s progression.

“Use the training you have just received for the benefit of your country,” said guest speaker Command Sergeant Major Fraijo of 4-11th Field Artillery. He was followed by the presentation of awards and certificates.

Awards were given to Distinguished Honor Graduate PVT Ishmaeel Sabah Khalaf of 1st Brigade, 3rd Battalion, Honor Graduate PVT Mohamed Hussen of 1st Bde. 3rd Bn., PVT Mohammed Salim of 1st Bde. 3rd Bn., and PVT Bush Abrahim Atiq of 2nd Brigade, 3rd Battalion. The Marksmanship Award went to PVT Salah Mohamed Salah, and the Physical Fitness Award went to PVT Shaker Mahmood.


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