Photo By Spc. Ry Norris | Iraqi army Pfc. Fo'ad Obead Kanser Al-Jerwani, with Company 1, Bomb Disposal, Field...... read more read more
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DIYALA, Iraq — Two explosive ordnance disposal teams stood in the room, each with a specific task to complete. Their instructors, one for each team, stood ready to assist if needed. The teams had smiles that stretched from ear to ear, itching to begin the search. As one instructor turned off the lights to begin the practical application of the course, one team used a flashlight to find hidden clues while the other team waited their turn.
Explosive ordnance disposal teams have an important role. For every improvised explosive device or bomb arrest they make, there is one less insurgent on the street.
Iraqi army bomb disposal, Field Engineer Regiment, 5th Division, partner with U.S. forces weekly to continue their EOD training in a Sensitive Site Exploitation course at Forward Operating Base Warhorse.
Sensitive site exploitation refers to the process conducted by a specialized team on a site that has been deemed "sensitive," or contains vital information. EOD will exploit a site after the detonation of an explosive device. The process entails the collection of remains, or evidence, that are carefully examined to establish a case file to find or to prosecute personnel involved in its' creation.
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Gregory, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 12, Company 1, Platoon 2, is the lead instructor for the SSE course. His unit worked with the IA for four months.
"These guys are already EOD trained. This course was basically designed to further expand their knowledge," Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Gregory said.
Taught by two instructors with the help of an interpreter, the course includes post blast analysis, documenting fingerprints, dusting for fingerprints and executing latent lifts, a technique used to recover fingerprints.
Fingerprints of detainees are taken for two reasons: to document their offence and to see if their prints match an on-going case. The IA were taught the importance of fingerprints and preserving the integrity of sensitive sites during the four day course. Once an EOD technician diffuses an improvised explosive device, he can "lift" the fingerprints found on it to input into a database. When a suspect is detained, his fingerprints can be analyzed to see if it's a match to the IED.
Staff Sgt. Jennifer Garcia, with the Weapons Intelligence Team 12, 203rd Military Intelligence Team Battalion, Task Force Troy, is an instructor for the course. She explained that in the past when the IA gathered evidence, they relied on the U.S. military to complete the process.
"We are preparing them for the eventual withdrawal of U.S. forces," said Garcia.
The course is instrumental in assisting the IA to create a safer Iraq.
"I'd like to thank the [U.S. forces] for their support regarding the training and supplies they've given us. I have learned how everything comes together like a mystery to solve," said Iraqi army Sgt. Muhsin Wahab with Company 1, Bomb Disposal unit.
"What you see here is just a small piece," he said, while pointing to the explosion site.
| Date Taken: | 03.24.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 03.24.2010 02:25 |
| Story ID: | 47121 |
| Location: | DIYALA PROVINCE, IQ |
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