Photo By 1st Lt. Geralyn Hall | Col. Muhammad Abd Al-Muhssan, of the 10th Field Factory Regiment inspects an M4 during...... read more read more
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MITTICA TRAINING BASE, NASARIYAH, Iraq -- The 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, instructed a class on M-4 5.56mm Carbine supervisor-level maintenance for four Iraqi soldiers assigned to the 10th Field Factory Regiment, 10th Iraqi Army Division, May 12.
The 64th BSB has been working closely with the 10th FF Reg., 10th Iraqi Army Div. to build the partnership necessary for its current advise and assist mission.
"It was great experience to be able to present some training on maintenance for the M-4 5.56mm Carbine. It is always a pleasure to have individuals that are eager to learn the information presented to them," said Chief Warrant Officer 2 William Taylor, of Jerome, Idaho.
The first day of training consisted of reviewing the basic functions and operations of an M-4, disassembling the weapon, discussing each piece and then putting it back together.
On the second day, the Iraqi soldiers viewed a 3D video of how the M-4 operates from the inside.
"This will enable the Soldiers to visualize what is wrong if the weapon is malfunctioning," said Taylor.
On the final day of training, the instructors took questions to ensure they had a full understanding.
"With the additional training that was requested by students, I feel that the Iraqi 10th FF Reg. will be fully capable of maintaining the M4s that they are scheduled to receive," said Taylor.
The 10th FF Reg. are expected to perform supervisor-level maintenance on their own in the future.
"I think it was a good learning experience. It felt pretty good to have them request us to come back for refresher training as well as tasks that were not covered at this time," said Pfc. Milo Whipps, 64th BSB, of Lancaster, Ohio.
This training will help enable the 10th FF Reg. and the 10th Iraqi Army Division to be able to sustain its own weapon systems long after the 64th BSB mission is complete.
| Date Taken: | 05.12.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 05.25.2010 07:24 |
| Story ID: | 50231 |
| Location: | MITTICA TRAINING BASE, NASARIYAH, IQ |
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