11th Public Affairs Detachment

Story by Spc. Cynthia Teears Van Cleve

By Spc. Cynthia S. Teears
11th Public Affairs Detachment

Badush, Iraq — The Iraqi national police recruited new members to form a new battalion in Mosul at the Iraqi police compound in Badush, Iraq, Nov. 4.

The Iraqi national police's 3rd Brigade out of Mosul is increasing its numbers to create a 3rd Battalion, said Special Forces Maj. Gen. Mohammed Sabree Latif, commander for 3rd Division, Iraqi national police.

One of the goals during this recruitment is to get a variety of recruits from all the surrounding areas to create a diverse mixture of people from the Ninewa province.

"We are looking for 1,500 people from the surrounding areas of Mosul during this recruitment, for the next few days," said Mohammed. "We'll pick the best 200 of the people that come today."

When a recruit joins the INP he receives 380,000 Iraqi dinar for his first two months and after he finishes basic training he is paid 750,000 Iraqi Dinar.

"We're trying to help people by offering them jobs," said Mohammed. "We want to get rid of the unemployment here."

The basic training for the new recruits lasts for two months before they start the security work with the INP. The INP provides the new police with uniforms, water and all the equipment they need to do their jobs, said Mohammed.

"Hopefully they will have a successful recruit drive," said 1st Lt. Conrad Brown, tank platoon leader, Headquarters Platoon, Lightning Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment. "That will show the world that the people of Iraq are ready and willing to stand up and fight for their own country."

The recruits were sent through an inspection to check their physical and medical fitness. Information was also collected about their level of education and abilities during the screening.

"I was really impressed with the security they had already established before we got on site," Brown said. "We saw that the INP was developing their own tactics, techniques and procedures, which mean their after-action report system is working. They are paying attention to the tactical situation and they are able to adjust without us telling them what to do."

The Iraqi security force soldiers secured the compound; inside and outside, directed the applicants and managed the area for the entire recruiting process.

"We are taking names for possible recruitment into the INP from the Mosul area," said Pvt. Atala Hameed Malow, security soldier, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, Iraqi national police. "I went through the same type of recruit screening. I have been with the INP for six months and I like securing the area for the people. I feel good about my job."

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