Iraqi Army logisticians, U.S. Sustainers participate in 5th Iraqi Army logistics conference

Photo By Staff Sgt. Amanda Tucker | 55th Sustainment Brigade Commander, Col. Therese O' Brien, meets with Iraqi army leaders during a conference to discuss standardizing procedures and training for vehicle repair and class IX of the Iraqi army's supply system, in Kirkush, Iraq, Oct. 8, 2008.  

KIRKUSH, IRAQ

10.08.2008

Story by Pfc. Amanda Tucker 

3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command

By Amanda Tucker
3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

KIRKUSH MILITARY TRAINING BASE, Iraq – Iraqi army logisticians and their coalition partners gathered today in a first 5th Iraqi Army logistics conference in Kirkush, Iraq.

The purpose of the conference was to standardize procedures and training for vehicle repair and class IX for the Iraqi army's supply system, including repair parts and components.

U.S. Sustainment leaders Brig. Gen Michael Lally, commander of the Fort Knox based 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and Col. Therese O' Brien, commander of Fort Belvoir's 55th Sustainment Brigade partnered in attendance with Iraqi army leaders to give their advice.

In addition to allowing the Iraqi and U.S. partners a better opportunity to share ideas and sustainment lessons learned, the conference specifically addressed a number of ongoing logistical initiatives. Updates were provided on processing and supply of repair parts as well as upcoming Iraqi army training on vehicle code-out procedures. Time was also provided for face-to-face coordination between Iraqi army and US counterparts as well as a detailed tour of KMTB logistics facilities.

3rd Sustainment Command continues to build partnerships with Iraqi army third line logistics activities. The Logistics Training Assistance Team currently partnering at KMTB is one of 5 active LTATs within the command with an additional 8 slated for activation in upcoming months.

• Date Taken: 10.08.2008
• Date Posted: 10.08.2008 16:26
• Story ID: 24700
• Location: KIRKUSH, IQ