Iraqi Army now escorts U.S. logistics convoys

Courtesy Photo | Iraqi soldiers, assigned to the 10th Motor Transportation Regiment, 10th Iraqi Army Division, along with Soldiers from the 27th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division depart Contingency Operating Base Adder in southern Iraq, Jan. 18. The Iraqi troops provide security primarily for the 27 BSB Soldiers.  

TALLIL AIR BASE, IRAQ

01.18.2009

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4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs

By the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division

CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq – Iraqi army soldiers escorted a coalition logistics convoy to remote outposts in southern Iraq, Jan. 18.

Iraqi troops from the 10th Motor Transportation Regiment, 10th IA Division provided security for the 27th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Div. while the battalion delivered supplies.

"The mission was executed in a very professional manner," said Maj. David Jaillite, the 27th BSB executive officer who hails from San Antonio, Texas. "Our efforts will play a vital role in their sustainment operations for some time to come."

The convoy marked the first of its kind for the Iraqi and American units and demonstrates the high level of confidence coalition forces have in the Iraqi security forces.

"This is another significant step for the 10th IA," said Maj. Chad Carroll, 4th BCT public affairs officer from Cleburne, Texas. "Our logistics patrols now follow [the IA] lead for movement to various locations."

The 27th BSB has partnered with the 10th MTR for approximately seven months while the Long Knife Brigade has been deployed to southern Iraq.

• Date Taken: 01.18.2009
• Date Posted: 01.22.2009 10:37
• Story ID: 29146
• Location: TALLIL AIR BASE, IQ