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    US, Iraqi senior enlisted personnel visit maintenance facility

    US, Iraqi senior enlisted personnel visit maintenance facility

    Photo By Sgt. TJ Moller | Command Sgt. Maj. Earl L. Rice, senior enlisted advisor to the deputy commanding...... read more read more

    BAGHDAD, IRAQ

    06.15.2011

    Story by Sgt. TJ Moller 

    U.S. Forces Iraq

    BAGHDAD - Sergeants major from both the Iraqi army and United States Forces-Iraq met to discuss vehicle and weapon maintenance concerns at the Joint Repair Parts Center in Taji, Iraq, June 15.

    Once the senior enlisted personnel arrived in Taji, Command Sgt. Maj. Earl L. Rice, senior enlisted advisor to the deputy commanding general for operations, USF-I, briefed the group on the importance of maintenance.

    As Iraq strengthens its security forces, it is also strengthening its’ support capabilities through its maintenance system.

    The purpose of the visit was to help the Iraqi division sergeants major understand that parts are available to fix their broken equipment and to help them understand the ordering process, said Rice.

    If the Iraqi sergeants major have an idea about how the ordering process works, they will know if there is a glitch and be able to fix it, said Sgt. Maj. Troy A. Moore, senior enlisted advisor with Task Force 163rd Armor Regiment, 1st Advise and Assist Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, United States Division-Center.

    Col. Salah Hossain Aawwad, deputy commander of the JRPC, gave an in-brief at the maintenance facility and attendees were encouraged to ask questions and discuss concerns.

    The goal is that whenever a soldier asks for a part, the sergeants major will be able to answer questions and help expedite the process, said Moore.

    “We want to empower the Iraqi sergeants major and educate them on how the maintenance process works,” said Rice. “We want to be able to have them be influential in assisting their unit in improving the maintenance process.”

    Vehicle and weapon maintenance is essential for any military to be successful.

    “This is the hub,” said Moore, “maintenance and supply makes everything go. Without parts, a force can’t be maintained.”

    Perfecting the maintenance and supply process will help the soldiers at the squad, platoon, and company level who need equipment, said Rice. Timely, accurate shipment of orders will help soldiers operate and accomplish their mission on the battlefield.

    “This is why they are here,” said Moore. “To make sure they are able to keep the combat power at a steady rate.”

    Familiarizing the senior personnel is the first step to educating the force and building a strong maintenance system.

    The feedback from the Iraqi and U.S. sergeants major was very positive across the board, said Rice. “It was a big eye-opener that they see that the Iraqi system really has the parts on hand and are available. If they use the system the right way, they can get the parts that they need, get their equipment fixed, and continue on with the mission.”

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    Date Taken: 06.15.2011
    Date Posted: 06.20.2011 06:09
    Story ID: 72409
    Location: BAGHDAD, IQ

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