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    ‘Dragon’ Battalion Soldiers aim to develop scout sniper capability in Iraqi Army [Image 2 of 6]

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    A soldier in camouflage uniform and helmet is lying prone on arid, sandy terrain while firing a rifle. A spent brass casing is visibly ejecting from the weapon, indicating the weapon has just been discharged. The setting appears to be a desert environment, consistent with a training exercise or combat operation.

    An Iraqi soldier with the 17th Iraqi Army Division commando battalion fires his weapon at the Qa’qaa range south of Baghdad during scout- sniper training, April 13. Run by soldiers with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st “Dragon” Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment, 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Division – Center, the course covered marksmanship and basic concealment skills and is intended to leave an enduring scout-sniper capability with the IA.

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    Date Taken: 04.13.2011
    Date Posted: 04.23.2011 10:06
    Photo ID: 393551
    VIRIN: 110413-A-4714S-051
    Resolution: 1500x724
    Size: 156.71 KB
    Location: BAGHDAD, IQ

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