Iraqi army officers fire new weapons at Camp Taji [Image 3 of 3]

TAJI, IRAQ

11.30.1999

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Cupp 

1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division

Iraqi army officers from the 3rd Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army Division load a magazine into their new M-4 rifles during a range on Camp Taji, Iraq May 27. The Iraqi army is currently replacing its old Soviet-made AK-47 rifles with M-16 and M-4 rifles. The M-4s and M-16A4s which are considered easier to shoot than the AK-47, are also easier to find replacement parts for than the old Soviet-made rifles, said Martin Anderson, a senior range trainer during the training.

• Date Taken: 11.30.1999
• Date Posted: 05.30.2007 15:53
• Photo ID: 45567
• Resolution: 603x819
• Size: 386.95 KB
• Location: TAJI, IQ