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By Sgt. Joseph Weichel
BAGHDAD—Soldiers with the 94th Military Police Company, Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Division – Center inherited the Rusafa Police Advisory Team mission in July 2010 when they arrived in Iraq.
The RPAT engages in numerous events to support the Iraqi Federal Police and recently has been working to give back to the Iraqi community. One of the most recent events involved handing out clothes, hygiene items and toys to the families of fallen FP officers.
“Giving to the families and showing them Americans care (about) their well-being, makes my job worth it and provides the families with sense of hope, “ said Sgt. Nathan Buckley, a squad leader with 94th MP Company, STB, 2nd AAB and a Townsend, Mass., native.
Another event the RPAT participated in was a parade in the streets of downtown Baghdad, during which IFP and U.S. soldiers marched together, showing support for the IFP and the Iraqi people.
“This is something that we want to do to help the communities understand that we are here for them, but also to show our presence in the Baghdad area,” said 1st Lt. Robin Lewis, executive officer with the RPAT and a Farmington, N.H., native.
Lt. Col. George Pohlmann, commander of the RPAT and a Chicago native, said the RPAT is working hand-in-hand with the IFP to increase training and improve their capabilities to sustain Iraq’s legal system.
The RPAT also coordinated a weapons qualification for the IFP to familiarize them with their weapons and to train them on the principles of how to run a weapons qualification range.
In addition, the RPAT worked with local investigators to train them how to investigate a crime scene properly.
“We are making vast progress through our hard work and continuing efforts to help the Iraqi Police through training, weapons qualifications and public support,” Pohlmann said. “I hope that (the fruits of) our efforts continue well beyond our short time here.”
| Date Taken: | 01.11.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 01.26.2011 08:15 |
| Story ID: | 64238 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
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