U.S. Army military police have been instructing Iraqi soldiers on the means
to identify and foil IEDs. The course has included training for foot
soldiers and those in vehicle patrols.
"We are trying to get them to look for devices or anything out of the
ordinary," Staff Sgt. Joshua Dowell, an instructor, said, "to
get them into the mindset so they can operate. Their goal is to find
everything they are looking for and our goal is to help prevent them from
getting hurt or killed in future missions."
The latest course, conducted by the 501st MP Company, took place in July
2010 for the Iraq Army's 6th Division. The four-day course, completed on
July 28, included simulations of IED attacks as well as classroom and field
instruction.
"We both share the same experiences," Spc. Jeromey Abbott, another
instructor, said. "There are a lot of IEDs out there so it helps to share
stories and experiences. We learn a lot from each other."
"After the IED identification class was complete, the Iraqi soldiers
were split into two groups," the U.S. Army said. "One group was led to a
road that had imitation IEDs hidden along the route while the other group
loaded vehicles and discussed IED reactions while operating a convoy
vehicle."
The FBI has also been training Iraqi security forces in the area of
forensic techniques. On July 29, more than 40 senior and mid-level Iraqi
police officers graduated from the FBI's basic crime scene investigation
training program.
"This collaborative effort is of great value to the various police
departments and organizations," Iraqi police inspector-general Brig. Gen.
Ayad Abdul Razaq said. "The combined U.S. and Iraqi effort is helping us
become a more disciplined and professional organization."
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