Posted on 02/18/2007 11:33:13 AM PST by SandRat
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2007 – The government of Iraq and the coalition officially announced the name for the Baghdad security plan yesterday. The operation is named “Fardh Al-Qanoon,” an Iraqi phrase that translates to “Enforcing the Law.” The title was agreed upon by the Iraqi government, with the support of coalition leaders, and reflects the Iraqi-led nature of the operation, military officials said.
"The plan is imposing the law on anyone who violates it," Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said.
Under the Baghdad security plan, the Iraqi government will increase security forces in the city to partner with increased coalition troops. The Iraqi army, police, and coalition forces will live together in joint security stations throughout Baghdad to be closer to the Iraqi people they are protecting, officials said. The additional forces will also enable the coalition to create more transition teams to assist, teach and coach the Iraqi security forces.
The latest iteration of the Baghdad security plan was announced Feb. 13 by Iraqi Lt. Gen. Abboud Gambar, the officer in charge of the plan. He announced a 72-hour closure of some border crossings along the Iranian and Syrian borders, restrictions on civil liberties and the suspension of weapons licenses except for permits issued to authorized security officials and contractors.
(From a Multinational Force Iraq news release.)
Lorica for USA Military Troops and Our President
Eternal Father
I pray for all of the troops of the United States of America
I pray for the President of the United States of America
I pray for all who are friends to them
In battle and in our government
Preserve them, protect them, strengthen them
Heart and soul; body and mind.
May they arise today through a Mighty Strength
The invocation of the Trinity
I pray through a belief in the Threeness
Through a confession of the Oneness
Of the Creator of Creation
Your Strength
To pilot them
Your Might
To uphold them
Your Wisdom
To guide them
Your eye to look before them
Your ear to hear them
Your Word to speak for them
Your hand to guard them
Your way to lie before them
Your shield to protect them
Your hosts to secure them
From the snares of the the devil
From temptation of vices
From everyone who desires them ill
Afar and anear
Alone and in multitude
Put Your angels and Your Grace
Your Glory and Your Might
and all Your Creation
Between them
and all evil
Against every cruel merciless power
That opposes their bodies and souls
Against incantations of false prophets
Against black laws of pagandom
Against false laws of error
Against craft of idolatry
Against spells of witches and wizards and anyone
Against every knowledge that corrupts body and soul
Jesus Christ shield them today
Against poison, against burning,
Against drowning, Against wounding
So that they may receive abundant reward
Christ be with them
Before them
Behind them
In them
Beneath them
Above them
Christ on their right
Christ on their left
Christ when they lie down
Christ when they sit down
Christ when they arise
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of them
Christ in mouth of everyone who speaks of them
Christ in the eye that sees them
Christ in the ear that hears them
Holy Spirit to give them
Swift victory
Honorable, merciful, charitable victory
In every battle in which they are engaged;
Spiritual, physical, mental, emotional.
Holy Spirit to grant
With each victory
Peace founded on Your Mercy and Your Law
May they arise today through a mighty strength
The invocation of the Trinity
I pray through a belief in the Threeness
Through a confession of the Oneness
Of the Creator of creation
Based on the Lorica of St. Patrick
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