Posted on 12/16/2008 11:46:39 AM PST by mdittmar
BAJI - The Iraqi Army achieved a new milestone in their path towards self-sufficiency on Dec. 14 when Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq’s Coalition Army Advisory Training Team - Logistics Military Advisory Team contingent departed Bayji National Ammunition Depot.
The Iraqi Forces accepted full depot management and all associated operational control at BNAD for the Iraqi Ministry of Defense at a ceremony in late September 2008. Since that time, a small contingent of coalition personnel has been assisting them as they develop full capacity. The Iraqi Army quickly gained control of all aspects of the depot operation, including the receipt, inspection, quality control, segregation, storage, maintenance, and issue of ammunition. In addition, Iraqi Forces have inherited all security and life support activities.
Brig. Gen. Suheel, BNAD Commander, is also looking ahead to future expansion of their capabilities, such as the employment of the Iraqi Logistics Management Program to enhance their efficiency and capability. This program will provide a new method to provide asset visibility to Brig. Gen. Ali, Director of the Ammunition Command at FOB Honor, and to update the Combined Logistic Operation Center.
Between August and December 2008, both U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracting Officer Representatives and MNSTC-I LMAT leaders were impressed with IA progress and performance. The IA forces learned all facets of depot operations via on-the job training in a very short time. “This is another demonstration of the rapidly improving ability of the Iraqi Army to conduct their own logistics operations, “said Col. Dan Leatherman, Director of CAATT Logistics.
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And they are expanding Bayji to a Sustainment Brigade.
After that is the Najaf National Depot.
Taji in the center, Bayji in the north, Najaf in the south.
Army level sustainment and maintenance facilities...
Note: That was a fast turnover of the BNAD from Unit Set Fielding graduation in Sept...
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