COB ADDER — Iraqi Army (IA) Soldiers for the first time escorted a Coalition logistics convoy to remote outposts in southern Iraq, Jan. 18.
Iraqi troops from the 10th Motor Transportation Regiment, 10th IA Division provided security for the 27th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Div. while the battalion delivered supplies.
“The mission was executed in a very professional manner,” said Maj. David Jaillite, the 27th BSB executive officer who hails from San Antonio, Texas. “Our efforts will play a vital role in their sustainment operations for some time to come.”
The convoy marked the first of its kind for the Iraqi and American units and demonstrates the high level of confidence the Coalition has in the Iraqi Security Forces.
“This is another significant step for the 10th IA,” said Maj. Chad Carroll, 4th BCT public affairs officer from Cleburne, Texas. “Our logistics patrols now follow [the IA] lead for movement to various locations.”
The 27th BSB has partnered with the 10th MTR for approximately seven months while the Long Knife Brigade has been deployed to southern Iraq.