Iraqi National Police Take Lead, Partner With Rough Riders on Convoy Mission

Multi-National Force - Iraq ^ | Capt. Tommy Avilucea, USA

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The Iraqi National Police take the lead and escort U.S convoy on ground movement July 6. Photo by Capt. Tommy Avilucea.

BAGHDAD — The Iraqi National Police and the Rough Riders from the Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq implemented a working partnership July 5-6 to comply with U.S.-Iraq Security Agreement articles.

The police led a convoy through the streets of Baghdad supporting a U.S. Army Rough Rider ground-operations mission to transport Americans to their desired locations. The well-coordinated movement took the convoy through city streets and highways. The convoy aggressively moved through the traffic as Iraqi citizens moved to roadsides to let the convoy through.

During the travel, over the radio, Rough Rider Sgt. Dimitri Barnes commented, "These IPs are really moving the traffic over well." This was a clear demonstration of the capabilities of the partnership between these two units.

During a planning meeting at Iraqi National Police headquarters, U.S. Army Maj. Joseph Hartman said, "I want all the Iraqi Soldiers to know we are complying with the security agreement and we want the mission to go well." Hartman also commended the police. "They are the most tactically advanced Iraqi security force team I have experienced working with.

Iraqi National Police Maj. Muhannad said he was proud of the training that his police received and said, "This is the first U.S. Army platoon to have a partnership with the Iraqi National Police. We will do blocking maneuvers in coordination with the Americans."

As the first night's mission was about to begin, the police and Rough Riders began the evening with familiar greetings and then the mission brief. Iraqi National Police Sgt. Hadi said, "I am excited to be part of the first mission; this team is ready."

This demonstration of partnership was fostered successfully for two important reasons. MNSTC-I's Rough Riders provided thorough training and Iraq's police were willing to work hard to meet the high standards necessary.

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