Commandos from the 38th Iraqi Army Brigade and U.S. Army Scouts from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, conduct joint pre-combat checks before a recent mission in Maysan province. U.S. Army photo courtesy of 4th BCT, 1st AD.
Troops see Iraqi Commandos excel
Written by Capt. Rafael Acevedo, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division Thursday, April 22, 2010 09:09
COS GARRY OWEN – Iraqi Army Commandos continue to train and conduct successful operations here with the Scout Platoon from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment.
Over a seven-month period, the Iraqi Commandos have grown in their technical and tactical proficiency, building a more professional and independent fighting force.
Using the traditional coach, teach and mentor approach, the Commandos now control much of their own training and even started teaching classes to the U.S. Army Scout Platoon.
"It’s amazing how far they have come; I feel comfortable when they are teaching me a class and running missions with them," said Staff Sgt. James Tsosie, a section sergeant from Newcomb, N.M., during one Commando training exercise.
Using equipment and training aides provided by the Scout Platoon, the Iraqi Commandos successfully conducted a full-scale assault on a training objective.
The Commando noncommissioned officers and platoon leaders took charge of the event, while the scouts acted as observers and safety officers.
Independent and realistic training is an important step for the Iraqi Army as they continue to take the lead during operations in Iraq.
"The Iraqis have taken the initiative in training their Soldiers and at times start before their scheduled training time," said Sgt. Brian Mallon, a squad leader from San Diego....
Over a seven-month period, the Iraqi Commandos have grown in their technical and tactical proficiency, building a more professional and independent fighting force.
Using the traditional coach, teach and mentor approach, the Commandos now control much of their own training and even started teaching classes to the U.S. Army Scout Platoon.
"It’s amazing how far they have come; I feel comfortable when they are teaching me a class and running missions with them," said Staff Sgt. James Tsosie, a section sergeant from Newcomb, N.M., during one Commando training exercise.
Using equipment and training aides provided by the Scout Platoon, the Iraqi Commandos successfully conducted a full-scale assault on a training objective.
The Commando noncommissioned officers and platoon leaders took charge of the event, while the scouts acted as observers and safety officers.
Independent and realistic training is an important step for the Iraqi Army as they continue to take the lead during operations in Iraq.
"The Iraqis have taken the initiative in training their Soldiers and at times start before their scheduled training time," said Sgt. Brian Mallon, a squad leader from San Diego....
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