Sufficient Troop Strength in Iraq
BAGHDAD, Iraq – An Associated Press story earlier today incorrectly reported that General George W. Casey, Multi-National Force Iraq commanding general, implied American forces in Iraq are “stretched.”
During an interview in Diwaniyah, Iraq, General Casey was asked about the current operational tempo and if insurgents could possibly “outlast” the U.S. Army in Iraq.
Having talked to the Chief of Staff of the Army only yesterday about overall troop strength and operational tempo, General Casey replied that the Army could sustain this effort for a long time. Additionally, General Casey pointed out that while U.S. forces are stretched overall, the Army is going through a modernization strategy that will produce more units and ready units. General Casey was speaking about Army forces in general, and not specifically about forces in Iraq.
The Associated Press was contacted about the error and has agreed to correct the story.
Iraqi security forces take control of MNDCS battlespace
CAMP ECHO, Iraq – Iraqi security forces took control of security of Diwaniya and Wasit provinces from Multinational Division Central South Jan. 26.
Battlespace assumption documents were signed by Lt. Gen. Peter Chiarelli, Multinational Corps - Iraq commander, Lt. Gen. Quadir, Iraqi Land Forces commander, Maj. Gen. Piotr Czerwinski, MNDCS commander, Maj. Gen. Othman Ali Ferhood, 8th Iraqi Army Division commander, the governors of Diwaniyah and Wasit prowinces, chiefs of police and Iraqi Border Police.
Ryszard Krystosik, ambassador of Poland, Gen. George Casey, Multinational Force – Iraq commander, and Gen. Nazir, deputy Chief of Iraqi Army General Staff, as well as local sheiks and administration representatives were also in attendance.
During the ceremony, Casey underlined that battlespace assumption was the demonstration of growing capabilities of Iraqi security forces. He thanked the MNDCS commander for the results achieved in training process.
“People of Diwaniyah and Wasit provinces can be proud of Iraqi Army units,” said Czerwinski.
MNDCS in cooperation with Iraqi security forces started building the combat power of Iraq at the beginning of 2005. MNDCS Military Transition Teams conducted intensive training created by Polish, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Salvadorian and U.S. instructors. They focused their efforts in training the units of the 8th Iraqi Army Division and Iraqi Border Police.
As a part of the training, Iraqi soldiers took part in numerous counterinsurgency operations shoulder to shoulder with MNDCS troops. Their knowledge and experience was gained in combat.
In September 2005, as a result of the training process and good cooperation, MNDCS certified six 8th IA Div’s battalions operating in Babil, Diwaniyah and Kut (former Wasit) provinces.
The next step was certification on the brigade level in November 2005 when the staffs of two Iraqi brigades (3rd Brigade in Kut and 2nd Brigade in Babil provinces) were certified by MNDCS. As a result of the certification, these brigade’s staffs took over command of their battalions.
On December 20, 2005, training of the division level concluded and the 8th Iraqi Army Division’s staff was certified.
During the same time period, MNDCS trained Iraqi Border Police (Kut province) and cooperated and supported the Iraqi Police Service.
In total, MNDCS trained more than 20,000 Iraqi soldiers and policemen.
Claims announcement for Iraqi citizens in outlying provinces of Iraq
BAGHDAD , Iraq – MNC-I Claims Judge Advocates from the U.S. Army will review all outstanding claims initially submitted at the Convention Center by Iraqi citizens Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22 at the Government Information Center located on Camp Victory at the Al – Radhwanya Gate. The session will be conducted from noon to 3:30 p.m. No new claims will be accepted.
The Claims Judge Advocates will review all outstanding claims initially submitted at the Convention Center for Iraqis in Baghdad and the outlying provinces of Diyala, Salah an Din, Al Anbar, Babil, Karbala , and Wasit.
Detainees released following CRRB review
BAGHDAD, Iraq — About 420 detainees, to include five females, are being released from the Theater Internment Facilities on Jan. 26 and 27. The Combined Review and Release Board reviewed their cases and recommended release.
The Iraqi-led CRRB, which was established in August 2004, consists of members from the Ministries of Human Rights, Justice and Interior, as well as officers from the Multi-National Forces.
To date, the board has reviewed the cases of more than 26,900 detainees, recommending more than 14,100 individuals for release.
(Released)
Suspects captured throughout northern Iraq
TIKRIT, Iraq -- Iraqi security forces and Task Force Band of Brothers Soldiers detained 51 suspected terrorists during a series of unrelated actions throughout northern Iraq Jan. 24.
In the largest action of the day, Iraqi troops from the 2nd Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army Division planned and conducted a large early morning raid in three villages outside of Baqubah. The unit detained 19 suspects, including eight known to have strong ties to terrorists in the area.
In the Bayji area, Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team continued to make progress against terrorists that have plagued the area. Ten known or suspected terrorists were captured in and around the city.
Tips from Bayji area residents generated a series of early-morning searches south of the city which led to the capture of four men closely tied to a terrorist ring responsible for committing murders and beheadings in the area. A fifth man was killed after firing a pistol at the Soldiers searching his home.
In another positive development, a local tribal leader brought three suspected members of an IED cell from the Bayji area to a coalition base and turned them in to coalition forces.
Soldiers from the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment also had a good day taking terrorists off the streets in Tall Afar and the nearby city of Bi’aj.
Working with Iraqi troops from the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Iraqi Army Division, the unit discovered two caches of weapons and stolen Iraqi Army uniforms and captured 12 suspects.
The troops began their mission working from one tip and with each turn of events, another tip surfaced that carried the Soldiers to two separate caches and 12 individuals.
The citizens of northern Iraq continue to build confidence in the security forces protecting the newly established democracy, as the Iraqi Soldiers grow into a mature, capable force, directly responsible for safeguarding the rights and lives of the people of Iraq.
Seems that the Iraqi people are getting a tad upset with the terrorists killing them and have been turning them into allied forces:
In the Bayji area, Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team continued to make progress against terrorists that have plagued the area. Ten known or suspected terrorists were captured in and around the city.
Tips from Bayji area residents generated a series of early-morning searches south of the city which led to the capture of four men closely tied to a terrorist ring responsible for committing murders and beheadings in the area. A fifth man was killed after firing a pistol at the Soldiers searching his home.
In another positive development, a local tribal leader brought three suspected members of an IED cell from the Bayji area to a coalition base and turned them in to coalition forces.
Working with Iraqi troops from the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Iraqi Army Division, the unit discovered two caches of weapons and stolen Iraqi Army uniforms and captured 12 suspects. The troops began their mission working from one tip and with each turn of events, another tip surfaced that carried the Soldiers to two separate caches and 12 individuals.
Good article at the Biased BBC site on their news coverage, or should that be selective news coverage. http://www.biased-bbc.blogspot.com/ with regard to the young rape victim who was sentenced to death by an Iranian court.
The BBC has a letter reproduced on the Biased BBC site that shows there excuses for non coverage. Ah yes what wonderfull value for money the BBC is, well it would be if we were not taxed in order to fund it.
Also it has come to light that the BBC has been buying up domain names at a rate of knots, so here are a few I think they have to buy: www.overratedtvchannel.com, www.leftywanknews.com, www.repeatedtv.com, www.digitalbbcnobodyisviewing.com
Here we can see the new Govt. of Palestine ready to sit down and resolve the middle east crisis over a nice cup of tea with the Govt of Israel. Former Hamas terrorist scum, sorry "freedom fighters" who bravely self detonate themselves in cafes and bars in Israel are now running the show.
Although hang on a moment, whats that the education minister is holding in his hand? Looks like some sort of "peace offering" he has got ready to throw, er give to his opposite number.
Finally had to do a bit on Mr Tiddles aka George Galloway, seems he has been firing off strange comments again. One I noticed was this, him saying that he made allowances for the US basketball star Dennis Rodman's lewd behaviour because he was "an inarticulate black American". So there we have it. Mr Tiddles can fire off remarks like that as he is an educated white man according to his logic? Lets just hope that the inarticulate black American Dennis Rodman gets annoyed by that and kicks the shit out of Galloway. Now that would be tv worth watching. Link to the lefty Guardian rag where I found the story about Mr Tiddles
(Also gave me the excuse of posting that picture of him again.)
Right I have covered a few bits today, another addition to the blogs on the sidebar: Burning Our Money link here. This blog shows the massive waste of our Govt, and the fact that its ignored time after time in favour of more money through taxes to fund yet more waste. Another link http://www.wonkosworld.co.uk/blog/blogger.html rather good stuff. I have also been meaning to add the Free Speech On Trial Blog, this covers the political show trial against the BNP members here in the UK. Finally a cheap jibe at the Lib Dems for no reason what so ever:
Q. What do Charles Kennedy and Mark Oaten have in common?
A. They both liked to spend their evenings getting shit-faced.
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