A Spanish Guardia Civil soldier explains to Iraqi soldiers
A Spanish Guardia Civil soldier explains to Iraqi soldiers what they were doing wrong during the room clearing exercise at Camp Besmaya December 30, 2017. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Ta... More
Iraqi Soldier trainees inprocess at Besmaya
A Spanish Guardia Civil Coalition member takes an Iraqi soldier’s fingerprints to process him into the system during filiation at Camp Besmaya Jan. 3, 2018. The Coalition enables its partners through the build... More
A Spanish Guardia Civil coalition member shows an Iraqi
A Spanish Guardia Civil coalition member shows an Iraqi soldier from Baghdad Operational Operation Command, how to hold an M4 rifle properly during a live fire exercise at Camp Besmaya, Jan. 7, 2018. This trai... More
An Iraqi soldier loads a magazine into his AK47 rifle
An Iraqi soldier loads a magazine into his AK47 rifle during a desert battalion training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Jan. 20, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent... More
An Iraqi soldier demonstrates how to do a proper push
An Iraqi soldier demonstrates how to do a proper push up during the desert battalion training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Jan. 22, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inh... More
An Italian coalition member directs Iraqi soldiers
An Italian coalition member directs Iraqi soldiers on where to aim their AK47 rifle during the desert battalion training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Jan. 24, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint... More
An Iraqi soldier aims his AK47 rifle at targets during
An Iraqi soldier aims his AK47 rifle at targets during a live fire exercise during the desert battalion training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Jan. 25, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Fo... More
U.S. Marine Corps leaders deployed in support of Operation
U.S. Marine Corps leaders deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and Iraqi security force members discussion on going training and up coming training as well as different matters regarding coalition ... More
U.S. Navy Corpsman deployed in support of Operation
U.S. Navy Corpsman deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve teach Iraqi army members one way to properly carry a wounded soldier during combat lifesaving training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Jan. 28, 2018. ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician,
A U.S. Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, teaches a class on counter improvised explosive device training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Jan. 31, 2018... More
Italian coalition members show Iraqi soldiers how to
Italian coalition members show Iraqi soldiers how to properly load the MG42 machine gun during the Desert Battalion training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Feb. 3, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Jo... More
Iraqi soldiers fire the PKC machine gun during a live
Iraqi soldiers fire the PKC machine gun during a live fire exercise of with the Desert Battalion at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Feb. 06, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation ... More
U.S. Marines deployed in Support of Operation Inherent
U.S. Marines deployed in Support of Operation Inherent Resolve teach a class on immediate action drills to soldiers with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi army, at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Feb. 07, 2018. This training is ... More
Soldier assigned to the Desert Battalion, Iraqi army,
Soldier assigned to the Desert Battalion, Iraqi army, practice the wedge formation during combat movement training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Feb. 08, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task ... More
An Italian coalition member shows an Iraqi soldier
An Italian coalition member shows an Iraqi soldier a where to aim his AK47 in a tactical formation during a patrol with the Desert Battalion at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Feb. 10, 2018. This training is part of the ov... More
A U.S. Marine deployed in support of Operation Inherent
A U.S. Marine deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, shows an Iraqi soldier how to hold his weapon when approaching an opening to a building during the Desert Battalion training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq... More
An Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi army,,
An Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi army,, demonstrates how to clear a door in an urban environment during the Desert Battalion at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Feb. 13, 2018. This training is part of the o... More
Soldiers with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi army, march
Soldiers with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi army, march in formation as the graduation ceremony begins at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Feb. 15, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operat... More
Italian coalition members demonstrate how to do a proper
Italian coalition members demonstrate how to do a proper sit-up during the Desert Battalion training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 1, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operat... More
An Iraqi Police trainee fires the Glock 19 from the
An Iraqi Police trainee fires the Glock 19 from the standing position during training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 4, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Re... More
An Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi Army,
An Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi Army, demonstrates how to load a magazine into the AK47 rifle during training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 5, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combine... More
An Iraqi soldier assigned to the Desert Battalion,
An Iraqi soldier assigned to the Desert Battalion, Iraqi Army, demonstrates how to properly speed reload his AK47 during training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 6, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combi... More
Iraqi soldiers with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi Army,
Iraqi soldiers with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi Army, group and zero with their AK47 rifles during a live fire exercise at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 7, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint ... More
An Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion, fires from
An Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion, fires from the kneeling supported position during a live fire exercise at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 8, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task ... More
An Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion, demonstrates
An Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion, demonstrates how to load and unload the PKM general-purpose machine gun during training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 10, 2018. This training is part of the overall Co... More
An Iraqi soldier assigned to the Desert Battalion,
An Iraqi soldier assigned to the Desert Battalion, disassembles the PKM machine gun during training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 11, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operat... More
An Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion, holds a
An Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion, holds a belt of ammo as it feeds into a PKM machine gun chamber during a live fire exercise at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 13, 2018. This training is part of the overal... More
An Iraqi member with the Desert Battalion practices
An Iraqi member with the Desert Battalion practices splinting another the arm of another service member during training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 15, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint... More
Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion applies a pressure
Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion applies a pressure dressing to a casualty during a combat lifesaving test at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 17, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task ... More
An Iraqi member with the Desert Battalion assembles
An Iraqi member with the Desert Battalion assembles a metal detector during counter improvised explosive device training with U.S. Marines at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 19, 2018. This training is part of the ove... More
An Iraqi member with the Desert Battalion suppresses
An Iraqi member with the Desert Battalion suppresses fire as his team bounds forward during react to contact training with U.S. Marines at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 21, 2018. This training is part of the overal... More
A U.S. Marine, deployed in support of Operation Inherent
A U.S. Marine, deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, explains to an Iraqi member with the Desert Battalion where he should position himself in a wedge formation during training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq... More
An Iraqi member with the Desert Battalion pulls security
An Iraqi member with the Desert Battalion pulls security during a patrol exercise with U.S. Marines at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 24, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operat... More
Iraqi members with the Desert Battalion practice pulling
Iraqi members with the Desert Battalion practice pulling security during a patrol exercise with U.S. Marines at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 25, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force... More
An Italian coalition member deployed in support of
An Italian coalition member deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, shows Iraqi members with the Desert Battalion where to position themselves in an urban area during training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, M... More
Iraqi members with the Desert Battalion and a U.S.
Iraqi members with the Desert Battalion and a U.S. Marine Corps trainer practice clearing doors and windows during an urban patrol exercise at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 27, 2018. This training is part of the ov... More
Iraqi members with the Desert Battalion demonstrate
Iraqi members with the Desert Battalion demonstrate how to break sheets of tile as a show of strength and discipline during a Basic Marksmanship training graduation ceremony at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 29, 2018... More
Iraqi members with the Emergency Relief Battalion huddle
Iraqi members with the Emergency Relief Battalion huddle up to discuss their tactical maneuver training during a patrolling lesson at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, April 3, 2018. This training is part of the overall Comb... More
Basic Rifle Training, US forces in Iraq
Coalition members observe as Iraqi members with the Emergency Relief Battalion perform a functions check on their AK47 rifles, during a basic rifle lesson at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, April 7, 2018. This training is ... More
A U.S. Marine deployed in support of Operation Inherent
A U.S. Marine deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve helps Iraqi soldiers take apart useable scrap wood to renovate a damaged building at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, April 12, 2018. The Coalition will contin... More
A U.S. Marine deployed in support of Operation Inherent
A U.S. Marine deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolves directs an Iraqi member with the Emergency Relief Battalion on where to lead his formation during a patrol exercise at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, April 1... More
A U.S. Marine deployed in support of Operation Inherent
A U.S. Marine deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve shows an Iraqi member with the Emergency Relief Battalion what adjusts are needed to properly engage targets his with his AK47 rifle during a live... More
RPG LFX, US Marine Corps Photo
A member of the Iraqi security forces loads a rocket into a rocket propelled grenade launcher during a live- fire exercise as U.S. Marines deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve observe at Al Taqaddu... More
A U.S. Marine deployed in support of Operation Inherent
A U.S. Marine deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve instructs Iraqi members with the 22nd Anbar Federal Police on how to position themselves in a proper fighting stance during a martial art lesson a... More
Iraqi members with the Federal Police practice how
Iraqi members with the Federal Police practice how to stand in formation during a basic crowd and riot control lesson at Camp Dublin, Iraq, July 9, 2018. Iraqi security forces have made great strides in becomi... More
U.S. Marines deployed in support of Operation Inherent
U.S. Marines deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve assist Iraqi soldiers in cutting scrap wood to use for renovations at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, April 12, 2018. The Coalition will continue to stand along... More
An Iraqi soldier properly demonstrates how to hold
An Iraqi soldier properly demonstrates how to hold his weapons as they begin entering a room during Baghdad Operations Command Training at Camp Besmaya Dec 30,2017. This training is part of the overall Combine... More
A Spanish Guardia Civil coalition member shows an Iraqi
A Spanish Guardia Civil coalition member shows an Iraqi soldier from Baghdad Operational Command, how to properly load his M4 rifle during a live fire exercise at Camp Besmaya, Jan. 7, 2018. This training is p... More
Iraqi soldier’s sit through a class on how to load
Iraqi soldier’s sit through a class on how to load and reload an AK47 rifle during the desert battalion training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Jan. 20, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Fo... More
An Iraqi soldier demonstrates how to do a proper sit-up
An Iraqi soldier demonstrates how to do a proper sit-up during the desert training battalion at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Jan. 22, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inhe... More
An Iraqi soldier zeroes his AK47 rifle during the desert
An Iraqi soldier zeroes his AK47 rifle during the desert battalion training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Jan. 24, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve buil... More
An Iraqi soldier fires his AK47 rifle from the standing
An Iraqi soldier fires his AK47 rifle from the standing position during the desert battalion training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Jan. 25, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Opera... More
U.S. Marine Corps leaders deployed in support of Operation
U.S. Marine Corps leaders deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and Iraqi security force members say their farewells after their meeting regarding coalition training Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Jan. 27,2018.... More
Iraqi soldiers practice the fireman carry during combat
Iraqi soldiers practice the fireman carry during combat lifesaving training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Jan. 28, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve enha... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician,
A U.S. Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, talks about pressure plates during the counter improvised explosive device training at Al Taqaddum,... More
An Italian coalition member shows Iraqi soldiers the
An Italian coalition member shows Iraqi soldiers the proper stance for the MG42 machine gun during the Desert Battalion training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Feb. 3, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combine... More
Iraqi soldiers load the PKC machine gun during a live
Iraqi soldiers load the PKC machine gun during a live fire exercise thte the Desert Battalion at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Feb. 06, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inh... More
A U.S. Marine deployed in Support of Operation Inherent
A U.S. Marine deployed in Support of Operation Inherent Resolve demonstrates how to assault the enemy by using immediate action drills in a class to soldiers with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi army, at Al Taqaddu... More
An Iraqi soldier practices using hand/arm signals to
An Iraqi soldier practices using hand/arm signals to move his team into a ranger file, during Desert Battalion training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Feb. 08, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint ... More
A soldier with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi army, uses
A soldier with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi army, uses hand and arm signals to motion his team members to move forward during training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Feb. 10, 2018. This training is part of the overall C... More
An Italian coalition member and a U.S. Marine deployed
An Italian coalition member and a U.S. Marine deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, demonstrate how to stack alongside a building in an urban environment during the Desert Battalion training at Al ... More
An Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi army,
An Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi army, demonstrates what his sector of fire would be in an urban environment during the Desert Battalion at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Feb. 13, 2018. This training is p... More
Soldiers with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi army, demonstrate
Soldiers with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi army, demonstrate how to break sheets of tile during training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Feb. 15, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Ope... More
Iraqi soldiers with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi Army,
Iraqi soldiers with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi Army, line up as they begin the running portion of the physical training test at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 1, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined ... More
An Italian Carabinieri member shows Iraqi Police the
An Italian Carabinieri member shows Iraqi Police the proper stance when firing the Glock 19 during training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 4, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force –... More
Iraqi soldiers with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi Army,
Iraqi soldiers with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi Army, demonstrate the fundamentals of marksmanship during training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 5, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task ... More
A U.S. Marine deployed in support of Operation Inherent
A U.S. Marine deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve watches Iraqi soldiers with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi Army, speed reload their rifles during training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 6, 2018. This... More
An Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi Army,
An Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion, Iraqi Army, fires an AK47 from the prone supported position during a live fire exercise at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 7, 2018. This training is part of the overall Com... More
An Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion, aims his
An Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion, aims his AK47 at a target during a live fire exercise at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 8, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation... More
Iraqi soldiers with the Desert Battalion, practice
Iraqi soldiers with the Desert Battalion, practice the fundamentals of loading and unloading the PKM general- purpose machine gun during training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 10, 2018. This training is part of ... More
An Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion, practices
An Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion, practices immediate weapon malfunction procedure on the PKM machine gun during training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 11, 2018. This training is part of the overall Co... More
An Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion, helps his
An Iraqi soldier with the Desert Battalion, helps his firing buddy by telling him where to adjust his aim with the PKM machine gun during training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 13, 2018. This training is part of... More
U.S. Army combat medic, Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Markham,
U.S. Army combat medic, Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Markham, assigned to the 501st Area Support Medical Company, teaches Iraqi members with the Desert Battalion how to splint a broken hand during a combat lifesaving cla... More
An Iraqi member with the Desert Battalion splints the
An Iraqi member with the Desert Battalion splints the arm of another member during combat lifesaving test at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 17, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – ... More
An Iraqi member with the Desert Battalion walks through
An Iraqi member with the Desert Battalion walks through a lane to practice using a metal detector during counter improvised explosive device training with U.S. Marines at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 19, 2018. Thi... More
A U.S. Marine, deployed in support of Operation Inherent
A U.S. Marine, deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, shows an Iraqi member with the Desert Battalion where to position himself behind a berm during react to contact training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, M... More
An Iraqi member with the Desert Battalion pulls security
An Iraqi member with the Desert Battalion pulls security during a patrolling exercise with U.S. Marines at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 22, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Op... More
A U.S. Marine deployed in support of Operation Inherent
A U.S. Marine deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and an Italian coalition member, explain to Iraqi Desert Battalion members where to position themselves in a wedge formation during fire team form... More
Iraqi members with the Desert Battalion practice getting
Iraqi members with the Desert Battalion practice getting on line and assaulting through simulated enemy positions during a patrol exercise with U.S. Marines at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 25, 2018. This training ... More
An Iraqi member with the Desert Battalion practices
An Iraqi member with the Desert Battalion practices pulling security during an urban patrol exercise with U.S. Marines at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 26, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint ... More
Iraqi members with the Desert Battalion practice how
Iraqi members with the Desert Battalion practice how to properly clear a corner of a building during an urban patrol exercise with U.S. Marines at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 27, 2018. This training is part of th... More
An Iraqi member with the Desert Battalion jumps through
An Iraqi member with the Desert Battalion jumps through a ring of fire during a Basic Marksmanship training graduation ceremony at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 29, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combin... More
Iraqi members with the Emergency Relief Battalion conduct
Iraqi members with the Emergency Relief Battalion conduct an ammunition, casualty, and equipment report during a patrolling lesson at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, April 3, 2018. This training is part of the overall Comb... More
U.S. Army Cpt. Cheryl Washington assigned to the Al-Taqaddum
U.S. Army Cpt. Cheryl Washington assigned to the Al-Taqaddum base aid station, shows Iraqi members with the Emergency Relief Battalion how to check for a pulse during a Combat Life Saver lesson at Al Taqaddum, ... More
An Italian Coalition member deployed in support of
An Italian Coalition member deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve directs an Iraqi member with the Emergency Relief Battalion on where to aim his AK47 rifle during a live-fire exercise at Al Taqaddu... More
A U.S. Marine deployed in support of Operation Inherent
A U.S. Marine deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve watches over Iraqi members with the 22nd Anbar Federal Police as they practice different kicking techniques during a martial arts lesson at Al Taq... More
An Iraqi member with the Federal Police fires his AK47
An Iraqi member with the Federal Police fires his AK47 rifle during a live-fire exercise at Camp Dublin, Iraq, July 9, 2018. Iraqi security forces have made great strides in becoming a capable, professional an... More
An Iraqi soldier demonstrates how to enter a room during
An Iraqi soldier demonstrates how to enter a room during Baghdad Operations Command Training at Camp Besmaya Dec. 30, 2017. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent R... More
A Spanish Guardia Civil coalition member clears the
A Spanish Guardia Civil coalition member clears the range during a live fire exercise at Camp Besmaya, Jan. 7, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve ... More
An Iraqi soldier properly demonstrates how to load
An Iraqi soldier properly demonstrates how to load a magazine into his AK47 rifle without flagging other soldiers during the desert battalion training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Jan. 20, 2018. This training is part... More
An Iraqi soldier demonstrates how to do a proper sit-up
An Iraqi soldier demonstrates how to do a proper sit-up during the desert battalion training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Jan. 22, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inhe... More
An Iraqi soldier loads a magazine into his AK47 rifle
An Iraqi soldier loads a magazine into his AK47 rifle during the desert battalion training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Jan. 24, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inhere... More
An Iraqi soldier takes the proper stance as he fires
An Iraqi soldier takes the proper stance as he fires his AK47 rifle during the desert battalion training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Jan. 25, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Op... More
U.S. Marine Corps leaders deployed in support of Operation
U.S. Marine Corps leaders deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve discussion coalition training and how to better their assets at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Jan. 27,2018. The Coalition enables its partners t... More
U.S. Navy Corpsman deployed in support of Operation
U.S. Navy Corpsman deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve teaches Iraqi soldiers one way to properly drag a wounded member during combat lifesaving training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Jan. 28, 2018. This... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician,
A U.S. Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, talks about different kinds of suicide vests and how they are operated during the counter improvise... More
Italian coalition members show Iraqi soldiers how the
Italian coalition members show Iraqi soldiers how the buddy system works for the MG42 machine gun during the Desert Battalion training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Feb. 3, 2018. This training is part of the overall C... More
An Italian coalition member hands an Iraqi soldier
An Italian coalition member hands an Iraqi soldier a belt of ammunition to load into a PKC machine gun during a live fire exercise with the Desert Battalion at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Feb. 06, 2018. This training i... More
An Iraqi soldiers practices reacting to contact by
An Iraqi soldiers practices reacting to contact by buddy team bounding, during the Desert Battalion training at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Feb. 07, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force ... More
A U.S. Marine deployed in support of Operation Inherent
A U.S. Marine deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, speaks to an Iraqi soldier about different tactical formations and the relevance of each formation during the Desert Battalion training at Al Taq... More