Iraqi Bomb Disposal Company [Image 16 of 16]

HABBANIYAH, IRAQ

05.07.2006

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Redding 

1st Marine Logistics Group

An Iraqi explosives ordnance disposal technician tackles an immense task before him and his fellow soldiers May 7, 2006 at Camp Habbiniyah, when his Iraqi Bomb Disposal Company works with its American counterparts to clean up an ammunition supply point (ASP) last used by Saddam Hussein's regime. Mortars, rockets and various other munitions were strewn about when the bunkers were bombed in the initial invasion. Acres of twisted, rusty metal peppered with live munitions are all that remain. The ordnance must be cleared from the area to make the ASP safe again for future use. The Americans are seeking to develop their counterparts in the Iraqi Army's 1st Division. The 1st Marine Logistics Group's EOD Company here stays busy responding to 15 - 25 calls daily, in addition to training the Iraqis, who have already received three months of training from American contractors who taught them basic unexploded ordnance and explosive remnants of war reduction, cache disposal and minefield operations. The Americans are helping the Iraqis refine the skills they need to negate the threat after Coalition Forces leave, said Jeremy, a Navy EOD officer. (Official USMC photograph taken by Cpl. Daniel J. Redding.) (060507-M-7799R-008) (Released)

• Date Taken: 05.07.2006
• Date Posted: 05.11.2006 01:54
• Photo ID: 19888
• VIRIN: 060507-M-7799R-008
• Resolution: 2336x3504
• Size: 6.63 MB
• Location: HABBANIYAH, IQ