Iraqi Army Recruiting in Basra

Courtesy Photo | Iraqi men wait in line for a chance to sign up with the Iraqi Army in Basra, Iraq May 29. The 1st Iraqi army held a recruiting drive in an effort to boost numbers and support for the government of Iraq. Over 3,000 Iraqi men showed up for the event which was to fill only 1,000 positions.  

BASRA, IRAQ

05.31.2008

Courtesy Story

Multi-National Corps Iraq Public Affairs

By Sgt. 1st Class C. J. Sheely
Multi-National Division - Southeast Public Affairs Office

BASRA, Iraq – Soldiers with the 1st Iraqi Army looked to increase their numbers and support in Basra, Iraq May 29. Operation Charge of the Knights has been successful in rooting out criminal elements and restoring the rule of law to the city as well as increasing local support for the government of Iraq.

The increased support for the government is something the Iraqi army is trying to take advantage of by recruiting new soldiers from the local communities. At a recent recruiting drive in the Hayyaniyah district, over 3,000 men came out to sign up for service with the army. Unfortunately for many of them, there were only 1,000 positions available during the drive.

• Date Taken: 05.31.2008
• Date Posted: 05.31.2008 13:28
• Story ID: 19981
• Location: BASRA, IQ