Photo By Staff Sgt. Tiffany Evans | Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, Multi – National Division - Center deputy commanding...... read more read more
By Spc. Tiffany Evans
41st Fires Brigade
FORWARD OPERATING BASE DELTA, Iraq – Members of the Iraqi army's 8th Motorized Transportation Regiment, located in Numaniyah, support the 8th IA Division with logistics, transportation and training.
Living side by side with the 8th MTR are about fifty Soldiers from the 589th Brigade Support Battalion, which make up a small logistics military training team. Soldiers in the MiTT help teach proper logistics procedures, how to run a motor pool and how to fix military vehicles.
"We benefit from the American Soldiers knowledge and experience with up-armored vehicles," said Sgt. Tariq Kadum, 8th MTR mechanical sergeant. "Our mechanics have a shortage of experience with military vehicles, so it works to our advantage to have the American Soldiers advising us on how to fix and house these vehicles."
Kadum said that another benefit has been receiving spare parts when there is a shortage. They have a growing fleet of vehicles and Soldiers so all help is appreciated and respected.
"As every day passes, I see a growing knowledge and familiarity in how to run logistics in the Iraqi officers," said Maj. Gerardo Pulido, a native of Edcouch-etas, Texas, MiTT team leader, B Co., 589th BSB. "This translates into confidence, which spreads through the ranks."
| Date Taken: | 02.03.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 02.03.2009 10:43 |
| Story ID: | 29599 |
| Location: | AL KUT, IQ |
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