Photo By Maj. Anna Friederich | AL HIILAH, Iraq -- The newest additions to the Babil Provincial Police Academy wait...... read more read more
By Maj. Anna Friederich
2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div. PAO
AL HIILA, Iraq " A formal ceremony with all the pomp and circumstance deserving of the occasion was the order of the day as Iraqi Police officials and local provincial leaders welcomed the newest "comrades in arms" here Thursday.
The IP academy graduates, decked out in their finest, displayed their best drill and ceremony techniques for the audience as they took the parade field for the formal portion of the graduation ceremony.
More than 1,000 IPs were in formation, standing tall as several dignitaries praised their achievements and lauded their determination and courage in joining the ranks of such an elite force.
Speaking on behalf of the Babil Provincial Police was Brig. Gen. Qais Hamza, provincial police chief. He expounded on the accomplishments of those currently serving and the future success of those joining their team.
Maj. Gen. Joseph Peterson, Multi-National Security Transition Command " Iraq, commended the courage of the newest IPs and their dedication in keeping the province safe from terrorist activity and moving the region toward stability.
Approximately 50 IPs were awarded distinguished honor graduate certificates for their exceptional performance during the training. Quais, Peterson and Col. John Tully, commander, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, shared the honor of personally awarding the certificates and congratulating the security officers.
A demonstration took place on the parade field following the ceremony in which an IP bus, sirens blaring, entered the area followed by several law enforcement vehicles loaded with seasoned policemen. As the vehicles slowed to a stop, the officers jumped from the vehicles and raced to the bus. They swiftly secured the area, using distinct tactical formations learned at the academy and cleared the bus of role-playing suspects.
Once they had the 'terrorists" face-down on the ground and their hands secured behind their backs, they were escorted to the waiting security trucks and whisked them away to face justice.
The demonstration achieved its purpose: to showcase the skills taught at the academy and portray a potential real-life situation. "It was very impressive and smoothly executed, a good combination of their tactical proficiency and road experience," said Tully.
The day ended with a tour for the guests through the Hall of History which opened last month. Peterson marked the event by signing the guest book as dignitaries and IP leadership thanked him for his attendance and support of the force.
| Date Taken: | 02.21.2006 |
| Date Posted: | 02.21.2006 12:54 |
| Story ID: | 5433 |
| Location: | HIILA, IQ |
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| Downloads: | 26 |
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