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Story by Spc. Alexandra Hemmerly-Brown
210th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
CAMP TAJI, Iraq - With the influx of Soldiers coming to the Multi National Division-Baghdad area, the 15th Sustainment Brigade works to supply them with what they need.
A war cannot be fought without ammunition, and 15th SB Soldiers make sure that the extra munitions get to the units that need them- as fast as possible.
Camp Taji, like most forward operating bases in theater, operates an Ammunition Transfer Holding Point, which processes orders for munitions.
"Our overall responsibility is to support the Multi National Division-Baghdad area of responsibility with ammunition support," said Maj. Levorne S. Collins of New Orleans, La., the ammunitions officer for the 15th SB.
An ATHP is a smaller version of an Ammunition Supply Point, which acts as a hub for drawing and delivering ammo. For Camp Taji, all ammunition comes from the ASP on Logistical Support Area Anaconda.
The Soldiers here receive approximately five to six orders for ammunition per week during normal operations, but that number may increase due to the rise in troop levels, said Collins.
"As units continue to populate the Baghdad area of responsibility, I expect requisitions to increase somewhat, however it won't be a change into our overall management," Collins said.
On any given day, Soldiers working in the ATHP yard sort ammunition, load or unload it, or contact units to let them know their order is ready.
Pfc. David E. Cortez of Carrollton, Texas, an ammunition specialist with the 15th SB said the best part of his job is knowing the ammo he sorts is helping his fellow Soldiers.
"To know that the ammunition out there is going out for a good cause, helping troops out there on the other side of the wire," Cortez said.
The 15th SB is not alone in their duties- troops from the 615th Aviation Support Battalion run most of the ATHP yard.
"We're making sure that all the people who have the tougher jobs have all the supplies they need," said Pfc. Timothy Kolb of Cleveland, Ohio, an ammunition specialist with the 615th.
Kolb said part of his job is ensuring all the units that need ammunition get it in a timely manner.
"It's stressful at times, but we always get the job done," he said.
As the tempo and the population of Soldiers increases, Collins said he expects his Soldiers' workday to be extended, but not by much. He said his is a rewarding job, and although they don't usually get to see the end result of their labors, his Soldiers know the importance of their work.
"The best part about my job is ensuring the combat Soldier gets the needed supplies to execute his mission," Collins said.
| Date Taken: | 01.25.2002 |
| Date Posted: | 01.29.2007 11:53 |
| Story ID: | 8972 |
| Location: | TAJI, IQ |
| Web Views: | 113 |
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