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This is about something a little close to "home". We tend to see these guy's alot. Congratulations to them.
The Appalachianist
Iraqi Army’s 6th Motor Transport Regiment takes control
Friday, 04 August 2006
Story and photo by Sgt. Trevor Snyder 124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
BAGHDAD -- The Iraqi Army 6th Motor Transport Regiment took control of its own operations in a ceremony July 3 at Camp Taji, a sprawling joint Iraqi-Coalition facility just a few miles north of Baghdad.
The regiment has been working closely with the 4th Sustainment Brigade since October 2005. The transfer of authority is another milestone in Iraqi progress towards providing its own security. The 6th Motor Transport Regiment’s mission is to transport Iraqi Armed Forces members and cargo throughout Iraq as directed by the Ministry of Defense.
“It’s a completely Iraqi show,” said Lt. Col. William Schiek, commander of the 4th Brigade Support Battalion. “It’s been a real pleasure working with them because not only do we share ideas with them, they are sharing ideas with us.”
“Who is better at working in the local area than the folks that grew up in this area,” Schiek said.
The 6th Motor Transport Regiment consists of seven companies including a headquarters company, four light transportation companies, a security company and a support company. Their equipment consists of more than 100 trucks.
Recent areas of operations have included Baghdad, Mosul, Kirkuk, Fallujah and Ramadi.
“We’ve built some friendships here,” responded Maj. Roger Glenn, a force protection officer who works with the 6th Motorized Truck Regiment. “(The Coalition’s) role has really switched from being warfighters with them when we first arrived here. Now they are conducting all of that mission on their own.”
“It’s nice to see them receive some credit and recognition.”
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The Appalachianist
Iraqi Army’s 6th Motor Transport Regiment takes control
Friday, 04 August 2006
Story and photo by Sgt. Trevor Snyder 124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
BAGHDAD -- The Iraqi Army 6th Motor Transport Regiment took control of its own operations in a ceremony July 3 at Camp Taji, a sprawling joint Iraqi-Coalition facility just a few miles north of Baghdad.
The regiment has been working closely with the 4th Sustainment Brigade since October 2005. The transfer of authority is another milestone in Iraqi progress towards providing its own security. The 6th Motor Transport Regiment’s mission is to transport Iraqi Armed Forces members and cargo throughout Iraq as directed by the Ministry of Defense.
“It’s a completely Iraqi show,” said Lt. Col. William Schiek, commander of the 4th Brigade Support Battalion. “It’s been a real pleasure working with them because not only do we share ideas with them, they are sharing ideas with us.”
“Who is better at working in the local area than the folks that grew up in this area,” Schiek said.
The 6th Motor Transport Regiment consists of seven companies including a headquarters company, four light transportation companies, a security company and a support company. Their equipment consists of more than 100 trucks.
Recent areas of operations have included Baghdad, Mosul, Kirkuk, Fallujah and Ramadi.
“We’ve built some friendships here,” responded Maj. Roger Glenn, a force protection officer who works with the 6th Motorized Truck Regiment. “(The Coalition’s) role has really switched from being warfighters with them when we first arrived here. Now they are conducting all of that mission on their own.”
“It’s nice to see them receive some credit and recognition.”
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posted by Hill Billy Rave | Saturday, August 05, 2006
5 Comments:
Cool. The Iraqis slowly assuming responsibility. That's good.
Sway Scway, little by little
It was something I noticed among those returning from Iraq to take courses at McGrady on the backside of Fort Jackson- the unflagging optimistic attitude- God Bless and thank you. Bill Sipes SFC(Ret)
Greetings! So that is a motor transport regiment. I assume it is a motor pool unit that serves a corps level organization since motorization may be short in vehicles. This regiment could be organised along the traditional Soviet style with inherently less vehicles (40-60 2.5 ton trucks) than American TO&E (70-100 trucks?) but then I haven't checked lately (things change) and it may be OPSEC info but I like to speculate. I would think that anyone patroling aboard the trucks themselves would be required by the regiment to sandbag (in Ranger fashion, of course) them. This would slow the trucks down (not going to a fire anyway...just a firefight) but add necessary protection. Need metal? I have viewed WWII field-applique and add-on armor of both Allied and Axis. Seems nothing changes because I see similarities. Interested in some download pics? You are probably wondering why I have so much time to say this. It's because school's out for Summer and blown to pieces-I'm done...let's go fishin' or huntin'!
Bill Sipes, great to hear from you. Optimism goes from place to place. It's differant with everyone.
Twister, I can't say about their TO&E. They drive Ashok Leylands mostly, with Hill Billy Armor. I've got some pictures of Iraqi vehicles I'll send.
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