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Combat camera team pass on their know-how during training
May 26, 2019 — BAGHDAD, Iraq – For more than three months, Warrant Officer Bertrand and Sergeant Samuel have been deployed to Iraq as camera operators for Operation Chammal. In May, they provided training for the Iraqi army on image intelligence.The transmission of know-how is essential to intelligenceAs part of Task Forces Monsabert and Narvik, their mission is... MORE

- L’adjudant Bertrand VIGNAL photographe/cameraman opération CHAMMAL corrigeant un stagiaire sur les prise de vues réalisées durant l’exercice synthèse..

- Du 30 mars au 8 mai 2019, au sein de la troisième école de l’ICTS (Iraki Counter Terrorism Service), se déroulait le stage ICC (Intelligence Counter Course). Ce dernier est à dominante renseignement . Les huit participants seront encadrés par huit instructeurs Français de la Task Force Narvik issus du 3°RIMA . Les stagiaires au nombre de huit sont issus des différents bataillons de forces spéciales Irakiennes.
Ce stage d’une durée de six semaines sera organisé de la manière suivante :
- La première semaine est centrée sur l’utilisation des logiciels informatiques (word, power point), afin d’être en mesure de rédiger des comptes rendus renseignements de qualités.
-La deuxième semaine sera composée de cours théoriques et pratiques dans le domaine de la photographie.
-La troisième et quatrième semaine les stagiaires auront des cours théoriques et pratiques sur les techniques de communications conversationnelles, afin de pouvoir mener des entretiens.
-La cinquième semaine sera accès sur l’Exploitation et l’Étude de Sites Sensibles (EESS) et l’Interrogation Initial de Personnels Capturés. Cette semaine permettra aux stagiaires de relever des preuves sur le terrain et d’interroger les personnes capturées.
-La dernière semaine sera consacrée à un exercice synthèse et une remise de diplôme.

- Lancée le 19 septembre 2014, l'opération Chammal est le nom donné au volet français de l'opération interalliée Inherent Resolve (OIR) rassemblant plus de 60 nations.
A la demande du gouvernement irakien et en coordination avec les alliés de la France présents dans la région, elle vise à apporter un soutien militaire aux forces locales engagées dans le combat contre Daesh sur leur territoire.
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Training continues in Besmayah
May 23, 2019 — During the week of May 12, the intensity of the 16th FEDPOL Brigade training has increased, and various courses have started.After having practiced squad movements and deployments, policemen have started to train in platoon tactics, and they are learning how to manage that kind of unit on the ground. The training and improvement of these skills is... MORE

CHAMMAL : Stage de fouille corporelle au profit des femmes de la 6e division irakienne / TF Monsabert gives body search training course for women of the 6th Iraqi Division
May 23, 2019 — Au bilan de la sécurisation du pèlerinage chiite d’Al Kadhimiya début mai, figurait une nécessité : celle d’augmenter le nombre de personnel féminin déployé sur les check-points, afin de renforcer le dispositif de contrôle et de fouille. Il y a de plus en plus de femmes qui participent à ces rassemblements, alors que la probabilité de leur emploi... MORE

Women attached to the 6th Iraqi Division conducted a subject search workshop focusing on the crucial role women of the Iraqi Security Forces had to play.

Italian and U.S. helicopter units improve integration
May 17, 2019 — Italian Air Task Group "Griffon" and the U.S. Task Force "Gunfighter" benefit from good collaboration. They are two departments of the Aviation Brigade, a unit included within the multinational Coalition operating in Iraq.In the past weeks, pilots and technicians of the operating departments met to improve the integration of flight procedures in... MORE

Pilots and technicians attached to Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve from Italian Air Task Group "Griffon" and the U.S. Task Force "Gunfighter" met to improve Coalition flight procedures. The main objective was to develop a plan for responding to in-flight emergencies and to discuss possible scenarios during which constant procedural and operational synergy is essential.

Missione in Iraq: collaborazione tra Reparti elicotteri
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CJTF-OIR Pentagon press conference opening remarks
May 14, 2019 — CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – British Maj. Gen. Christopher Ghika, Deputy Commander-Stability, Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, held a press briefing for the Pentagon Press Corps from Baghdad, May 14, 2019. What follows were his opening remarks. Video of complete statement can be viewed at... MORE

CJTF-OIR Pentagon press conference opening remarks
May 14, 2019 — ملاحظات الإفتتاح لقوة المهام المشتركة - عملية العزم الصلب في المؤتمر الصحفي لوزارة الدفاع الأمريكية (الپنتاگون)معسكر عريفجان، الكويت - اللواء البريطاني كريستوفر گيكا، نائب القائد العام لشؤون الإستقرار في قوة المهام المشتركة - عملية العزم الصلب، يقوم بالإيجاز الصحفي الخاص بالمؤتمر الصحفي لوزارة الدفاع الأمريكية من مقر قيادة معسكر عريفجان، الكويت، 14... MORE

French Rafale Support Iraqi Forces
May 11, 2019 — French fighters from an air base in the Middle East supported Iraqis in their fight against Daesh, April 4.French Rafale are engaged on a daily basis for the Coalition, in Iraq and Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Flying days and nights, Rafale pilots contribute to reducing Daesh’s military potential and supporting the ground troops... MORE

A French Rafale fighter jet takes off from an air base in Southwest Asia. Two Rafales destroyed Daesh tunnels in Iraq April 4. The fighters provide overwatch and close air support for ground troops.

Task Force Wagram holds dissolution ceremony
May 11, 2019 — AIR BASE – Task Force Wagram held its dissolution ceremony, chaired by French Brigadier General Jean-Marc Vigilant, French Senior National Representative, on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, April 29. Brigadier General Henderson, representing Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, and Iraqi Major General Kassim, Commander of the Jazira... MORE

Task Force Wagram met to celebrate the end of the longest deployment of CAESAR artillery personnel April 29, 2019, Iraq. More than 1,100 French soldiers have been deployed within TF Wagram in Iraq to support ground troops in the liberation of territories under Daesh control.

Operation Chammal conduct combat training with TF Narvik
May 3, 2019 — For four weeks, Task Force (TF) Narvik conducted a High Intensity Close Combat Training (C4) course at the Iraq Counter-Terrorist Defense Academy. The objective was to train Iraqi cadres in close combat who can, in turn, train their soldiers. This training was set up to respond to a need expressed by the command of the Iraqi counterterrorism... MORE