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NEWS | Feb. 2, 2023

Live Fire Exercises In Iraq For February

By CJTF-OIR Public Affairs

BAGHDAD, Iraq – On Feb. 2, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting aerial operational exercises using a variety of munitions near the Erbil regions in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

These exercises ensure the Coalition’s continued capability to support our partner forces and protect our Coalition forces. 

Extensive planning and proper safety measures are taken before and during live fire rehearsals in order to protect the Coalition and the local population. 

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve advises, assists, and enables partner forces to secure the lasting defeat of ISIS and to enable the establishment of enduring security cooperation frameworks.

UPDATE: On Feb. 3, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting aerial operational exercises using a variety of munitions near the Erbil regions in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 5, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground operational exercises using 120mm mortar rounds near the Qayarrah region in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 8, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting aerial operational exercises in or near the Mosul and Erbil regions in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 10, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground and aerial operational exercises in or near the Baghdad, Erbil, Qayarrah, and Mosul regions in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 11, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting aerial operational exercises in or near the Mosul, Qayarrah, and Erbil regions in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 14, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground operational exercises in or near the Qayarrah region in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 15, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting air and ground operational exercises in or near the Mosul and Khalidiyah regions in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 16, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground operational exercises with mortars and base defenses, respectively, in or near the Mosul and Khalidiyah regions in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 17, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting aerial operational exercises in or near the Erbil region in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 18, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground operational exercises in or near the Khalidiyah region in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 20, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground operational exercises in or near the Sulaymaniyah region in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 21, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground operational exercises in or near the Khalidiyah region in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 22, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground and aerial operational exercises in or near the Mosul, Khalidiyah, and Sulaymaniyah regions in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 24, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground and aerial operational exercises in or near the Khalidiyah and Erbil regions, respectively, in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 25, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting aerial operational exercises in or near the Khalidiyah region in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 28, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground and aerial operational exercises in or near the Qayarrah and Erbil regions, respectively, in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.