Video by Staff Sgt. Levi Rowse
Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service Successes on Ground and in Recruiting
Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve
May 22, 2017 | 0:34
The Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service’s victories on the ground translated to recent recruiting victories when they launched an online recruitment campaign May 10 and they received over 300,000 applications.
The CTS opened up online applications to those willing to fight in its elite ranks and the large, immediate response was surprising.
“Many young Iraqis are enthusiastic about being part of an elite force that counters terrorists,” said Iraqi CTS Maj. Gen. Falah Al Mohamedawi, Special Operations Academy Director.
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