ID :
176277
Mon, 04/18/2011 - 18:43
Auther :
Shortlink :
http://m.oananews.org//node/176277
The shortlink copeid
Iraqi Army units conduct maneuvers
Baghdad (NINA) – Iraqi Army units, ground forces backed up by artillery battery and air force, conducted maneuvers using live ammo.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Defense stated that “the maneuver, conducted by the 9th IA Division in Basmaya District-southern Baghdad, supported by artillery battery, Iraqi surveillance planes which supplied the command chamber of the maneuver with photos of the maneuver field and other intelligence as well as the fire back up provided by the helicopters.”
The maneuver, called the Lion’s leap, included bringing airborne forces into the field, evacuation of the wounded by helicopters, providing fire back up in addition to command, control, and coordinate in running a joint military operation of the Iraqi Army commands.”
A statement issued by the Ministry of Defense stated that “the maneuver, conducted by the 9th IA Division in Basmaya District-southern Baghdad, supported by artillery battery, Iraqi surveillance planes which supplied the command chamber of the maneuver with photos of the maneuver field and other intelligence as well as the fire back up provided by the helicopters.”
The maneuver, called the Lion’s leap, included bringing airborne forces into the field, evacuation of the wounded by helicopters, providing fire back up in addition to command, control, and coordinate in running a joint military operation of the Iraqi Army commands.”
