Baghdad, Iraq: Karkh Policemen Train Their Own
A trainer at the ‘Police Train-the-Trainer Academy’ instructs an Iraqi policeman on the proper steps of first aid at the Salhiyah Police Station in the Karkh District of Baghdad. The training program focuses on training policemen on rifle marksmanship, dismounted patrolling, tactical checkpoint operations and first aid. U.S. Army photo.
BAGHDAD — The Iraqi Police continue to make positive steps toward becoming self-sufficient through the vigorus training of the ‘Police Train-the-Trainer Academy Program’ in the Karkh District of Baghdad.
Currently being ran by the 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, the training program focuses on training Karkh Security District policemen on rifle marksmanship, dismounted patrolling, tactical checkpoint operations, first aid, Iraqi law, crime scene management, improvised explosive device identification and reaction, and building clearing and searching procedures.
A few months ago, the field artillery troops trained five policemen to become trainers at the academy.
Now, under the supervision of Coalition forces, these trainers are putting their training into action through a comprehensive one-week training course focused on giving instruction to Iraqi policemen in the Karkh Security District.
“The Iraqi Police Training Team did an outstanding job facilitating training for the Iraqi Police,†1st Lt. Kevin Smith, Company A, 4th Battalion, 42nd Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne, Multi-National Division – Baghdad.
Staff Sgt. Christopher Garza, a coalition trainer facilitates the policeman’s training by providing first-hand mentorship to the trainees.
“I believe the academy is a great program for these policemen,†said Garza. “It’s a part of helping Iraq grow stronger as a nation by constantly developing their security forces.â€
(2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne)