Press Release 20100304-04
March 4, 2010

BAGHDAD –Iraqi Army students graduated from the Iraqi Army Bomb Disposal School Level IV training course at the Besmaya Combat Training Center here Feb. 25.  The 18 students completed seven weeks of intense training that focused on identifying, deactivating, handling and disposing of explosive devices.  

The improvised explosive device defeat course gives students the skills to understand how IEDs function and ways to defeat them.  The intense classroom and practical exercises emphasize a commitment to save lives, defend Iraq and its citizens, and instill pride and professionalism in its soldiers.

“I am honored to graduate from this school,” said Areef (equivalent to sergeant) Salah Aashur, honor graduate of the course. “It will aide in my efforts in providing a safe and secure Iraq.”

Theses soldiers will now return to their respective bomb disposal companies and take charge as team leaders.

Since its inception, the Iraqi Army Bomb Disposal School has graduated more than 1,800 students.  An additional 1,000 students are expected to graduate from various courses taught there this year.

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