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Release No. 0910318-02
Oct. 31, 2009
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Maj. Bob Owen

Iraqi-U.S. Working Group Addresses Logistics Needs

BAGHDAD – A joint U.S.-Iraq logistics working group held a conference sponsored by the Ministry of Interior here Oct. 28 to highlight successes and address concerns with future logistics support for the Iraqi Security Forces.

The conference, mandated by the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement, was the first one of its kind that has been hosted by Iraqis and was the first time the conference was held outside of U.S. bases and forward operating bases. The conference, hosted by Iraqi Maj. Gen. Abdul Ameer, the assistant deputy minister for infrastructure, was attended by Iraqi field commanders and senior U.S. Army personnel dedicated to helping Iraq develop a workable and sustainable logistics system.

The conference highlighted successes in the U.S- Iraq logistics partnership, such as the establishment of new logistics databases and  addition of new hand-held scanners that keep track of vehicles, weapons, ammunition, and spare parts. The scanners help Iraqi logisticians ensure that vital equipment is distributed to the commanders who need it most.

U.S. Army Col. David Fox, an advisor to ISF-Federal Police noted the progress and effectiveness of the working group.  “There are problems to work through, but these are good problems to have. You have the equipment you need, but now you need a program to distribute it correctly and ensure that you have proper accountability procedures in place, said Fox.”

Iraqi commanders said committees have been formed to deal with most of the issues identified but highlighted the groups’ many  achievements including accounting for more than 2,000 vehicles, which they  entered into a new database.

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