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Tricks of the trade: Federal Police learn hands-on techniques

By Sgt. Joshua Risner, MND-B PAOOctober 22, 2009

BAGHDAD - Staff Sgt. David Free (left), from Hull, Ga., inspects an Iraqi Federal Policeman's arm hold during combatives training at Joint Security Station Istaqlal, here, Oct. 20. "The main thing is defensive tactics just to help these guys out if t...
1 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – BAGHDAD - Staff Sgt. David Free (left), from Hull, Ga., inspects an Iraqi Federal Policeman's arm hold during combatives training at Joint Security Station Istaqlal, here, Oct. 20. "The main thing is defensive tactics just to help these guys out if t... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
BAGHDAD - An Iraqi Federal Policeman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st FP Division, throws uppercuts at a punch glove held by Spc. Robert McDaniel, from Memphis, Tenn., during combatives training at Joint Security Station Istaqlal, here, Oc...
2 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – BAGHDAD - An Iraqi Federal Policeman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st FP Division, throws uppercuts at a punch glove held by Spc. Robert McDaniel, from Memphis, Tenn., during combatives training at Joint Security Station Istaqlal, here, Oc... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
BAGHDAD - Iraqi Federal Policemen hone their punching techniques, assisted by Staff Sgt. David Free (foreground), from Hull, Ga., and Spc. Robert McDaniel (background), from Memphis, Tenn. during hand-to-hand combat training at Joint Security Station...
3 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – BAGHDAD - Iraqi Federal Policemen hone their punching techniques, assisted by Staff Sgt. David Free (foreground), from Hull, Ga., and Spc. Robert McDaniel (background), from Memphis, Tenn. during hand-to-hand combat training at Joint Security Station... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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BAGHDAD - Sgt. Thomas Robbins (bottom), from Birmingham, Ala., grapples with an Iraqi Federal Policeman during hand-to-hand combat training at Joint Security Station Istaqlal, here, Oct. 20. The FP is attempting to "arrest" Robbins, who is resisting ...
5 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – BAGHDAD - Sgt. Thomas Robbins (bottom), from Birmingham, Ala., grapples with an Iraqi Federal Policeman during hand-to-hand combat training at Joint Security Station Istaqlal, here, Oct. 20. The FP is attempting to "arrest" Robbins, who is resisting ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

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