Iraqi Soldiers complete Fuel Accountability Course

By Mr. Mark Altman (USF-I, ITAM-Army)September 5, 2010

BAGHDAD - Thirty-one Iraqi Army noncommissioned officers graduated from the fuel accountability course Aug. 29 at Camp Taji.

The course included familiarizing the students with different types of fuel and oils used in the Iraqi Army fleet of non-tactical and tactical vehicles as well as accountability measures the Iraqi Army uses to track fuel and oil allotments.

Corp. Baraq Bassem was named the course honor graduate. "I am proud to be the honor graduate. Anytime I am recognized by my instructors, I am happy." After the graduation ceremony, Baraq will return to his active duty unit to put his new training to use.

Warrant Officer Mohammed Yihaya from Baghdad, said he enjoyed the fact that the course "covered theoretical and practical exercises. I would gladly return to the transportation school if given the opportunity."