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Iraqi Artillery Training: TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training

By 2nd Lt. Daphney BlackDecember 30, 2023

TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
1 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Spc. Caleb Zapf, a cannon crewmember, assigned with B Battery, 2nd Battalion 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, engages in a joint live fire exercise alongside an Iraqi field artilleryman at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The exercise was conducted to offer training to partner forces in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
2 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Iraqi army artillerymen assigned to 105th Artillery Battalion, participate in a joint artillery training exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct 26, 2023. The exercise was conducted to offer training to partner forces in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
3 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – An Iraqi army field artilleryman awaits fire mission during a live joint live fire exercise with U.S. Soldiers assigned to B Battery, 2nd Battalion 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The exercise was part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s mission to enhance partner capacity which focuses on the training to improve security capabilities within the nation. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
4 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Iraqi Air Force Staff Maj. Gen. Abbas Fadel Damer, the commander of Al Asad Air Base (AAAB), addresses the Iraqi army field artillerymen during a ceremony at AAAB, on Oct. 26, 2023. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of U.S. and Iraq joint artillery training in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
5 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Iraqi Air Force Staff Maj. Gen. Abbas Fadel Damer, the commander of Al Asad Air Base (AAAB), poses for a photo with an Iraqi army field artilleryman during a ceremony at AAAB on Oct. 26, 2023. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of U.S. and Iraq joint artillery training in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
6 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Iraqi Air Force Staff Maj. Gen. Abbas Fadel Damer, the commander of Al Asad Air Base (AAAB), poses for a photo with an Iraqi army field artilleryman during a ceremony at AAAB on Oct. 26, 2023. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of U.S. and Iraq joint artillery training in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
7 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Iraqi Air Force Staff Maj. Gen. Abbas Fadel Damer, the commander of Al Asad Air Base (AAAB), poses for a photo with an Iraqi army field artilleryman during a ceremony at AAAB on Oct. 26, 2023. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of U.S. and Iraq joint artillery training in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
8 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Iraqi Air Force Staff Maj. Gen. Abbas Fadel Damer, the commander of Al Asad Air Base (AAAB), poses for a photo with an Iraqi army field artilleryman during a ceremony at AAAB on Oct. 26, 2023. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of U.S. and Iraq joint artillery training in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
9 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Iraqi army field artillerymen assigned to 105th Artillery Battalion, participate in a ceremony following a joint life fire exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of U.S. and Iraq joint artillery training in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
10 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S Army Staff Sgt. James Barry passes the 10th mountain division patch to all Iraqi army soldiers who participated in the joint artillery training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The exercise was part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s mission to enhance partner capacity which focuses on the training to improve security capabilities within the nation. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
11 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Lt. Col. Russell Lemler, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment commander, recognizes Norwegian soldiers from Task Force Viking for their efforts during the joint artillery at Al Asad Air Base Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The training which lasted a month was part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s mission to enhance partner capacity which focuses on the training to improve security capabilities within the nation. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
12 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Iraqi army artillerymen assigned to 105th Artillery Battalion, awaits fire mission during a joint artillery training exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct 26, 2023. The exercise was conducted to offer training to partner forces in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
13 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Spc. De Araujo Silva, a cannon crewmember assigned to B Battery, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, poses a photo with two Iraqi army artillery soldiers during a joint artillery training exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct 26, 2023. The exercise was conducted to offer training to partner forces in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
14 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Iraqi army artillerymen assigned to 105th Artillery Battalion, mans the howitzer during a joint artillery training exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct 26, 2023. The exercise was conducted to offer training to partner forces in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
15 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Two Iraqi army artillerymen pose for a photo during a joint artillery training exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct 26, 2023. The exercise was conducted to offer training to partner forces in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
16 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Iraqi army field artillerymen assigned to 105th Artillery Battalion, participate in a ceremony following a joint life fire exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of U.S. and Iraq joint artillery training in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
17 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Spc. Justin Wilson, a cannon crewmember assigned with B Battery, 2nd Battalion 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, loads a 105mm round in the chamber during a joint artillery training exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The exercise was conducted to offer training to partner forces in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
18 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Sgt. Mitchell Soerens, assigned with B Battery, 2nd Battalion 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, poses for a photo with two Iraqi army artillerymen during a joint artillery training exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct 26, 2023. The exercise was conducted to offer training to partner forces in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
19 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Spc. Caleb Zapf and Spc. Sean Wiesing, both assigned to B Battery, 2nd Battalion 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, pose for a photo during a joint artillery training exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct 26, 2023. The exercise was conducted to offer training to partner forces in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
20 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Iraqi army field artillerymen assigned to 105th Artillery Battalion, pose for a photo with their senior leaders during a joint artillery training exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct 26, 2023. The training which lasted a month was part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s mission to enhance partner capacity which focuses on the training to improve security capabilities within the nation. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
21 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Lt. Col. Russell Lemler, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment commander, shakes hands with Iraqi Air Force general Staff Maj. Gen. Abbas Fadel Damer, following a ceremony at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of U.S. and Iraq joint artillery training in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
22 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Capt. Zachary Stokes, the battalion fire direction officer, presents a certificate of completion to an Iraqi army artilleryman during a ceremony at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of U.S. and Iraq joint artillery training in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
23 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Barry assigned to B Battery, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, verifies the sight picture during a fire mission as part of a joint artillery training exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The exercise was conducted to offer training to partner forces in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
24 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Soldiers assigned with 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, also known as “Task Force Redleg” fires the M119A3 Howitzer during a joint artillery training exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The exercise was conducted to offer training to partner forces in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
25 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Soldiers assigned with 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, also known as “Task Force Redleg” fires the M119A3 Howitzer during a joint artillery training exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The exercise was conducted to offer training to partner forces in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
26 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Iraqi Air Force Staff Maj. Gen. Abbas Fadel Damer, Al Asad Air Base commander, addresses a group of Iraqi army artillerymen during joint artillery training exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The exercise was conducted to offer training to partner forces in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
27 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Iraqi army field artillerymen assigned to 105th Artillery Battalion, maneuver the M119A3 Howitzer during a joint artillery training exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct 26, 2023. The exercise was conducted to offer training to partner forces in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
28 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Lt. Col. Russell Lemler, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment commander, presents a certificate of completion to an Iraqi army artilleryman during a ceremony at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of U.S. and Iraq joint artillery training in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
29 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Lt. Col. Russell Lemler, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment commander, presents a certificate of completion to an Iraqi army artilleryman during a ceremony at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of U.S. and Iraq joint artillery training in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
30 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Lt. Col. Russell Lemler, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment commander, presents a certificate of completion to an Iraqi army artilleryman during a ceremony at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of U.S. and Iraq joint artillery training in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
31 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Lt. Col. Russell Lemler, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment commander, presents a certificate of completion to an Iraqi army artilleryman during a ceremony at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of U.S. and Iraq joint artillery training in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
32 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Lt. Col. Russell Lemler, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment commander, presents a certificate of completion to an Iraqi army artilleryman during a ceremony at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of U.S. and Iraq joint artillery training in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
33 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Keegan Dahlhauser, the battalion master gunner, presents a certificate of completion to an Iraqi army artilleryman during a ceremony at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of U.S. and Iraq joint artillery training in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
34 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Keegan Dahlhauser, the battalion master gunner, presents a certificate of completion to an Iraqi army artilleryman during a ceremony at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of U.S. and Iraq joint artillery training in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
35 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Capt. Zachary Stokes, the battalion fire direction officer, presents a certificate of completion to an Iraqi army artilleryman during a ceremony at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of U.S. and Iraq joint artillery training in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
36 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Capt. Zachary Stokes, the battalion fire direction officer, presents a certificate of completion to an Iraqi army artilleryman during a ceremony at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of U.S. and Iraq joint artillery training in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
37 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Capt. Zachary Stokes, the battalion fire direction officer, presents a certificate of completion to an Iraqi army artilleryman during a ceremony at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 26, 2023. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of U.S. and Iraq joint artillery training in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL
TF Redleg and Iraqi Soldiers Conduct Artillery Training
38 / 38 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Iraqi army artillerymen assigned to 105th Artillery Battalion, maneuver the howitzer during a joint artillery training exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct 26, 2023. The exercise was conducted to offer training to partner forces in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve's mission in the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Daphney Black) VIEW ORIGINAL

AL ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq — Iraqi army soldiers assigned to the Iraqi army 105th Artillery Battalion, participated in a month-long artillery training course alongside U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, also known as “Task Force Redleg.” The training started on Oct. 8th as part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve mission to enhance partner capacity within Iraq.

U.S. Army Capt. Zachary Stokes, the battalion fire direction officer, emphasized that the Iraqi army is a capable and knowledgeable force, but “the training is an opportunity for the Iraqi army to become even more proficient in howitzer crew drills, forward observation, and fire mission processing — tasks that they may not have a lot of time to practice in their daily routines at their home station.”

The training progressed in stages. Iraqi army officers and senior enlisted personnel first refined their ability to observe and adjust artillery and indirect fires with battalion fire supporters. Later in the course, they practiced proper fire mission processing procedures with the Battalion Mission Command Digital Master Gunner, Staff Sgt. Christopher Hart, and leaders from Bravo Battery’s fire direction center. Simultaneously, the Battalion Master Gunner, Sgt. 1st Class Keegan Dahlhauser and leaders from Bravo Battery, 2-15 FA, helped the Iraqi army howitzer crew members’ emplace, maintain, and fire the M198 howitzer and properly handle ammunition.

During the howitzer crew drills, Iraqi army artillerymen practiced the fundamentals of emplacing, aiming, loading, and firing the howitzers in preparation for a joint live fire exercise – the culminating live fire event where the U.S and Iraqi soldiers execute side-by-side fire missions demonstrating their commitment to their partnership.

The training also provided a unique opportunity for TF Redleg Soldiers to work with partner forces and coalition partners.

Stokes highlighted how some of the soldiers instructing may have never interacted with or trained with a foreign military. “The course rehearsal and our ‘train the trainer’ preparation was indeed challenging,” said Stokes, “Especially for those who have never communicated or attempted to convey complex concepts in a different language. The training not only broadens everyone’s skills but also equips our noncommissioned officers with an incredibly valuable experience.”