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| Iraqi Soldiers Praised by Marines |
| 2004-04-21 |
| The performance of the 36th Iraqi Civil Defense Corps Battalion during recent combat operations in Fallujah is worthy of note. In the view of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, the battalion distinguished itself as a trustworthy and capable Iraqi security force and will serve as a benchmark for ICDC performance in the future. |
| Posted by:Chuck Simmins |
| #2 As I understand it, ICDC battlns are regionally recruited. This unit was recruited in the Kurdish north, though not all members are Kurds. The intent was that ICDC units would defend their own regions, a sensible thought, but this one was brought south to assist us. The CPA states emphaticly that ICDC units are not intended to be exclusively from one ethnic group, but are Iraqi and subjuect to deployment anywhere in Iraq if needed. |
| Posted by: Chuck Simmins 2004-04-21 10:05:01 AM |
| #1 Kurds? |
| Posted by: Matt 2004-04-21 9:31:24 AM |