After clearing the building, Iraqi Counter Terrorism
After clearing the building, Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) students prepare to infiltrate the roof to suppress any simulated threats near Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 2, 2019. CTS instructors with the help of Co... More
A Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve
A Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) instructor shows Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) students how to take a suspect to the ground while training near Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 3... More
Iraqi Special Operations Forces along with coalition
Iraqi Special Operations Forces along with coalition forces continue to search for the three captive soldiers and to detain suspected terrorist leaders of an insurgent force in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Two Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) students
Two Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) students use the smoke from an M18 colored smoke grenade to mask their movements as they move to their simulated extraction point after clearing a building during urban... More
An Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) student guards
An Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) student guards a detainee while his teammate secures a weapon after infiltrating the roof of a simulated insurgent stronghold near Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 2, 2019. CTS stude... More
Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) students prepare
Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) students prepare to enter a building after throwing a flash bang grenade while conducting building and room clearing procedures during urban operations training near Baghda... More
Counter Terrorism Service students begin a sweep for
Counter Terrorism Service students begin a sweep for Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) during urban operations training in Baghdad, Iraq Oct. 2, 2019. The urban operations training consisted of building and r... More
Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service students watch as a
Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service students watch as a Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve trainer shows them how to search a person near Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 30, 2019. This was part of urban op... More
Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve
Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve instructors lead an after action review of Improvised Explosive Device training Oct. 2, 2019 near Baghdad, Iraq. U.S. and Coalition Forces are in Iraq at t... More
A Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) student finds signs
A Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) student finds signs of a command wire used to trigger an Improvised Explosive Device during urban operations training Oct. 2, 2019 near Baghdad, Iraq. CTS is currently going th... More
An Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) student stands
An Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) student stands guard while another student performs search procedures near Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 30, 2019. This was part of urban operations training covering personnel s... More
An Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) security team
An Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) security team searches a vehicle during the ambush portion of urban operations training near Baghdad, Iraq Sept. 9, 2019. The training is intended to sharpen the skills ... More
Recruits with the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS)
Recruits with the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) practice urban operations near Baghdad, Iraq Sept. 9, 2019. The training consisted of patrol procedures, react to contact and ambushes against the enemy. ... More
Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service recruits use bushes
Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service recruits use bushes and trees to mask their locations during an ambush scenario of urban operations training near Baghdad, Iraq Sept. 9, 2019. Combined Joint Task Force - Operati... More
An Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service recruit takes cover
An Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service recruit takes cover as he and his patrol-team waits for a simulated enemy vehicle to arrive near Baghdad, Iraq Sept. 9, 2019. Coalition forces have designed the training to te... More
An Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service recruit directs
An Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service recruit directs his teammates to their concealment areas during urban operations training near Baghdad, Iraq Sept. 9, 2019. Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Res... More
An Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) student stands
An Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) student stands guard while another student performs search procedures near Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 30, 2019. This was part of urban operations training covering personnel s... More
An Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) student throws
An Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) student throws a flash bang grenade into a building as a diversion before entering while conducting building and room clearing procedures during urban operations trainin... More
An Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) team patrols
An Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) team patrols an area to locate a good ambush position during urban operations training near Baghdad, Iraq Sept. 9, 2019. Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent R... More
A recruit with the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service
A recruit with the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service waits to ambush a simulated enemy vehicle during urban operations training Sept. 9, 2019 near Baghdad, Iraq. These exercises are designed to teach recruits the... More