Written by Spc. Raymond Quintanilla, 305th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Monday, November 01, 2010 AL TIB – Just a stone’s throw away from the Iranian border, United States Soldiers recently spent their final day at Joint Security Station Al Tib before pressing forward with their next mission.
U.S. Army Maj. Christopher Adams, a native of Dayton, Ohio, and an advisor to the Iraqi 2nd Commandos and Department of Border Enforcement, attached to the 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Stability Transition Team, exchanges official documents with Iraqi Army Col. Imad Karem, battalion commander for the 2nd CDO, during the official transfer of Joint Security Station Al Tib to the Government of Iraq, Oct. 28, 2010. Nasir Zaid, aide to the Receivership Secretariat, Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister, was also present for the transfer. USA photo/Spc. Raymond Quintanilla.
After nearly two-and-a-half years of operations at the border, the U.S. officially transferred JSS Al Tib, also known as Chalat, and all its properties to the Government of Iraq, Oct. 28, enabling the Iraqi Security Forces to take over border protection there.
“The official transfer of the property will further the commandos training and enhance their resources, continuing border protection of the Iraqi people,” said U.S. Army Maj. Christopher Adams, a native of Dayton, Ohio, and an advisor to the Iraqi 2nd Commandos and Department of Border Enforcement, attached to the 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 4th Infantry Division.
“They are taking on more responsibility,” said Army Capt. Dean Lyon, a native of Princeton, N.J., and the Troop A, 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment commander.
“They are securing an entire border; the whole northern province without direct U.S. involvement,” Lyon continued.
The property, valued at approximately $240,000 on physical assets alone, housed U.S. and Iraqi troops near what was once a thriving tribal farm community prior to the Iraq-Iran war.
“Our area of responsibility is roughly more than 100 linear kilometers,” Adams explained, “north-to-south along the border between Iran and Iraq. Our primary mission was to interdict the threat of smuggling lethal aids, which may be manufactured across the border.”
Adams said the joint operation between the Soldiers and the commandos had grown into more than a training mission.
“The commandos have been known to be one of the elite units within the DBE,” Adams said, “and the Iraqi Army leadership [has] a lot of experience; I’ve learned a lot from them. It’s been more than just a partnership; it’s been somewhat of a friendship as well.”
Adams said the transfer of so much responsibility is indicative of the capabilities of the Iraqi forces.
“It’s a success; they are prepared to take over,” Adams said.
The 2nd CDOs are trained as a quick reaction force and respond to border security matters and will continue working with the Iraqi Department of Border Enforcement.
Lyon said the outpost transfer is fulfilling the mission of Operation New Dawn.
“Transferring the [security] of Iraq back to the ISF to secure their own borders, focus on threats outside their country and [monitor for] threats inside the border; I definitely believe we’re fulfilling the mission,” he said. “This is a big step forward for them overall. They are ready to take Al Tib.”AL TIB – Just a stone’s throw away from the Iranian border, United States Soldiers recently spent their final day at Joint Security Station Al Tib before pressing forward with their next mission.
U.S. Army Maj. Christopher Adams, a native of Dayton, Ohio, and an advisor to the Iraqi 2nd Commandos and Department of Border Enforcement, attached to the 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Stability Transition Team, exchanges official documents with Iraqi Army Col. Imad Karem, battalion commander for the 2nd CDO, during the official transfer of Joint Security Station Al Tib to the Government of Iraq, Oct. 28, 2010. Nasir Zaid, aide to the Receivership Secretariat, Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister, was also present for the transfer. USA photo/Spc. Raymond Quintanilla.
After nearly two-and-a-half years of operations at the border, the U.S. officially transferred JSS Al Tib, also known as Chalat, and all its properties to the Government of Iraq, Oct. 28, enabling the Iraqi Security Forces to take over border protection there.
“The official transfer of the property will further the commandos training and enhance their resources, continuing border protection of the Iraqi people,” said U.S. Army Maj. Christopher Adams, a native of Dayton, Ohio, and an advisor to the Iraqi 2nd Commandos and Department of Border Enforcement, attached to the 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 4th Infantry Division.
“They are taking on more responsibility,” said Army Capt. Dean Lyon, a native of Princeton, N.J., and the Troop A, 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment commander.
“They are securing an entire border; the whole northern province without direct U.S. involvement,” Lyon continued.
The property, valued at approximately $240,000 on physical assets alone, housed U.S. and Iraqi troops near what was once a thriving tribal farm community prior to the Iraq-Iran war.
“Our area of responsibility is roughly more than 100 linear kilometers,” Adams explained, “north-to-south along the border between Iran and Iraq. Our primary mission was to interdict the threat of smuggling lethal aids, which may be manufactured across the border.”
Adams said the joint operation between the Soldiers and the commandos had grown into more than a training mission.
“The commandos have been known to be one of the elite units within the DBE,” Adams said, “and the Iraqi Army leadership [has] a lot of experience; I’ve learned a lot from them. It’s been more than just a partnership; it’s been somewhat of a friendship as well.”
Adams said the transfer of so much responsibility is indicative of the capabilities of the Iraqi forces.
“It’s a success; they are prepared to take over,” Adams said.
The 2nd CDOs are trained as a quick reaction force and respond to border security matters and will continue working with the Iraqi Department of Border Enforcement.
Lyon said the outpost transfer is fulfilling the mission of Operation New Dawn.
“Transferring the [security] of Iraq back to the ISF to secure their own borders, focus on threats outside their country and [monitor for] threats inside the border; I definitely believe we’re fulfilling the mission,” he said. “This is a big step forward for them overall. They are ready to take Al Tib.”
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