8th Brigade
3rd Brigade, 3rd Division
With the reorganization of the Iraqi Army the 8th Brigade became the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division.
Approximately 900 Iraqi soldiers from what was then the 8th Brigade, 3rd Division graduated from basic military training at Al Kasik Military Training Base, 16 January 2005. In addition, 13 soldiers at the base completed a medical training program. Upon completion of its initial training phase, 8th Brigade joined the 3rd Division and begin tactical operations in support of election security within Ninewa Province.
