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August 1, 2004
Release Number: 04-08-03
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IRAQI INTERVENTION FORCE ASSUMES MISSION
BAGHDAD - The Iraqi Intervention Force formally took responsibility for part of the 1st Cavalry Division's area of operation of Abu Dashir of the Al Rashid district in Baghdad July 31.
This is the first time that an IIF unit has taken control of a sector.
The IIF will take on missions that are beyond the capabilities of the Iraqi National Guard, including arresting high profile terrorist, or large cordon-and-search operations.
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