Release A050817d
New cars for Iraqi Police in Ad Diwaniyah
Ad Diwaniyah – The Coalition's Multi-National Division Central-South, or MND CS, handed over seven cars to Iraqi Police in the southern city of Ad Diwaniyah on A ug. 16. The MND CS Civil Military Cooperation team, usually called CIMIC, m ade the transfer possible.
CIMIC is defined as the co-ordination and co-operation, in support of mission, between the commander and civil populations, including national and local authorities as well as international, national and non-governmental organizations and agencies.
The mission of the MND CS CIMIC in Iraq takes part in all activities concerning civil environment. CIMIC supports Iraqi people in rebuilding process. The most important issues are water, electricity, medical, educational and security infrastructure. CIMIC supports the democratization process and development of provincial and local authorities, civil administration and common institutions. To increase the economical development in Iraq CIMIC implements projects trying to employ as many Iraqis as possible in the provinces of Qadisiyah, Babil and Wasit.
The vehicles will be used as police cars, allowing Iraqi Police to patrol the streets of the city.
Other current CIMIC projects include water, electricity, medical assistance, education and security.
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This release was provided by Lt. Cmdr. Bartosz Zajda, a staff press officer for MND CS. Contact Lt. Cmdr. Zajda at with questions on this release.
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