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Iraqi Logistics Operation Command opens doors

Multi-National Force-Iraq

Thursday, 16 April 2009

Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Phoenix Base
APO AE 09348

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release No. 090416-01

April 16, 2009

Contact: pao@iraq.centcom.mil
DSN: 318-852-1332
IRAQNA: 0790-194-0270

Iraqi Logistics Operation Command opens doors

BAGHDAD – The Ministry of Defense in partnership with the Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq open the Iraqi Logistics Operation Command in a ribbon cutting ceremony April 15.

The ILOC facility will provide the Iraqi military with a new level of sophistication in planning and tracking logistical support functions for the armed services.

Iraqi Staff Brig. Gen. Nabeel stated, “This is the first time we are using a logistics system and it will be the focal point for the Iraqi Army, Navy, and Air Force. The ILOC is a database for logistics, it enhances our capabilities to help commanders make decisions for resources and resolve logistical problems that arise.”

The ILOC is over 500 square meters in size and includes the latest computer technology with multiple individual users connecting to an adjoining data center. The contractor, SAKCo, is a local Iraqi firm who not only designed the facility, but also constructed the building in accordance with international building codes. U.S. Navy CDR Mark Behl, Joint Headquarters Armyt Advisory Training Team Logistics Location Command Point, MNSTC-I said, “This is a great example of the multi-national forces working with and mentoring local Iraqi construction firms in rebuilding the country’s infrastructure”

The ribbon cutting ceremony was a significant milestone for the project, because the Iraqi armed forces have assumed full operational control of the center. Nabeel said, “We’re very happy with the building and particularly enthused that it was built by a local Iraqi construction firm. This facility will enable the Iraqi military to take our logistics planning and execution to a new level.”

Abdul Al-Qadr, Iraqi Minister of Defense while touring the new facility stated, “This is the first time we have brought together the resources necessary for logistics. In my opinion, this is the most important center for the Ministry of Defense. We have people who are trained and are very ready to work in this center. We have organized logistics and we are very happy we started a project like this and we are on the right path.”

Brig. Gen. Mark G. Lacey GBR, Deputy Commanding General, MNSTC-I said, “Today is another significant milestone in the development of the Iraqi military capability. And it recognizes the importance and the significant impact that logistics has in delivering mission success. The fact that we are here today represents the combined efforts and close cooperation of both the Iraqi armed forces and MNSTC-I.”

Coalition personnel, particularly the staff of JHAATT are responsible training and equipping the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF). The commissioning of the new ILOC is an essential element to ensuring that the equipment and other military resources used by the ISF are maintained . MNSTC-I is charged with advising and training the ISF as a key component of the transition of the security and defense of Iraq to GoI.

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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR INTERVIEWS CONCERNING THIS RELEASE, CONTACT THE MULTI-NATIONAL SECURITY TRANSITION COMMAND – IRAQ PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE BY E-MAIL AT PAO@IRAQ.CENTCOM.MIL OR BY PHONE AT DSN: (318) 852-1332 OR IRAQNA: 0790-194- 0270. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION VISIT: WWW.MNSTCI.IRAQ.CENTCOM.MIL.