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Iraq's Most Elite Force

  • Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve
  • March 30, 2019 | 0:30

The Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) Academia located in Baghdad, Iraq is an independent, non-sectarianism, quasi-ministerial level organization that consists of three schools. The first school is initial entry training, the second school is CTS's qualification pipeline, and the third school is Iraqi Special Operations Forces advanced training. Operational Reliable Partnership training programs include courses in areas such as advanced medical operations, close contact engagement techniques and sniper courses. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Sarah K Anwar)

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