Iraqi Commandos in Basra

150 Iraqi troops are training to become Commandos under the watchful eyes of soldiers from the Poachers. The training being undertaken by the Commando Company is more physically demanding than infantry training and goes further to instill the sense of teamwork essential in any military force.

“We aim to give the Iraqi army a lasting legacy of well qualified training staff with first class facilities that will provide a self-reliant training institution for the future,” said Major Simon Worthy, of 2nd Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment (The Poachers)