Nathan
GA Member
- Jul 2, 2018
- 654
Department of Defence, Iraq
*Confidential - not for public release*
- Maintain 24/7 protection of Iraq's maritime, aviation and ground borders.
- Provide the Secretary of Defence with means to respond to developing crises.
- Defend Iraqi territorial waters and interests in the Iraqi EEZ.
Quick Reaction Force, North
No.4 Fighter Squadron
(20 Personnel, 4 Pilots per shift)
4 F-16 Fighting Falcon
Quick Reaction Force, South
No.1 Fighter Squadron
(20 Personnel, 4 Pilots per shift)
4 F-16 Fighting Falcon
QRF Support
No. 18 Squadron
10 Ground Crew, 13 Aircrew, 2 pilots (per shift)
1 Beriev A-50M Mainstay
No.19 Squadron
10 Ground Crew, 4 Aircrew, 2 pilots (per shift)
1 Ilyushin Il-78M
Maritime Aviation Patrol Asset
No.20 Squadron
(20 Personnel, 2 pilots per shift)
1 Ilyushin Il-38 Dolphin
Fleet Ready Escort
1 Predator Class Patrol Boat
12 Crew
(to be replaced on delivery of new warships)
Counter Terrorism Force
2nd Battalion (ICTF) - 395 Counter Terrorism Troops, 69 Humvees, 3 M939
4th Squadron, 1st Army Aviation Regiment, 12 Mil Mi-17, 24 Pilots, 50 Support Crew
Total Personnel 582.
