Camp Ur
Introduction
Iraqi Army’s Regional Training Center near An Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar province, Iraq.
Government sources
Australian Army trainers in southern Iraq will soon have 30,000 good reasons to smile, More Defence news: 24 March – 30 March 2008, 28 March 2008
The 30,000th soldier is about to graduate from an Australian-mentored training course, as part of their mission to further Iraq’s ability to defend itself from insurgent forces. The Australian effort is based at Camp Ur, a short drive from Talil. There are separate schools for officers and soldiers who train under Australian instruction. There is also a special course the Australians run for former Iraqi Army officers seeking to re-join.
Analysis
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Updated: 14 June 2009