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  090401-A-3994P-021.jpg - Iraqi Special Operations Forces soldiers hone their fast-roping skills during helicopter operations training at Al Asad, Iraq. US Special Operations Forces are advising the ISOF soldiers in order to better prepare them for Coalition Forces withdrawal. By using helicopters for insertion, the soldiers will be able to reach objectives must faster in the outlying Al Anbar province than they are currently able to, if at all. “Our capabilities are unique to the area,” said the commander of Al Anbar’s Ninth Battalion, ISOF. “The terrain in Al Anbar is difficult to send people in to on foot. The insurgents know that and they can move from place to place after attacks.” With these new aerial capabilities, ISOF soldiers will be able to reach those far-reaching objectives in difficult areas. “Al Anbar has the only force that can go after so many targets, so we are happy to have this training,” the 9th Battalion, ISOF commander said. “The training will make them better and we are happy to be included. We are capable to make the area safe.” (Photo by Army Sgt. Brandon Pomrenke, Special Operations Task Force-West Public Affairs)  
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090401-A-3994P-021 | Iraqi Special Operations Forces soldiers hone their fast-roping skills during helicopter operations training at Al Asad, Iraq. US Special Operations Forces are advising the ISOF soldiers in order to better prepare them for Coalition Forces withdrawal. By using helicopters for insertion, the soldiers will be able to reach objectives must faster in the outlying Al Anbar province than they are currently able to, if at all. “Our capabilities are unique to the area,” said the commander of Al Anbar’s Ninth Battalion, ISOF. “The terrain in Al Anbar is difficult to send people in to on foot. The insurgents know that and they can move from place to place after attacks.” With these new aerial capabilities, ISOF soldiers will be able to reach those far-reaching objectives in difficult areas. “Al Anbar has the only force that can go after so many targets, so we are happy to have this training,” the 9th Battalion, ISOF commander said. “The training will make them better and we are happy to be included. We are capable to make the area safe.” (Photo by Army Sgt. Brandon Pomrenke, Special Operations Task Force-West Public Affairs) Download Original Image
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