[Dean's World] Dean: Iraqi completes Ranger training

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Posted by Dean:
Iraqi completes Ranger training
http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1146992417.shtml


   Quoted:

     The fall of Baghdad to American forces in April 2003 was a relief
     for Arkan, a young lieutenant in Saddam Hussein's army. His forced
     service was over, but his success as soldier had just begun.

     Three years later, the 25-year-old captain in the new Iraqi Army
     has set a standard for his fellow countrymen - he's the first Iraqi
     soldier to graduate from the U.S. Army Ranger School here.

   Further:

     The 61-day Ranger course is considered one of the most grueling,
     small unit leadership courses in the U.S. military. Students learn
     to plan and lead squad and platoon size missions while being
     deprived of food and sleep. The course is designed to simulate the
     stress of combat.

     In the end, those who finish receive the prestigious gold and black
     Ranger tab, a mark of credibility among all combat leaders.

     Arkan's accomplishment is no small feat since only 35 percent of
     foreign military personnel graduate, said Lt. Col. Odie Sheffield,
     deputy commander of the Ranger Training Brigade.

     "It's huge," he said. "He didn't fail a single patrol."

   More [1]right here.

   (Via [2]Murdoc.)

References

   1. http://www.armytimes.com/story.php?f=1-292925-1754815.php
   2. http://www.murdoconline.net/