Military Transition Teams (MTTs) in Iraq

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All,

I am a newly commissioned Marine 2LT and am currently writing my thesis on the use of CAPs/MiTTs. I was wondering if I could interview via email any of the marines who served on a MiTT. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and information already.

Would you accept feedback from your Army bretheren that served on a MiTT?

[H.Roman]

I served as an Army Military Transition Team Chief in Iraq. Below is a snapshot of how my team was organized.
As the Team Leader I advised, trained, assessed, and validated an 800 man Iraqi Army Light Battalion Command and Control Headquarters composed of a headquarters and Service Company and four maneuver companies. I assisted the Battalion Command and Control Headquarters in becoming interdependent, mutually supporting and Soldier focused. Assessed and mentored the command group leadership at all levels. Coordinated and provided effects for operational missions as liaison between Coalition Forces and the Iraqi Army Battalion.
The Battalion Staff Maneuver Officer was responsible for mentoring, coaching and teaching the Iraqi Battalion in all aspects of staff supervision, coordination and management. Specific responsibilities included coordination between staff sections in matters of operations, training, personnel, and logistics, in order to efficiently and successfully execute the battalion's counter insurgency missions. He was also responsible for the supervision, coordination, and management of the team; served as the team commander in his absence.
The Headquarters Support Company (HSC) Advisor was responsible for training, assessing, equipping and validating the HSC. Assists the Battalion HSC in becoming interdependent, mutually supporting and self-sustaining; advises staff counterparts to develop sustainable procedures, tactical and technical proficiency for S-1 section, maintenance platoon, food service section, and Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Platoon in accordance with Iraqi Ministry of Defense directives and policies. Additional duties included: Team S-1.
The Intelligence Officer along with the Senior Enlisted Intelligence Advisor was responsible for advising the S2 Officers and staff, coordinated between three maneuver companies and a scout platoon with the S2 staff section. Advised the S2 on all operational and administrative intelligence staff functions as the battalion build combat power and trained on counter insurgency operations in the eventual capability to conduct independent operations. Enabled, advised, and conducted intelligence training that developed systems which supported the sharing and dissemination of intelligence with Coalition Forces. Maintained the current situation regarding the enemy and environmental factors; advised Iraqi counterpart on how to update the Intelligence Preparation of Battlefield and the intelligence estimate; guided the Iraqi S-2 in collection, process, production, and dissemination of Intelligence; ensured Iraqi counterparts disseminates all information to the Iraqi BN CDR in order to allow the BN CDR to plan and prepare for near and long term missions.
The Logistics Advisor was responsible for advising, training, assessing, equipping and validating the battalion S4 section. Assisted the battalion logistics personnel in becoming interdependent, mutually supporting and self-sustaining; served as a liaison between coalition logistics enablers and BN logistics personnel. He advised staff counterparts to develop sustainable procedures for receipt, accountability, maintenance and issue of ammunition, vehicles, and weapons in accordance with Iraqi Ministry of Defense directives and policies. Additional duties included: Primary Hand Receipt Holder and Team S-4.
The Fires and Effects Advisor along with the Fires and Effect NCO assisted the Battalion Command and Control Headquarters in planning full spectrum operation and incorporating both lethal and non-lethal effects into their operations. Coordinated and provided effects for operational missions as liaison between Coalition Forces and the Iraqi Army Battalion.
The Senior advisor to the Iraqi Battalion Command Sergeant advised, coached and mentored the Iraqi NCO leadership in all Battlefield Operating Systems during training, preparation and combats; served as liaison with coalition forces and provided counterparts with access to coalition effects; provided US and coalition with assessments of Iraqi capabilities and transition timeline; responsible for morale, health, welfare, maintenance and accountability of all assigned forces.
The Senior Medical Advisor was responsible for emergency and routine medical care for the team and the Iraqi Army Battalion; mentored, trained, and advised the Iraqi battalion’s medical personnel for the development of an independent Battalion Medical Treatment Facility; ordered and maintained all medical supplies. He collected, interpreted, and reported disease information and prevention; administered drugs up to and including narcotics as necessary; rendering medical aid to members of the Iraqi forces, civilians, and any injured personnel on the battlefield
Lastly, the Communications Chief and Primary Communications Advisor to the Iraqi battalion was responsible for training and advising the Iraqi battalion in all facets of communication operations; served as team communications NCO responsible for ensuring operation of all communication and electronic countermeasures devices for the team.