Almost $14 million in surveillance systems equipment was divested to Iraqi security forces Jan. 12-13, 2020, at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, through the AAAB Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund program led by Army 1st Lt. Joshua T. Bowen, a Forward Logistics Element CTEF responsible officer here. The transfer of six Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment (RAID) towers and its accompanying accessories to the Iraqi military will provide essential situational awareness necessary for improved security and daily operations in and around Iraqi military bases. The RAID system is a combination of cameras and


Almost $14 million in surveillance systems equipment was divested to Iraqi security forces Jan. 12-13, 2020, at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, through the AAAB Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund program led by Army 1st Lt. Joshua T. Bowen, a Forward Logistics Element CTEF responsible officer here. The transfer of six Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment (RAID) towers and its accompanying accessories to the Iraqi military will provide essential situational awareness necessary for improved security and daily operations in and around Iraqi military bases. The RAID system is a combination of cameras and surveillance equipment positioned on high towers and aerostats, in order to monitor a wide area around important locations. The Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve will continue to build the capacity and capability of the Iraqi security forces to ensure the enduring defeat of Daesh.


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