An Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service soldier prepares for a land-navigation course as part of the CTS’ basic training near Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 25, 2016. The CTS is Iraq’s elite counterterrorism force and has proven to be an effective fighting force against ISIL. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve building partner capacity mission to increase the capacity of partnered forces fighting ISIL. Combined Joint Task Force - OIR is the global Coalition to defeat ISIL in Iraq and Syria.

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