Helping Iraqis Rebuild Iraq
Abstract
Task Force Neighborhood, an aggressive community outreach program, was developed by V Corps to help Iraqis rebuild their country. The initiative consists of task forces of coalition forces that go into neighborhoods and assist hired Iraqis with projects. V Corps s 130th Engineer Brigade took the lead in this effort. After gathering support from the local communities with these Task Force Neighborhood projects, Iraqis are contracted to develop and execute their own local community repair projects. The 555th Engineer Group (Task Force Able), sometimes known as the Triple Nickel, joined 4th Infantry Division forces explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and civil affairs teams, interpreters, contracting specialists, and medical/dental, military intelligence, and media personnel to participate in the infrastructure repair program with reconstruction projects that included the following: a) Removing debris b) Removing arms, ammunition, and unexploded ordnance (UXO) c) Constructing roads and bridges d) Assessing facilities e) Restoring power, water, and sewage treatment and f) Restoring hospitals, clinics, and schools.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA596650
Entities
People
- Clarence D. Turner
- James I. Vosler
- Kevin J. Schrock
Organizations
- United States Army Engineer School