Military training of the 1st Supporting Forces Command of the Peshmerga has been continuing in Barzan district, under the supervision of US-led Coalition Forces.

The Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs and the Coalition Forces confirmed that the 1st Battalion’s 105mm artillery unit, which includes dozens of Peshmerga and officers, were successful in demonstrating their abilities in military training and manoeuvres.

In an interview with the official website of the Kurdistan Regional Government, commander of the 1st Supporting Forces Command of the Peshmerga Sihad Barzani said: “We will continue our efforts to increase the Peshmerga forces’ military training with weapons and their uses.”

He went on to explain that “this type of training is very important to help prepare Peshmerga forces for battle if needed.”

Cooperation between the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs and the Coalition Forces remains strong. Colonel Thomas Nikolai, envoy for the Collation Forces, told the KRG official website they have been assisting the Peshmerga forces with advice, training and the supply of military equipment in the past, and will continue to do so.

The Ninth Cabinet of KRG has been taking practical steps towards the reorganisation and unification of Peshmerga forces within the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs.