The Chief of Staff of the Iraqi Army, Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah, visited Monday the 17th Infantry Division Command, accompanied by the Deputy Chief of Operations, the Commander of Ground Forces, and the Secretary of Intelligence for the Army Chief of Staff.
Upon arrival, they were received by the Commander of Baghdad Operations, the Commander of the 17th Infantry Division, and Staff Officers. Then they received a detailed briefing on the Division’s missions, duties, unit deployments, and formations within its area of responsibility, as well as the mechanism for deploying checkpoints.
The Chief of Staff was also briefed on the main obstacles hindering operations in order to develop appropriate solutions, the Iraqi Ministry of Defense said in a statement.
He then inspected the Command Headquarters, visited the photo gallery and the Memorial to the Fallen, where the Fatiha (the opening chapter of the Quran) was recited in remembrance of their souls.
He was also briefed on the achievements of the Division’s personnel and the development it has undergone since its formation. The tour also included visits to several facilities belonging to the Command’s personnel and the “Sand Table” hall, where the Chief of Staff commended the significant efforts made in organizing the exhibition and documenting the Command’s record of achievements.
At the conclusion of the visit, the Chief of Staff of the Army directed the Commanders and Officers to exercise caution and vigilance to thwart the terrorist gangs, to intensify intelligence and proactive efforts, and to focus on fortifying and securing the fighters’ positions with all modern equipment and technologies.
Last week, Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah also visited on Tuesday 21 April 2026 the Staff College, accompanied by the Assistant Chiefs of Staff for Training and Operations, the Military Inspector General, the Commander of the Ground Forces, and the Secretary of Training at the Army Staff Headquarters.
They were received by the President of the National Defense University for Military Studies, the Dean of the Staff College, and a number of Staff Officers.
Afterwards, His Excellency attended the exercise (Be Reasonable and Trust/ 85), which is a two-sided war game exercise at the level of a mechanized infantry division. Upon his arrival, His Excellency was briefed on the sand table that was designed according to sound military principles, praising the self-efforts made by the College’s members.
During his attendance at the exercise, the Chief of Staff listened to a detailed explanation of the objectives and goals of the exercise, which aims to enhance the capabilities of the Iraqi army and keep pace with developments in modern warfare technologies.
After that, the participating officers began to carry out the exercise segments, and the opportunity was given for discussions, interventions, and the presentation of opinions by those present.
The Chief of Staff of the Army presented a set of directives aimed at utilizing this type of exercise in the field to increase the combat experience of officers, according to scientific principles and precise military contexts. (Source & Photo © Iraqi Ministry of Defense)
The Chief of Staff of the Iraqi Army, Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah, visited Monday the 17th Infantry Division Command, accompanied by the Deputy Chief of Operations, the Commander of Ground Forces, and the Secretary of Intelligence for the Army Chief of Staff.
Upon arrival, they were received by the Commander of Baghdad Operations, the Commander of the 17th Infantry Division, and Staff Officers. Then they received a detailed briefing on the Division’s missions, duties, unit deployments, and formations within its area of responsibility, as well as the mechanism for deploying checkpoints.
The Chief of Staff was also briefed on the main obstacles hindering operations in order to develop appropriate solutions, the Iraqi Ministry of Defense said in a statement.
He then inspected the Command Headquarters, visited the photo gallery and the Memorial to the Fallen, where the Fatiha (the opening chapter of the Quran) was recited in remembrance of their souls.
He was also briefed on the achievements of the Division’s personnel and the development it has undergone since its formation. The tour also included visits to several facilities belonging to the Command’s personnel and the “Sand Table” hall, where the Chief of Staff commended the significant efforts made in organizing the exhibition and documenting the Command’s record of achievements.
At the conclusion of the visit, the Chief of Staff of the Army directed the Commanders and Officers to exercise caution and vigilance to thwart the terrorist gangs, to intensify intelligence and proactive efforts, and to focus on fortifying and securing the fighters’ positions with all modern equipment and technologies.
Last week, Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah also visited on Tuesday 21 April 2026 the Staff College, accompanied by the Assistant Chiefs of Staff for Training and Operations, the Military Inspector General, the Commander of the Ground Forces, and the Secretary of Training at the Army Staff Headquarters.
They were received by the President of the National Defense University for Military Studies, the Dean of the Staff College, and a number of Staff Officers.
Afterwards, His Excellency attended the exercise (Be Reasonable and Trust/ 85), which is a two-sided war game exercise at the level of a mechanized infantry division. Upon his arrival, His Excellency was briefed on the sand table that was designed according to sound military principles, praising the self-efforts made by the College’s members.
During his attendance at the exercise, the Chief of Staff listened to a detailed explanation of the objectives and goals of the exercise, which aims to enhance the capabilities of the Iraqi army and keep pace with developments in modern warfare technologies.
After that, the participating officers began to carry out the exercise segments, and the opportunity was given for discussions, interventions, and the presentation of opinions by those present.
The Chief of Staff of the Army presented a set of directives aimed at utilizing this type of exercise in the field to increase the combat experience of officers, according to scientific principles and precise military contexts. (Source & Photo © Iraqi Ministry of Defense)
