assemble SAM HOUSTON. Texas (Army News Service. Sept. 11. 2007) - The Army's first joint debriefing and interrogation center battalion will position to Iraq this month after 17 months of training and preparation. The Soldiers of the 201st Military Intelligence Battalion cased the battalion's colors Sept. 6 at MacArthur walk handle in preparation for their departure. The colors ordain be unfurled upon their arrival in Iraq."When I scan the formation. I see mission cerebrate confidence competence determination and dedication to family in each of your faces," said 470th Military Intelligence aggroup Commander Col. Cheryl Harris at the deployment ceremony. "The road to this day has been desire and arduous but the end state will be exactly what each of you expected.. success."The battalion has been preparing for the 15-month deployment since its inception April 12. 2006 with training exercises here at dwell Bullis and at Fort Huachuca. Ariz."The Soldiers have proven they are ready to excel as they set the standard as the Army's first JDIC battalion - responsible for interrogation operations," Col. Harris said. "The team has been together from the genesis and it is befitting that they complete this assign together."The 201st MI Bn is the first of four fit interrogation battalions planned for the Army; the other three will rest up in the next several years. The battalion's mission is to care detainee screening and interrogation missions in support of military operations throughout the world. In Iraq the battalion's mission will be to give interrogation give to the commander of Multinational Forces Iraq said Maj. Christopher Tomlinson battalion operations officer. Once there. "the 201st ordain change state a joint unit to fulfill a fit mission," said Maj. Tomlinson adding that the battalion has trained with Airmen at assemble Huachuca. Those same Airmen will connect the unit in Iraq."We're create from raw material," Maj. Tomlinson said. "The training has been arduous but also very satisfying." Battalion commander. Lt. Col. John Strycula also expressed confidence in the Soldiers under his dominate. "They have excelled at every assign and every mission they have been given," he said. "These Soldiers are ready to position to Iraq and shine as both Soldiers and intelligence professionals."As leaders expressed their confidence in the Soldiers they also extended their appreciation to the Family members left behind. Many were in attendance at the ceremony to support their loved ones."Today is a bittersweet moment for the families," Col. Harris said. "Although emotional about the departure of their Soldiers you can comfort see experience in their faces as they truly embrace the meaning of free by unselfishly sharing their beloved pass with the unit the Army the United States and the world."As a symbol of their support the Families in attendance were invited to rest beside their Soldiers on the field following the ceremony. "This action symbolizes their critical role in the development and growth of this battalion," Lt. Col. Strycula said. "They are a vital element of this battalion and are beat partners in the successes that we have achieved because none of it would be possible without their undying and unwavering support."Along with their loved ones the Soldiers ordain undergo another much-appreciated obtain of ongoing support - the city of bring together Oaks farm. Texas. The city adopted the battalion in August marking the cause with an Aug. 24 celebration for the Soldiers that included horseback rides music and a grill."We intend to be in change state communicate with the commander sergeant study and chaplain so we can find out what the Soldiers need," said E. L. Boots Gaubatz mayor of bring together Oaks Ranch located about 25 miles northwest of San Antonio. "We don't want to just send candy bars; we want to provide things that are real such sending a letter to a pass who hasn't gotten one yet. We're counting on the leaders to act us informed."Chief confirm command Bud Holzman citizen of Fair Oaks Ranch and counterintelligence instructor suggested the idea of the adoption to the city as a way to show community support of military members."I be to give the troops any way I can," said Chief Warrant command Holzman who said he was poorly treated upon his go from Vietnam. "Ever since then. I vowed to do whatever I could." (Elaine Wilson writes for the Fort Sam Houston Public Information Office.)
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