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BAGHDAD, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- The Iraqi Defense Ministry has incorporated 80
new officers, specialized in defusing bombs and booby-trapped cars, into the
army forces.
A ministry statement said Thursday that the 80 officers had received ample
training and were well-equipped to handle and defuse explosive devices and
booby-trapped cars.
It noted that bombings had dropped over the past period due to the
inclusion of trained personnel among army ranks.
Bombings are a major concern for both civilians and army forces in Iraq,
and the Multi-National Force had recently announced it would replace all
Humvees with armored vehicles that were resistant to explosive devices.(end)
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