Iraqi Navy
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The Iraqi Naval Forces, or the Iraqi Navy, is the naval warfare service branch of the Armed forces of Iraq. Formed in 1937, initially as the Iraqi Coastal Defense Force, its primary responsibilities was the protection of Iraq's coastline and offshore assets, the official name was changed on 12 January 2005 to Iraqi Naval Forces
Umm Qasr, Iraq (30 Sept. 2004), Iraqi sailors celebrate as they get underway for the first time.
Patrol Boat Type Saettia
An Iraqi patrol craft in Manama, Bahrain prior to being delivered to the Iraqi Navy
Image: Assad Al Tadjier corvette
Iraqi Armed Forces
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The Iraqi Armed Forces are the military forces of the Republic of Iraq. They consist of the Iraqi Army, the Iraqi Air Force, and the Iraqi Navy. Along with these three primary service branches, there exists the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service and the Popular Mobilization Forces. The President of Iraq acts as the supreme commander as outlined by the constitution.
An Iraqi postage stamp of 15 fils, issued in 1967, on the occasion of the Iraqi Army Day, January 6.
An Iraqi T-72 tank fires.
Iraqi Army mountain gun in action during the anti-Barzani operations against a revolt in Kurdistan, June 1932.
Iraqi commanders discussing strategy on the battlefront (1986)