The Iraqi Coastal Defence Force was officially formed at the Umm Qasr Naval Base, Iraq. Personnel from the RAN, RN, USN, and Polish Navy, had been instrumental in the training of Iraqi sailors over a seven month period, since late 2003. The RAN team of 12 personnel was lead by LCDR A. R. Powell, RAN.
Australian Naval History on 12 June 2004
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