Kuwait Shuttle
Our missions are generated from two separate commands; Combined Forces Land Component Command (CFLCC) located in 
Kuwait and Multi-National Corps-Iraq (MNC-I) based in Baghdad. CFLCC moves the troops to and from Iraq, runs the supply convoys, unloads the ships, repairs vehicles damaged in Iraq, and conducts combat training for units headed north. Our tasking from CFLCC is to move aircraft parts, which are refered to as AOG parts. AOG is an aviation acronym meaning-- aircraft is on the ground--and urgently needs some sort of maintenance. Therefore, we run our "Kuwait Shuttle" which requires each of us to remain overnight (RON) in Kuwait about once a week. This is one of the few times we fly at high altitudes. Since the C-23 is not pressurized, we rely on bottled oxygen.
The threat is much lower in Kuwait, therefore, the pace seems slower…weapons are not required to be carried, and the latrine/showers are actually located in the same building as your
sleeping quarters. Another bonus is that the dayroom has a big-screen satellite TV. Although the Kuwait Shuttle is viewed as our 1-day vacation from operations in Iraq, the remnants of Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait are still visible…check out this aircraft shelter.
MNC-I is the source for the majority of our mission requests. MNC-I is the tactical unit responsible for command and control of operations in Iraq. Currently, MNC-I is headquartered by the U.S. 18th Airborne Corps. Iraq is broken down into 6 major areas of operation. The following units report to MNC-I;
Multi-National Division - Baghdad: MND-Baghdad is also known as Task Force Baghdad. Its major area of responsibility is the city of Baghdad. MND-Baghdad is headquartered by the 4th Infantry Division from Fort Hood, Texas.
Multi-National Division - North: MND-North Central is also known as Task Force Band of Brothers. They are responsible for an area including the cities of Balad, Kirkuk, Tikrit, Mosul, and Samarra,. MND-NC is headquartered by the U.S. 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, KY.
Multi-National Force - West: MNF-W is headquartered by the U.S. II Marine Expeditionary Force. Their area of operations includes the cities of Ar Ramadi and Fallujah.
Multi-National Division - Central South: MND-CS covers an area that includes the cities of Al Kut, Al, Hillah, and Karbala. The Division is Headquartered by the Polish Military.
Multi-National Division - South East: MND-SE operates in the southern most part of the countries including the cities of Basrah, An Nasiriyah, As Samawah, Al Amarah. The Division is headquartered by elements of the British Military.
Logistical Support Area (LSA) Anaconda: LSA Anaconda is currently run by the U.S. 3rd Corps Support Command. 3rd COSCOM is responsible for providing logistic support throughout the theater.
Since our travels take us into the six major areas of operation, we get a chance to take in the sites…here is a palace used by Saddam Hussien.
Kuwait and Multi-National Corps-Iraq (MNC-I) based in Baghdad. CFLCC moves the troops to and from Iraq, runs the supply convoys, unloads the ships, repairs vehicles damaged in Iraq, and conducts combat training for units headed north. Our tasking from CFLCC is to move aircraft parts, which are refered to as AOG parts. AOG is an aviation acronym meaning-- aircraft is on the ground--and urgently needs some sort of maintenance. Therefore, we run our "Kuwait Shuttle" which requires each of us to remain overnight (RON) in Kuwait about once a week. This is one of the few times we fly at high altitudes. Since the C-23 is not pressurized, we rely on bottled oxygen.The threat is much lower in Kuwait, therefore, the pace seems slower…weapons are not required to be carried, and the latrine/showers are actually located in the same building as your
sleeping quarters. Another bonus is that the dayroom has a big-screen satellite TV. Although the Kuwait Shuttle is viewed as our 1-day vacation from operations in Iraq, the remnants of Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait are still visible…check out this aircraft shelter.MNC-I is the source for the majority of our mission requests. MNC-I is the tactical unit responsible for command and control of operations in Iraq. Currently, MNC-I is headquartered by the U.S. 18th Airborne Corps. Iraq is broken down into 6 major areas of operation. The following units report to MNC-I;
Multi-National Division - Baghdad: MND-Baghdad is also known as Task Force Baghdad. Its major area of responsibility is the city of Baghdad. MND-Baghdad is headquartered by the 4th Infantry Division from Fort Hood, Texas.
Multi-National Division - North: MND-North Central is also known as Task Force Band of Brothers. They are responsible for an area including the cities of Balad, Kirkuk, Tikrit, Mosul, and Samarra,. MND-NC is headquartered by the U.S. 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, KY.
Multi-National Force - West: MNF-W is headquartered by the U.S. II Marine Expeditionary Force. Their area of operations includes the cities of Ar Ramadi and Fallujah.
Multi-National Division - Central South: MND-CS covers an area that includes the cities of Al Kut, Al, Hillah, and Karbala. The Division is Headquartered by the Polish Military.
Multi-National Division - South East: MND-SE operates in the southern most part of the countries including the cities of Basrah, An Nasiriyah, As Samawah, Al Amarah. The Division is headquartered by elements of the British Military.
Logistical Support Area (LSA) Anaconda: LSA Anaconda is currently run by the U.S. 3rd Corps Support Command. 3rd COSCOM is responsible for providing logistic support throughout the theater.
Since our travels take us into the six major areas of operation, we get a chance to take in the sites…here is a palace used by Saddam Hussien.
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