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Release # 0810-04-1353
I MEF assumed control of An Najaf and Al Qadisiyah Provinces
Aug. 10, 2004
CAMP FALLUJAH -- I Marine Expeditionary Force assumed control of the An Najaf and Al Qadisiyah Provinces Monday, per the direction of the commander of the Multi-National Forces in Iraq. These provinces include the towns of Najaf, Ad Diwaniyah and Kufa.
Due to commonality in command and control systems, it was determined that the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit would be better suited to fall under the command of I MEF. This change is largely symbiotic in nature and driven by the desire to increase and enhance the effectiveness of the MNF units in the provinces.
The Polish Army previously controlled these provinces under the command of Multi-National Division Central-South.
I MEF simultaneously retains control of the Al Anbar Province which it has commanded since March 24.
