On Sunday, the Parliamentary Committee on Security and Defense in Iraq pointed out a "gap" in the training system within the "Iraqi Security" institution, noting that "the strength and capability of armies and their systems are not measured by the physical fitness of their personnel." Committee member Waad Al-Qado stated in an interview with "Baghdad Today" that "all security ministries and supporting agencies work within an institutional framework directly related to the (Security of Iraq) according to their respective authorities." He added that "the physical fitness file for their personnel is a priority, especially for forces undergoing quarterly and seasonal plans through fitness enhancement courses that incorporate three main dimensions based on the type of force," indicating that "there is a difference between training elite forces and training other formations."
He emphasized that "while fitness is important, training and specialization are often neglected," pointing out that "interacting with both is crucial, especially since training in Iraq remains traditional due to the absence of essential infrastructure, sufficient financial allocations, and advanced weapons that could enhance the capability and effectiveness of security forces." He clarified that "the strength and capability of armies and their systems are not measured by the physical fitness of their personnel but by their professionalism in handling modern and advanced weapons, which reduce human effort in various dimensions and turn the battlefield into a set of buttons that can determine 80 percent of the outcomes without direct human intervention."
He further noted that "the Ministry of Interior has adopted important steps in enhancing physical fitness through obesity combat paths and increasing the frequency of training courses by more than 70 percent," adding that "training on modern weapons and adopting the principle of combat specialization remain a priority for the Iraqi Security institution as it ultimately determines the outcomes of any battle." Earlier, Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari confirmed the necessity of military reorganization, enhancing the physical fitness of personnel, and supporting them with various weapons and vehicles.
