A long walk to the Gym...

I use to think traffic was a pain in the ass when I'd drive to the gym. Things are a little different here...


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ALL HANDS:

The threat of kidnapping is still a real and credible threat in the International Zone (Green Zone). This has been displayed by past actions of Anti Iraqi Forces throughout theater. This threat can be mitigated through personal protective measures. These protective measures include, but are not limited to:

1. Never travel alone inside the International Zone.

2. Always carry several means of communications.

3. When military and civilian members travel inside the IZ (GZ), outside of a FOB or the Embassy Annex, they are required to be in UP3 and have their weapon with them. Two to three people armed are much harder targets for a potential kidnapper and/or weapons fire than a single unarmed person running along the side of a road.

4. Maintain your situational awareness when traveling around the International Zone. Look for suspicious activity or things that look out of place. Report any suspicious activity to the IZ Police at MCI 112.

5. Avoid setting patterns in your movements. (ie. Time or Route)

6. Always let someone know where you are going and when you will be back.

The IZ Security Forces go to great lengths to ensure we all have as safe and secure International Zone as possible. You need to do your part, and make yourself a HARD TARGET to potential kidnappers. A few easy personal protective measures can go a long way to preventing a tragedy.