The Iraqi Parliament building is one of the most visible structures in Iraq and has been the target of several previous attacks by suicide bombers. This new initiative is designed to provide a greater level of physical security to the Iraqi Council of Representatives as it convenes to conduct legislative affairs for the country. MG Kevin Kuklok (USMC, Ret.), EODTs Iraq Country Manager, commented "This is an important transitional step forward for EODT to begin providing security services directly to the Iraqi Government, a key part of our overall business strategy in Iraq, reflecting an increased emphasis on long-term reconstruction-related activities."

The EDD teams are required to meet US Department of the Army standards, as well as Iraqi Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Interior requirements.

EODT has an extensive experience base providing security services, including more than EDD teams currently operational, in Iraq. At five locations in Iraq, EODTs EDD Teams have cleared 410,500 vehicles at base entry gates and at over 3,000 buildings. No attempted security breach has ever been successful at a facility guarded by EODT, and EODT has never lost any client personnel or equipment to insurgent activities while under our protection.

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