The Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) Academia located in Baghdad, Iraq is an independent, non-sectarianism, quasi-ministerial level organization that consists of three schools. The first school is initial entry training, the second school is CTS's qualification pipeline, and the third school is Iraqi Special Operations Forces advanced training. Operational Reliable Partnership training programs include courses in areas such as advanced medical operations, close contact engagement techniques

The Pakistan Army successfully conducted Special Forces training for Iraqi Army contingents from 24 September to 29 November 2025 at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Pakistan. The graduation ceremony of the 3rd batch of 446 trainees was held on 29 November 2025, attended by senior Pakistani Army officials and military representatives from Iraq. Troops from both countries demonstrated exceptional professionalism, operational skill, and dedication throughout the training. The program

#BREAKING: Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service says 13 #Daesh militants were killed this month – Al-Arabiya | Arab News