Hey Reb, if you don't mind, I'v included a list of "wish I had" things I had to procure in Nam, and things you'll want in Iraq.
small 3oz cans of wd40. great for unjamming any kind of weapon in the midst of a gunfight. fits in a shirt pocket.
gun cleaning gear-everything
lots of soap and shampoo and toothpaste
several decks of cards
at least 2 LULA's, 1 for m16, 1 for AK
in case you procure an AK, take a pack of 100 stripper clips for loading your ammo on, and get some of those chinese made stripper clip carriers, do a little modding on them and make them into bandoleers.
Does Army now issue those carry on your back style water bladders? Can't remember who makes them, but great innovation. get one!
lots of extra socks, undies, Tee's, ect.
compile a list of buddies who can send you care packages, i.e. Hoppes and cleaning patches,ect. or anything you forgot on trip over. Personally, I'd also take my own stash of new ak mags.
Finally, I'd get my own tools for dismantling those AK's. get real selective here, as you don't need that much. Your local unit repair shop may not be willing to loan out tools. a small lead hammer; a couple punches( correct size for what you need done); needlenose pliers;
either an electric or air powered zip saw for slicing off those stamped receivers. screwdriver;
Well, I guess that's it for now. OH! by the way!
I'll take a krink or 2, or at least a Iraqi marked stamped receiver. Also, Do not, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, become friendly with the locals. I am convinced that muslims are mentally retarded, as a race. why else would they be out in the streets rioting and blaming the usa for no water, no lites, no ac, when they know full well that their own countrymen are out there everyday blowing up the lites, water, and ac. Well my .02 cents worth. Take care over there!
OJF