Beginning on Mar. 8, 1959, the 8th Infantry Division hosted a five-day observer training program for five officers from the Imperial Iranian Army at division headquarters in Bad Kreuznach, West Germany. This gave Maj. John F. Chrest, escort officer from the 8th Military Intelligence Detachment, the opportunity to observe the Iranians in turn and provide feedback on possible improvements for future observer training.
Source: DVIDS Marines | Author: Erin Thompson | Published: Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:57:21 -0500