Operation Iraqi Freedom Dod Assessment Of Iraqi Security Forces Units As Independent Not Clear Because Isf Support Capabilities Are Not Fully Developed

Operation Iraqi Freedom: DOD Assessment of Iraqi Security Forces' Units as Independent Not Clear Because ISF Support Capabilities Are Not Fully Developed

Since 2001, Congress has appropriated about $640 billion for the global war on terrorism, the majority of this for operations in Iraq. In Jan. 2007, the Pres. announced ¿The New Way Forward¿ to stem violence in Iraq and enable the Iraqi gov¿t. to foster national reconciliation. This new strategy established goals and objectives to achieve over 12 to 18 months, or by July 2008. This report discusses progress in meeting key goals in ¿The New Way Forward¿: (1) improve security conditions; (2) develop capable Iraqi security forces and help the Iraqi gov¿t.; (3) enact key legislation; (4) spend capital budgets; and (5) provide essential services. Also discusses U.S. strategies for Iraq. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.

In Oct. '07, a Munitions Assessment Team (MAT) was assembled to evaluate the control and accountability of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives in Iraq and Afghanistan. The results of that assessment were published in a classified report. The MAT team reassembled in April and May 2008 to determine the status of corrective actions that were to be implemented in response to that report. This report is divided into five parts: (1) Follow-up Assessment on the Accountability of Arms and Ammunition Provided to the Security Forces of Iraq; (2) Additional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives Issues; (3) Foreign Military Sales; (4) Logistics Sustainability; and (5) Medical Sustainability. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand report.