1. Fixing Iraqi Combat Effectiveness.
- Author
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Fausti, Robert G.
- Subjects
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MILITARY science , *ECONOMIC conversion of defense industries , *WAR damage compensation , *REPARATIONS for historical injustices , *COUNTERINSURGENCY , *OPERATIONAL readiness (Military science) ,TRAINING of military personnel - Abstract
Evaluates the efforts of the U.S. military in its social, political and economic reconstruction campaign in Iraq. Recognition of the numerous security elements involved in fighting a counterinsurgency; Disassociation between a military victory and total victory; Focus of the U.S. Army on establishing security to stabilize the peace conditions in Iraq; Concern over the training methodology and training systems used to prepare for combat effectiveness; Suggestion for the U.S. Army to form a study group to determine effective military training and procedures suitable for the campaign in Iraq.
- Published
- 2005