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2004-05-10 Iraq-Jordan

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Posted by Random thoughts 2004-05-10 1:50:09 PM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Given the radically different concepts of what a soldier is and does represented by the new Iraqi Army, it is not surprising that they are not yet ready for prime time. However, I have to believe that the final product will be worth the wait and that properly motivated, armed, and trained, these guys will be able to take the measure of anyone in the region (coalition troops excepted).

Posted by RWV 2004-05-10 6:10:32 PM|| 2004-05-10 6:10:32 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Clearly the main error the admin made in Iraq was overestimating how fast we could stand up an Iraqi military and police force worthy of the name. The woeful performance of these units in April (I recall some battalions refused to fight Iraqis, others had 50% desertion) is a reminder of just how badly we underestimated the difficulty training up post Saddam Iraqis.

However, this posting shows that progress has been made. The 50% who did not quit are the cream that is rising to the top.

Posted by JAB 2004-05-10 6:39:30 PM|| 2004-05-10 6:39:30 PM|| Front Page Top

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