DOD Train and Equip Authorities to Counter the Islamic State

Abstract

Department of Defense (DOD) programs to train and arm foreign military and security forces, as well as irregular forces such as vetted Syrian oppositionists, are a key pillar of the U.S. campaign to combat the spread of the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria. The fight against IS has drawn congressional attention to the laws enabling DOD to conduct "train and equip" (T and E) programs. (T and E generally means providing foreign forces with the skills and materiel to conduct broad counterterrorism [CT] and combat missions.) This "In Focus" provides a synopsis of five authorities that may be used to train and equip foreign forces, groups, and individuals to counter IS activities in Iraq and Syria. (Two authorities are dedicated to counter-IS missions; three may be used for other purposes as well.) It does not cover related authorities to assist partner nations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 09, 2015
Accession Number
AD1169572

Entities

People

  • Nina M. Serafino

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Border Security
  • Congress
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Foreign Relations
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Governments
  • Human Rights
  • Intelligence Community
  • International Security
  • Law
  • Logistics Support
  • National Security
  • Security
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Warfare

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