Stabilizing Iraq: Factors Impeding the Development of Capable Iraqi Security Forces
Abstract
I am pleased to be here today to discuss U.S. efforts to develop Iraqi security forces. In November 2005, the National Security Council issued the National Strategy for Victory in Iraq to clarify the Presidents strategy for achieving U.S. political, security, and economic goals in Iraq. The strategy articulated the desired end-state for U.S. operations in Iraq: a peaceful, united, stable, and secure Iraq, well integrated into the international community, and a full partner in the global war on terrorism. To achieve this end state, the United States is, among other things, developing Iraqi military and police forces that will be capable of leading security operations. Ultimately the U.S. goal is to transfer security responsibilities from the Multinational Force-Iraq (MNF-I) to Iraqi security forces and the Iraqi government as their capability and the security situation improve. From 2003 through 2006, the United States provided about $15.4 billion to develop Iraqi military and police forces. The U.S.-led MNF-I is responsible for developing Iraqi forces.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 13, 2007
- Accession Number
- AD1182932
Entities
People
- David Bruno
- Dorian Herring
- Joseph A. Christoff
- Judith Mccloskey
- Lynn Cothern
- Mary Moutsos
- Whitney Havens
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office