Border Security -- One Step Toward Resolving the Conflict in Iraq
Abstract
One true thing since the terrorist attacks on 9/11 is that the world has changed. Consequently, the U.S. military's ability to adapt is paramount. For instance, in Operation Iraqi Freedom, U.S. and coalition forces are faced with an unanticipated insurgency unlike any they have faced before. This insurgency is proving to be resilient and difficult to defeat. The purpose of this paper is to employ innovative thinking in an effort to help solve this insurgency dilemma. It will do this by proving that border security is a key component to suppressing the Iraqi insurgency and that border security operations have been hindered by a lack of interagency coordination. As a solution, this paper will propose the formation of a border security interagency working group. This working group would act as the focal point for all border security issues and would have the responsibility of developing a comprehensive border security strategy. Finally, the author proposes that a border security air component should be a part of the overall border security strategy, which would be under the control of the Iraq Department of Border Enforcement (DBE).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA476200
Entities
People
- Mark S. Bennett
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College