U.S. Forces in Iraq

Abstract

Varying media estimates of military forces in Iraq have raised concerns about the actual number of troops deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). This report provides solely Department of Defense (DoD) statistical information on U.S. forces serving in Iraq. As of June 1, 2006, according to DoD, the United States had 128,789 troops stationed in Iraq -- 102,709 active component and 26,080 National Guard or Reserves. For security reasons, DoD does not routinely report the composition, size, or specific destination of military forces deployed to the Persian Gulf. This report will be updated upon receipt of new DoD data. For additional information on U.S. forces, see CRS Report RL31701, "Iraq: U.S. Military Operations," by Steve Bowman. The following figures and table are included: Active Component Personnel in Iraq (as of June 1, 2006); Reserve Component Personnel in Iraq (as of June 1, 2006); OIF Active Component Force Levels (November 2005 and June 2006); OIF Reserve Component Force Levels (November 2005 and June 2006); Comparative U.S. Force Levels in Iraq (November 2005, February 2006, and June 2006); and OIF Rotational Units 2006.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 14, 2006
Accession Number
ADA476607

Entities

People

  • Joanne O'bryant
  • Michael Waterhouse

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Air Force
  • Army
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Infantry
  • Information Operations
  • Iraqi-War
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • National Guard
  • Naval Personnel
  • Persian Gulf
  • Rotation
  • United States

Readers

  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.