Retrograde from Iraq (RFI)
Abstract
In the fall of 2010, United States Forces-Iraq (USF-I) drew down to 50,000 service members and began Operation NEW DAWN. In order to support the Bilateral Security Agreement between the United States and Iraq, U.S. planners had to reposture two million pieces of equipment and retrograde the remaining service members by 31 December 2011. The Retrograde from Iraq (RFI) study was conducted in support of a request from the USF-I Chief of Staff, Major General William Garrett. MG Garrett requested support from the Center for Army Analysis (CAA) to assess USF-I's ability to achieve its reposture objectives. This effort included the closure of 92 bases. The RFI study provided forecasts on when all equipment would clear individual bases for base closure, when all equipment would leave Iraq, the level of utilization rates for various transportation resources, and the velocity of equipment as it departed. These analyses were conducted under varying transportation networks and planning factors. With the requirement to reposture more than two million pieces of equipment, these forecasts supported numerous key decision points with greatly enhanced information and reduced uncertainty.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2014
- Accession Number
- ADA603979
Entities
People
- Ashley Francis
- Charles Weko
- Renee Carlucci
Organizations
- Center for Army Analysis