Tipping Point: What Caused Fallujah's Security Transformation
Abstract
No singular event, or single person, was responsible for the security transformation in Fallujah, Iraq. Instead, a collection of the right individuals applied the right tactics, at the right time. Instead of a singular event providing the proverbial, "straw that broke the camel's back", the data supports the conclusion that five factors made the difference. These factors - changes to the ISF leadership, tribal involvement on the peninsula, additional surge forces, Operation Alljah, and a consistent CF position - came together to achieve success, offering hope for a better life for the people of Fallujah. Without these actions, the security situation would have continued to be unstable and mired in violence
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 08, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA604414
Entities
People
- Craig R. Abele
Organizations
- Marine Corps University