The building of Iraqi security forces is now in its fourth year. Iraqi and Coalition officials consistently report that the effort is ‘on track’, if not yet complete. Iraqi military and police personnel carry out missions, independently and with Coalition support, to fight insurgents and secure law and order. Over time, Coalition officials tell us, development of Iraqi security forces will eliminate the need for a large foreign military presence, enabling tens of thousands of…
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